Exploration of Bluelight

Sample Reflection Outline (≈1 page summary) 1. Exploring a Drug on Blue light What’s the “word on the street”?On Blue light—a prominent harm-reduction and peer-support forum—users frequently share practical advice on safe dosing, testing substances, and minimizing overdose or adverse effects. Real voices: One user described how access to test kits and cautious dosing “IS […]
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Relaxation Technique

Instructions For this discussion, each student will create a four- to five-slide PowerPoint presentation, including voice-over, that will be used to educate your Week 9 client Bill on your chosen relaxation technique. Be creative in presenting your topic and include at least two references (in APA format) beyond your textbooks for your information. Relaxation Technique […]
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Week 4 Delegation Case Study

Week 4 Delegation Case Study Start Assignment Due Sunday by 11:59pm Points 60 Submitting a file upload Case study from Beauvais, A. M. (2019). Leadership and management competence in nursing practice. Springer. (p. 145) As you read the case scenario, in a 1-2 page paper, reflect on the following questions: What obstacles or pitfalls do […]
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Therapy for Clients With Personality Disorders

Individuals with personality disorders often find it difficult to overcome the enduring patterns of thought and behavior that they have thus far experienced and functioned with in daily life. Even when patients are aware that personality-related issues are causing significant distress and functional impairment and are open to counseling, treatment can be challenging for both […]
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NRNP-6645-20 Posttraumatic Stress Disorder

It is estimated that more almost 7% of the U.S. population will experience posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in their lifetime (National Institute of Mental Health, 2017). This debilitating disorder often interferes with an individual’s ability to function in daily life. Common symptoms of anxiousness and depression frequently lead to behavioral issues, adolescent substance abuse issues, […]
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Psychotherapy for Addictive Disorders

Addictive disorders can be particularly challenging for clients. Not only do these disorders typically interfere with a client’s ability to function in daily life, but they also often manifest as negative and sometimes criminal behaviors. Sometime clients with addictive disorders also suffer from other mental health issues, creating even greater struggles for them to overcome. […]
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NRNP-6645-20 Week 7: Assignment

Understanding the strengths of each type of therapy and which type of therapy is most appropriate for each patient is an essential skill of the psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner. In this Assignment, you will compare humanistic-existential therapy to another psychotherapeutic approach. You will identify the strengths and challenges of each approach and describe expected potential […]
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NRNP-6645-20/NRNP- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

There are significant differences in the applications of cognitive behavior therapy (CBT) for families and individuals. The same is true for CBT in group settings and CBT in family settings. In your role, it is essential to understand these differences to appropriately apply this therapeutic approach across multiple settings. For this Discussion, as you compare […]
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NRNP-6645-20 – Analyzing Group Techniques

Group therapy can alleviate feelings of isolation and foster a supportive and collaborative environment for sharing difficult feelings in order to facilitate healing. For many people, being part of a group that has a shared understanding of a struggle provides a unique opportunity to gain understanding of their own experiences. As you examine one of […]
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NRNP-6645-20 – Family Assessment

Assessment is as essential to family therapy as it is to individual therapy. Although families often present with one person identified as the “problem,” the assessment process will help you better understand family roles and determine whether the identified problem client is in fact the root of the family’s issues. Review this week’s Learning Resources […]
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Biological Basis and Ethical/Legal Considerations of Psychotherapy

Many studies have found that psychotherapy is as effective as psychopharmacology in terms of influencing changes in behaviors, symptoms of anxiety, and changes in mental state. Changes influenced by psychopharmacology can be explained by the biological basis of treatments. But how does psychotherapy achieve these changes? Does psychotherapy share common neuronal pathways with psychopharmacology?Biological Basis […]
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Controversy Associated With Dissociative Disorders

The DSM-5-TR is a diagnostic tool. It has evolved over the decades, as have the classifications and criteria within its pages. It is used not just for diagnosis, however, but also for billing, access to services, and legal cases. Not all practitioners are in agreement with the content and structure of the DSM-5-TR, and dissociative disorders are one […]
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Relapse Prevention Considerations for the Two CBT Cases

Relapse Prevention Considerations for the Two CBT Cases Introduction When discussing relapse prevention with the two CBT cases from Weeks 9–11 and Week 10, I would focus on three main areas: Identify Early Warning Signs I would help the clients identify specific cognitive, emotional, and behavioural patterns that typically precede a setback. For example, in […]
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DRNP-6665C-27 – Week 8: Assignment

Abnormal brain development or damage at an early age can lead to neurodevelopmental disorders. Within this group of disorders, some are resolvable with appropriate and timely interventions, either pharmacological or nonpharmacological, while other disorders are chronic and need to be managed throughout the lifespan. For this Assignment, you will develop a study guide for an […]
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Patient Education for Children and Adolescents

Patient education is an effective tool in supporting compliance and treatment for a diagnosis. It is important to consider effective ways to educate patients and their families about a diagnosis—such as coaching, brochures, or videos. Additionally, it is important to recognize that the efficacy of any materials may differ based on the needs and learning […]
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DRNP-6665C-27 Week 3: Assignment 2

Based on your practice exam question results from Week 2, identify strengths and areas of opportunity and create a tailored study plan to use throughout this course to help you prepare for the national certification exam. This will serve as an action plan to help you track your goals, tasks, and progress. You will revisit […]
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DRNP-6665C-27  – Week 3: Assignment 1

Off-label prescribing is when a physician gives you a drug that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved to treat a condition different than your condition. This practice is legal and common. In fact, one in five prescriptions written today are for off-label use —Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. DRNP-6665C-27  – Week […]
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Ethical and Legal Foundations of PMHNP Care

Advanced practice nursing in all specialties is guided by codes of ethics that put the care, rights, duty, health, and safety of the patient first and foremost. PMHNP practice is also guided by ethical codes specifically for psychiatry. These ethical codes are frameworks to guide clinical decision making; they are generally not prescriptive. They also […]
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The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)

The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) has determined nine broad areas of core competence that apply to all nurse practitioners, regardless of specialty or patient population focus. NONPF created the first set of Nurse Practitioner Competencies in 1990; the most recent updates were incorporated in 2017. This course was designed to prepare you […]
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