Case Study Assignment 1: 92‑Year‑Old African American Male with Slurred Speech and Hypertension
1. Introduction Patient Profile: Age: 92 years old. Ethnicity: African American. Presenting Complaint: Slurred speech. Brought by: Daughter to...
CASE STUDY ASSIGNMENT: DIFFERENTIAL DIAGNOSES AND DIAGNOSTIC TESTING
When seeking to identify a patient’s health condition, advanced practice nurses can use a diverse selection of diagnostic tests and assessment tools...
LEADERSHIP THEORIES IN PRACTICE
A walk through the Business section of any bookstore or a quick Internet search on the topic will reveal a seemingly endless supply of writings on...
YOUR LEADERSHIP PROFILE
Do you believe you have the traits to be an effective leader? Perhaps you are already in a supervisory role, but as has been discussed previously,...
Study Notes StrengthsFinder Assessment Instrument
1. Introduction The StrengthsFinder assessment, now known as CliftonStrengths, was developed by Donald Clifton and Gallup. Purpose: Identify an...
EVIDENCE-BASED PROJECT, PART 2: ADVANCED LEVELS OF CLINICAL INQUIRY AND SYSTEMATIC REVIEWS
Your quest to purchase a new car begins with an identification of the factors important to you. As you conduct a search of cars that rate high on...
EVIDENCE-BASED PROJECT, PART 3: CRITICAL APPRAISAL OF RESEARCH
Realtors rely on detailed property appraisals—conducted using appraisal tools—to assign market values to houses and other properties. These values...
DEVELOPING A CULTURE OF EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE
As your EBP skills grow, you may be called upon to share your expertise with others. While EBP practice is often conducted with unique outcomes in...
EVIDENCE-BASED PROJECT, PART 4: RECOMMENDING AN EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE CHANGE
The collection of evidence is an activity that occurs with an endgame in mind. For example, law enforcement professionals collect evidence to...
PATIENT PREFERENCES AND DECISION MAKING
Changes in culture and technology have resulted in patient populations that are often well informed and educated, even before consulting or...