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Pharmacology and the Nursing process

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Describe in detail 3 ways that medication therapy for an elderly person is different than a younger or middle-age client.

http://www.merckmanuals.com/professional/geriatrics/drug-therapy-in-the-elderly/pharmacodynamics-in-the-elderly?tag=mail (Pharmacodynamics in the Elderly – Geriatrics – The Merck Manual)

Pharmacology and the Nursing Process; 7th ed, Lilley, Rainforth Collins and Snyder.

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external site.)

Describe what HCUP is and its purpose in your own words; do not copy and paste from the web site.

To complete the questions below, go to the HCUP website: http://hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sbtopic.jsp (Links to an external site.)

Go to Reports, HCUP Statistical Briefs, and topical list. Find the following:

Readmissions to US Hospitals by Diagnosis in 2010; Of the 30 most frequently treated conditions in US hospitals with 30 day readmission rates, what are the top 5 most frequent conditions?

Trends and Projections in Inpatient Hospital Costs and Utilization, 2003–2013; What was the average hospital costs in 2013 projected to be?

Trends in ED Visits; what factors have affected the number of ED visits both positively and negatively in 2006-2011?

What is the ED visit percentage rate of increase of individuals age 45-64 from 2006 to 2011?

In what age group was ED visit rates consistently the highest in 2011?

Most expensive conditions by payer in 2011; What was the aggregate cost of nearly 39 million hospital stays in 2011?

Who was the primary payer and at what % of the stays in 2011?

What the percentage of uninsured in 2011 and how many dollars were spent on those visits?

All answers must be cited and references written out. You may cite/reference after each answer if you wish. Or, you can write up a reference page. APA must be followed.

Information Retrieval

Go to US Department of Health and Human Services website: www.ahrq.gov/data/hcup (Links to an external site.)

Describe what HCUP is and its purpose in your own words; do not copy and paste from the web site.

To complete the questions below, go to the HCUP website: http://hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sbtopic.jsp (Links to an external site.)

Go to Reports, HCUP Statistical Briefs, and topical list. Find the following:

Readmissions to US Hospitals by Diagnosis in 2010; Of the 30 most frequently treated conditions in US hospitals with 30 day readmission rates, what are the top 5 most frequent conditions?

Trends and Projections in Inpatient Hospital Costs and Utilization, 2003–2013; What was the average hospital costs in 2013 projected to be?

Trends in ED Visits; what factors have affected the number of ED visits both positively and negatively in 2006-2011?

What is the ED visit percentage rate of increase of individuals age 45-64 from 2006 to 2011?

In what age group was ED visit rates consistently the highest in 2011?

Most expensive conditions by payer in 2011; What was the aggregate cost of nearly 39 million hospital stays in 2011?

Who was the primary payer and at what % of the stays in 2011?

What the percentage of uninsured in 2011 and how many dollars were spent on those visits?

All answers must be cited and references written out. You may cite/reference after each answer if you wish. Or, you can write up a reference page. APA must be followed.

Go to US Department of Health and Human Services website: www.ahrq.gov/data/hcup (Links to an external site.)

Describe what HCUP is and its purpose in your own words; do not copy and paste from the web site.

To complete the questions below, go to the HCUP website: http://hcup-us.ahrq.gov/reports/statbriefs/sbtopic.jsp (Links to an external site.)

Go to Reports, HCUP Statistical Briefs, and topical list. Find the following:

Readmissions to US Hospitals by Diagnosis in 2010; Of the 30 most frequently treated conditions in US hospitals with 30 day readmission rates, what are the top 5 most frequent conditions?

Trends and Projections in Inpatient Hospital Costs and Utilization, 2003–2013; What was the average hospital costs in 2013 projected to be?

Trends in ED Visits; what factors have affected the number of ED visits both positively and negatively in 2006-2011?

What is the ED visit percentage rate of increase of individuals age 45-64 from 2006 to 2011?

In what age group was ED visit rates consistently the highest in 2011?

Most expensive conditions by payer in 2011; What was the aggregate cost of nearly 39 million hospital stays in 2011?

Who was the primary payer and at what % of the stays in 2011?

What the percentage of uninsured in 2011 and how many dollars were spent on those visits?

All answers must be cited and references written out. You may cite/reference after each answer if you wish. Or, you can write up a reference page. APA must be followed.

Process Safety Management VI

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1) Explain the purpose of confined space entry permits. In your response, include a discussion of how spaces are designated as permit-required, two examples of permit-required spaces that might be found in the process safety industry, and how spaces are certified safe for entry.

Your essay response must be a minimum of 200 words in length, not counting references listed at the end or repeating of the question. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations, and cited per APA guidelines

2) Explain the purpose of lockout/tagout permits. In your response, include at three examples that might be found in the process safety industry, and who should be involved in the lockout/tagout permit process.

Your essay response must be a minimum of 200 words in length, not counting references listed at the end or repeating of the question. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations, and cited per APA guidelines.

1) Explain the purpose of confined space entry permits. In your response, include a discussion of how spaces are designated as permit-required, two examples of permit-required spaces that might be found in the process safety industry, and how spaces are certified safe for entry.

Your essay response must be a minimum of 200 words in length, not counting references listed at the end or repeating of the question. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations, and cited per APA guidelines

2) Explain the purpose of lockout/tagout permits. In your response, include at three examples that might be found in the process safety industry, and who should be involved in the lockout/tagout permit process.

Your essay response must be a minimum of 200 words in length, not counting references listed at the end or repeating of the question. All sources used, including the textbook, must be referenced; paraphrased and quoted material must have accompanying citations, and cited per APA guidelines.

Leadership undergraduate essay

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1：a short description of the requirements for good leadership

2：Describe the ways in which you believe you meet these requirements and what you believe other people could learn from you as a leader.

3: List the areas where you need to develop as a leader.

4：Discuss your plans for continuing your development and describe how your self-development plans are aligned with your views of a good leader

2000 words and Reference theories, 10 reference and describe how these theories have helped you understand the nature of leadership and how this has helped you to develop your own personal leadership practice.

Leadership undergraduate essay

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1：a short description of the requirements for good leadership

2：Describe the ways in which you believe you meet these requirements and what you believe other people could learn from you as a leader.

3: List the areas where you need to develop as a leader.

4：Discuss your plans for continuing your development and describe how your self-development plans are aligned with your views of a good leader

2000 words and Reference theories, 10 reference and describe how these theories have helped you understand the nature of leadership and how this has helped you to develop your own personal leadership practice.

Judie has been the nurse manager of her unit for the past ten years and is highly regarded by the hospital’s administration. For the past several months, however, she has been feeling more frustrated and less satisfied with her work because of staffing cuts and other institutional decisions related to managed care. Attending to patient needs has always been the most rewarding part of her job. However, recently she feels that she has been forced to overlook these needs and attend more to the needs of the organization. She considers leaving, but she has seniority, good benefits, and two children to support. She is also aware that her distress at work is affecting her family, because she carries a lot of the frustration home with her.

Identify values evident in this situation.
Which of these reflect your personal values?
What conflicts might arise from these values?
If you were in Judie’s position, what beliefs, ideals, or goals would guide you in making the decision to stay or leave? Identify potential consequences of each choice.
What do you think Judie should do?

Case Study

Judie has been the nurse manager of her unit for the past ten years and is highly regarded by the hospital’s administration. For the past several months, however, she has been feeling more frustrated and less satisfied with her work because of staffing cuts and other institutional decisions related to managed care. Attending to patient needs has always been the most rewarding part of her job. However, recently she feels that she has been forced to overlook these needs and attend more to the needs of the organization. She considers leaving, but she has seniority, good benefits, and two children to support. She is also aware that her distress at work is affecting her family, because she carries a lot of the frustration home with her.

Identify values evident in this situation.
Which of these reflect your personal values?
What conflicts might arise from these values?
If you were in Judie’s position, what beliefs, ideals, or goals would guide you in making the decision to stay or leave? Identify potential consequences of each choice.
What do you think Judie should do?