Patient Information: JF, a 32-year-old female, presents with complaints of fever, cough, and shortness of breath. S. CC (chief complaint): Fever, cough, and shortness of breath. HPI: JF reports feeling unwell for the past week, with symptoms that started as a mild cough and progressed to fever and shortness of breath. She describes her cough […]
Subjective: The patient, Mr. X, a 52-year-old male, presents to the clinic with complaints of persistent cough and shortness of breath for the past two weeks. He reports that the cough is non-productive and that he has been experiencing wheezing. Additionally, the patient complains of fatigue and chest tightness. He denies any fever, chills, night […]
S: CC (Chief Complaint): Abdominal pain and bloating HPI (History of Present Illness): The patient, a 32-year-old female, presents with a complaint of abdominal pain and bloating for the past 5 days. She describes the pain as dull and aching, mostly located in the lower abdomen, but also present in the upper and mid-abdomen. The […]
Subjective: The patient is a 45-year-old male presenting with complaints of persistent lower back pain that has been bothering him for the past two weeks. He reports that the pain is a dull ache that started gradually and has been worsening since it began. He describes the pain as being constant and affecting his lower […]
Subjective: The patient is a 45-year-old female who presents with a chief complaint of shortness of breath and chest tightness for the past 3 days. The patient reports no fever, cough, or other respiratory symptoms. She denies any history of asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). The patient reports a past medical history of […]
Roles, Educational Preparation, and Work Environment of Four APN Specialties Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) are registered nurses who have obtained a graduate-level degree such as a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or a Doctorate of Nursing Practice (DNP). APNs have the option to specialize in four areas: Certified Nursing Practitioners (CNPs), Clinical Nurse Specialists […]
The Role of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) in Pharmacology Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) are highly-skilled professionals who have received specialized training in the nursing profession. They are licensed by state nursing boards, which ensure that they are competent and capable of providing high-quality healthcare services. APRNs are an advanced subset of registered nurses […]
Regulation for Nursing Practice Staff Development Meeting Nursing is a very highly regulated profession. There are over 100 boards of nursing and national nursing associations throughout the United States and its territories. Their existence helps regulate, inform, and promote the nursing profession. With such numbers, it can be difficult to distinguish between BONs and nursing […]
The Role of RNs and APRNs in Policy-Making: Opportunities, Challenges, and Recommendations for Advocacy Registered nurses (RNs) and advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs) play an important role in healthcare policy-making. By actively participating in the policy-making process, RNs and APRNs can advocate for better policies that promote patient safety, enhance the quality of care, and […]
Regulations for Nursing Practice State boards of nursing are responsible for protecting and promoting public health by ensuring that nurses provide safe and competent care. Professional nursing associations, on the other hand, are private organizations where members pay dues to enjoy membership benefits. In the state of Florida, the Nursing Board has twelve members, including […]
