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Locate a current, primary care clinical practice guideline for a specific condition

Clinical Practice Guideline Assignment Guidelines with Scoring Rubric Purpose Clinical guidelines provide recommendations on the diagnosis and management of certain conditions. Recommendations are based on evidence from a rigorous systematic review and synthesis of the drafted medical literature. Interpreting and learning to apply guidelines into practice is necessary to develop and enhance diagnostic reasoning skills. […]

Case Study: Safety Programs and Safety Incentives

Case Study: Safety Programs and Safety Incentives Craig is a safety consultant in the mid-west. He received a telephone call from the Director of Countryside Care Center (a 207-bed nursing home facility in Aurora, Illinois that employs 65-70 nurse aides to work with residents and a total staff of 160 employees).When the Director explained that […]

Definition of Cystic Fibrosis

Definition of Cystic Fibrosis Pathophysiology and history of Cystic Fibrosis An explanation of the impact of Cystic Fibrosis on adults to the health care system and nursing practice. A description of the impact of Cystic fibrosis during childhood. A description of the impact of Cystic Fibrosis in adults. Explain why adults live into adulthood with […]