Examine the Quad Council of Public Health Nursing Organization competencies as they relate to the standards of public health nursing practice. Identify a major public health issue facing nursing today and discuss ways in which you think these competencies ensure public health nurses are equipped to address the issue.
Discuss a barrier to health care delivery resulting from state or federal policy or the law. What changes might you recommend to the policy/law and what positive or negative impact might you anticipate on patient care?
What are some of the significant clinical findings that would lead to the diagnosis of an STD? What are some of the significant laboratory findings that would lead to the diagnosis of an STD?
Explain the important components of understanding behaviors as abusive or nonabusive. 2. How is CSA defined legally? What is New Jersey’s specific definition? Should there be a federally imposed definition of CSA?
What are some potential causes of brain damage in humans? How do changes in the brain (such as brain damage from injury, aging, or substance abuse) impact human behaviors?
Describe and compare osmotic thirst and hypovolemic thirst, and the sensors that monitor each type of fluid loss. Can you give personal examples of any of these processes?
The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) has been through several revisions since the first edition was published in 1952. DSM-5 is the latest revision, and it was published in 2013. The classification of mental health disorders is a classic debate. At the center of this debate is whether disorders should be classified […]
What is the importance of exploring bodily sensations and physical symptoms with Gwen? What therapeutic value do you see in asking Gwen to “become her hip” and speak from it?
Discuss Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT). Include what it is, the key components of this modality of treatment, the role of the therapist, and techniques that a therapist might utilize when working with a client from this treatment modality.
Elaborate on the role of genetics and/or environment on brain development. Choose a specific neurological disease, psychological disorder, or teratogenic exposure. Describe how genes and the environment contribute to the development of your chosen brain anomaly.
