Describe the different physical characteristics/findings within the school-aged child. Explain how you would modify assessment techniques to match the age and developmental stage of this child.

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Nursing Question

The needs of the pediatric patient differ depending on age, as do the stages of development and the expected assessment findings for each stage. In a 500-750-word paper, examine the needs of a school-aged child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old and discuss the following:

  1. Describe the different physical characteristics/findings within the school-aged child. Explain how you would modify assessment techniques to match the age and developmental stage of this child.
  2. Choose a child between the ages of 5 and 12 years old. Identify the age of the child and describe the typical developmental stages of children that age.
  3. Applying developmental theory based on Erickson, Piaget, or Kohlberg, explain how you would developmentally assess the child. Include how you would offer explanations during the assessment, strategies you would use to gain cooperation, and potential findings from the assessment.

You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, 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.

Outline assessment strategies to screen for this issue and external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient. Describe what additional assessment questions you would need to ask and define the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian.

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Adolescence: Contemporary Issues and Resources

Assessment Description

Research the range of contemporary issues teenagers face today. In a 500-750-word paper, choose one issue (besides teen pregnancy) and discuss its effect on adolescent behavior and overall well-being. Include the following in your submission:

  1. Describe the contemporary issue and explain what external stressors are associated with this issue.
  2. Outline assessment strategies to screen for this issue and external stressors during an assessment for an adolescent patient. Describe what additional assessment questions you would need to ask and define the ethical parameters regarding what you can and cannot share with the parent or guardian.
  3. Discuss support options for adolescents encountering external stressors. Include specific support options for the contemporary issue you presented.

You are required to cite a minimum of three peer-reviewed sources to complete this assignment. Sources must be published within the last 5 years, 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.

If you were a provider in the hospital what steps would you take to make sure you are minimizing or eliminating cross contamination. Describe what you would do once you enter the room all the way until you exit the room.

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Discussion post

If you were a provider in the hospital what steps would you take to make sure you are minimizing or eliminating cross contamination. Describe what you would do once you enter the room all the way until you exit the room.

What is the significance of descriptive statistics? How can they be applied to your area of nursing? Give some examples.

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Descriptive statistics

What is the significance of descriptive statistics? How can they be applied to your area of nursing? Give some examples. This response should be at least 150-200 words in length.

Contrast the use of an internal evaluator and an external evaluator for program evaluation. Examine the advantages and disadvantages of having an individual employed by the institution conduct the evaluation versus contracting with an external program evaluator.

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Program evaluation

Contrast the use of an internal evaluator and an external evaluator for program evaluation. Examine the advantages and disadvantages of having an individual employed by the institution conduct the evaluation versus contracting with an external program evaluator.

Write a problem statement and perform a literature review in preparation for your ethical issues debate presentation. Share your problem statement in this discussion so that you can review each other’s work and provide peer-to-peer feedback. Also, describe what you think are the most important learning takeaways from the literature review resources you reviewed.

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Week 5 evidence base

Evidence-based practice is extremely important in nursing. Throughout your master’s program, you will complete research on various topics. Knowing how to construct a strong problem statement and complete a critical analysis of the available information to write a literature review is essential.

This week, you will write a problem statement and perform a literature review in preparation for your ethical issues debate presentation. Share your problem statement in this discussion so that you can review each other’s work and provide peer-to-peer feedback. Also, describe what you think are the most important learning takeaways from the literature review resources you reviewed.

Follow the instructions in the bullets below to direct you where to find resources on problem statements and literature reviews:

  • Go to the Student Resources page.
  • Click on Writing Resources.
  • Click on Research and Writing.
  • Click on Writing Strategies.
  • Then view:
    • Writing a Problem Statement
    • What is a Literature Review
    • Conducting a Literature Review

How have your life and professional experiences prepared you for the WGU PMHNP program? How can the WGU PMHNP program prepare you to deliver mental health care to the community in which you live?

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DISCUSSION ESSAY

Select at least two (2) academic resources (articles/online literature) that describe the health, social, and economic benefits related to psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner practice in the United States.

Note: All sources are critically reviewed, documented, and formatted following standard practices of the field (APA 7th Edition) and are within a 5-year time frame of the application date.

Use the information from your sources and your own personal and professional preparation to answer the following questions in your application essay for the WGU PMHNP program:

  • How have your life and professional experiences prepared you for the WGU PMHNP program?
  • How can the WGU PMHNP program prepare you to deliver mental health care to the community in which you live?
  • Describe the type of clinical practice you will pursue upon graduation from the WGU PMHNP program (e.g. outpatient psychiatric practice, inpatient psychiatric practice, substance abuse treatment, etc).
  • How can your future clinical practice as a PMHNP affect the quality and cost of care for patients and their families?

Title Page, Abstract, Main Body, and References Include header/page numbers 3-4 pages (main body), double-spaced, 12-point Times New Roman font APA 7TH Edition

Describe your understanding of the DNP degree – the competencies and skills you anticipate acquiring within the program, and how you will leverage your unique skills to impact change in your future professional career.

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Discussion Essay

Respond to the prompts described below. Prepare your responses carefully. This is your opportunity to tell the admissions committee about yourself in ways that might not be evident from your academic record. There is no length requirement for each response, but please do not let the essay exceed four pages in total. The essay format should be double spaced with a 12-point font.

Describe your understanding of the DNP degree – the competencies and skills you anticipate acquiring within the program, and how you will leverage your unique skills to impact change in your future professional career.

 

Describe specific experiences that have informed and prepared you for your chosen specialty. Please be as specific as possible.
Share how your background, education, employment, and other experiences have developed your potential as a leader. Elaborate on how being a doctorally prepared nursing leader will prepare you to lead healthcare system change.

In thinking about your project, what resources might you anticipate being the most concerning to secure and/or manage? What can you do to plan ahead to mitigate potential delays due to resource or delivery issues?

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Week 6 TD

1. As a project manager, part of your responsibility will be identifying resources that you have available and those resources that you may need in addition to what is currently available. Once you know what physical and human resources you have at your disposal, you then use the PM tools introduced in the lesson to allocate and schedule them. In thinking about your project, what resources might you anticipate being the most concerning to secure and/or manage? What can you do to plan ahead to mitigate potential delays due to resource or delivery issues?

Complete the Communication Plan document. Create an exhaustive list of every person, team, or entity, both internal and external, that needs to be updated or communicated with regarding the project.

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Week 5

1. Complete the Communication Plan document. Create an exhaustive list of every person, team, or entity, both internal and external, that needs to be updated or communicated with regarding the project.

2. All communications used during the project must be identified and detailed in your communication plan.