Faith-Oriented Communities and Health Ministries

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1.  Describe the role of the community health nurse in providing quality end-life-care for seriously ill persons and their families.

2.  Identify and discuss the diverse settings for end-of-life care and the role of the nurse in each setting.

 APA format word document, with in-text citations and references                  

 A minimum of 3 evidence-based references no older than 5 years must be used. 

  A minimum of 800 words not to exceed 1,000 are required without counting the first and last page.  

Research Assignment

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You will perform research and appraisal of existing evidence related to challenges to the safe and effective care of the aging population in the context of global health.  Select an aging population from another country, provide life expectancy, new disease patterns, longer lives, disabilities, cost of aging, health care, work, and the changing role of the family.

Examples: China, England, India, Cuba, Russia, Alaska, Germany, Italy, Iran,  Africa, Saudi Arabia, South America, Central America, Mexico, Pacific Coast Islanders, Japan, France, Haiti, Canada.

Minimum 250 words

APA style

More than one  reference allow

Discussion: The Physician Assistant Debate: Which Side Are You On?

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Please answer the following questions regarding the physician assistant debate:

  • Many have argued that primary care doctors are given too much responsibility regarding direct patient care. The argument has been made that nurse practitioners and physician assistants should be utilized more effectively. What are your thoughts on this?
  • Physician assistants have long argued that they have the ability to provide as much as 70 percent of the medical services provided by primary care physicians at a much lower cost. Yet government regulations limit their ability to work independently of physicians. Explain what would happen to the level of competition in the physician services market if all the statutes limiting activities of physician assistants were eliminated.

Must be at least 250 words supported by at least two references (APA referencing format is not required for discussions) 

Worldview & Decision-Making

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Discuss how your worldview will impact your decision-making about one of the following:

1. Taking a daily medication to manage a health condition you wish you didn’t have.

2. Participating in an advance care planning discussion related to your preferences about life-sustaining treatment following a sudden neurological injury from which you are not likely to recover.

3. Exploring use of a complementary or alternative medicine treatment.

Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources.

Advance Pharmacology

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A 35-year-old comes to the clinic. He states, “It’s getting close to allergy season and I need something to keep me from getting sick. Last year the doc gave me a shot, a spray, some pills, and an inhaler. They worked really well but I don’t remember what they were. Can I have those things again? I just can’t afford to miss work.”

Please answer the following questions in a narrative format: 

  1. Discuss the epidemiology of allergies.
  2. What are your treatment options (consider pharmacoeconomic)? Compare first and second-generation antihistamines.
  3. What education will you provide to the patient?

Technology

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Write an argumentative essay on the following topic. Take your position and support with the evidence and reasons. Evidence includes facts, data, and quotes. Evidence should be supported. 

  • Do you think that technology is helping over society more or harming it more? In what ways?

           Follow an APA format. Write a five-paragraph essay. At-least, include two citations. do not forget to include References on a separate page.