Category: nursing study guides
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Writing Career: Unvarnished
April 6, 2015Author: Steve Aedy One of my favorite lines about writing comes from the lips of the sleazy American entertainment lawyer in Bertolucci’s bohemian film Stealing Beauty. Upon meeting the daughter of a famous poet, the lawyer muses, “I think it would be great to just sit around all day and…express yourself.” Well, so do a…
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Essay Writing Tips For College Students
April 12, 2015Author: Steve Aedy Freshman college students often feel overwhelmed by the new set of expectations on their essay writing. What earned them praise in high school may no longer meet the criteria of their college professors. Though the learning curve may be steep, students often find that by their junior and senior years, their…
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NR 603 Week 1 Study Guide NR603 Week 1 Quiz Study Guide Migraine: Assessment
It is crucial for patients to describe their headache by detailing the duration, quality, and location of the pain. A medication profile is essential, including any medications previously used for headache control. If over-the-counter (OTC) medications are taken, the number used per month should be noted. A targeted physical examination is important for ruling…
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NR 603 week 3 SOAP Denning Chief Complaint (CC): Chest pain three days ago
History of Present Illness (HPI): The patient reports experiencing an episode of shortness of breath accompanied by a heavy feeling in the chest three days ago. During this episode, the patient also felt sweaty and nauseous. The symptoms lasted for approximately three minutes and have not recurred since. The patient has noted an increase…
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NR NR224 Unit 8 Clinical Preparation Worksheet NR NR224 Unit 8 Clinical Preparation Worksheet What is an H&P? H&P stands for History and Physical. It is a comprehensive medical evaluation that includes the patient’s medical history and the findings from a physical examination.
NR NR224 Unit 8 Clinical Preparation Worksheet NR NR224 Unit 8 Clinical Preparation Worksheet What is an H&P? H&P stands for History and Physical. It is a comprehensive medical evaluation that includes the patient’s medical history and the findings from a physical examination. What might have triggered this patient’s GI bleed? The GI bleed could…
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NR NR603 Week 6 Case Summary NR NR603 Week 6: Case Presentation – SOAP Note Chamberlain University NR603: Advanced Clinical Diagnosis and Practice Across the Lifespan
Patient Information: Initials: S.C. Age: 48-year-old Sex: Female Race: Caucasian Insurance: Unknown Subjective (S): Chief Complaint (CC): “Increasing weight despite dieting.” History of Present Illness (HPI): S.C. is a 48-year-old white woman presenting with complaints of increasing weight gain over the past 4 months despite dieting. She reports having less energy than usual, decreased…
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NR603 Week 5 – Patient Case Summary Patient Information: Initials: C.B. Age: 38 years old Gender: Female Race: White Insurance: Not specified
NR603 Week 5 – Patient Case Summary Patient Information: Initials: C.B. Age: 38 years old Gender: Female Race: White Insurance: Not specified Subjective: Chief Complaint (CC): “Tired all the time.” History of Present Illness (HPI): C.B. is a 38-year-old white woman who presents with complaints of increasing fatigue over the past four months. She reports…
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NR603 Week 6 part 1 SOAP Note Patient Information: Name: K.W. Age: 36-year-old Gender: Female Ethnicity: Caucasian Setting: Family practice clinic
Subjective (S): Chief Complaint (CC): “I need a life GPS to function, I feel confused.” History of Present Illness (HPI): K.W. reports that her symptoms began approximately six months ago. She describes struggling with procrastination and experiencing significant difficulty with organization, which has led her to feel anxious and depressed. Additionally, she reports feelings of…
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Vise Call NR 603 Referral Referral Call to Neuro-Surgical Specialist Patient Information: Patient Age: 51-year-old female Chief Complaint: The patient is experiencing severe lower back pain radiating down both legs, accompanied by numbness in her feet. History of Present Illness (HPI):
The patient presented to my office three months ago with complaints of progressively worsening lower back pain. She reports that the pain radiates bilaterally down her lower extremities and is associated with persistent numbness in both feet. The pain has been constant for the past two months and is significantly exacerbated by prolonged…
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Syllabus Overview for NR603: Advanced Clinical Diagnosis and Practice Across the Lifespan
Course Information: Course Number: NR603 Course Title: Advanced Clinical Diagnosis and Practice Across the Lifespan Credits: 3 credits (0.5 Theory; 2.5 Clinical) Pre-requisite: NR601, NR602 Course Textbooks: Primary Textbook: Buttaro, T.M., Trybulski, J., Bailey, P., & Sandburg-Cook, J. (2013). Primary care: A collaborative practice (4th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby. (E-book) Required for All…