Lesson 8

It is very important that community health nurses
provide not only input to policy circles through advocacy
but also leadership at decision-making tables. The
community health nurse is reviewing an online in-
service program on the importance of this role in
providing an essential influence and unique perspective
in health care.
1. Seasoned advocates have developed skills in
influencing policy decisions. Some individuals
use the “ten commandments of lobbying.” What
are the basic ideas that are inherent to
advocates?
2. The community health nurse needs to know
something about the forces shaping health policy
and the policy process in order to be in a better
position to influence policy outcomes. What are
the three components of Kingdon’s framework
for policy analysis?

  1. Answers must:
    • Be 100 words or more
    • Use the standard English grammar and spelling
    • References are cited (if necessary)

455Topic 3 DQ 2

Describe in detail the pathophysiological explanation of pancreatitis in a working 35-year-old adult female. Explain the clinical manifestations, prognosis, diagnostic tests, and medical treatments and procedures involved. Identify the nurse’s role in promoting health awareness, resiliency and preventing medical complications.  

Initial discussion question posts should be a minimum of 200 words and include at least two references cited using APA format. Responses to peers or faculty should be 100-150 words and include one reference. Refer to “RN-BSN Discussion Question Rubric” and “RN-BSN Participation Rubric,” located in Class Resources, to understand the expectations for initial discussion question posts and participation posts, respectively.

Journal

 

Journal Entry #2

Critical reflection of your growth and development during your practicum experience in a clinical setting has the benefit of helping you identify opportunities for improvement in your clinical skills while also recognizing your clinical strengths and successes.

This week, you will write a Journal Entry reflecting on your clinical strengths and opportunities for improvement.

Journal Entry (2–3 pages): 

Based on your experience,

  • Describe an interesting case or a case that you have never seen before.
  • Explain what you found challenging.
  • Explain what you would do differently from your Preceptor.
  • Explain the cultural differences you found challenging.

Resources

 

Links to an external site.

Note: This resource is the most current clinical practice guideline.

Practicum Resources

Be sure to review the Learning Resources before completing this activity.
Click the weekly resources link to access the resources. 

WEEKLY RESOURCES

By Day 7

Complete your Journal Entry #2 Assignment.

submission information

Before submitting your final assignment, you can check your draft for authenticity. To check your draft, access the Turnitin Drafts from the Start Here area. 

  1. To submit your completed assignment, save your Assignment as WK5Journal2+last name+first initial.
  2. Then, click on Start Assignment near the top of the page.
  3. Next, click on Upload File and select Submit Assignment for review.

 

Pathophysiology Adventure Part 2

My chosen condition is HIV and Mental Health

This discussion represents the second step in a three-step discussion series where you will choose your pathophysiology adventure to analyze and present to the class. Students will continue to explore the disease process that was chosen in Week 2. In this step of the discussion series, you will describe the pathophysiology of your chosen condition from Week 2 and its manifestations, diagnosis, and lifespan considerations. You will also create your case study.  

  1. Describe the pathophysiology of the chosen condition. What is the condition’s etiology, signs and symptoms, complications, and risk factors? 
  2. Discuss how the condition is diagnosed. What are relevant assessment findings, labs, and imaging studies? 
  3. Explain how the pathophysiology of the condition might differ across the lifespan. Does the condition manifest in pediatric, pregnant, breastfeeding, and older adult populations? How might the condition look different across the lifespan? 
  4. Create your case study based on the chosen condition (~ 1,000 words or less using bullet points and full sentences). Start with the diagnosis and work backward to develop a clinical scenario that leads to this diagnosis. Include the client’s name, social background, symptoms, lab results, medical or surgical history, and other relevant details. 

Clinical Journal 5

Based on your knowledge of the population you serve; a community health nurse teaching health promotion must include the social determinants of health into the caring for clients, planning any activity or health interventions. Social Determinants of Health – Healthy People 2030 | health.govLinks to an external site.

1. Please provide at least one intervention that is most likely to positively influence the client’s adoption of a new healthy behavior.

2. Relate the intervention you chose to one of the Social Determinants of Health, why you chose this topic?

https://odphp.health.gov/healthypeople/priority-areas/social-determinants-health