Advanced life support

the state of Texas have designed for nurse practitioners to follow so I can practice according to the state requirements. I will follow evidence based practice, so I can give efficient care to my patient. In the first, second and third month, I will make notes and think of ways to improve my practice and be an accent for the organization. During the first few months I will try to know and work with other professionals in the organization to create a good working relationship which will help me…

IgE-mediated disease characterized by nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, and/or nasal itching” (p. S2). In the United States allergic rhinitis affects approximately one in every six individuals. Allergic rhinitis has the ability to affect quality of life for adults and children alike. According to Seidman et al. (2015) in the United States “AR is the 16th most common primary diagnosis for outpatient visits” (p. S3). This clinical practice guideline (CPG) was chosen because allergic…

and offering support, as the past has indicated. In fact, the role of a nurse in the present-day is now advanced to being an advocate, teacher, researcher, counselor, and a caregiver. The nurse’s role is boundless and is vital to the health care system in providing high-quality of care. Nurses play a huge role…

What is the difference between an APRN and a physician? An Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is a nurse who has had advanced training through a Master’s level program. The APRN has the ability to autonomously assess, diagnose, prescribe, and treat patients. A physician also has advanced medical training that allows them to assess, diagnose, prescribe, and treat patients. A physician typically has a residency program that gives them additional training, while an APRN does not. I…

The book by Rachel Janney and Martha Snell titled, Behavioral Support, was a great read for any teacher, administrator, or other school staff member. Behavioral Support provided many suggestions for students who need more positive behavioral support in school to help them be successful. The text gave me more insight on how behavior is learned and can be changed. The text posed the following question, “Why do people act in ways that are difficult to understand, disturbing to others, and even…

Vollaire-Thomas, Jamilah Hicks, and Roslin Growe (2011) called “Solution-Focused Brief Therapy: An Interventional Approach to Improving Negative Student Behaviors”. The authors of this article discuss a program called Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports, or PBIS, which is meant to create a school-wide environment in which positive behaviors are valued and encouraged. As a future school counselor, I will likely need to be well-versed in ways to…

Similarly, Hughes et al. (2013) argued that the life-design approach to narrative career counseling is a sufficient alternative to traditional career counseling approaches. Likewise, Savickas (2013) discussed the life-design approach for individuals who were already involved in a career. Specifically, Savickas (2013) stated that this model can potentially assist individuals to construct a new self, form a new identity, create a new career, and construct a new life. McIlveen and Patton (2007)…

classified as decisions support systems (DSS) is a “specific class of computerized information system that supports business and organizational decision-making activities” (Marin, 2008, p. 513). DSS has become a multifaceted term that belongs to an enormous environment with multidisciplinary foundations, including database research, artificial intelligence, human computer interaction, simulation methods, software engineering and telecommunication (p. 513). In simple words, decision support…

In a study of breast cancer patients, Civan, McDonald, Unruh, and Pratt (2009) referred to patient expertise as the knowledge gained by managing and coping with disease, including practical everyday management, treatment decisions, side effects, social relationships, and daily responsibilities. Recognizing their need for information, breast cancer patients actively search for expertise from informal sources and personal networks of friends, family, other patients, or healthcare professionals…

College has put much stress on me and taught me how to seek for help, to which has made me value relationships. Having support systems while going through difficult times is a relief. College keeping me busy, has made me avail personal time. Like everyone says college is a time to find yourself and that perfect time to find yourself is when you’re exploring and learning about…