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    Discover which agencies, in your state, are responsible for the public health of citizens?

    – 2 years ago

  • [Solved] Create a discussion using APA 7 format, and scholarly references no older than 5 years

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    Create a discussion of a minimum of 300 words with the following **Question: Does my patient have significant aortic stenosis?** A 72 year-old woman with a history of CHF presents with several weeks of gradually progressive dyspnea on exertion (DOE). At her baseline, she is able to walk several bloc…

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    Create a discussion of a minimum of 300 words with the following

    **Question: Does my patient have significant aortic stenosis?**

    A 72 year-old woman with a history of CHF presents with several weeks of gradually progressive dyspnea on exertion (DOE). At her baseline, she is able to walk several blocks, but now feels winded. She denies chest pain, palpitations, syncope/near syncope, cough, orthopnea, or PND. She states she is compliant with her medications and diet. She has had a recent functional study that showed minimal ischemia.

    **Meds**

    aspirin

    digoxin 0.125 qd

    lisinopril 20 mg qd

    furosemide 20 mg qd

    KCl 10 mEq qd

    **PE**

    HR 90, regular

    PB 134/70

    **Labs**

    **chem 7:**

    Na 132

    K 5

    Cl 94

    HCO3 30

    BUN 18

    Cr 1.3

    CBC: notable for Hgb 14 g/dL (Hct 43%)

    **CV**

    RRR, normal S1 and S2

    No S3 but has S4

    2/6 mid-peaking systolic murmur at the LUSB that radiates to the carotids.

    PMI is mildly enlarged and sustained

    **Neck**

    Carotid pulse is brisk.

    JVP flat

    Positive abdominojugular reflux

    **CXR**

    Xray shows cardiomegaly and mild vascular redistribution

    **ECG**

    Unchanged with an incomplete LBBB pattern

    **Clinical Diagnosis**

    Worsening of her congestive heart failure (positive AJR, enlarged and sustained PMI, cardiomegaly, and vascular redistribution).

    **Clinical Questions**

    Is this patient's worsening CHF due to significant aortic stenosis?

    Please elaborate why you think it may be aortic stenosis according to the patient's symptoms and how do you assess each symptom.

    – 2 years ago

  • [Solved] Dr R Judy Mark 310

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    How comfortable do you now feel in accessing the virtual library or the on-campus library? Also, are you familiar with Google Scholar as another resource to retrieve scholarly articles as well? – 2 years ago

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    How comfortable do you now feel in accessing the virtual library or the on-campus library?

    Also, are you familiar with Google Scholar as another resource to retrieve scholarly articles as well?

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  • [Solved] Lesson 4a

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    1. Questions are the driving force behind EBP. If there were no questions, EBP would be unnecessary. Using the identified clinical problem in discussion #3. 2. Formulate a PICOT question by identifying: 1. P – Patient or Problem: Who is the patient? What are the most important characteristics of the…

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    1. Questions are the driving force behind EBP.  If there were no questions, EBP would be unnecessary. Using the identified clinical problem in discussion #3.
    2. Formulate a PICOT question by identifying:
    1. P – Patient or Problem: Who is the patient? What are the most important characteristics of the patient? What is the primary problem, disease, or co-existing condition?
    2. I – Intervention: What is the main intervention being considered?
    3. C – Comparison: What is the main comparison intervention? (optional)
    4. O – Outcome: What are the anticipated measures, improvements, or effects?
    3. Convert this PICOT to a clinical question.
    4. indicate the best study method to answer this PICOT question (use the [PICOT worksheet](https://mdc.instructure.com/courses/105111/files/40318647?wrap=1 "Pico_question_worksheet 2.docx")) [Actions](https://mdc.instructure.com/courses/105111/discussion_topics/1309318?module_item_id=9240237#) and attached to this discussion post).
    5. Title the discussion with the PICOT question.
    6. _Initial post:_ Your post should be within a range of 150-240 words

    Cite your references APA 7th  ed. (not included in the length of the post)

    – 2 years ago

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    find attached documents – 2 years ago **files (1)** – ## Week1ppwinter2042025Students.pdf **## Week1ppwinter2042025Students.pdf** Nursing 204 Accelerated Foundations of Nursing Practice Week 1 Winter 2025 Sue E Durkin DNP CCRN CCNS APRN Agenda Introductions Ground rules for synch sessions Course ove…

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    – 2 years ago

    **files (1)**

    – ## Week1ppwinter2042025Students.pdf

    **## Week1ppwinter2042025Students.pdf**

    Nursing 204
    Accelerated Foundations of Nursing Practice

    Week 1
    Winter 2025

    Sue E Durkin DNP CCRN CCNS APRN

    Agenda

    Introductions
    Ground rules for synch sessions
    Course overview and submission expectations
    Safety discussion
    Communication discussion
    Q & A

    22

    Introductions

    WELCOME!

    • Name

    • From where?

    • Previous degrees or healthcare experience

    • What you expect from this course?

    • Work, life, family…etc. or anything you want to share…frustration,
    anger, confusion!

    3

    Ground Rules
    • Be respectful! Be prepared! Be on time to synchronous sessions!

    • Follow ATI submission dates.

    • Written discussions and assignments should have at least 2 resources cited “in
    text” and on a reference section. APA, APA, APA!! Follow directions!

    • Use APA formatting…services such as Purdue Owl website and others are helpful.
    APA publication manual, 7th edition, available online & in bookstore.

    Discussions: Initial post due by Wednesday (11:59pm) Please submit on time.

    Initial discussion post with 2 references, cited intext too.

    Response to 2 peers by Sunday at 11:59pm

    Assignments: All due by Sunday at 11:59pm

    Synchronous session: reflections due Sunday at 11:59pm

    Ask questions!
    4

    Course and ATI…..recommendations

    • Review the content and ATI student orientation links

    • Review the Nurse Logic modules…test taking strategies

    • Become very familiar with the ATI program…you pay for it…USE IT!

    • Create your own exams…use the study helps

    • This 204 course recommends consistent study time…up to 20 hr/wk

    • Read the assignments, watch the videos, recordings & complete the
    weekly discussion/assignments.

    • Submit the ATI pdf module score each week.

    5

    Synchronous Sessions…2025
    • Zoom session every Thursday at 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Use the same Zoom link!

    • Exams in the following weeks will be during the synch sessions and replace course content.

    • Week 4….February 6th, Exam 1

    • Week 6….February 20th, Exam 2

    • Week 9….March 13th, Exam 3

    • Week 11..March 27th, ATI Foundations CMS Exam (Xpts.)

    • Week 12..April 3rd, Final exam

    • April 6th end of term

    6

    All exams are in ATI and will be proctored during
    the synchronous sessions on the dates shown.
    Must have student ID, working computer and clear
    desk…no notes.

    Overwhelmed!

    • First few weeks… challenging

    • Become a team…study groups help

    • Organize and prioritize

    • Reach out with questions..email or text

    • Cell 630 390 9001 sdurkin@nl.edu

    • Meet prn

    • Evaluations due per EAB university are
    q 2 weeks

    • Work recommendations….

    7

    [mailto:sdurkin@nl.edu](mailto:sdurkin@nl.edu)

    Safety discussion

    What is the biggest risk factor to safety?

    • A. Equipment

    • B. Resources

    • C. Humans

    • D. Environment

    • Why did you choose that answer?

    • Safety is now related to reimbursement to organizations…

    • NPSG

    8

    Safety
    What type of errors are more often seen in healthcare?

    • A. Preventative

    • B. Diagnostic

    • C. Treatment

    • D. Communication

    • Why did you choose that answer?

    • Communication comes in many forms.

    • Unclear communication leads to errors

    9

    Safety

    • Safety First video

    • https://youtu.be/OvC2fGoIq5w

    • Why do you think hospitals are one of the most unsafe areas in
    America?

    • Where did errors occur?

    • What or who was responsible for the errors?

    • Have you ever been involved in a safety event review?

    • When you are in clinical ask about a safety culture in the hospital?

    10

    [https://youtu.be/OvC2fGoIq5w](https://youtu.be/OvC2fGoIq5w)

    Communication…the human connection
    • Communication is 66% body language and 33% verbal response.

    • Clear communication helps to:

    • Avoid inaccuracies or confusion

    • Helps with understanding other viewpoints

    • Builds relationships

    • Resolves conflict

    • Can be therapeutic….how?

    • Human Communication:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDDWvj_q-o8

    11

    [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDDWvj_q-o8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDDWvj_q-o8)

    Synchronous session case reflection
    • Consider both videos presented…safety and empathy

    • Answer the following:
    1. Reflect on one or both videos…Identify which video(s) you considered:

    “Safety” or “Empathy”

    2. What concept or element stood out most to you in the video(s)?

    3. Identify what specific areas may be most important to you in your future
    nursing practice.

    • Submit to the week 1 content page by Sunday at 11:59pm
    • One to two pages, APA formatted with at least 2 in-text cited & referenced

    resources.

    12

    Thank You
    Sue E. Durkin DNP CCRN CCNS APRN

    sdurkin@nl.edu

    Cell 630 390 9001

    Email or text with any questions.

    Synchronous session… every Thursday at 6pm!!

    [mailto:sdurkin@nl.edu](mailto:sdurkin@nl.edu)

    – Slide 1: Nursing 204 Accelerated Foundations of Nursing Practice Week 1 Winter 2025 Sue E Durkin DNP CCRN CCNS APRN
    – Slide 2: Agenda
    – Slide 3: Introductions
    – Slide 4: Ground Rules
    – Slide 5: Course and ATI…..recommendations
    – Slide 6: Synchronous Sessions…2025
    – Slide 7: Overwhelmed!
    – Slide 8: Safety discussion
    – Slide 9: Safety
    – Slide 10: Safety
    – Slide 11: Communication…the human connection
    – Slide 12: Synchronous session case reflection
    – Slide 13: Thank You

    **## Week1ppwinter2042025Students.pdf**

    Nursing 204
    Accelerated Foundations of Nursing Practice

    Week 1
    Winter 2025

    Sue E Durkin DNP CCRN CCNS APRN

    Agenda

    Introductions
    Ground rules for synch sessions
    Course overview and submission expectations
    Safety discussion
    Communication discussion
    Q & A

    22

    Introductions

    WELCOME!

    • Name

    • From where?

    • Previous degrees or healthcare experience

    • What you expect from this course?

    • Work, life, family…etc. or anything you want to share…frustration,
    anger, confusion!

    3

    Ground Rules
    • Be respectful! Be prepared! Be on time to synchronous sessions!

    • Follow ATI submission dates.

    • Written discussions and assignments should have at least 2 resources cited “in
    text” and on a reference section. APA, APA, APA!! Follow directions!

    • Use APA formatting…services such as Purdue Owl website and others are helpful.
    APA publication manual, 7th edition, available online & in bookstore.

    Discussions: Initial post due by Wednesday (11:59pm) Please submit on time.

    Initial discussion post with 2 references, cited intext too.

    Response to 2 peers by Sunday at 11:59pm

    Assignments: All due by Sunday at 11:59pm

    Synchronous session: reflections due Sunday at 11:59pm

    Ask questions!
    4

    Course and ATI…..recommendations

    • Review the content and ATI student orientation links

    • Review the Nurse Logic modules…test taking strategies

    • Become very familiar with the ATI program…you pay for it…USE IT!

    • Create your own exams…use the study helps

    • This 204 course recommends consistent study time…up to 20 hr/wk

    • Read the assignments, watch the videos, recordings & complete the
    weekly discussion/assignments.

    • Submit the ATI pdf module score each week.

    5

    Synchronous Sessions…2025
    • Zoom session every Thursday at 6 pm to 7:30 pm. Use the same Zoom link!

    • Exams in the following weeks will be during the synch sessions and replace course content.

    • Week 4….February 6th, Exam 1

    • Week 6….February 20th, Exam 2

    • Week 9….March 13th, Exam 3

    • Week 11..March 27th, ATI Foundations CMS Exam (Xpts.)

    • Week 12..April 3rd, Final exam

    • April 6th end of term

    6

    All exams are in ATI and will be proctored during
    the synchronous sessions on the dates shown.
    Must have student ID, working computer and clear
    desk…no notes.

    Overwhelmed!

    • First few weeks… challenging

    • Become a team…study groups help

    • Organize and prioritize

    • Reach out with questions..email or text

    • Cell 630 390 9001 sdurkin@nl.edu

    • Meet prn

    • Evaluations due per EAB university are
    q 2 weeks

    • Work recommendations….

    7

    [mailto:sdurkin@nl.edu](mailto:sdurkin@nl.edu)

    Safety discussion

    What is the biggest risk factor to safety?

    • A. Equipment

    • B. Resources

    • C. Humans

    • D. Environment

    • Why did you choose that answer?

    • Safety is now related to reimbursement to organizations…

    • NPSG

    8

    Safety
    What type of errors are more often seen in healthcare?

    • A. Preventative

    • B. Diagnostic

    • C. Treatment

    • D. Communication

    • Why did you choose that answer?

    • Communication comes in many forms.

    • Unclear communication leads to errors

    9

    Safety

    • Safety First video

    • https://youtu.be/OvC2fGoIq5w

    • Why do you think hospitals are one of the most unsafe areas in
    America?

    • Where did errors occur?

    • What or who was responsible for the errors?

    • Have you ever been involved in a safety event review?

    • When you are in clinical ask about a safety culture in the hospital?

    10

    [https://youtu.be/OvC2fGoIq5w](https://youtu.be/OvC2fGoIq5w)

    Communication…the human connection
    • Communication is 66% body language and 33% verbal response.

    • Clear communication helps to:

    • Avoid inaccuracies or confusion

    • Helps with understanding other viewpoints

    • Builds relationships

    • Resolves conflict

    • Can be therapeutic….how?

    • Human Communication:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDDWvj_q-o8

    11

    [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDDWvj_q-o8](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cDDWvj_q-o8)

    Synchronous session case reflection
    • Consider both videos presented…safety and empathy

    • Answer the following:
    1. Reflect on one or both videos…Identify which video(s) you considered:

    “Safety” or “Empathy”

    2. What concept or element stood out most to you in the video(s)?

    3. Identify what specific areas may be most important to you in your future
    nursing practice.

    • Submit to the week 1 content page by Sunday at 11:59pm
    • One to two pages, APA formatted with at least 2 in-text cited & referenced

    resources.

    12

    Thank You
    Sue E. Durkin DNP CCRN CCNS APRN

    sdurkin@nl.edu

    Cell 630 390 9001

    Email or text with any questions.

    Synchronous session… every Thursday at 6pm!!

    [mailto:sdurkin@nl.edu](mailto:sdurkin@nl.edu)

    – Slide 1: Nursing 204 Accelerated Foundations of Nursing Practice Week 1 Winter 2025 Sue E Durkin DNP CCRN CCNS APRN
    – Slide 2: Agenda
    – Slide 3: Introductions
    – Slide 4: Ground Rules
    – Slide 5: Course and ATI…..recommendations
    – Slide 6: Synchronous Sessions…2025
    – Slide 7: Overwhelmed!
    – Slide 8: Safety discussion
    – Slide 9: Safety
    – Slide 10: Safety
    – Slide 11: Communication…the human connection
    – Slide 12: Synchronous session case reflection
    – Slide 13: Thank You