Identify and describe the basic principles of pharmacology as they relate to nursing and patient care.

For this discussion post, you need to reference pharmacology in working with the pediatric (children) population.
Basic Principles of Pharmacology
For this discussion:
•Think about the daily aspects of your nursing practice.
•Identify and describe the basic principles of pharmacology as they relate to nursing and patient care.
•Discuss how pharmacology impacts your daily practice.

Analyse the concepts of mental health/illness assessing the impact of cultural/age/race/gender and different life styles on the needs of the mental health service user and carers

Mental health nursing (Depression)
You must demonstrate the ability to:
Critically analyse the contemporary issues in the care and management of a mental health condition or diagnostic criteria or set of signs/symptoms/behaviours within a particular mental health and social care setting and provide evidence of wide reading of contemporary and appropriate literature to support your argument(s);
Critically analyse the clinical decision making model and its importance to (mental Health) nursing practice;
Discuss how the care will be planned by applying the chosen decision making framework;
Demonstrate comprehensive knowledge and application of the theories underpinning pathophysiological psychological social cultural and ethical issues where appropriate in the care planning and decision making process;
Demonstrate the development of a logically structured and clearly presented assignment;
Adhere to the School of Health and Social Care policy for confidentiality and consent (should this be relevant)
Adhere to School of Health and Social Care guidelines for presentation and referencing
1. KT1 Select and use appropriate ICT for different tasks within the context of the learning process
2. KT2 Demonstrate intellectual openness to new ideas and employ balance and support arguments in their approach to subject matter through making reasoned and informed judgements about their applicability
3. KT3 Manage own learning with minimum guidance using a full range of resources appropriate to the discipline and learning process
4. KT4 Select and use problem solving skills as part of a lifelong learning and professional development strategy
5. KT5 Demonstrate awareness of own values and beliefs and recognise the impact this may have on patients/carers/others
6. KT6 Work in a non discriminatory manner
7. KT7 Demonstrate reflective practice and identify and implement strategies to promote self awareness and continuing professional development
Practical and Professional Skills
1. PP1 Demonstrate the ability to listen actively and effectively to the clients story and where appropriate relay this to the multidisciplinary team in order to promote understanding of the clients experience and that needs are appropriately met
2. PP2 Analyse apply and interpret the use of self in a conscious way to aid development of the therapeutic relationship and appropriate disengagement
3. PP3 Critically analyse and utilise effective communication strategies with patients/carers especially when collaborating to develop therapeutic approaches and goals
4. PP4 Critically analyse and implement strategies to promote knowledge and skills which will promote empowerment engagement and recovery and prevent oppression and discrimination.
5. PP5 Analyse apply and interpret issues and problems in relation to advocacy and empowerment for people within specialist mental health and social care services in accordance with legal/ethical considerations
Cognitive and Intellectual Skills
1. CI1 Analyse the concepts of mental health/illness assessing the impact of cultural/age/race/gender and different life styles on the needs of the mental health service user and carers
2. CI2 Analyse apply and interpret issues related to the concept of user centred care and recovery within mental health
3. CI3 Explore research findings that are designed to enhance the quality of care and be involved in the process of change which is related to patients within mental health
4. CI4 Analyse apply and interpret a range of clinical interventions for people with mental health problems and demonstrate the ability to think creatively and flexibly about this choice and their application
5. CI5 Analyse apply and interpret key issues and choose appropriate tools for assessing planning implementing and evaluating care delivery.
The Lecturer also states to put in signs and symptoms that depression may relate to i.e it how certain signs may relate to schizophrenia etc.and to write about the nursing process formulation how its addressed diagnosed etc. what we do as nurses and why. the therapeutic relationship i.e soler model etc
what is clinical decision making to start with.
set of signs and symptoms- will be more realistic as it can be many different illnesses. Nursing process ( assess plan implement and evaluate). Tidal model recovery models must be used as wel. Be critical.
therapeutic relationship and the difference between therapeutic relationship and an alliance. be critical.
Diagnostic criteria must be used in the signs and symptoms etc run these through the nursing process as explained above-and effective communication within the essay is vital for the nurse patient relationship.
introduction Clinical decision making is/should be-
discuss why we make CDM
take about descriptive models
intuitive
frameworks models-nursing process others i.e tidal models recovery models etc. Loop model then introduce the subject i.e signs and symptoms- these could be numerous. How and why nurses do what we do what we use to assess i.e best evidence
patient perspective
biosphysocial
what has triggered the illness
death job loss physical illness.
then take this to a formulation meeting-( talk about this to the MDT) this is where we will gain our diagnosis.
what happens within the formulation?
psychologist do ?
Nurse do ? etc etc
always being critical through out this essay
planning care how much do you inform the client? talk about therapeutic relationship
problems implementing and evaluation
implantation trained staff- clinical area for cbt not enough staff waiting list long etc.
what would you put in place to evaluate.

Refer to the journal articles you read for this unit, as you explain what are considered medication errors and what can be done to prevent them.

For this discussion post, you MUST read and reference this article:
Cohen’s 2015 article, “Medication Errors,” from Nursing, volume 45, issue 3, page 72.
http://journals.lww.com/nursing/Citation/2015/01000/Medication_Errors.21.aspx
Medication Errors
One important responsibility nurses have is the administration of medications to patients. Nurses must know and understand the principles involved in the delivery of medications for the treatment of both physical and psychological diseases.
For this discussion:
•Refer to the journal articles you read for this unit, as you explain what are considered medication errors and what can be done to prevent them.

Provide a few examples of community resources that should be put in place to assist your population in resolving their health care needs

Provide a few examples of community resources that should be put in place to assist your population in resolving their health care needs
Population Cultural Considerations and Genetic Predispositions
Overview: This week, you’ll identify any genetic predisposition your chosen population has to a particular disease and develop primary practice interventions that reflect the cultural considerations of the population. Then, you’ll develop culturally appropriate, measureable interventions to help your population members maintain an optimal state of health, avoiding the problem that you identified them being at risk for developing.
Practicum Discussion: Culturally aware nurses recognize that states of health are revealed differently across cultures and ethnicities. Culture and ethnic background will affect the way each individual responds to health, illness, and death (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2016). These nurses are also aware of their own biases, which may affect the care they provide to others (Stanhope & Lancaster, 2016). Because most nurses work in institutions with individual patients, they are accustomed to delivering culturally competent care on a one-on-one basis. When a public health nurse deals with a population, he or she must consider how the population culture affects the ways in which the community nurse may interact. This can be with regard to the provision of education or mass health care needs such as those required in a foodborne illness, if mass vaccinations are needed for a communicable disease outbreak, or if education is required to prevent heart disease. In addition to understanding the nuances of the culture of a population, community health nurses must understand the role genetics play in health. Some disorders, such as glaucoma and diabetes, have a genetic link, as do some cancers, such as breast and ovarian.
Please discuss the following questions in your Practicum Discussion:
Provide a few examples of community resources that should be put in place to assist your population in resolving their health care needs. What gaps in service do you see that affect your population?
Are there any cultural considerations that might inform your approach to caring for this population?
Does your population have a genetic predisposition to the health care problem you have identified?
Identify at least one evidence-based, culturally competent behavior change that would promote health for your selected population and for the specific health care problem you are addressing?
Support your response with references from the professional nursing literature.
Be sure to use evidence from the readings and include in-text citations. Utilize essay-level writing practice and skills, including the use of transitional material and organizational frames. Avoid quotes; paraphrase to incorporate evidence into your own writing. A reference list is required. Use the most current evidence (usually ≤ 5 years old).
For all posts, be sure to use evidence from the readings and include in-text citations. Avoid quotes; paraphrase to incorporate evidence into your own writing. A reference list is required. Use the most current evidence (usually ≤ 5 years old).
Required Readings
Stanhope, M., & Lancaster, J. (2016). Public health nursing: Population-centered health care in the community (9th ed.). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier.
Chapter 11, “Genomics in Public Health Nursing” (pp. 242–255)
Chapter 16, “Changing Health Behavior Using Health Education with Individuals, Families, and Groups” (pp. 355–376)
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. (2016b). Global health. Retrieved from https://www.healthypeople.gov/2020/topics-objectives/topic/global-health