The groups will compile a short PowerPoint presentation with voice over recording to include the issue or controversy, the health practitioners role in the issue and thoughtful conclusion. A minimum of 2 articles for reference required. Each group member will submit a copy of the PPT in the drop-box for grading. 

  Addiction Treatment : OPOID ADDICTION

 

• References: A minimum of 2 articles for reference required.
• All students doing their own voice over for their PowerPoint slides.
• Only one group member should post the PowerPoint presentation as an attachment in a separate thread in the second week two discussion forum for sharing with peers. Peer responses are invited but not required for this ungraded discussion forum.
• Each student shall upload the final Stakeholder Presentation to the D2L/Brightspace assignment upload page for grading.

It is necessary for an RN-BSN-prepared nurse to demonstrate an enhanced understanding of the pathophysiological processes of disease, the clinical manifestations and treatment protocols, and how they affect clients across the life span.

Evaluate the Health History and Medical Information for Mrs. J., presented below.

Based on this information, formulate a conclusion based on your evaluation, and complete the Critical Thinking Essay assignment, as instructed below.

Health History and Medical Information

Health History

Mrs. J. is a 63-year-old married woman who has a history of hypertension, chronic heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite requiring 2L of oxygen/nasal cannula at home during activity, she continues to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day and has done so for 40 years. Three days ago, she had sudden onset of flu-like symptoms including fever, productive cough, nausea, and malaise. Over the past 3 days, she has been unable to perform ADLs and has required assistance in walking short distances. She has not taken her antihypertensive medications or medications to control her heart failure for 3 days. Today, she has been admitted to the hospital ICU with acute decompensated heart failure and acute exacerbation of COPD.

Subjective Data

1. Is very anxious and asks whether she is going to die.
2. Denies pain but says she feels like she cannot get enough air.
3. Says her heart feels like it is “running away.”
4. Reports that she is exhausted and cannot eat or drink by herself.

Objective Data

1. Height 175 cm; Weight 95.5kg.
2. Vital signs: T 37.6C, HR 118 and irregular, RR 34, BP 90/58.
3. Cardiovascular: Distant S1, S2, S3 present; PMI at sixth ICS and faint: all peripheral pulses are 1+; bilateral jugular vein distention; initial cardiac monitoring indicates a ventricular rate of 132 and atrial fibrillation.
4. Respiratory: Pulmonary crackles; decreased breath sounds right lower lobe; coughing frothy blood-tinged sputum; SpO2 82%.
5. Gastrointestinal: BS present: hepatomegaly 4cm below costal margin.

Intervention

The following medications administered through drug therapy control her symptoms:

1. IV furosemide (Lasix)
2. Enalapril (Vasotec)
3. Metoprolol (Lopressor)
4. IV morphine sulphate (Morphine)
5. Inhaled short-acting bronchodilator (ProAir HFA)
6. Inhaled corticosteroid (Flovent HFA)
7. Oxygen delivered at 2L/ NC

Critical Thinking Essay

In 750-1,000 words, critically evaluate Mrs. J.’s situation. Include the following:

1. Describe the clinical manifestations present in Mrs. J.
2. Discuss whether the nursing interventions at the time of her admissions were appropriate for Mrs. J. and explain the rationale for each of the medications listed.
3. Describe four cardiovascular conditions that may lead to heart failure and what can be done in the form of medical/nursing interventions to prevent the development of heart failure in each condition.
4. Taking into consideration the fact that most mature adults take at least six prescription medications, discuss four nursing interventions that can help prevent problems caused by multiple drug interactions in older patients. Provide a rationale for each of the interventions you recommend.
5. Provide a health promotion and restoration teaching plan for Mrs. J., including multidisciplinary resources for rehabilitation and any modifications that may be needed. Explain how the rehabilitation resources and modifications will assist the patients’ transition to independence.
6. Describe a method for providing education for Mrs. J. regarding medications that need to be maintained to prevent future hospital admission. Provide rationale.
7. Outline COPD triggers that can increase exacerbation frequency, resulting in return visits. Considering Mrs. J.’s current and long-term tobacco use, discuss what options for smoking cessation should be offered.

You are required to cite to a minimum of two sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years and appropriate for the assignment criteria and relevant to nursing practice.

Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. 

This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. 

You are required to submit this assignment to LopesWrite. Refer to the LopesWrite Technical Support articles for assistance. 

 

Advanced Practice Nurse interview 

Answer the following questions.  

– What is proper etiquette for a job interview? – 

 What’s “good behavior” in a behavioral job interview? 

1. Tell me about yourself; please include years of experience as a nurse and your previous work history.  (I WORK AS A NURSE FOR 1 YEAR IN HOME HEALTH AND 4 YEARS IN HOSPICE) 

2. Where do you see yourself in 5 years? Please describe plans for education and career advancement in the near future  ( I PLAN TO WORK AS A FAMILY NP IN AN OFFICE) 

3. What are your career aspirations?  

4. How do you handle stress in the healthcare setting? 

5. What clinical skills do you possess that will be most beneficial to this clinical practice?  

6. What are your strengths and weaknesses?  

7. Describe how you handled a difficult situation that has involved a patient, physician or family member?  

8. How do you get along with your staff at your current position? 

9. Why should we hire you?  

10. What salary are you seeking?  

YOU HAVE TO ASWER THE QUESTIONS LIKE YOU WERE IN AN INTERVIEW. Question 1-2 in parenthesis IS some of my information) 

 Challenges of the interview of the ARNP

Listed below are the three most challenging interview questions,  please provide a clear and concise answer as to how you as the APRN will answer each interview question.

What is your biggest Weakness?

Describe how you resolved conflict with a co-worker or patient?

Tell me about yourself?

Include current scholarly articles as reference.

 

Case Study, Chapter 8, Unlicensed Assistive Personnel and the Registered Nurse 

The increased use of unlicensed assistive personnel presents both opportunities and challenges for the American health care system. The nurse manager has to deal with the challenge that unlicensed assistive personnel only be used to provide personal care needs or nursing tasks that do not require the skill and judgment of the RN.

1. The nurse manager reviews the national effort to define the scope of practice for unlicensed assistive personnel. In 2007, the American Nurses Association made recommendations for a national and/or state policy for nursing assistive personnel. What are the six actions that should be taken to create a national and/or state policy agenda about the educational preparation of unlicensed assistive personnel and the competencies they should have for safe practice?

2. The need in health care today is for today’s nurses to have highly developed delegation skills in working effectively and efficiently with unlicensed assistive personnel. This is critical to ensure the clients’ needs are met and their safety is not jeopardized. What are the key general principles that the nurse manager needs to review with professional registered nurses in delegating to unlicensed assistive personnel?