Elyn Saks’s Journey with Schizophrenia Schizophrenia, a complex and often misunderstood mental illness, affects millions of individuals worldwide. The experiences of those living with this condition vary greatly, challenging the notion of a one-size-fits-all approach to treatment and support. Elyn Saks, a prominent legal scholar and mental health advocate, has become a beacon of hope […]
Download the Disorders Worksheet (below) and complete the tables with information from your readings, additional research, and the course information. You may find it helpful to complete the worksheet as you do the readings for this Module. Be sure to list your references in APA format at the end of the worksheet. Module 05 Written […]
Walden University NRNP 6665 Week 4: Assessing, Diagnosing, and Treating Adults With Mood Disorders Subjective: CC (chief complaint): I have a history of taking medication then stopping them. I don’t think I need them. The medication squashes who I am. The patient expresses a strong desire to maintain her sense of identity, which she feels […]
Diabetes and Drug Treatments Diabetes leads to poor regulation of glucose in the body. The various types include Type 1 and 2, juvenile as well as gestational diabetes. According to Dyson et al. (2018), type 1 or juvenile diabetes occurs when the pancreas is not producing insulin or secreting little to regulate glucose levels. Recent […]
Treatment Plan for Depressive Disorder: “Captain of the Ship” Project Nurse practitioners (NPs) are increasingly recognized as primary care providers with full-practice authority in many states. This shift allows psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) to take on a leadership role in managing patient care. This paper outlines a comprehensive treatment plan for an adult […]
Focused SOAP Note Patient Information: D, 72-years old female. S. Chief Complaint (CC): Debilitating headache and neck pain HPI: Dickson is a 72-year old female who comes to the clinic with a debilitating headache and neck pain. The patient complains that the problem is not new, but has worsened in the last week and currently […]
