Category: Nursing

Obstetricians and gynecologists (OB/GYNs) embark on a rigorous educational journey, beginning with a bachelor’s degree followed by a medical degree (MD or DO) from an accredited institution. Upon completing medical school, they immerse themselves in a four-year residency program specifically focused on obstetrics and gynecology (American Medical Association, n.d.). This extensive training culminates in the requirement to pass either the United States Medical Licensing Examination or the Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination, which qualifies them to practice medicine. Many practitioners additionally pursue board certification from the American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG) (American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology, n.d.).
As specialists in women’s health, OB/GYNs deliver comprehensive medical care that spans both obstetric and gynecological services. Their responsibilities encompass the entire spectrum of reproductive health, from managing pregnancies and childbirth—beginning with preconception counseling and extending through postnatal follow-up—to treating a range of gynecological conditions such as abnormal uterine bleeding, menopausal symptoms, vaginitis, and pelvic pain (University of Medicine and Health Sciences, n.d.). In clinical settings, they perform essential procedures, including IUD insertions, Pap smears, breast examinations, biopsy sampling, and ultrasound evaluations. Moreover, many OB/GYNs delve into specialized fields such as gynecologic oncology, maternal-fetal medicine, and reproductive endocrinology (University of Medicine and Health Sciences, n.d.).
Trained as pelvic surgeons, OB/GYNs skillfully conduct surgeries like cesarean sections, hysterectomies, and endometrial ablation. Recent innovations in the field highlight the dynamic nature of their practice, including the development of vacuum-induced tamponade devices for managing postpartum hemorrhage and fetal therapies for conditions such as twin-twin transfusion syndrome (University of Medicine and Health Sciences, n.d.). Through their holistic approach and advanced treatment options, OB/GYNs play a crucial role in promoting women’s health, though the current legal landscape may prevent some from providing abortion services in states with restrictive laws (Guttmacher Institute, 2017). In such scenarios, they are responsible for counseling patients on their pregnancy options and offering necessary referrals.
The ethical framework guiding OB/GYN practice is rooted in principles such as respect for autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, and justice (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2007). These principles inform actionable guidelines, such as those surrounding voluntary informed consent and confidentiality (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, 2007). The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG), a prominent professional organization with over 26,000 members, strives to maintain high standards in women’s healthcare through continuing education and the establishment of patient care protocols (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, n.d.). ACOG operates under an Executive Board composed of seven officers and ten district representatives, and it oversees various programs, including the Committee Opinions initiative (American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, n.d.).
When comparing OB/GYNs with certified nurse-midwives (CNMs), both share a commitment to women’s health during pregnancy and childbirth, emphasizing patient-centered care and often collaborating within healthcare settings. However, their educational pathways diverge: CNMs typically complete a nursing degree followed by a master’s degree in midwifery (Yu, 2021) and are primarily trained to manage low-risk pregnancies (National Institutes of Health, 2021), often advocating for natural childbirth (National Institutes of Health, 2021). In contrast, OB/GYNs possess the training and expertise to address more complex medical scenarios and perform a wider range of surgical interventions.
The availability of diverse care options for women presents both opportunities and challenges. On one hand, it empowers women to select providers that resonate with their values, fostering personalized care. On the other hand, this multitude of choices can be overwhelming, particularly for those lacking clear information on the distinctions among providers. Personally, I lean towards holistic and patient-centered approaches to healthcare, which align more closely with the philosophy of CNMs. This perspective may introduce tensions during collaborative endeavors with OB/GYNs, especially concerning interventionist practices in childbirth, such as cesarean sections and the use of pharmaceuticals, which I believe should be minimized unless medically warranted.

Explain the controversy that surrounds dissociative disorders.
Explain your professional beliefs about dissociative disorders, supporting your rationale with at least three scholarly references from the literature.
Explain strategies for maintaining the therapeutic relationship with a client that may present with a dissociative disorder.
Finally, explain ethical and legal considerations related to dissociative disorders that you need to bring to your practice and why they are important.
Please answer all questions
Use nursing journals for sources less than five years old
Thank you

Please use the template and utilize the exemplar to write the paper.
Please answer all questions:
Subjective: What details did the patient provide regarding their chief complaint and symptomology to derive your differential diagnosis? What is the duration and severity of their symptoms? How are their symptoms impacting their functioning in life?
Objective: What observations did you make during the psychiatric assessment?
Assessment: Discuss their mental status examination results. What were your differential diagnoses? Provide a minimum of three possible diagnoses and why you chose them. List them from highest priority to lowest priority. What was your primary diagnosis, and why? Describe how your primary diagnosis aligns with DSM-5 diagnostic criteria and supported by the patient’s symptoms.
Plan: In your video, describe your treatment plan using clinical practice guidelines supported by evidence-based practice. Include a discussion on your chosen FDA-approved psychopharmacologic agents and include alternative treatments available and supported by valid research. All treatment choices must have a discussion of your rationale for the choice supported by valid research. What were your follow-up plan and parameters? What referrals would you make or recommend as a result of this treatment session?
In your written plan include all the above as well as include one social determinant of health according to the HealthyPeople 2030 (you will need to research) as applied to this case in the realm of psychiatry and mental health. As a future advanced provider, what are one health promotion activity and one patient education consideration for this patient for improving health disparities and inequities in the realm of psychiatry and mental health? Demonstrate your critical thinking.
Reflection notes: What would you do differently with this patient if you could conduct the session over? If you are able to follow up with your patient, explain whether these interventions were successful and why or why not. If you were not able to conduct a follow up, discuss what your next intervention would be.
Please use five nursing journals as sources less than five years old.
Attached is the patient
Thank you!

Will need an evidence table for literature review.
Will attach the following:
– my PICO draft paper
-example paper
-paper rubric

Describe dermatitis, diagnostic criteria, and treatment modalities
Describe the drug therapy for Conjunctivitis and Otitis Media
Discuss Herpes Virus infections, patient presentation, and treatment
Describe the most common primary bacterial skin infections and the treatment of choice.
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.Each question must be answered individually as in bullet points. Not in an essay format.
Example: Question 1, followed by the answer to question 1; Question 2, followed by the answer to question 2; and so forth.
No websites can be cited. References must be no more than 5 years old.
Discussion is going to go through a turnitin and ChatGPT/AI plagiarism checker. The percentage has to be less than 20% of plagiarism please.
Arcangelo, P. V., Peterson, M. A., Wilbur, V., & Reinhold, A. J. (2017). Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced
Practice: A Practical Approach (4th Ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
American
ISBN: 9781496319968

Homework is to be presented as a short (50-100-word) response to the topics given below. Be sure to clearly address each question. The assignment is to be submitted as a Microsoft Word document electronically to the instructor.
Identify the regulations concerning venipuncture, drug administration, and IV medication and how these standards in your field.
Explain the repercussions that could arise from violating these standards.
What are the responsibilities of a person in your health care position during a code arrest?
Discuss the repercussions that could arise, both for the patient and you, in regards to injection of contrast media.
Explain the organization of the information supplied in the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR).
What are the benefits of physicians using PDAs in ordering prescriptions for their patients?
Compare the ratings of addictive drugs on the controlled drug standard. Give an example of each category.
What are some reasons the imaging professional should chart carefully? In which ways is charting accomplished?
Which examinations require charting and how is this done?
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
Include references and in text citation.

Week 8: Theoretical Framework Assignment
I have attached the assignment Pdf and the sample
Assignments
Directions
When you complete all of your coursework in the Master’s in Nursing Program, you will be required to complete a final project in the NUR 622 course. There are several steps to this, and one of the first steps is to identify a topic and then to choose a theoretical model to support your project. For the Theoretical Framework Assignment, please complete this paper using the theorist that you anticipate you will use when completing your project in the NUR 622 course. An example of the Theoretical Framework Assignment is posted in the first section of the NUR 600 Canvas course.
To complete this assignment, please be sure to do the following:
Provide an introduction (begins with: The purpose of this paper is to_____, and then outlines the main points of the paper) and conclusion
Describes the nursing theorist, major concepts, definitions, assumptions and propositions found in the theory. Incorporates how the theory fits the project purpose. Uses a primary source (theorist’s own writing). (The librarian can help you locate primary sources)
Primary: original, first-hand; the author of the source generated the research data they are using. Secondary Research: This is when an author of the source you are using gathers existing data, usually produced by someone else, and they then report, analyze, or interpret that other person’s data
All metaparadigm concepts (person, health, environment and nursing) are defined according to the theorist and student develops their own definition (operational) for concepts
Use subheadings
APA format should be used including a title page, and references. A running head is not needed
Assignment should be submitted electronically as a Word document to the drop box associated with this assignment in Canvas.
Please be sure to take a look at the grading rubric as well as the instructions for writing the paper. Be sure that you have met all of the grading criteria before submitting
Assignment is due by Sunday of Week 8 at 11:59 PM, EST.
See the attached rubric for grading criteria.
Rubric
Theoretical Framework
Theoretical Framework
CriteriaRatingsPts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeIntroduction
10 ptsFull Credit
Introduces main topic of the paper
5 ptsPartial Credit
Lacks clarity in introducing topic/paper
0 ptsNo Credit
Does not introduce the main topic of the paper
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNursing Theorist
30 ptsFull Credit
Describes the nursing theorist, major concepts, definitions, assumptions and propositions found in the theory. Incorporates how the theory fits the project purpose Uses primary source (theorist’s own writing) in describing the theory
15 ptsPartial Credit
Lacks clarity or detail
0 ptsNo Credit
Does not sufficiently describe the nursing theorist or the theory and does not explain how the theory fits the project purpose
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeNursing’s metaparadigm concepts
30 ptsFull Credit
All metaparadigm concepts (person, health, environment and nursing) are defined according to the theorist and student develops their own definition (operational) for concepts
15 ptsPartial credit
Lacks clarity or detail
0 ptsNo credit
Does not sufficiently define concepts by theorist and does not include an operational definition of concepts
30 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeProfessional Writing
10 ptsFull Credit
Paper is at least 3-4 pages in length. Writing is accurate, clear, concise and organized. No more than two spelling, grammatical or sentence structure errors. Provides adequate detail in paper.
5 ptsPartial Credit
One to two areas lacking. More than three spelling, grammatical and sentence errors.
0 ptsNo Credit
Writing is unprofessional. Multiple spelling and grammatical errors. Paper lacks detail
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAPA Format
10 ptsFull Credit
Title page (Follow the APA 7th edition for writing a title page). Pages are numbered in upper right corner of each page. Times New Roman, 12 point type, double spacing with appropriate margins, paragraphs, indents. Headings and subheadings are used throughout the paper. References are cited appropriately and there are no more than two errors in APA style
5 ptsPartial Credit
No more than three errors in APA format
0 ptsNo Credit
References or citations are missing or there are more than four errors in APA formatting.
10 pts
This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeConclusion and Analysis
10 ptsFull Credit
Effectively summarizes the main points of the paper
5 ptsPartial Credit
Lacks clarity in concluding the main points of the paper
0 ptsNo Credit
No conclusion

Describe the role of the hypothalamus in the endocrine system and explain how it interacts with the pituitary gland to regulate hormonal activity in the body. Include examples of specific hormones involved in this regulation and the feedback mechanisms that control their secretion.

Describe dermatitis, diagnostic criteria, and treatment modalities
Describe the drug therapy for Conjunctivitis and Otitis Media
Discuss Herpes Virus infections, patient presentation, and treatment
Describe the most common primary bacterial skin infections and the treatment of choice.
Submission Instructions:
Your initial post should be at least 500 words, formatted and cited in the current APA style with support from at least 2 academic sources. Your initial post is worth 8 points.Each question must be answered individually as in bullet points. Not in an essay format.
Example: Question 1, followed by the answer to question 1; Question 2, followed by the answer to question 2; and so forth.
No websites can be cited. References must be no more than 5 years old.
Discussion is going to go through a turnitin and ChatGPT/AI plagiarism checker. The percentage has to be less than 20% of plagiarism please.
Arcangelo, P. V., Peterson, M. A., Wilbur, V., & Reinhold, A. J. (2017). Pharmacotherapeutics for Advanced
Practice: A Practical Approach (4th Ed.). Philadelphia, PA: Wolters Kluwer/Lippincott Williams & Wilkins
American
ISBN: 9781496319968

Homework is to be presented as a short (50-100-word) response to the topics given below. Be sure to clearly address each question. The assignment is to be submitted as a Microsoft Word document electronically to the instructor.
Identify the regulations concerning venipuncture, drug administration, and IV medication and how these standards in your field.
Explain the repercussions that could arise from violating these standards.
What are the responsibilities of a person in your health care position during a code arrest?
Discuss the repercussions that could arise, both for the patient and you, in regards to injection of contrast media.
Explain the organization of the information supplied in the Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR).
What are the benefits of physicians using PDAs in ordering prescriptions for their patients?
Compare the ratings of addictive drugs on the controlled drug standard. Give an example of each category.
What are some reasons the imaging professional should chart carefully? In which ways is charting accomplished?
Which examinations require charting and how is this done?
APA format is not required, but solid academic writing is expected.
Include references and in text citation.