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In preparation for this discussion, review the following resources: Emotional Labor Study at the University of Memphis Job Stress (Clark, 1995) You may also want to read, “Stress in the Workplace: A costly epidemic.” There are many stressors in the workplace that affect employees. Emotional stressors are no different. As […]

Mackenzie Ann is a 12 year old scheduled for discharge from the Emergency Department after a gymnastics incident resulted in a fractured right ulna and radius. Her arm has been casted, is immobilized and in a sling. Mackenzie states, “My arm feels better now, and I am sleepy. The pain […]

Patients frequently present with complaints of pain such as chronic back pain. They often seek medical care with the intent of receiving drugs to manage the pain. Typically, for this type of pain, narcotic drugs are often prescribed. This can pose challenges for you as the advanced practice nurse prescribing […]

M5D1: Ethical dilemma; Scenario: A 70-year-old patient has experienced a devastating stroke and is comatose in the intensive care unit on a ventilator. A family meeting was held. The hospital physician explained the irreversible damage to the brain and discussed end of life care and withdrawal of life support. Family […]

HA405-4: Develop a plan for healthcare advocacy. Instructions: In this unit, you will communicate a healthcare advocacy plan. Using the information you provided in the Unit 3 Discussion, you will contact either a local healthcare agency (i.e., County Health Department, etc.) or healthcare facility (i.e., clinic, hospital, or nursing home) […]

A patient who has been on the organ transplant list for years awaiting a kidney donation is declining clinically.  Family members were tested and none were suitable as a donor match. The patient’s spouse advertised on social media seeking a potential organ donor. When the donor was identified the patient’s […]