Nursing

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Response 1 The scope of practice for advanced practice nurses (APNs) continues to vary widely across the United States, directly influencing nurse practitioner (NP) autonomy, prescriptive authority, and the delivery of care. Not only are there differences between states, new legislation means that the scope of practice is ever-changing. Differences in state regulation play a

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Literature Review

This is my PICOT Proposal question: In postpartum women and their healthy term newborns, does an extended 7-day inpatient hospital stay, compared to the standard discharge of 24 to 48 hours, reduce the current 5% neonatal readmission rate and the need for early outpatient clinic visits within the first 30 days? This was my project

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Depression Case

Case Study Ms. Z is a 28-year-old assistant store manager who arrives at your outpatient clinic complaining of sadness after her boyfriend of 6 months ended their relationship 1 month ago. She describes a history of failed romantic relationships, and says, I dont do well with breakups. Ms. Z reports that, although she has no

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Comment 2 Path

Pathophysiological Progression from Urinary Tract Pathology to Chronic Kidney Disease Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) is a progressive disease that is characterized by a gradual deterioration of the kidney functions that are frequently accompanied by frequent attacks due to the pathology of the urinary tract, namely, frequent Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs). They usually begin in the

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Comment 1 Path

Chronic Kidney Disease and Repeated Urinary Tract Injury Chronic kidney disease (CKD) does not usually develop from a single event. More often, it is the result of repeated or ongoing injury that slowly overwhelms the kidneys ability to repair itself. Recurrent urinary tract pathology, such as repeated infections, reflux, or obstruction, creates exactly that type

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Comment 2 NUR-512

Advanced practice nurses (APNs) are instrumental in increasing access to quality care throughout the United States. State regulations surrounding their scope of practice differ which directly impacts the level of independence granted to nurses. This paper will discuss the differences in the scope of practice between New Jersey and Floridas current regulatory structure. Regulations surrounding

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Comment 1 NUR-512

The scope of practice for advanced practice nurses (APNs) continues to vary widely across the United States, directly influencing nurse practitioner (NP) autonomy, prescriptive authority, and the delivery of care. Not only are there differences between states, new legislation means that the scope of practice is ever-changing. Differences in state regulation play a critical role

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