Week 8 Discussion – Pathophysiology
Select one of the following discussion prompts to address:
- Evaluate the potential complications and comorbidities associated with skin disorders, such as secondary infections, scarring, and psychological impact. How can nurse practitioners recognize and manage these complications to optimize patient outcomes and quality of life? Provide an example from your clinical experience.
- Discuss the pathophysiology of common skin infections in children, such as impetigo, cellulitis, and fungal infections. How do microbial invasion, host immune responses and skin barrier integrity contribute to the development and progression of these infections?
- Evaluate the potential complications and long-term effects associated with thermal injuries and burns, such as wound infections, contractures, hypertrophic scarring, and psychological distress. How can nurse practitioners recognize and manage these complications to optimize patient outcomes and facilitate physical and emotional recovery?
- Select one and discuss the pathophysiology of different types of shock, including hypovolemic, cardiogenic, obstructive, distributive, and septic shock. How do alterations in vascular tone, blood volume, cardiac function, and cellular metabolism contribute to the development and progression of each type of shock?
Week 8 Discussion – Pathophysiology
Educational Practices & Role of the Principal
After studying Module 1: Lecture Materials & Resources, read and reflect on the scenario presented in the Chapter 1 Reflective Activities – Critical Incident: The Vision for South Shore High School (Owens & Valesky, p. 38). Then, answer and discuss the questions below.
- What are the strengths of Bill Johnson’s approach to the job?
- What are the drawbacks?
- In what ways could the job be approached differently?
- In what ways would you say that Bill Johnson’s approach was typical of (or different from) those currently serving as principals?
Submission Instructions:
- Your initial post should be 250 to 300 words.
- Cite your textbook as your source in current APA format.
- You should respond to at least two of your peers by extending, refuting/correcting, or adding additional nuance to their posts.
- Please post your initial response by 11:59 PM ET Thursday, and comment on the posts of two classmates by 11:59 PM ET Sunday.
- You can expect feedback from the instructor within 48 to 72 hours from the Sunday due date.
Week 8 Discussion – Pathophysiology
Read and watch the lecture resources & materials below early in the week to help you respond to the discussion questions and to complete your assignment(s).
(Note: The citations below are provided for your research convenience. Students should always cross-reference the current APA guide for correct styling of citations and references in their academic work.)
Read
- Owens, R. G., & Valesky, T. C. (2015). Organizational behavior in education: Leadership and school reform(11th ed.). Boston, MA: Pearson.
- Chapter 1: Organizational and Critical Theory
- Chapter 2: Guiding Concepts for a Theory of Practice
- Chapter 3: Mainstreams of Organizational Thought
- As part of your readings in this module, please also review the following:
Watch
- The Changing Role of School Principles (13:17)
The Agenda with Steve Paikin. (2019, September 3). The changing role of school principles[Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQLAxe5Occ4The Changing Role of School PrincipalsLinks to an external site.