Essay # 1 English 1302 Opening Comments: • Expectations for Essay 1 are much higher than they are for the discussion forums. As I cover in “Discussion Forum Grading Rubric and Posting Instructions,” the Assessment of the discussion forums is based on three things: 1) meeting of deadline; 2) meeting of requirements; 3) level of […]

Assignment #2: Resource Connection Scenario Scenario: John is your client. He is a single white male 59 years old. He was recently diagnosed with cancer and has a history of Major Depressive Disorder. John currently is not covered by health insurance; he’s also missing substantial work due his treatment and therapies. He’s struggling financially (lost […]

Make sure that you have read the pertinent definitions, and that you proofread your answers to make sure that they are clear, concise, and well written. Check your grammar and spelling, use your own words when possible, and above all, make sure that what you are writing is clear and understandable. A good test is […]

Week 5Assignment: Research Summary Summary of Research How does the balance of work and personal life, compared to not having a balance of work and personal life, affect burnout and fatigue in primary care nurse practitioners between the ages of 20 and 35? Quantitative studies show that primary healthcare workers in Portugal have different levels […]

Special Considerations Related to Prescribing for Children and Adolescents Aripiprazole is a common and effective drug for children with schizophrenia or childhood-onset schizophrenia spectrum disorders (Abilify). The FDA has approved aripiprazole (Abilify) for the treatment of childhood schizophrenia in teenagers (Abidi et al., 2017). Paliperidone is an off-label drug that is effective in the treatment […]

Week 4 : Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Adults With Mood Disorders Walden University NRNP  6665 Week 4: Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Mood Disorders in Adults Subjective: CC (chief complaint): I have a history of taking and then discontinuing medications. I don’t believe I require them. The medication suffocates me. Petunia Park, a 25-year-old female patient, arrives […]

Prescribing for Older Adults and Pregnant Women One FDA-approved medication, one off-label medication, and one non-pharmacological intervention Methadone is the gold standard treatment for opioid use in older adults. The methadone drug has been approved by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an effective treatment (Rosic et al., 2017). According to studies, the drug […]

Patient Education for Children and Adolescents NRNP 6665 Children and Adolescents’ Patient Education DMDD Symptoms Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD) is a childhood disorder characterized by extreme rage, persistent irritability, and frequent temper tantrums. The symptoms include frequent verbal and behavioral rage, such as at least three times per week (Bruno et al., 2019). Children […]

Week 3: NRNP/PRAC 6665 & 6675 Comprehensive Focused SOAP Psychiatric Assessment Student Name College of Nursing-PMHNP, Walden University NRNP 6675: PMHNP Care Across the Lifespan II Subjective: CC (chief complaint): I am worried and have nightmares. While I’m at school, I worry about my mother and younger brother. People at school dislike me and call […]

Neurodevelopmental Disorders Walden University NRNP 6665 Disorders of Neurodevelopment Icing Disorder Tic disorder is characterized by a sudden twitch, movement, or sound that people repeat without being able to control the behavior. Tic is classified as a mental disorder in the DSM-5 (Hilt & Nussbaum, 2016). Symptoms and Signs The DSM-5 recommends Excessive blinking, uncontrollable […]