NR 361 Week 6 Course Project Milestone 3 Healthy Behaviors

For many individuals and couples, family planning is an important and sometimes stressful process, whether the pregnancy itself is planned or unplanned. “Nearly half of pregnancies in the United States are unintended, 1 and unintended pregnancy is linked to many negative outcomes for both women and infants” (Healthy People). Healthy People 2030 focuses on reducing unintended pregnancy by increasing use of birth control and family planning services. I chose family planning as my topic because...

NR 361 Week 4 Discussion: Your Patient Has a Personal Health Record . . . Now What Case Study: A 65-year-old woman has just been diagnosed with Stage 3 non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. She was informed of this diagnosis in her primary care physician’s office. She leaves her physician's office and goes home to review all of her tests and lab results with her family. She goes home and logs into her PHR. She is only able to pull up a portion of her test results. She calls her physician’s office with ...

NR 361 Week 6 Course Project Milestone 3 GPS for the Soul An App for Stress Management Presentation

This week's graded discussion topic relates to the following Course Outcomes (CO). • CO3: Define standardized terminology that reflects nursing's unique contribution to patient outcomes. (PO #3) • CO4: Investigate safeguards and decision-making support tools embedded in patientcare technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment for both… Share your experiences with healthcare information systems, past or present. Has it been an easy transition or difficult? ...

More than 20 million adults and adolescents in the United States have had a substance use disorder in the past year. Healthy People 2030 focuses on preventing drug and alcohol misuse and helping people with substance use disorders get the treatment they need (Lipari (2017). Substance use disorders revolve around illicit drugs, prescription drugs, or alcohol. Opioid use disorders have become increasingly problematic in recent years. Substance use disorders have been linked to overdoses that lead ...

Even though the nurses' role has changed over time, nurses are still expected to be educators. They teach patients and families about their health, medications, and lifestyle choices. Preventing illnesses like diabetes, heart disease, or obesity is one benefit of educating patients (Samdal et al., 2017). Patients actively involved in their care tend to have better and more favorable results. It is because they are more likely to adhere to their treatment plan, and follow their healthcare provide...

NR 361 Week 5 Discussion: Trends in Informatics This is the week to really see where technology and healthcare are connecting. Select ONE of the following trends and discuss your understanding of this trend in healthcare and its potential impact on your practice as a nurse. What are the legal, privacy, and ethical considerations of this trend? (Everyone attempt to choose a different topic so that we will learn about the many advancements in technology).

NR 361 Week 3 Discussion: Standardized Terminology and Language in Informatics Discussion Question Standardized Terminology and Language in Informatics is an important part of healthcare. Nurses and healthcare workers need to understand and be able to communicate clearly. Please select one of the following options and discuss your understanding of the role in healthcare and its potential impact on your practice. • Usability • Integration • Interface • Interoperability • Mean...

NR 361 Week 7 Discussion: Use of Personal Communication Devices in Patient Care Settings This week, we will discuss personal communication devices and their use in healthcare. As we focus on this topic, please address the questions below in the discussion. • How can the use of the nurse's personal communication device(s) impact patient care positively and/or negatively? • What are the ethical and legal implications of the use of personal devices? • What does the professional literatu...