What are the main components of trauma-informed care and why is the ACEs model of screening so important in primary care and psychiatric mental health care for ALL patients? Discuss the ACEs instrument tool as it related to clinical practice. Aces Aware. (2020). Provider toolkit (Links to an external site.). State of California Department of […]

Dynamic Cycle of Clinical Reasoning and Clinical Judgment Clinical Experience Summary During my second year as a registered nurse in the emergency department, I encountered a challenging case that tested my clinical judgment skills. A 68-year-old male patient presented with complaints of sudden onset chest pain, shortness of breath, and dizziness. The patient’s vital signs […]

Genetics and Genomics in Nursing Practice: An Overview for New Graduate Orientation The integration of genetics and genomics into nursing practice has become increasingly crucial in recent years. As healthcare continues to advance, nurses must possess a solid understanding of genetic principles and their applications in patient care. This paper aims to provide an overview […]

Hearing & Eye Age-Related Diseases After studying Module 4: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following: Define presbycusis, name signs and symptoms, etiology and differential diagnosis. Create 3 interventions-education measures with a patient with Presbycusis. List, define and elaborate on three different retinal and macular diseases age-related. Your initial post should be at least 500 […]

Treatment Recommendations for Major Depressive Disorder in Older Adults Major Depressive Disorder (MDD) in older adults presents unique challenges due to age-related physiological changes, comorbidities, and potential drug interactions. This paper examines evidence-based treatments for MDD in the geriatric population, including an FDA-approved drug, an off-label medication, and a nonpharmacological intervention. FDA-Approved Drug: Sertraline Sertraline, […]

Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing: Synthesizing Research for Improved Patient Outcomes The integration of evidence-based practice (EBP) in nursing has become increasingly crucial for enhancing patient care and outcomes. Nurses must develop proficiency in identifying, evaluating, and applying relevant research to inform their clinical decision-making processes. This paper aims to provide a comprehensive synopsis of current […]