Entries by Merit Writer

methodology for personal evaluation

Q-1 As a busy AGACNP, finding sufficient time to stay current with and apply best practices can be a challenge. Share your methodology for personal evaluation. Including the positives and negatives of the approach you are currently taking. Propose ways in which you could enhance your current efforts incorporating evidence-based inquiry. And evaluation without adversely […]

the maturation of pain systems

Despite increased abilities across developmental realms, including the maturation of pain systems involving self-regulation and the coordination of affect and cognition, the transition to young adulthood is accompanied by higher rates of mortality, greater engagement in health-damaging behaviors, and an increase in chronic conditions.  Rates of motor vehicle fatality and homicide peak during young adulthood, as […]

Caregiver Role Strain: Ms. Sandra A.

Caregiver Role Strain: Ms. Sandra A. Sandra, a 47-year-old divorced woman, received a diagnosis of stage 3 ovarian cancer 4 years ago, for which she had a total hysterectomy, bilateral salpingo- oophorectomy, omentectomy, lymphadenectomy, and tumor debulking followed by chemotherapy, consisting of cisplatin (Platinol), paclitaxel (Taxol), and doxorubicin (Adriamycin). She did well for 2 years […]

Palliative Care

Palliative Care  Place in appropriate folder the day before class by 1159 pm.  No single word responses (at least 100+ words for each response)  Give at least 1 example  Cite resources, APA formatting (7th ed)  Give the questions some thought and answer honestly  Number your answers to correspond with […]

Health Promotion: Prevention Of Disease

Despite increased abilities across developmental realms, including the maturation of pain systems involving self-regulation and the coordination of affect and cognition, the transition to young adulthood is accompanied by higher rates of mortality, greater engagement in health-damaging behaviors, and an increase in chronic conditions.  Rates of motor vehicle fatality and homicide peak during young adulthood, as […]

Assessing And Treating Patients With ADHD

Not only do children and adults have different presentations for ADHD, but males and females may also have vastly different clinical presentations. Different people may also respond to medication therapies differently. For example, some ADHD medications may cause children to experience stomach pain, while others can be highly addictive for adults. In your role, as […]

the difference between independent t-test and dependent t-test

One-Way ANOVA ANOVA, which stands for Analysis of Variance, is a statistical test used to analyze the difference between the means of more than two groups. A one-way ANOVA uses one independent variable, while a two-way ANOVA uses two independent variables. One-way ANOVA example: As a crop researcher. You want to test the effect of three different fertilizer mixtures on crop yield. […]

Appendix G – Spiritual / Praying

Appendix G – Spiritual / Praying · No single word responses (at least 100+ words for each response) · Give at least 1 example. · Cite resources, APA formatting (7th ed) · Give the questions some thought and answer honestly. · Number your answers to correspond with the question. Questions 1. Describe a time spirituality was important in […]

How We Connect With Others

Chapter 1 discusses how and why we connect and collaborate with others. The ability to create, share, and collaborate on our own web content, which is nicknamed as Web 2.0. There are many uses for its application that allow for easy collaboration globally. Search online to find five Web 2.0 applications and write a review […]