SOAP NOTE – Generalized Anxiety Disorder ID: Client’s Initials: C.O. Age: 37 Race:  Caucasian: Gender:  Female Date of Birth: January 1, 1987 Insurance: Kaiser Permanente | Marital Status: Married | Subjective: CC: “I have been feeling more tensed and worried lately.” HPI: C.O. is a 37-year-old Caucasian female presenting with complaints of a heightened state … Read more

Nurse Leader and Manager Decisions Describe how you will be involved with the decision-making process using the DECIDE model. Include an example from a clinical situation you experienced in the healthcare setting. The DECIDE model plays a significant role in healthcare decision-making by assisting healthcare providers in making the right decisions. According to Guo (2020), … Read more

Humanistic-Existential Psychotherapy – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Humanistic-existential psychotherapy is an approach that emphasizes individual experiences, self-awareness, and the search for meaning and purpose in life. It centers on the idea that people are free and responsible for their own choices and that they must navigate existential challenges, such as isolation, meaninglessness, and death, to … Read more

Literary Analysis Research Paper – “Why I Live at the P.O.” by Eudora Welty Eudora Welty’s short story, “Why I Live at the P. O.,” is a masterful work of fiction that provides an intimate look into the American South’s social, economic, and cultural norms in the early part of the twentieth century. This satirical … Read more

Discussion – Anemia Anemia is a condition associated with reduced red blood cell count or reduced hemoglobin level that can be diagnosed using laboratory tests. They include MCH, MCV, RDW, reticulocyte count, serum ferritin, TIBC, and serum iron levels. MCH informs about the hemoglobin content in the red blood cells, while MCV indicates the size … Read more

Discussion – Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding (Cervical Polyps) Vaginal bleeding is a common complaint presented among women in the emergency department (ED) (Jennings et al., 2019). In most cases, this bleeding is associated with normal physiological processes such as the menstrual cycle. However, in some instances, abnormal vaginal bleeding can occur. Such abnormal vaginal bleeding can … Read more

Journal Entry – Zinsser’s Writing Ideas Zinsser reflects on how writers may improve their craft and deliver quality while maintaining a healthy engagement. One of the highlights from the ‘principles’ segment of Zinsser’s writing is that the success of every writing targeting any specific audience is a product of a personal transaction. To that end, … Read more

Drug-Induced Psychosis vs. Mental Health Disorder Psychosis Determining whether psychosis is drug-induced or a symptom of a mental health disorder involves considering the onset, duration, and context of symptoms. Methamphetamine-Induced Psychosis Methamphetamine use can cause acute psychotic symptoms such as paranoia, hallucinations, and delusions, typically occurring during or shortly after drug use. These symptoms often … Read more

Discussion – Personality Disorders Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) Treating individuals with ASPD and Substance Use Disorder (SUD) is particularly challenging due to their pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of others and impulsivity. These individuals often lack motivation for treatment and may engage in manipulative or deceitful behaviors, making therapeutic alliances difficult to establish … Read more

Nursing Process – Plan, Implement, and Evaluate, and Funding Community Assessment The selected community is geographically located in Wellsburg town in North Central Ohio, with a population of 75000. The community includes a village made up of 350 two-bedroom house apartments. Significantly high numbers of single parents and victims of teenage pregnancy were noted. The … Read more