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Healthcare institutions need to develop measures for improving the medicines use safety Problem description Negative consequences Nowadays situation Raising awareness Solutions Note: Safe medicines use is the basis of healthcare, and ignoring safety rules leads to the decrease of treatment efficiency. Nowadays, many medical institutions face the problem of negligence...
The profession of nurse is frequently underestimated in terms of its significance in the patient treatment process. However, even though a doctor takes more responsibility for direct medical interference, it is the nurse who ensures proper communication and patient care. For this reason, nursing implies a number of moral, ethical,...
Nightingale’s Influence on the Perception of MDGs Florence Nightingale’s legacy had a tremendous influence on my perception of all the Millennium Development Goals that have to be reached today. Her opinion is important to me not only because she was a notable person in the sphere of medicine, but also...
Nausea and vomiting are common consequences of operations and anesthesia, which delay the recovery of the body and worsen people’s well-being. Patients are usually offered antiemetic medications to relieve symptoms; however, aromatherapy is also an effective and safe alternative to medicines. In this work, a PICOT question will be used...
During the past decades, researchers have been questioning the regularities of human illness patterns in order to establish the main factors of disease development in the human body. At first, scientists had a tendency to compare human health conditions on the basis of the health state of other people. It...
The interviewee: profession or career, culture of origin The interviewee that agreed to participate in my course project is a migrant worker of Russian descent. For the sake of anonymity, I shall refer to the interviewee by his first and last name initials, which are A.D. He is a 36-year...
Motivation in the workplace can be understood as a process that impacts employees’ behaviors and attitudes towards their responsibilities. In the nursing area, motivation morale is significant since the actions of nurses largely determine patients’ health outcomes and their overall well-being. The failure to achieve the standards set leads to...
Discovery: Topic and Practice Issue The topic and the nursing practice issue related to this topic The identified topic is hand hygiene issues among practicing nurses at hospitals. Because hand hygiene is critical for preventing spreading infections within care environments, failure to comply may lead to adverse patient outcomes. Therefore,...
Discovery: Topic and Practice Issue The topic and the nursing practice issue related to this topic The selected health-related topic is concerned with breastfeeding practices. The nursing practice issue is related to educating pregnant women and those who have just given birth on the significance of breastfeeding for the infants’...
Leininger’s Culture Care Diversity Theory or the Culture Care Theory (CCT) is a concept that defines transcultural features of different natures. By applying this model, nurses can gain a better understanding of their patient’s perception of medical care, allowing a medical professional to be more sensible regarding patient needs. This...
Nursing Issue Malnutrition in patients occurs when nurses ignore patient needs, or healthcare facilities face a financial burden. Even though this issue is not typical for all hospital settings, it has a crucial influence on people’s well-being. Many patients face the impeded recovery, the effectiveness of their treatment reduces, and...
Before enrolling in the RN-BSN program at WCU, my perception of nursing leadership and management roles was very limited, as I viewed managing positions as distant and authoritarian at its core. However, with the introduction of the nurse management role in patient care during classes, I learnt a multitude of...
The article “Does participation in the community outreach for asthma care and healthy lifestyles (COACH) program alter subsequent use of hospital services for children discharged with asthma?” appeared in the Journal of Asthma. It was written by Pinto, Navallo, and Petrova (2019). The purpose of the study was to define...
Introduction As valuable and useful guidelines used in nursing practice, special theories and models are utilized, which are designed to address specific cases and promote the necessary principles of work. The evaluation of individual concepts can reveal their significance in relation to a specific care environment, thereby helping to choose...
Domestic violence is a widespread occurrence with long-term negative social and health impacts. Almost a third of women (30%) are likely to experience some form of domestic violence and abuse, twice as likely as men (Bradbury-Jones & Clark, 2016). Nurses often directly work with patients who may experience abuse during...
Introduction Nursing is a profession that focuses on providing medical patients with proper care. It involves many aspects, including ethical standards, continuous learning throughout the career and even conducting research for improving the quality of care provided in the hospitals. In addition, nurses communicate closely with the patients and their...
Nurse understaffing is a complex issue that has a direct influence on patient safety and the consequent adverse events that occur in hospitals. Since there is a correlation between nurse understaffing and poor patient outcomes, there is a need to address the issue as soon as possible. Studies conducted on...
IOM Report Discussion The four recommendations proposed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) produced a considerable impact on nurses and nursing organization across the U.S. The IOM report called The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health identified the four major issues in nursing that need to be addressed in...
Introduction Topic The primary research question for this project is the importance of flexible work schedules in the workplace and especially in the nursing profession. The working thesis is that flexible work schedules improve employees’ performance, and thus employers should adopt the concept for successful and profitable organizations. Context/Background Flexible...
Idea screening is an essential step during the generation of a new product. It is necessary to select one concept that will be the center of the project from the multitude from suggestions generated during the ideation stage. Understanding the optimal methods that can be used to do so is...
Introduction The present paper will consider one of the nursing competencies: Patient-Centered Care (PCC). PCC can be defined as a form of holistic care that is suited to the specific needs, preferences, abilities, and circumstances of patients and aims to empower them along with their families (Constand, MacDermid, Dal Bello-Haas,...
Introduction Modern nursing is primarily based on patient-centered care (Hood, 2018). All nursing theorists, such as Nightingale, Watson, Orem, and others stress out the value and importance of patients as well as their physical and emotional states. Since the purpose of medicine is to promote health, it is only natural...
Introduction As a rapidly growing networking platform, social media is an interactive way of sharing information, learning news, and connecting with others that became an integral part of modern society. Social networks such as Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram are regarded as beneficial tools for professional networking and education of its...
The purpose of the literature review is to provide a synthesis of recent scholarly studies focused on the identified research problem. Since the research question is concerned with the potential of various educational programs to reduce the incidence of patient falls, the review of literature will revolve around this topic....
The success of patient care efforts is inextricably connected with the effective selection and use of the models of nursing care delivery. Such models describe the basic principles used to organize care and distribute responsibilities. If I were the manager of the ICU where I work, I would advocate for...
Art pieces relating to the period 1607 AD – 1865 AD can be found in the exhibitions of the Kimbell Art Museum, located in Fort Worth, Texas. In this context, particular attention should be paid to the descriptions and analysis of the pieces of French sculpture exhibited in American museums...
Nursing Autobiography Medicine has been my profession since my early age. I graduated from Medical Science University of Cuba, as in General Medicine 24 years ago, but my specialty has always been Internal Medicine. In 2008 I came to this country looking for new opportunities to continue contributing my knowledge...
The history of my family is always an interesting topic for me as it is a good chance to find out something new and improve my understanding of our traditions and the chosen culture. My parents came from two different families, Tynes and Lemane. Within the frames of this week...
Studying the problem of falls among the population of elderly patients is necessary due to the high risks of mortality and morbidity associated with them. Injuries related to falls in older adults are common and represent one of the major causes of long-term pain and functional impairment among the target...
Article Summary The article by Sherman and Cohn (2019) is dedicated to one of the most significant aspects of healthcare professionals’ work: strategic thinking skills. As the authors note, these skills nowadays serve as “a critical differentiator” among those applying for leadership positions (Sherman & Cohn, 2019, p. 14). Promoting...
Conflicts are an indispensable part of any working environment. In the nursing profession, researchers outline several types of conflicts: intrapersonal – occurring within one individual, intragroup within one group, and intergroup between two or more groups (Higazee, 2015). Aside from that, conflicts can be competitive when groups or individuals compete...
Uniting forces is of extreme importance in the medical field, where excessive self-reliance may lead to adverse patient outcomes. A nursing leader should accept that building team cohesion is not an easy task, and conflicts are a natural part of it. A good understanding of key factors influencing team familiarity...
Introduction Nowadays, obesity can be listed among extremely common health issues that lead to a variety of risks. The presence of excess body fat in children has to be given special consideration since healthy childhood is a prerequisite to normal physical and psychological maturation. The discussed research project is proposed...
The article featured in this critique discusses an analysis of the lived experience of student veterans that uses photovoice methodology. The author postulates that the population group has trouble adjusting to student life. He then evaluates a group of volunteers who used cameras to convey their transition experience. As a...
Nurses are consistently faced with mandatory overtime, which leads to high levels of distress and exhaustion. The realities of the healthcare sector require nurses to work long hours and dedicate extensive time to the profession. Mandatory overtime should be eliminated, as it affects nursing performance, creates dangers for patients and...
Problem Conceptualization When caregivers are not well, deterioration in the quality and quantity of patient care may occur. The research has indicated that nurses’ workloads and schedules can pose problems for addressing the issues mentioned above (Roberts & Grubb, 2014). This paper provides an intervention defining whether the implementation of...
Cash flow refers to the net change in the cash position of a company from one time period to another. This means that if a company takes in more cash than with the cash it sends out, the cash flow is considered positive. In the case, when a company has...
Introduction Analyzing the professional activities of a person working in a related industry in the same area is a successful method of learning valuable information about the specifics and nuances of his or her responsibilities. This work is an interview with a senior nurse practicing in the oncology department for...
Susman, E. J., & Dorn, L.D. (2009). Puberty: Its role in development. In R.M. Lerner & L. Steinberg (Eds.), Handbook of adolescent psychology (p.116-151). John Wiley & Sons, Inc. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. Main Points Historical and theoretical perspective on puberty Puberty changes affect physical morphological characteristics Understanding the neuroendocrinology of...
Introduction Individuals with poor mobility are at high risk of having pressure ulcers (PUs) that are defined as “localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure alone or in combination with shear” (Lyder, & Ayello, 2008). My proposal focuses on...
The PICOT question concerning the continuous changing of IV tubings to prevent the occurrence of central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) bears high importance in the acute care medical-surgical settings as it is directly linked to dealing with morbidity, mortality, and costs of health care for the population. It has been...
Initial Intentions of the AIDET Strategy Implementation (p. 2) Importance of nurse-patient communication quality improvement Evident problems in patients’ data management (Kelly, Runge, & Spencer, 2015) Strategies for effective communication about nurses AIDET communication for sensible hospital changes Opportunities for nurses, patients, and educators Background of the Offered Inquiry (p....
It is always interesting and challenging to visit museum exhibitions and examine works created during different epochs. Each collection presents a unique chance to learn about history and the people who inhabited various periods, including their style of life and their interests. Every painting possesses its own intrinsic meaning to...
To function properly, an organization has to have a specific structure according to which the relationships within its context are built, and the principles of the corporate culture are redesigned. An organizational structure defines the distribution of power across a company and the hierarchy within it. Thus, the quality of...
History and Physical Examination Jessica has come to the emergency room with a complaint about the decrease of vision in the left eye. She qualifies the decrease as sudden; it started in the morning of the day of her visit, and the vision continued to decrease for several hours; Jessica...
The interview was conducted with a Safety Officer at the Palmetto General Hospital in Miami, FL. The discussion was centered on the current safety-enhancing practices and the analytical tools that were being implemented in the facilities at the time. Currently, Palmetto General Hospital does not have the highest ratings which...
Concrete Experience and Reflective Observation There are five behavior strategies in a conflict, such as withdrawal, coercion, compromise, concession, and cooperation. In my view, cooperation is the most effective strategy of behavior in a conflict. It implies opponents’ desire to the constructive discussion of the problem, paying attention to the...
Subject: Inadequate nursing staffing Research Question: Does low staffing in the nursing setting affect patient outcomes negatively? Claim: Low levels of nursing staffing have little to do with the actual quality of care since the latter depends on nurses’ competence, nurse-patient communication, and the available resources to a much greater...
Main Points One-dimensional thinking prevents people from recognizing talent. Talent and individuality are often complex and multifaceted notions. The facets of talent or individuality are frequently independent of each other, and there is a need for emerging criteria to measure or evaluate it. It is challenging to produce an objective...
The investigators are interested in the evaluation of alternative treatments for managing chronic pain in various groups of patients. The topicality of this issue comes from the growing concerns about traditional opioid therapy and multiple negative aspects. That is why, Penney, Ritenbaugh, DeBar, Elder, and Deyo (2016) conduct a qualitative...
The selected article presents two cases that focus on nursing malpractice and the issue of liability. In the first scenario, several primary problems led to the suits. The first one was that nurse Lunsford failed to act by the provisions of the state’s nursing code of conduct. The issue of...
The proposed date and location of the assessment The proposed date for this assessment will be December 1, 2018. The respondent will be encouraged to sign an informed consent form (Mackey & Bassendowski, 2017). The best location is the interviewee’s home. I will visit the individual at their place in...
Healthcare workers do their best to save lives and improve the health of their patients. However, in the course of staying at a hospital, a person that remains immobile for a long time can develop pressure ulcers ― injuries that cause skin damage due to the prolonged pressure on some...
Subject: High turnover of nurses Research Question: This paper will examine the underlying causes of nursing turnover and identify the effects that this problem has on patients. Claim: The ability of nurses to meet patients’ needs is largely dependent on their emotional and intellectual wellbeing; if their psychological state deteriorates,...
Practice Issue The topic Obesity Caused by the Consumption of Fast Food. The nursing practice issue related to the topic This assignment will be focused on the consumption of fast food as one of the factors that increase the prevalence of obesity among children. The scope of the practice issue...
I have found both collaboration and peer review to be very effective forms of learning because they enable exchanging ideas and sharing experiences. I feel more comfortable about collaboration, as all the participants contribute equally and have similar responsibilities. The shift of roles in peer review, when one passes judgment...
The term horizontal violence refers to the aggressive behavior of one or several members of the group to another member of the same group, also includes provoking conflicts and personal bullying. Unfortunately, this problem is widespread in the nursing environment, and it leaves a negative impact on care quality and...
Nursing Care Delivery Model One of the main tasks of nursing teams’ leaders is to provide consistently high-quality patient care. In order to achieve this goal, it is necessary to adhere to a specific work strategy so that the level of medical services delivery could be sufficiently high. As a...
In the history of nursing theory, there have been many prominent persons whose ideas are still relevant today. Among the most famous approaches there are the ones created by Callista Roy, Florence Nightingale, Dorothea Orem, and others. The scholarly works of these professionals allowed many healthcare workers of the past...
Qualitative Study There have been concerns about the quality of education that nursing students and other healthcare professionals are getting especially in communication skills. The objective of this qualitative article was to explore the experiences of first years nursing students concerning the blended learning design, which is adopted in a...
Inhaled corticosteroids (ICS) are among the most significant treatment alternatives in stubborn asthma attributable to their effectiveness in restraining the inflammatory reaction. The medical gains of long-standing treatment with inhaled corticosteroids are constantly highlighted in national (the US and UK) and global directives. Nonetheless, in their study, Loke, Blanco, Thavarajah,...
What is the PICOT question? Do the use of hand hygiene and aseptic techniques result in reduced infection and mortality in a 6-month period compared to the lack of sanitation practices in patients aged 50-60 years old at risk of hospital-acquired infection and subsequent mortality? P- (Patient, population, or problem):...
There are many nursing theories, some of which are more popular than others. Such famous nursing theorists as Dorothea Orem, Callista Roy, Imogene King, Florence Nightingale, Betty Newman, Jean Watson, and others have made a considerable contribution to the development of the nursing profession. The works of these specialists help...
The topic studied within the frame of my research is the physical punishment of children as a form of domestic violence. The decision to choose this particular topic is related to its great social significance. Nowadays, people in both developed and developing countries still use corporal punishment as an educational...
The issue of abusive relationships, manipulative behavior, and domestic violence in contemporary society could hardly be overlooked. These problems manifest themselves in various forms, and they influence diverse spheres of social interactions. One of the most apparent examples of how exposure to abusive relationships can have adverse outcomes is the...
The article prepared by Sand-Jecklin and Sherman (2014) deals with the changes observed after the implementation of a new form of bedside nursing report in a hospital setting. Professionals emphasized that even though there are some benefits of a blended form according to the literature for both nursing staff and...
The article is aimed at reporting the results of the research conducted by Kennedy et al. (2014) devoted to studying the use of self-management tools in patients with serious health issues. About the type of research and its design, the article outlines the results of a qualitative study involving a...
In the framework of community-focused nursing, professionals are expected to maintain a range of different roles. One of them is a role of an advocate and activist. Here, one is expected to be very attentive and sensible to the healthcare needs of the population and be aware of all available...
Nursing professionals have become empowered to make decisions and question decisions of other healthcare professionals as well as policy makers (Frey & Murphy, 2017). This empowerment has led to significant transformations of the profession and nursing professionals. I believe an effective nurse cannot simply focus on fulfilling a number of...
In contemporary society, evidence-based nursing is very important because of the increased public demand for nurses and other medical professionals to be held accountable for their medical practices. Besides, the evidence-based practice should be adopted by the healthcare centers to ensure that quality services are provided to the patients, and...
Summary The article by Tracy and DiNapoli (2012) explores the fundamentals of Dossey’s (2008) theory that implies the integral approach to health care services provided related to pain management. The authors of the article emphasize the role of holism and healing as the two key components of the mentioned theory....
Taking a different route to class can be described as a small change. However, the change will be characterized by new sights, experiences, and encounters. When taking a different route, it will be appropriate to leave earlier in order to be in class on time. It is undeniable that I...
What EBP Activities Have ARNPs in Your Area Spearheaded? The recognition of evidence-based practice (EBP) activities and competencies remain one of the main aspects of nursing education at different levels. Hande, Williams, Robbins, Kennedy, and Christenbery (2017) underline that evidence-based practice is usually characterized by certain challenges and warrants, and...
Introduction Visual loss is a challenging condition associated with numerous complications. In addition to evident sensory perception deterioration, it creates significant emotional and psychological effects. The following paper presents two nursing diagnoses for a patient with a sudden loss of vision accompanied by respective teaching and nursing care plans. First...
The healthcare environment is witnessing a new set of ever emerging patient conditions. In light of this, nurses should be versatile with a wide array of healthcare tasks, including but not limited to drawing proper health policy, providing visionary leadership in the healthcare scenario, incorporating research to the planning process...
Centralized Staffing in Nursing Health institutions can use centralized staffing to deliver quality care to their clients. This approach is advantageous because it ensures every unit has the right number of nurses. Challenges can be addressed directly by the top department. The method can also be used to promote evidence-based...
Introduction Among a variety of factors that can influence students’ pursuing a postsecondary education, parental income plays one of the key roles. It is important to determine whether there are any changes in trends for the years of 2001-2014 in students’ enrolment in postsecondary education based on the factor of...
Data Analysis Plan for Demographic Variables Demographic characteristics of the sample are critical for research, and they need to be described as the first step of data analysis. Demographic variables for this study include children’s age, gender, and race. Additionally, taking into consideration the fact that the proposed research is...
Data Analysis for Demographic Variables Demographic variables for this project include age, ethnicity, gender, lifestyle, and socioeconomic status because professionals tend to reveal that heart failure affects people when they become older. With the help of analyzing demographic variables and presenting descriptive statistics, it will be possible not only to...
What is the purpose of this research? In their study, Velayutham, Chandra, Bharath, and Shankar (2017) consider the opportunities for reducing the threat of falls among patients with Alzheimer’s disease. Seeing that the identified demographic is especially prone to falls, it is essential to address their needs with an appropriate...
What is the purpose of this research? The study aims to investigate how Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) affect elderly patients’ gait and balance − the factors that contribute to falls-associated morbidity. Velayutham, Chandra, Bharath, and Shankar (2017) suggest that differences in these parameters may be used in...
Although much attention is given to educating nurses “on the law and their professional responsibilities”, nursing malpractice is still a burden of contemporary healthcare (Croke, 2006, p. 3). The major aspects that cause problems leading to cases of malpractice include duty, breach of duty, foreseeability, causation, injury, and damages. In...
How should you use Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns to assess individual health? What health screening interventions do you regularly participate in? Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns present a valuable framework for evaluating a patient by a nurse. An individual’s health assessment may begin with the identification of living conditions, background, and...
Introduction In modern conditions and the accelerated development of civilization, the role of the individual in society is becoming more significant, in connection with this, the problem of individual freedom and responsibility to society more and more often arises. The first attempt to justify the point of view of explaining...
The issue of the justification of capital punishment was raised by political scientists, historians, sociologists, writers, and other authors throughout the development of civilization. At the dawn of history, in primitive societies, ancient cultures, and medieval states, the death penalty was commonplace and beyond doubt. During the Renaissance and Enlightenment,...
Discuss how the Theory of Interpersonal Relations relates to Essential IX? Are there any incompatibilities between this Essential and Peplau’s theory? Explain your answer. Essential IX of master’s education in nursing essentially outlines several nurse roles suggested in Hildegard Peplau’s theory. For instance, the requirement of nursing graduates to have...
Introduction The use of personal nursing philosophies as the foundation for nursing practice has attracted many scholars interested in establishing how these philosophies lead to positive patient care outcomes by not only enhancing the proper application of nursing knowledge but also stimulating the development of the nursing theory (Petrovskaya, 2014)....
Patient History and Physical Examination Patient Name: Jessica Chief Complaint: losing vision in her left eye. It began this morning when she woke up, and it is progressing. It is painful for her to look around. History of present illness: The patient denies any trauma or injury. Losing vision started...
Introduction It is necessary to approach the study of mental health comprehensively. It is a well-known fact that even small but acute stresses experienced in childhood can provoke psychosomatic disorders in adulthood. However, data on the degree of pathogenicity of stress factors and the proportion of their participation in the...
Introduction In the modern digital world, the primary concept of advertising, primarily for smaller companies, is done online. With billions spent on online marketing and online shopping becoming more popular, a significant portion of purchases is done offline, and it is important for retailers to capitalize on the ability to...
This course has helped me understand that currently, nurse practitioners in an adult-gerontology primary care are in demand and more of them are needed to provide comprehensive healthcare for adults. Nurse practitioners in an adult-gerontology primary healthcare usually practice in many different institutions and therefore, have many options in choosing...
Walden’s and the School of Nursing’s Perspectives My academic and professionals have been reshaped significantly by the perspectives of Walden University’s School of Nursing. To begin with, my academic goal is to become a competent practitioner who can use evidence-based ideas to influence or promote patient care and wellbeing. As...
The Description of the Capstone Population of Interest The POI under consideration is people with acute myeloid leukemia. As the American Cancer Society (2016) estimates, 19950 new cases of acute myeloid leukemia will be registered in 2016, and the mortality rates associated with acute myeloid leukemia are high: 10430 deaths...
Introduction During the Colonial era of world history, Europeans explored other continents looking for new land, valuable resources, and trade opportunities. Contact between cultures from opposite sides of the globe changed the lives of millions of people and the course of world history. The Colombian exchange made a significant impact...
Introduction Within quite a short period, a number of cruel massacres have come to define the school shootings in the United States. 13 dead at Columbine, 26 dead at Sandy Hook, and 17 dead at Marjory Stoneman Douglas, they took the lives of many victims of various age, including students,...
Introduction Public speaking skills are essential in the contemporary world since they contribute to a person’s academic and career achievements. To improve the ability to deliver speeches in public, people should have a chance to look at themselves through the eyes of their audience. In this way, they can notice...
There are some topics on which people have been arguing for centuries and still cannot come to a consensus as there is no such evidence that no one would doubt. Some of those questions are God’s existence, the nature of evil, and the human soul. William Rowe and John Hick...
Introduction Despite the intentions of people to live in an equal society, there will always be some social differences. In the middle of the 19th century, Karl Marx and Frederick Engels, the two well-known German philosophers and social scientists introduced their vision of class struggles through the prism of the...
Introduction Every human society throughout history had to find its answer to the question of power, class, and institutional rule. Some of these answers were moderately more successful or remarkable than others, and have coalesced into political ideologies. Some of these ideologies are an example to follow, while some are...
Introduction The novel Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya is one of the most outstanding works revealing the problems and lifestyle of Mexicans in the United States in the 20th century. At the center of the story, such a family is represented, and the main characters are vivid and deep....
Safeguarding tendencies denote Adler’s belief that people develop behavioral patterns for protecting personal feelings against public criticism. Excuses, aggression, and withdrawal are the three most common tendencies outlined by the scholar and represent different types of approaches that people use for the purpose of shielding themselves from public disgrace. The...
Issue In the given case, Jeff, the customer, purchased skis in Sport Chalet, and one of them was broken due to the defect in the fiberglass. The Court is likely to rule that the salesperson was negligent to Jeff, the plaintiff while advising him to buy Rossignol skis for downhill...
The CSI effect is a term used to describe the influence of TV shows that depict criminal investigators and their work. The researchers have argued whether the phenomenon has positive or negative effects on the general public. However, it is evident that such TV shows are favored; thus, people are...
Introduction In recent years the video game industry has become a profitable venture, and games themselves have entered the popular culture as solidly as literature or film. Most people know of popular franchises, even if they have never played a video game at all. Naturally, popularity creates controversy, and the...
Introduction Albert Bandura’s Social Learning Theory aligns with many other behaviorist approaches to learning that imply both classical and operant conditioning. Although, the theorist added two critical points to the already existing models, suggesting that mediating processes take place between stimuli and responses as well as the fact that behaviors...
Introduction The Story of an Hour, which is a short literary work about a woman who thinks that she has become a widow, was written by Kate Chopin in the 1890s. In her short story, the author describes the metamorphoses and the inner dialogue of Louise, whose husband, as far...
Introduction In chapter 11 of Susan Jeanne Douglas’s book, Where the Girls Are, she discusses the exploitation of the female desire to be attractive. She highlights how the mass media began promoting idealized body forms and implying that any woman could achieve the same standard by using specific beauty products....
Personal Reactions In this study, the authors’ results about a lack of correlation between the attitude to the topic and credibility seem to be surprising. It would be more reasonable to reveal that the participants put trust in the speaker who attracts their attention. As a rule, people who evoke...
Introduction My goal is to start eating healthier food than I do now, and more specifically, to increase the number of vegetables consumed. This is necessary to guide us towards a healthy lifestyle. Adherence to this principle implies, in addition to higher consumption of vegetables, sufficient physical activity, absence of...
We live in an extremely diverse world. There are millions of people who have their own unique cultures, mentalities, and beliefs. This diversity is an integral part of peoples lives as they interact with each other and benefit from this cooperation. Moreover, the modern globalized society provides numerous opportunities for...
Introduction Approaching arguments from the position of blind faith rarely leads to effective decisions, which is why a skeptical attitude toward unsubstantiated claims has been practiced in science for centuries. Dissecting skepticism as a theory of knowledge, one can understand the philosophical ramifications of the specified approach better and, therefore,...
Novelty My novelty score for the tolerance of ambiguity test is 20, which is right in the middle of the scale. This means that my tolerance for novelty is medium – I take well to certain kinds of novel things and events in my life, but not so much to...
Introduction As social creatures, people have to make difficult choices on a daily basis. In fact, inconsistencies between individuals’ own goal strivings and responsibilities act as a barrier to decision-making. The assigned case presents a dilemma of a student who has to prepare for his exams but wants to attend...
On August 19, 1992, the Republican National Convention was held in Houston to nominate the President for re-election. The day was also remembered for the eloquent speech of political activist Mary Fisher, who called on party members and all concerned listeners to support her and stop silencing the spread of...
Authoritarian and totalitarian autocracies are both representative of a strong, central, and repressive governments. However, they differ to the degree to which methods of control and oppression are implemented. An authoritative autocracy has a central government that controls all aspects of the political process and governance. However, there is a...
Edgar Allan Poe is well-known for his mysterious and horrific short stories with several significant lessons. “The Cask of Amontillado” is one example of a strait plot based on revenge but touches upon different aspects of life, including friendship, trust, deceit, and envy. Despite the intention to create honest and...
The address under analysis was delivered in 1992 by Mary Fisher, a woman who had HIV and wanted to change Americans’ treatment of the disease and those infected by it. The speech’s call for action was changing the public’s and government’s attitude toward HIV and AIDS. The appeal was aimed...
The birth of multiple children is a rare and unique case, even though modern medicine makes it more possible. The infrequency of this phenomenon exists because the conception of several children at the same time is a rarity, and the bearing and birth of such children bring even more complications....
Introduction Detective fiction is known to focus on the figure of the detective; however, supporting roles are also of extreme importance for readers. Such characters may have several functions, including plot advancement, the introduction of subplots, developing themes, heightening the conflict, and development of the main character. In Devil in...
The USA earned its independence from British rule in the eighteenth century. The new country was based on democratic principles where people’s rights were respected and exercised to a considerable extent. However, the democratic aspirations of Americans were rather compromised as millions of people were deprived of basic rights. Slavery...
The andragogy theory developed by Malcolm Knowles specifically targets adult learning, implying that adults tend to be more self-directed and responsible for making their decisions. Andragogy is a humanistic theory, which means that it is focused on the learner and focuses on his or her potential for self-actualization, the motivation...
Introduction The history of America has numerous events and dates that contribute to its unique character and diversity. The arrival of the first Europeans, the evolution of colonies, the struggle for independence, and the formation of nationhood are the central factors that shaped the mentality of people living here. Unfortunately,...
Introduction Feathers Fashion is a UAE company that primarily sells fashion products. The list includes a wide range of products, such as jewelry, bags, sunglasses, shoes, perfumes, mugs, bracelets, pens, and watches. All these items are designed in a highly luxurious way in order to appeal to richer consumers. In...
Introduction The number of students who enroll in school music offerings, traditional band, chorus, and orchestra, dropped drastically in recent decades, and this tendency has been developing apace since then. The situation reached the stage when concerns about the future of American musical education at schools have arisen. The most...
Introduction Sophocles’ work Oedipus the King belongs to the genre of ancient tragedy. This literary style is characterized by personal conflicts, as a result of which the main character comes to the loss of personal values that are necessary for life. The contrast of happiness and unhappiness is often shown...
Human philosophy is a field that continues to influence the way people think about specific subjects, issues, or things in life. The concept of human nature has remained divisive since many scholars present diverse views and opinions about its relevance or existence. This paper describes how John Locke and Thomas...
When students see their peers cheating, they need to take immediate action. In the studied scenario, two students saw another student use his phone during an exam. Assuming that they did not misunderstand or misjudge the event, they witnessed a common type of classroom cheating, which consists of obtaining answers...
The skill chosen for the project is mindfulness since, currently, it is frequently discussed as a treatment for many psychological disorders, including anxiety and depression. In simple words, mindfulness is awareness of the present moment instead of thinking about past or future experiences. According to Tang, Hölzel, & Posner (2015),...
Introduction Moral and ethical principles have become powerful models for guiding societies to achieve their potential and address their challenges. Unfortunately, some issues have remained divisive since they attract both support and objection from community members. A good example of such concerns is that of prostitution. The consequential moral system...
A robust value system and profound ethics are the crucial characteristics of a religion or a religious philosophy. While the principal tenets of two religions may seem entirely alien to each other, there might be some similarities in the ethical foundations. The observed phenomenon turns out to be true for...
The selected company is Twitter, which is a social networking platform that was launched in 2006 (“About,” 2019). The venue currently boasts of over 100 million active users posting at least 340 tweets every day (“About,” 2019). The success of the platform has been pinned on several factors. For example,...
The book Design with Nature has a laconic name, which can summarize the idea of the whole book in just three words. It should be noted at once that a crucial moment in the work of a Scottish architect and writer Ian McHarg and an American historian Lewis Mumford is...
Last week I met some friends, and in our conversation, the issue of gambling came up, and five individuals in a group of seven argued that this practice is immoral. I could not understand why such an issue could be controversial, but I quickly realized that all those against gambling...
The 21st century has brought people various new possibilities in marketing and sales. Nowadays, opening a new place, whether it is an expensive restaurant or a small coffee shop, has become more accessible than ever before. On the other hand, however, the constant expansion of the market makes it complicated...
At the moment, CAVA company faces some challenges that might prevent it from further development and growth. The low entry-level payment in fast casual restaurants might serve as a limiting factor for the acquisition of new employees and cooperation with talented workers. For this reason, there is a critical need...
Like other forms of artistic expression, movies can serve society, draw public attention to existing problems, and raise ethical questions. Taxi Driver is a movie by Martin Scorsese that tells a compelling emotional story of Travis Bickle, who works in New York as a cab driver after being discharged from...
The Socratic Method is a particular way of teaching and learning, which originated in the V century BC in Athens. The method entails engaging in a structured debate to uncover more accurate meanings to concepts. In the debate, the teacher does not provide the students with undeniable factual knowledge but...
The rapid development of digital technology throughout the 00s has made possible the spread of fast and high-quality Internet connections around the world. In 2011, Justin Kan launched Twitch, which allowed a large number of viewers to watch live how other people play video games (Dave). According to Investopedia, “Twitch.tv,...
Business organizations are required to act ethically if they have to meet the demands of all stakeholders. Unfortunately, some companies will pursue specific malpractices in an attempt to maximize profits. This paper describes a newspaper paper that discusses an unethical business practice and how the affected companies can improve its...
The USA Patriot Act is legislation passed focused on providing law enforcement with tools and abilities to intercept and prevent terrorist acts. It is a multifaceted law that first ensures that law enforcement can use tools of surveillance against figures of interest, including electronic surveillance, following potential terrorist investigations, and...
Introduction Aggression, violence, and irritation are negative emotions. Oppositely, the ability to stay calm and peaceful, without worry and noise, in any stressful situation is a handy and respectful skill. Moreover, the inefficiency of controlling anger may have a devastating impact on a person’s life. The purpose of this essay...
In recent years, the Iranian government has invested a lot of funds in the development of ballistic missiles. The act can pose a threat as it may indicate a possibility of a future conflict between the U.S. and Iran. While it is crucial to support peace between the states, the...
Problem Summary De Beers used to be a major player in the diamond market by producing up to 45% of all diamonds of the world. At present, a shift towards synthetic diamonds production is observed, and the company needs to decide whether to continue selling natural diamonds or switch towards...
Introduction Most people who were sexually abused in childhood develop severe personality disturbances in adulthood. Such a psychological myth implies that child sexual abuse (CSA) has acute trauma outcomes within the behavioral patterns in one’s adulthood. It is a significant governmental concern that affects any family and country and should...
Filmmakers all around the world try to convey their messages by using different techniques and choosing various topics. The era of Neo Realism is characterized by highlighting the problems of ordinary people, shooting scenes in genuine surroundings, using non-professional actors, and improvisation (Konewko 25). The movie The Color of Paradise...
Diversity becomes an integral part of everyday life as individuals are exposed to communication with various groups daily. Understanding the process is especially crucial for a Public Administration role. Having a clear definition of the diversity and ability to see more global influence it has on society helps to build...
Campaign Description The problem of prescription drug abuse has become a crucial concern for Florida residents recently. Causing numerous patients to suffer from the development of addiction toward prescribed drugs, the specified issue has affected numerous vulnerable groups and continues to cause trouble across multiple communities in Florida (Florida District...
Dara Richardson-Heron is one of the remarkable females of modern US society who can bring long-awaited changes. This woman of color has an impressive biography. This leader holds a degree in biology and also has a doctorate in medicine (National Institutes of Health, 2017). Dr. Richardson-Heron has been involved in...
The relationship between man and women has always evoked interest and received attention in numerous literary works. The Story of an Hour by Kate Chopin is an emotional piece full of metaphors that I find thought-provoking. First Published in 1894, it dwells on questions of psychological stability and suppressed realization...
In the public service announcement (PSA) video “Stop bullying,” the subject matter is presented bluntly and shockingly. The forty-seven-second clip shows a high school girl receiving an aggressive text message from her peers, criticizing her appearance. Such statements are prevalent among young people who tend to place a high value...
