Module 01 Written Assignment – Nurse E- Portfolio: Initial Course Entry
In this initial entry into your Nurse E-Portfolio for this course, you will be examining your perceptions of the nurse in the role of collecting and assessing information. Using the e-portfolio format, answer the following questions. Make sure you spend some time thinking about the answers to these questions before writing.
What experiences have you had interviewing people to gather information?
What communication skills do you have that will help you conduct interviews to gather information?
What communication skills do you have that may hinder your ability to gather information? What can you do to overcome these?
Module 01 Written Assignment – Assessment and Health and Illness Beliefs
In a 2-3 page paper discuss how health and illness beliefs can influence the assessment process. You can use the Table on Traditional Health and Illness Beliefs in your textbook or any other evidence-based sources. Include how belief structure might impact how a client responds to an assessment interview and how culture might influence physical findings. Your assignment must have accurate spelling and grammar and use APA Editorial Format.
Week 4 discussion
DQ1
Tessa was ready to deploy with her unit, until her doctor told her she’d have to stay behind. Returning to her previous life turned out to be more difficult than she planned. Hear how Tessa was able to find solutions—for herself and for her family.
From a self-described “happy kid” to a determined Marine – Bryan returned home thinking he’d forever lost the ability to feel. Hear him tell how he overcame IEDs, posttraumatic stress, and the unique challenges of a long-distance romance. Bryan got his life on a better track with help from VA.
After you view the videos discuss why it’s important to have innovative approaches to preparing nurses to care for service members and veterans. Discuss what resources are available to veterans in your community. (View all the videos located under week 4 Video Animations).
DQ2
Describe the phases of community disaster as discussed in Kanel pages 158-159. How do these compare to the Stages of Disaster Response as described in Clark Chapter 25 pages 703-706? What interventions would be appropriate for nurses to assist people involved in a natural disaster? Choose and explain two of the assessment considerations from Clark Chapter 25 and why it is important for nurses to be aware of.