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NURS 6521 Week 6 Discussion Pharmacotherapy for Endocrine and Musculoskeletal Disorders Patients with endocrine and musculoskeletal disorders often require long-term treatment and care resulting in the need for extensive patient education. By appropriately educating patients, advanced practice nurses can assist patients with the management of their disorders. In clinical settings, […]

NURS 6521 Week 5 Discussion Pharmacotherapy for Neurological Disorders Neurological disorders, such as headaches, seizure disorders, sleep disorders, depression, and dementia can present several complications for patients of all ages. These disorders affect patients physically and emotionally, impacting judgment, school and/or job performance, and relationships with family and friends. Since […]

NURS 6521 Week 4 Discussion Pharmacotherapy for Respiratory Disorders NURS 6521 Week 4 Discussion.. To the untrained ear, most coughs sound the same. However, as you might recall from past clinical experiences, a simple cough can lead to a patient diagnosis of a common cold, pneumonia, or even a chronic […]

NURS 6521 Week 3 Discussion Pharmacotherapy for Cardiovascular Disorders NURS 6521 Week 3 Discussion . As the leading cause of death in the United States for both men and women, cardiovascular disorders account for 7 million hospitalizations per year (NCSL, 2012). This is the result of the extensive treatment and […]

NURS 6521 Week 2 Discussion Ethical and Legal Implications of Prescribing Drugs What type of drug should you prescribe based on your patient’s diagnosis? How much of the drug should the patient receive? How often should the drug be administered? When should the drug not be prescribed? Are there individual […]

NURS 6521 Week 1 Discussion Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics NURS 6521 Week 1 Discussion . As an advanced practice nurse assisting physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders, it is important to not only understand the impact of disorders on the body, but also the impact of drug treatments on […]

nurs 6565 week 7 Discussion nurs 6565 week 7 Discussion: Safe Prescribing. In 1915, the Drug Enforcement Administration was formed, known then as the Bureau of Internal Revenue. Recognizing the variance in state laws and the process for completing applications for prescriptive authority and DEA registration is essential to the […]

nurs 6565 Week 6 Discussion nurs 6565 Week 6 Discussion: Understanding Scope of Practice in relation to Certification and Licensure nurs 6565 Week 6 Discussion. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is a non-profit organization comprised of members from each state board of nursing in the U.S., […]

NURS 6565 Week 11 Discussion NURS 6565 Week 11 Discussion: Social Change Agent NURS 6565 Week 11 Discussion. During NP clinical practicum experiences, we identify, as nurses, many health care issues that need to be addressed at the local, state, or national level. Addressing the need for change in health […]

 NURS 6565 Week 9 Discussion: State Practice Agreements This week you will have an opportunity to evaluate state practice agreements in your state and examine issues related to NP practice. To prepare: Review practice agreements in your state Identify at least two physician collaboration issues in your state By Day […]