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Describe your clinical experience for this week for a 12 year old boy. 

• Did you face any challenges, any success? If so, what were they?
• Describe the assessment of a patient, detailing the signs and symptoms (S&S), assessment, plan of care, and at least 3 DIFFERENT differential diagnosis with rationales.
• Mention the health promotion intervention for this patient.
• What did you learn from this week’s clinical experience that can beneficial for you as an advanced practice nurse?
• Support your plan of care with the current peer-reviewed research guideline.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources within 5 years. 2020-2025.

Describe your clinical experience for this week with pediatric patients.

• Did you face any challenges, any success? If so, what were they?
• Describe the assessment of a patient, detailing the signs and symptoms (S&S), assessment, plan of care, and at least 3 possible differential diagnosis with rationales.
• Mention the health promotion intervention for this patient.
• What did you learn from this week’s clinical experience that can beneficial for you as an advanced practice nurse?
• Support your plan of care with the current peer-reviewed research guideline.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources published within the last five years. 

List strategies that might be used by a pediatric primary care provider to incorporate developmental anticipatory guidance into the following sick visits:

1. An 18-month-old with an acute upper respiratory infection
2. A 4-year-old with stool withholding and constipation
3. A 9-year-old with chronic headaches
4. A 15-year-old with dysmenorrhea.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources within 5 years 2020-2025. 

List strategies that might be used by a pediatric primary care provider to incorporate developmental anticipatory guidance into the following sick visits:

1. An 18-month-old with an acute upper respiratory infection
2. A 4-year-old with stool withholding and constipation
3. A 9-year-old with chronic headaches
4. A 15-year-old with dysmenorrhea.

Submission Instructions:

• Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources published within the last five years. 

Addressing Stigma and Barriers to Substance Use Treatment

Objective: This discussion post aims to foster a reflective and empathetic understanding of the stigma associated with substance use treatment and to identify potential barriers to accessing mental health services. By considering both personal and marginalized perspectives, you will gain insights into the challenges faced by individuals seeking help for substance use-related issues.

Assignment Instructions:

Introduction:

• Contextualize the Issue:
• Begin by discussing the significant stigma surrounding receiving treatment for substance use-related issues. Reference relevant studies or reports that highlight how stigma can impact individuals seeking help and the broader implications for public health.

1. Personal Reflection:

• Reflect on Your Social Circle and Community:
• Receptivity and Support:
• Reflect on your personal experiences and consider whether your friends and family would be receptive and supportive if you sought treatment for drug use issues. Discuss factors that might influence their reactions, such as cultural beliefs, awareness of substance use issues, and prior experiences with mental health treatment.
• Questions to Consider:
• Would your loved ones understand the importance of seeking treatment, or might there be misunderstandings or judgments?
• How might your social circle’s values and attitudes shape their support or lack thereof?
• Barriers to Accessing Treatment:
• Identify potential barriers you might experience when attempting to schedule an appointment with a behavioral health treatment center or provider. Consider logistical, financial, and social factors.

• Questions to Consider:
• Are there long wait times for appointments in your area?
• Are there financial constraints, such as a lack of insurance coverage or high out-of-pocket costs?
• Are there cultural or societal stigmas that might deter you from seeking help?

2. Empathetic Perspective:

• Putting Yourself in the Shoes of Someone Marginalized:
• Identifying Additional Barriers:
• Imagine being someone who is marginalized in your social circle or community. Discuss additional barriers they might experience when attempting to access mental health services.
• Factors to Consider:
• Socioeconomic Status: How might limited financial resources and lack of insurance exacerbate barriers to treatment?
• Cultural and Linguistic Barriers: How might language differences and cultural misunderstandings hinder access to care?
• Social Isolation: How might a lack of social support and networks contribute to feelings of helplessness and prevent individuals from seeking help?
• Discrimination and Prejudice: How might experiences of discrimination or prejudice in healthcare settings discourage marginalized individuals from pursuing treatment?
• Questions to Consider:
• What specific challenges might someone face if they belong to a racial or ethnic minority group, LGBTQ+ community, or are living with a disability?
• How can systemic issues, such as institutional biases or lack of culturally competent care, impact their ability to access services?

3. Critical Analysis and Solutions:

• Analyze the Impact of Stigma and Barriers:
• Critically analyze how stigma and barriers to accessing treatment can affect the health outcomes and well-being of individuals with substance use-related issues. Use evidence from scholarly sources to support your analysis.
• Consider Broader Implications:
• Discuss how addressing stigma and improving access to treatment can benefit public health and reduce the overall burden of substance use disorders in communities.
• Propose Solutions:
• Suggest strategies to overcome the identified barriers and reduce stigma associated with substance use treatment. Consider the roles of healthcare providers, policymakers, and community organizations.
• Examples of Strategies:
• Education and Awareness Campaigns: Promote understanding and acceptance of substance use treatment through public education initiatives.
• Culturally Competent Care: Advocate for training healthcare providers in cultural competency to better serve diverse populations.
• Policy Changes: Support policies that increase funding for mental health services, reduce financial barriers, and ensure equitable access to care.

Conclusion:

• Summarize Key Points:
• Recap the main insights gained from reflecting on personal and marginalized perspectives regarding the stigma and barriers to substance use treatment.

As a reminder, all discussion posts must be a minimum of 350 words initial ,references must be cited in APA format 7th Edition, and must include a minimum of 2 scholarly resources published within the past 5 years.

DUE DATE MARCH 28. 2025

The use of spirituality in nursing practice is not new.  However, it is more studied and utilized in a more structured format in nursing.  Identify and discuss tools used to evaluate spirituality.

Please include 400 words in your initial post with two scholarly articles  by Wednesday midnight and 200 words in two answers to your peers by Saturday midnight. 

In response to your peers, share your experience with a similar problem and share any insights that you have gained from that experience. 

After studying Module 2: Lecture Materials & Resources, discuss the following:

In what sense are the mean, median, mode, and midrange measures of “center”? Post your own statistical study in which you can calculate the different approaches of each. 

**should be at least 200 words/numbers or a combination of both,  APA style,2 academic sources***

Turn it in report needed no  AI ** price firm*

In  this discussion, begin by introducing yourself to the class and explaining your background. What do you hope to achieve from this course?

Also, share your preliminary thoughts on the healthcare administration issue that you will focus on for your capstone project. A good place to start thinking about a topic is your personal experience. Consider problems you have experienced professionally that interest you enough to do substantial research.

You may link your proposed topic with your current internship, employment, or previous work in another course that may be expanded on for the capstone project in this course. Your instructor will provide feedback to help you refine and focus your proposed topic.

Examples might include financial challenges, implementation/operationalization of new legislation (such as the No Surprises Act), patient safety and quality, improving internal cybersecurity, or improving the organizational culture. Identify the target audience for your proposal, such as a hospital CEO, board of directors, etc. This assignment will help you complete Milestone One due in Module Two.