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Stimulants There is the lure of the positive effects of stimulants: elevation of mood, increased alertness, reduced fatigue, increased energy, and relief from boredom. But the feeling of reward that comes from increased dopaminergic neurotransmission that activates the reward system of the nucleus accumbens can quickly lead to obsessive use […]

PURPOSE To enhance your nursing practice by developing a greater understanding of the experience of chronicity. GUIDELINES 1. Select a patient population (age group/developmental stage and a specific chronic disease) that experiences this concept. 2. Use two journal articles from current peer reviewed professional journals, from 2004 to date, and/or […]

Second Language Acquisition Instruction This week, you will summarize best instructional practices for second language learning. Read the articles, Seeking Best Practices And Meeting The Needs Of The English Language Learners: Using Second Language Theories and Integrating Technology In Teaching and What Does Research Say about Effective Practices for English […]

Anxiolytic and Hypnotic Medications Addressing patients’ psychological needs can become a complex process as some patients are likely to present a variety of symptoms. Patients may consider treating these symptoms with alternative treatments instead of, or in addition to, pharmacological treatment. Your awareness of these alternatives, both their proven or […]