Changes in culture and technology have resulted in patient populations that are often well informed and educated, even before consulting or considering a healthcare need delivered by a health professional. Fueled by this, health professionals are increasingly involving patients in treatment decisions. However, this often comes with challenges, as illnesses and treatments can become complex.…

1. Introduction NURS 6053 is a graduate nursing course emphasizing organizational leadership, systems thinking, and interprofessional collaboration. The module prepares nurses to lead change, implement evidence‑based practice (EBP), and improve healthcare outcomes. Core themes: Leadership theories and styles. Change management frameworks. Evidence‑based practice integration. Healthcare policy and regulation. Interprofessional collaboration. Quality improvement and patient safety.…

If you were to ask 10 people what they believe to be the most significant issue facing healthcare today, you might get 10 different answers. Escalating costs? Regulation? Technology disruption? Social Determinant such as environment/community, education, access/quality to healthcare? These and many other topics are worthy of discussion. Not surprisingly, much has been said in the…

1. Introduction The Week 10 Case Study Assignment in NURS 6501 Advanced Pathophysiology often centers on endocrine disorders such as diabetes mellitus, thyroid disease, or adrenal dysfunction. Students are expected to: Analyze patient presentations. Apply knowledge of pathophysiology. Develop differential diagnoses. Recommend evidence‑based treatment strategies. This case study integrates clinical reasoning, advanced physiology, and pharmacologic…

A 30-year-old female presents to the emergency room with a chief complaint of yellow, creamy vaginal discharge and difficulty with urination.  She states these symptoms started about 3 days ago, and she thought she had a urinary tract infection. She denies pelvic pain.  The patient had unprotected sexual intercourse in the last two weeks with…

An understanding of the factors surrounding women’s and men’s health can be critically important to disease diagnosis and treatment in these areas. This importance is magnified by the fact that some diseases and disorders manifest differently based on the sex of the patient.  Effective disease analysis often requires an understanding that goes beyond the human…

1. Introduction Nursing informatics integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, and knowledge in nursing practice. A nurse informaticist plays a critical role in the design, development, implementation, and evaluation of healthcare information systems. Their involvement ensures that systems are clinically relevant, user‑friendly, and aligned with patient care…

Assume you are a nurse manager on a unit where a new nursing documentation system is to be implemented. You want to ensure that the system will be usable and acceptable for the nurses impacted. You realize a nurse leader must be on the implementation team. RESOURCES Be sure to review the Learning Resources before…

1. Introduction Policies and regulations are formal rules that guide organizational, professional, and governmental actions. A policy is a principle or guideline adopted to achieve long‑term goals. A regulation is a binding rule issued by an authority to enforce compliance with laws or standards. Fact sheets summarize key information about policies/regulations in a concise, accessible…

As a professional nurse, you are expected to apply your expertise to patient care. On occasion, you will also be expected to share that expertise. With evolving technology and continuous changes to regulations designed to keep up these changes, there is usually a need to share information and expertise to inform colleagues, leadership, patients, and…