Addressing and Overcoming Challenges in Veteran Mental Health Care

How has this topic influenced the care you will provide to this population? Why? The topic of veteran research influenced the care I will provide to this population because it provided an understanding of mental health issues that people deal with after being in the military. It is due to...

Central Line-Associated Bloodstream Infections: Prevention and Management Strategies

Clinical Problem and Associated Change The problem under discussion is central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI). These infections belong to the healthcare-associated infections (HAIs) group. Patients are likely to get such infections in the course of their treatment in health care settings. CLABSIs represents a critical threat to patients’ safety and...

ADHD and Cell Phone Use While Driving

Introduction The invention of cell phones allowed people to have a constant connection to their family, friends, and colleagues. Later, smartphones became the norm, and this connection expanded to include the Internet and all ways of communication enabled by it. It was only a matter of time until using a...

Causation in Theology: C. S. Lewis vs. Aquinas

The Most Convincing Argument The issue of causation is, perhaps, one of the most complicated problems in theology because of the conflict between its philosophical and scientific implications. Although in theology, the dilemma of causality typically implies referring to Thomas Aquinas’s argument, it seems that C. S. Lewis’s statement is...

Community Health Nurses at Catholic Hospices: Roles, Impact, and Challenges

Ana de Castanedo The main learning objective of the clinical experience at Catholic Hospice is targeted at demonstrating the role of community health nurses in family-centered care. Community health nurses focus on broader goals of improving health outcomes of not individual patients but communities in general (“Becoming a community health...

Impact of Catholic Church on Religious and Imperial Expansion

Because in the early modern period, the forces of globalization put a variety of historical personalities in contact, challenges and conflicts were inevitable since they were and remained parts of human nature. Furthermore, globalization was associated with a rapid pace of social change, which, in the historical context, was very...

Shortness of Breath: Top Diagnoses & Evidence-Based Treatment

What is the Chief Complaint? The patient’s chief complaint is shortness of breath. The patient also noted the presence of other symptoms, such as unproductive cough, fatigue, and obstruction of breathing at night. She denies other symptoms that can be associated with shortness of breath or cough, such as chest...

Caring in Nursing Practice: The Importance of Compassion

Artistic Expression: A Poem The things worth doing are the things demanding, The jobs much valued are most often daring. The work we do not always give much money, But we help others through support and caring. I am a nurse, and I am proud to say so, My colleagues...

Holistic Nursing: Jimmy’s Evidence-Based Care Model

Artistic Representation: Shorty Story Jimmy has been providing evidence-based nursing care to his patients. He believes strongly that the role of a nurse is to maximize the health outcomes of more people. One day he was supposed to provide medical care to a deaf patient. Some of his colleagues were...

Homeland Security: Protecting Trade Against Terrorist Attacks

After the attack by terrorists in 2001, the Department of Homeland Security has taken various measures to protect the nation from an even bigger attack by terrorists as they are capable of using weapons of mass destruction. The department has taken the initiative of launching the security measures of inspecting...

GAO Report Post-9/11: Enhancing U.S. Security Measures

GAO Report Government Accountability Office (GAO) report was first published after the September 11 attacks. It was published during the attempt to improve on the security of the United States. After the September 11 attacks, the government realized the nation was not as secure as earlier thought. Before the attacks,...

Preventing Brain Damage Due to Oxygen Deprivation in Nursing

The nursing practice operates under specific guidelines and standards of care to ensure positive patient outcomes, safety, and quality care. At times, nurses and other healthcare providers may make errors in the process of executing their duties, and the affected patient can sue for negligence. In Florida, nurses operate under...

Healthcare Quality Insights: Key Reports & Data Collection

The first chapter in “Health quality and the patient” provides an overview of the concept of healthcare quality. According to the authors, despite significant improvements made in the recent decade, the quality of healthcare in the U.S. is below the expected level (Joshi & Berwick, 2014). The chapter contains a...

Effective Care for Disabilities: Learning Goals & Strategies

Learning Goals and Objectives The proper care delivery to people with various kinds of disabilities is both a challenge and one of the priorities for all medical organizations and community services across the country. During the daily rounds both nurses and doctors encounter patients that may have physical, cognitive, visual,...

Building a Career in the Language Sphere

Introduction The modern world poses numerous challenges to any individual who wants to survive and become successful. The great paces of the rise of technologies combined with the significant reconsideration of the existing priorities result in the appearance of new demands to young specialists. One should accept the fact that...

Writing an Executive Summary of a Quality Improvement Project

What a Senior Leader Is Looking for in an Executive Summary The interview with the director of a cardiovascular lab, Mr. B., has shed some light on the main components of a good executive summary of a quality improvement (QI) project. The first question the interviewee was asked was about...

Cancer Cell Development: Understanding Mutagens and Carcinogens

The development of cancer cells is associated with the halting of the process of cell generation and decay that may be considered one of the basic aspects of the physical health. On the contrary, the cancer cell division is the characteristic feature of the irregularity of the cyclicality within the...

Cancer and Women’s Healthcare: Treatment Advances and Health Implications

Breast cancer is considered to be the second most common type of cancer in the US women. According to the National Cancer Institute (2018), most women diagnosed with this disease are over 50, but younger women can also have it. Signs of breast cancer include a lump or thickening in...

Evolution of Nursing: BSN vs. ADN Competencies and Patient Care

Introduction The field of nursing has changed significantly throughout its history. This results from changes in treatment approaches, evidentiary practices, and new competencies. This paper will examine essential changes in the field of medicine, compare competencies between bachelor’s degree (BSN) and junior (ADN) education in nursing, and the differences in...

Evaluating the Effectiveness of the Canadian Healthcare System

Introduction Canada is one of the countries characterized by the most efficient healthcare systems. The Canadian healthcare system is often regarded as a model for reforming the US system of health care. The system has certain downsides and Canadians admit that there are many points to improve. However, the benefits...

Canadian and Indigenous Art (1968-Present): Exhibition Overview and Themes

Introduction The National Gallery of Canada is a place where visitors can fully immerse into the atmosphere of art, culture, and history. At present, the venue offers several displays including permanent and temporary ones. The purpose of this paper is to review the exhibition “Canadian and Indigenous Art: 1968 to...

Healthcare Disparities: Camden Coalition’s Approach

Introduction Providing healthcare to different individuals is critical in the modern world. Despite a substantial focus on equality and tolerance, a high level of disparities exists, and not all social groups receive equal attention in healthcare (Coelho & Nguyen, 2012). In this case, Camden Coalition of Healthcare Providers tends to...

Identifying Business Opportunities in the Dirt Market Sector

In what way have Rossi and Matheson shown an ability to identify an opportunity? Rossi and Matheson demonstrated that creativity is the best way of identifying a business opportunity. The idea of the Dirt-Market is a product of combined creativity by Rossi and Matheson who have different professional knowledge and...

Burnout: An Exploratory Study by Mamidenna and Viswanatham

The article called “Burnout and Retaliatory Behaviour Intents in the Workplace – An Exploratory Study” by Mamidenna and Viswanatham (2014) targets misbehaviors and retaliatory behaviors as a vital group of workplace behaviors that harm the managers and employees. The exploratory study is based on the results provided by such research...

Cooking with Plant Products: Uses and Origins

Introduction There is a variety of products that can be used in cooking to create delicious and exciting dishes. Not all plants are presented in a meal in their natural appearance; instead, plants are used to create products. This paper will discuss which plant products are added during the cooking...

Missions, Visions, and Values of BWH and HH: A Comparative Analysis

Introduction The present paper considers the missions, visions, and values of two healthcare organizations and discusses the implications of their similarities and differences. The organizations are the Brigham and Women’s Hospital [BWH] (2017) and the Huntsville Hospital [HH] (n.d.). The hospitals’ websites contain detailed information on their missions, visions, and...

Brexit: Liberalism and Dependency Theory Perspectives

Introduction: The Issue Divorcing a strong and powerful economic community is a rather controversial decision that will inadvertently cause significant internal and external conflicts for any state. The case of Brexit proves that the refusal to be a part of the European Union (EU) is fraught with serious consequences that...

Challenges of In-Hospital Breastfeeding: Insights & Solutions

In-hospital breastfeeding may imply significant challenges for mothers of infant patients. For instance, external factors that cause emotional and psychological discontent in patients may affect the efficacy of care and increase the length of their hospital stay (Folker-Maglaya, Pylman, Couch, Spatz, & Marzalik, 2018). The specified issue concerns both mothers...

USPSTF Guidelines for Breast Cancer Screening: Advice and Criticisms

Introduction Screening nowadays became a prevalent method for early detection of predisposition to certain diseases. It is highly beneficial for patients as it helps to reduce the risk of illness and receive timely treatment. Although health workers widely recognize the effectiveness of screening, they emphasize that unneeded additional testing can...

Breaking Barriers: Effective Programs Empowering African American Women

Abstract To evaluate the program Breaking Barriers: African American Women in Science effectively, it is necessary to concentrate on quantitative data and qualitative sources of information to conclude on the need for the program and its social impact and effectiveness. Program Evaluation: Data Sources The public program Breaking Barriers: African...

Impact of Political Regimes on Brazil’s Economy

Kea Terms Definition Democracy is a form of the government elected by the majority of people and guaranteed equal rights for everybody. Democratization is the process of democracy development. A dictatorial regime is a form of the government when all the power is held by one person (a dictator). Economic...

Forward Exchange Rate Calculation: Brazil vs. UK

The relationships between the currencies of different countries may be discussed in a variety of ways regarding the existing theories and formulas. Interest rate parity (IRP) theory is one of the methods that can be appropriate for the evaluation of the interest rates and exchange rates (Eun & Resnick, 2015;...

The Positive Impact of Social Media on Communication and Relationships

Introduction In this paper, I would like to describe the positive aspects of social media for communication and relationships. Media is a tool and an opportunity to build and maintain relationships and connections, including friends, family, and even professional contacts. Subsequently, communication through social media allows people to stay in...

Class Divide: Exploring Socioeconomic Gaps and Gentrification in New York City

Introduction Social inequality is one of the most consequential problems of modern society, which rises in various spheres of human activity and society, including culture. As one of the types of art in the modern world, films are a powerful media resource that promotes certain values and touches upon social...

Exploring Key Philosophical Questions in “The Power of Ideas” Book

The view of Heraclitus regarding the nature of reality Being a well known Greek philosopher, Heraclitus tried to explain the character of things and the nature of the world. He was sure that fire was the main element that served as the basis for all things in the universe. Due...

The Role of Black Athletes in the Black Community: Impacts and Contributions

Introduction An analysis of the history of black athletes in the US shows that their place on a team and in individual sports has changed over time. Blackman investigates discussions about the black community and developments that happened during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author shows how...

Pamela Nathanson’s Bioethics Analysis on NBC’s ER: Ethical Challenges in Healthcare

Introduction The nursing practice operates within eight ethical elements. One of the most important ethical elements is confidentiality. However, confidentiality complicates ethical principles when nurses face the dilemma of disclosure to improve the quality of services and protect communities against imminent harm. According to Beech (2007), confidentiality plays an important...

The Use of Big Data in Healthcare

Jessica Malenfant provides a presentation on the use of information and its analysis for healthcare research. Anderson (2008) considers the possibility of a new research method that can substitute the scientific method. These two works can contribute some information to the topic of big data and its usefulness for health...

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Prostate Cancer: Key Insights

Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and prostate cancer are the most common diseases of the genitourinary system in men, which occurs in every second man over 60 years of age. Still, they can also occur at the age of 40-50 (Chang, Kirby, & Challacombe, 2012). The key manifestations of BPH are...

Ashford University Library: Your Key to Reliable Academic Data

While conducting research or looking for some information, undergraduates can turn to various sources such as the Internet, databases, books, and so on. However, not all the sources should be considered trustworthy or relevant and can be used in academic research. To ensure that students have access to reliable data,...

Benefits of an MBA for Achieving Goals: Career Advancement and Personal Growth

Introduction The leader’s position requires not only personal motivation and the desire to achieve success but also an excellent professional training. It is quite difficult for an employee to be an authority among colleagues and to have recognition among management if his or her skills in a particular field are...

Bellevue Mall Success Metrics: High Store Space Prices

Metrics of Success There is a multitude of metrics in the article that show the success of the Bellevue Mall. The first is that the price per square foot of store space in the mall is three times higher than average. The perceived decline of physical retail could lead a...

Buddhism vs. Hinduism: Similarities and Key Differences

Abstract The following text reviews the similarities and differences between Buddhism and Hinduism to understand the relationship between the two unique religions. The study findings show that Buddhism and Hinduism are the two most dominant and thoughtful religions worldwide, which might have similarities, but are very different in terms of...

Bedtime Insulin’s Impact on Glycemic Control in Diabetic Patients

Research Article The research article selected describes a quantitative study performed to assess the effect of bedtime insulin administration as a supplement in the glycemic management of hospitalized patients (Vellanki et al., 2015). The quantitative approach is appropriate in examining the corrective benefit of insulin administration at bedtime in hospitalized...

The Influence of Charles Spurgeon on Modern Christian Homelife and Evangelism

The Role of Charles Haddon Spurgeon in the Reformed Baptist Tradition Considering the rapid changes happening in culture and politics all around the globe and challenges that arise for the modern Christian homelife, today, regular preachers, as never before, have to seek guidance in Scripture. It is also worth looking...

Bedoon in Kuwait: Struggles, Progress, and Future Outlook

Introduction Bedoon is a social class that exists in such countries as Kuwait, Iraq, and Saudi Arabia. It refers to people without a state, and some countries consider these people to be illegal immigrants. Kuwait is one of those countries with a relatively large population present in the area. The...

Employment Trends and Career Opportunities in the Beautician Industry

Introduction Career choice- What entails choosing a certain profession or career. Factors affecting Career choices- Possible issues of concern that hinder career choice. The beautician profession- What this profession entails, how it is viewed, and the current trend(Benac, 2010, p.1). International differences of the beautician profession The high demand for...

Barriers to Pain Management: Egan and Cornally’s Article Critique

Introduction The research article selected for this critique discusses barriers to pain management in long-term care. As prolonged and unresolved pain can have both physical and psychological outcomes for the patient, it is vital to address it. The article discusses the nursing perspective of pain management and how the nursing...

RFID vs. Barcodes: Comparing Technological Impacts on Supply Chains

The use of bar codes and Radio Frequency identification has certainly had some positive and negative effects on basic logistics processes. Technology has greatly improved shipping, transportation, receiving and in-facility operations. While improvement in these basic logistics processes is welcome, it is important to note that the gains have been...

Bar Code Medication Administration: Example from Personal Experience

Bar code medication administration (BCMA) is a system that was developed to reduce the number of medication errors in the healthcare industry. In 1995, Glenna Sue Kennick, a nurse at the Colmery-O’Neil Veteran Medical Center, created BCMA to improve patient safety and quality of care when administering medication (Shah, Lo,...

Technological Advancements in Bar Code Medication Administration Systems

Designed by Glenna Kennick, the Bar Code Medication Administration (BCMA) is an automated information technology tool that helps to prevent medication errors. This technology influences health service delivery and nursing care. It improves patient safety by ensuring that patients are attended to appropriately. As such, BCMA has been helpful because...

Aligning Nursing Philosophy with Baptist Health South Florida’s Mission and Vision

The mission and vision adopted by the organization largely determine the principles of its functioning and the quality of delivered care. The following paper presents the analysis of the Baptist Health South Florida, a faith-based organization. The mission is compared with the formulated personal nursing philosophy in order to detect...

Bank of America: E-Business Challenges & Solutions

Introduction E-business is a key trend in the current system of management. This system has taken roots in the management inducing processes like Enterprise resource planning and client-server architecture (Chen, 2005:18). However, the adoption of electronic businesses in many companies faces criticism as it poses a risk to customers who...

Bank of America’s New Online Services: Enhancements and Innovations

The introduction of innovative new services helps firms to survive in the industry and succeed in their operations. The process enables businesses to increase their market shares, improve performance outcomes and adapt to various market situations in which they operate. In addition, the launch of new services is critical in...

Bacterial Vaginosis: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment

Introduction Bacterial vaginosis is a vaginal inflammatory condition that is caused by an imbalance of the natural bacteria that reside in the female reproductive organ. Women who suffer from the condition experience a vaginal discharge that is produced by atypical bacteria in the vagina. The condition is not dangerous, even...

Millennials & Boomers: Insights from Keith Spencer’s Essay

The essay “Why Millennials Will Miss Boomers When They’re Gone” by Keith Spencer gives the reader a view on the generation gap between Baby Boomers and millennials. It goes into great detail, describing those generations’ differences, the reasons for those and what important lessons readers must learn. The essay is...

Saudi vs. U.S. Cultures: Lifestyles, Religion & Women’s Roles

Personal Experience The United States and Saudi Arabia have different cultures and lifestyles. Remarkably, people, who live in the respective countries, demonstrate a range of diversities in their lifestyles. As a woman, who is a mother of four children, and a teacher, who traveled from Saudi Arabia to the United...

Authoritarian States and Electoral Systems: Historical and Current

The world’s history describes numerous authoritarian states that existed at different times and had varied features. Nevertheless, the majority of them suffered from frequent wars initially, which made them implement radical changes to be able to rebuff. One more reason for states to become authoritarian is a constant political pressure...

ATO’s 10-Year IT Transformation: Challenges and Successes

Group Report ATO The Australian Tax Office (ATO) initiated a 10-year transformation program that was aimed at overhauling its IT platform to enhance its ability to serve its clientele in the year 2000 (CPT Global 2012). The change process at the ATO like in other organizations was subject to challenges,...

August Wilson’s “Pittsburgh Cycle”: Music and Family

The Pittsburgh Cycle The issue of race was especially problematic for the U.S. in the early 20th century due to the legacy of the rampant racism that plagued the previous era of U.S. sociocultural development. The challenges faced by African American people in fighting against oppression and promoting equality were...

Mobile Parking Services Providers: ATB’s Strategic Alternatives

Introduction Upon analyzing the case, alternatives can be proposed for ATB to address the existing situation effectively. In proposing alternatives, it should be considered what different options the company has to deal with the growing competition from mobile parking services providers. Since ATB does acknowledge that mobile parking services will...

Asthma Management: Stepwise Approach & Treatment Goals

Introduction The primary danger of asthma as a disease is the fact that it requires different interventions, based on the symptoms that an individual has. Additionally, the nature of the condition implies that one can have either an attack or an asthma-free day, which requires different approaches to management. Asthma...

Asthma Affects Millions: Understanding Pathophysiology & Transmission

Asthma in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Demographics Asthma affects a vast number of people, with each population group being nearly as vulnerable to it as the others are. According to the World Health Organization (2016), there are 235,000,000 asthma patients. Therefore, it is crucial to create strategies that could help not only...

Managing Asthma: Long-Term Control, Quick-Relief Treatments & Stepwise Approach

Introduction Asthma is one of the highly prevalent diseases with about 25.7 million people suffering from it in the United States (Tietze, 2017). It is a cause of almost half a million annual hospitalizations and kills nine people every day. Asthma is defined as “a heterogeneous chronic inflammatory medical condition...

Advantages and Disadvantages of Assisted Living Centers: A Comprehensive Review

The coherent society could be characterized by the great level of attention given to health care issues. The approach to the delivery of care changed greatly, and at the moment, people expect a high level of services and positive outcomes. Moreover, there is a great demand for establishments that work...

Review of Fiske et al.’s Token Reinforcement for Autism Study

Brief Article Summary In children with autism, a token system is one of the instruments that are used to reinforce the desired behaviors. The article by Fiske et al. (2015) raises the problem of assisting the mentioned children with their learning and interaction with a teacher in a classroom. It...

AskTheDoctor.com: Overcoming Obstacles in Online Health Services

Overview AskTheDoctor.com is a company founded by a doctor, Suneel Sharma, and his long time friend Prakash Chand. Over five years, the firm has grown to a significant competitor on the internet, with over 40000 visitors daily. The firm faces obstacles such as licenses for medical practice. Due to this,...

Artistic Expression as a Caring Concept: Exploring Its Impact

Caring in Nursing When a child is sick, they turn to their mother To get medications and much-needed care. But when an adult is sick, they care for themselves, Get doctor’s prescriptions, cook, and work from home. Nurses are there when self-care is not enough, When people can no longer...

Articles of Confederation vs. New Constitution: Strengths and Weaknesses

Introduction Constitution, as it was one of the three founding documents, along with the Declaration of Independence and the Model Treaty, established the United States as a sovereign nation rather than a rebel alliance (“The great debate,” n.d.). However, after the War of Independence was won and the nation was...

Shift from Articles of Confederation to Constitution 1787

Introduction Disagreements among the political elites and the ruling forces of the US after the Civil War led to the emergence of new legislative documents establishing renewed regimes of power. In particular, the Articles of Confederations were replaced by the new Constitution of 1787, which was a new period in...

Artemisia Gentileschi: A Renaissance Pioneer

Introduction The art of the Renaissance is frequently considered to have the most unmistakable pieces and craftsmen. Be that as it may, the rundown of Renaissance painters, stoneworkers, and designers is ruled by men and their manifestations. It is possible to single out only a few prominent female artists who...

Crowe (2014) Discusses Fad Diets for a Group of Patients

Title: Are fad diets worth their weight? Crowe (2014) is likely against the so-called fad diets. He argues that the real way to success in the area of weight control is the development of a realistic strategy focused on health promotion and the elimination of harmful eating habits. Intended audience:...

Appian’s Roman History: Key Events from 133 to 35 B.C.

Appian’s Roman History is a collection of five books that describe the events between the year 133 B.C. and 35 B.C. The focus is on the events in the Roman Empire and the struggles that the people of the era had experienced. More specifically, book IV is telling the story...

Anxiety Leads to Worry and Fear: Dr. Hart’s Solutions

Introduction Anxiety leads to feelings of worry, fear and concern in people, thus hindering them from enjoying their lives. According to Dr. Archibald D. Hart, people should avoid panic, stress and anxiety. This way, they will live a life of tranquility. Anxiety naturally occurs to people, robbing them off their...

Study on Anxiety and Depression in Early Breast Cancer Patients

The article by Burgess, Cornelius, Love, Graham, Richards, and Ramirez (2005) reports the results of a study which investigated the prevalence of and the potential factors of risk for anxiety and depression among females who have the early breast cancer during the first five years after the disease had been...

Overview of Antimicrobial Therapy: Principles and Applications

Introduction Microbial infections can pose a severe threat to the life and health of a person. The critical task of healthcare professionals is to choose the most optimal medications that will fight the disease without exposing a patient to unnecessary harm. Very often, this task requires extensive research and testing....

Addressing Anti-Latino Discrimination: Political & Social Perspectives

Introduction to the issue In the last one or two decades, the United States (US) economy has experienced various shocks that have contributed to job losses and heightened competition for basic resources. Consequently, civil rights activists among other equality stakeholders have observed an increase in overall discrimination towards various ethnic...

Guidelines for Antibiotic Use: Appointment and Management

Inappropriate strategies that are associated with prescribing antibiotics often lead to bacterial resistance to certain medications. As a result, it is important to address this problem by changing approaches to prescribing and using antibiotics while treating adults and children (Peate, Wild, & Nair, 2014). To respond to this tendency, it...

Annual Health Exams for Adolescents: Comprehensive Guidelines and Best Practices

Introduction Annual exams can be utilized to assess the health and well-being of a patient and address any present complaints. Evaluating the state of adolescent health is especially important, as young people go through many changes during this period. Adolescent patients may experience alterations in their body as well as...

The Annexation of Crimea: Political, Legal, and Historical Perspectives

Introduction Russia’s annexation of Crimea has led to a host of global implications ranging from a set of confrontational policies towards the US and EU to European security challenges. On March 16, 2014, a local referendum was held on the Crimean Peninsula (Grant, 2015). The referendum showed overwhelming support for...

Paul Rubens’ “Portrait of Anna of Spain”: A Louvre Gem

Visiting Louvre can be an unforgettable experience in the life of a person because this palace hosts one of the finest art collections in the world. In many cases, an individual can be dazzled by the sheer variety and number of magnificent paintings displayed in this museum. It is one...

Ethical Considerations and Applications of Animals in Laboratory Research

Introduction Modern technology has allowed scientists to make a considerable step ahead in many spheres of medicine. While the results of the research suggest beneficial outcomes for the present and future of mankind, not all of the methods employed in such studies are humane enough. Apart from special equipment, scientists...

Animal Rights: Ethical Considerations and Human Impact on Living Creatures

In his article “All Animals are Equal”, Singer (1989) argues in support of animal rights. He claims that the tendency to view animals as creatures that do not deserve the same rights as humans is just as wrong as denying people’s rights based on their skin color on gender. He...

Philosophical Insights in Benner’s ‘Novice to Expert’

Introduction In her article, Altmann (2007) focuses on analyzing Patricia Benner’s influential article “From novice to expert” with the aim of defending its philosophical, rather than theoretical, character. Altmann explains that her purpose is not to diminish the significance of Benner’s work, which is extensively applied in all spheres of...

Andrew Jackson: Controversial Leader Shaping U.S. History

The history of the United States has a plethora of people that stood out of the crowd in one way or another, yet all of them seem to come from the same ilk – all except one. As a rule, these amazing people share combined elements of a true leader...

Ana Mendieta’s Views on the Representation of Body in Art: A Critical Review

Introduction For many decades, artists have conveyed their opinions and advocated for their rights through their creations. The artist this paper presents is Ana Mendieta, a Cuban-American woman known for her outstanding installations and performances. One of the major themes her work is related to is the body in art....

The Pantheon: Roman Architecture’s Enduring Legacy

Introduction Roman culture, especially the culture of construction, inspired and set standards for European architecture for many hundreds of years to come. One of the most striking examples of the embodiment of the ideas of the Roman architectural school is the Pantheon of Rome. According to Muench, “the Pantheon is...

Caterpillar Inc.’s SWOT Analysis and Strategic Management

Introduction Any organization’s success depends heavily on strategic management. It entails assessing a company’s situation and determining solutions to advance the organization. One of the top producers of diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, diesel-electric locomotives, and construction and mining equipment, Caterpillar, Inc., will be the subject of...

Impact of COVID-19 on Mental Health: Risks and Strategies

Introduction The COVID-19 pandemic has shaken the world, and its effects go beyond the damage to physical health, affecting the issue of mental balance. The pandemic affects all segments of the population from a cognitive point of view, with more vulnerable people in general being more susceptible to mental trauma...

Florida Nurse Practice Act: Delegation and Supervision Guidelines

Delegation According to the official document adopted by Florida Board of Nursing, Registered Nurses (RNs) may apply the delegation to ensure high-quality health care services and positive health outcomes (“Nurse Practice Act,” 2007). The delegation may be addressed to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP) in combination with supervision, education, and training....

Kate Chopin’s “The Story of an Hour”: Techniques & Impact

Have you ever imagined that the complete human life can be depicted in a few pages? Can you remember books that describe stories of life? If you do, it is more likely that these stories are at least three hundred pages long. It is logical as far as people live...

The Relationship Between the American Dollar and Russian Ruble: Economic Analysis

Introduction This paper is aimed to make a currency report. It will consider a pair of the US dollar and the Russian ruble. It is going to analyze their relations in the currency market, as well as provide a short, medium, and long-term prediction on their future exchange. Currency Report...

Drafting the US Constitution: Articles vs. 1787 Constitution

Introduction The Constitution is the most important piece of legislation in the United States, as it affects the country’s laws, policies, and the justice system in general. However, the drafting of the Constitution was a challenging process, as the government had to ensure an agreement between all the parties. The...

Civil War’s Impact on American Society

Could the Civil War Have Been Avoided? To date, the Civil War remains the greatest battle on the U.S. territory and one of the most significant events in the American history. The war resulted in an array of changes introduced to the American society, the abolition of slavery being the...

American Association of Colleges of Nursing: A Comprehensive Guide

Abstract The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) presents educational institutions with a list of critical knowledge and competencies that future nurses should develop and obtain. This includes an integration of different subjects, understanding of organizational functioning and leadership, improvement of quality. Additionally, AACN highlights the need for implementing...

Essentials of Nursing Education: Insights from the American Association

Introduction AACN is a structure that promotes a high quality of academic studies of the nursing staff on all levels – from Baccalaureate to Doctor studies, also featuring Nursing Practice programs. This body is responsible for the implementation of innovation in this area. The so-called Essentials prepared by the AACN...

Comparison of American and British Healthcare Systems: Models and Effectiveness

The aim of the paper is to analyze the peculiarities of the US and UK healthcare sectors and compare the way they function. Discussion First of all, it is considered that healthcare is a right but not a privilege in the UK, which means that the access healthcare services provided...

America as Superpower: Role & Impact as World’s Police

Introduction with Thesis After World War II, the USA became the most powerful actor in the political arena. The country’s role was growing internationally, and it became known as the world’s “police.” There was hardly any serious event in which the USA would not participate. Frequently, the side taken by...

Change Management: Adapting to Modern Business Needs

Introduction The functioning of the modern organization is a sophisticated topic because of the existence of multiple factors impacting its evolution and development. At the same time, modern firms should constantly evolve to guarantee the preservation of their leading positions and their ability to compete with rivals. Under these conditions,...

Analyzing Amazon’s Strategic Business Moves and Market Performance

Introduction Businesses that operate in the present-day competitive market may not record optimal performance if they disregard the prevailing regulatory standards. Such guiding principles have been put in place to inform companies’ economic decision-making processes. Contravening the laid-down ethical, accounting, monetary, and government policies may subject organizations to significant penalties,...

Meeting the Need of AD Patients

Problem and Purpose Alzheimer’s disease (AD) has become one of the leading death causes according to a recent report (Alzheimer’s Disease International, 2016). AD affects people on a cognitive level, causing them to lose their memory skills and reasoning abilities (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). To provide proper palliative care, it...

Audit Planning Phase for Almond Limited: A Comprehensive Overview

A preliminary assessment as a part of the planning phase of Almond Limited’s audit has been completed. In the given memo, key account balances that are suspected of an increase in audit risk are identified, as well as factors that increase audit risk associated with these account balances. The key...

Contrasting Visions: Analysis of “Ragged Dick” and “The Yellow Wallpaper”

Outline Theme: To seek the similarities between the two readings and also to illustrate the changes in contemporary American society concerning two narratives written in the late 19th century namely Horatio Alger’s “Ragged Dick” and Charlotte Gilman’s “Yellow Wall-Paper”. Introduction The contemporary American society has transformed in many aspects since...

Understanding Alcohol Culture: Economic, Political, and Social Effects

Introduction Alcohol consumption is a rather widespread phenomenon, as the culture of liquor drinking exists in nearly every state of the world. However, in some states, the production of alcohol and its promotion among certain denizens of the population based on the existing drinking culture is used for political reasons....

Exploring the Caste System’s Enduring Influence on Indian Society

Introduction Every nation has a variety of traditions and customs that contribute to its unique cultural heritage. Observing how people from different countries develop their relationships and attitudes is always interesting. India is one of the oldest civilizations, having emerged in 4000 BC and retained its distinctive caste system engrained...

Economic Perspectives on Alcohol Abuse: Externalities and Solutions

Introduction To an economist, the problem of alcohol abuse is viewed as an externality in both consumption and production. The value to consumers is greater than the value to society. Alcohol consumption is linked to many social problems, and addressing these problems diverts a significant amount of resources that could...

RFID’s Role in Transforming Supply Chain Management

Case analysis Radio Frequency Identification (RFDI) has developed to become a transforming factor in supply chain management (Ma & Weng, 2013). RFID is the solution for connecting information models with elements in the physical world. RFDI utilizes radio waves or optics thus offering various advantages over the barcode system. RFID...

Morality and Hypocrisy in O’Connor’s ‘A Good Man Is Hard To Find’

Introduction The Story A Good Man Is Hard To Find is a tragic story of a family which was planning to go on vacation in Florida. The selfish Grandmother wants to go to Tennessee instead and uses the argument that the Misfit is on his way to Florida and he...

Media’s Role in Addressing Violence: Analysis & Impact

Introduction Many people in society encounter different forms of violence or aggression. The bad news is that communities have not been keen to address this problem using adequate initiatives. In the recent past, diverse platforms have been used to sensitize more individuals about violence and why it should be addressed...

Role of Family Nurse Practitioners: Impact & Framework

Introduction This paper will describe the advanced practice nursing role as offered by South University. The facility offers several different programs, with the Family Nurse Practitioner track being the most relevant to this essay. The role can significantly improve patient outcomes by ensuring that people get access to care and...

Advance Health Care Directives and POLST Forms in Palliative Care

The Advance Health Care Directive When investigating the topic of palliative care, I downloaded the Advance Health Care Directive (AD) for Florida from the official website where relevant documentation for all states was collected (National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization, 2017). The information presented is consistent with existing legislation and...

Advanced Practice Nurses: Ethical and Professional Standards

Advanced practice nurses (APNs) are expected to act ethically and professionally whenever providing medical services to their patients. They should also apply the major standards of practice in their respective settings. The paper presented below discusses the issues surrounding a malpractice action filed by Yolanda Pinellas. The discussion examines the...

Care and Responsibility of Advanced Practice Nurses: Roles and Challenges

Advanced Nursing Practice Role The targeted advanced role is that of a nurse practitioner (NP). A nurse practitioner is also given the title Advance Practice Nurse (APN). This advanced role must be completed by a nurse who has the relevant skills, expertise, and competencies for effective practice. The practitioner should...

APNs’ Impact: Outcomes, Quality & Cost-Effectiveness

Advanced nursing practice (APN) is relevant in the context of different aspects of care in various healthcare institutions and has particular expressions and influences. The peculiarities of these employees’ work may be assessed in terms of such aspects as the outcomes of interventions, medical aid quality, and cost-effectiveness. As a...

An Advanced Nursing Role’s Implementation in a Nursing Home

Who is an Advanced Nurse Practitioner An advanced nurse practitioner (ANP) is a professional that has a full capacity to work as an advanced generalist as well as offer help and care to patients whose social needs and healthcare needs span across a variety of types and levels. In the...

Expanding the Scope of Advanced Family Nurse Practitioners in Healthcare Delivery

Introduction Understanding the role that a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) plays in the promotion of health allows maximizing the extent of a positive outcome achieved when working to address the health concerns of a particular family. Moreover, from the perspective of family members, developing an insight into the nature of...

Obesity Prevention: Developing Patient Teaching Plan on Risks and Diet

Introduction A hereditary predisposition, unhealthy lifestyle habits, and a lack of overall physical-wellness education are factors that lead to developing otherwise preventable conditions, of which obesity is one of the most popular. Through analyzing a family’s genetic history, the danger of becoming overweight was identified as one of the most...

Global Accounting Standards: Benefits and Challenges

The effort to achieve a single set of global accounting standards has gained significant momentum in the recent past. The logic behind the development of a single set of high-quality global accounting standards for the world’s integrating capital markets has become more evident especially with the collapse of major corporations...

Adolescent Annual Examination: Physical, Psychosocial, and Biomedical

According to the Guidelines for Adolescent Preventive Care (GAPS), it is recommended for all adolescents aged from 11 to 21 to pass an annual examination (Neinstein, Gordon, Katzman, & Rosen, 2009). There are three components of the above recommendation, including physical, psychosocial, and biomedical screenings. Physical and biomedical aspects imply...

Addressing the Complex Issues Surrounding Adolescent Pregnancy

The Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC) appreciates the challenges attributed to teenage pregnancy. Consequently, it has established laws that require governments and societies to look after boys and girls until they become adults. Sedgh, Finer, Bankole, Eilers, and Singh (2015) assert that any deviation from CRC principles...

Influence of Rules and Social Media on Student Behavior

Introduction The behavior of students is a frequent topic for research because the development of an adolescent’s personality has many peculiarities to discover. One of those concerns is the acceptance of rules and codes of behavior by students, the topic discussed in the paper by Raby (2005). This issue is...

Adolescent Alcoholism and Drug Addiction: Insights from Choate’s Research

Clarity of Article in the Abstract, Introduction, and Its Title The article under review revolves around the issue of drug addiction among teenagers and its effects on their respective families. Remarkably, drug addiction is a problem that continues to affect several contemporary families (Campa, Martinez, & Baum, 2017; Knudsen, 2018;...

Rising Drug Costs and Their Impact on Florida Healthcare

Introduction: Increasingly High Prices for Prescription Drugs as the Reason for Concern Creating the environment in which patients are provided with access to high-quality healthcare services is crucial to the improvement of the quality of people’s lives. In Florida, however, the opportunities for people to use the available healthcare options...

Addressing Abuse in Tennis: New Policies & USTA Reforms

Introduction The legal scandal with the involvement of Larry Nassar has had a drastic influence not only on gymnastics but on the world of sports in general. During the investigation, it was revealed that multiple people were involved in the sexual abuse of girls and women under the guise of...

Impact of Mexican Immigrants on US Economy and Culture

Introduction Mexican immigrants living in the US are an important part of American society, economy, and culture. Mexican Americans are valuable for US agriculture and low-skill job sector, and the education system. Despite the apparent positive impact of Mexican immigrants, there are many people in the US ignorant of this...

Acupuncture vs. Medical Treatments for Smoking Cessation

Question Background Today, people have access to a number of methods for smoking cessation. Some people are ready to try medical ways of treatment. There are also groups of people who believe in the power of psychological treatment. Besides, there are also cases when the effects of acupuncture make people...

Evaluating Action Research Study Designs in Healthcare for Effective Outcomes

Abstract Defining a data collection method for qualitative research is not an easy task. Because of the focus on the exploratory aspect of the study, qualitative research requires a unique model for data interpretation based on unstructured or semi-structured data analysis techniques. For the study in question, it was crucial...

The Dual Impact of Social Media on Mental Health: Benefits and Drawbacks

Introduction The rise of social media use in the past decade has significantly impacted our lives. Social media platforms allow people to connect, share, and create content unprecedentedly. However, there is an increasing debate about how this technology affects mental health. While social media provides a variety of benefits, it...

ACME Fireworks: Legal Guidelines and Business Growth

Introduction Investors and entrepreneurs must be aware of specific legal structures and laws that apply to their respective business operations, contracts, and human resource (HR) relations. Proper knowledge of such requirements can inform effective organizational decisions, options, and objectives. Existing laws should be guide issues such as liabilities, employment types,...

ANOVA Testing: Essential Tool for Sales Forecasting at A-Cat Corp

Statistical Tools and Methods Working on the development of sales forecast for a company is essential for the further identification of the strategies, which the organization in question views as crucial for attracting new customers and increasing its profitability rates (Roberts & Russo, 2014). In order to address the situation...

Abortion Ethics: Legal Perspectives and Impact on Nursing Roles

The Issue and Ethical Position The United States Supreme Court’s landmark ruling in the case of Ror v. Wade in 1973 legalized abortion in the United States. However, this did not stop the heated debate and deep division between the pro-choice and pro-life crusaders. In this paper, the researcher will...

Abortion and Moral Theory: Ethical Perspectives and Arguments

Introduction Healthcare professionals have to face numerous ethical issues each day. In many cases, there are certain guidelines and principles shared by practitioners and patients that help in making moral decisions. However, some issues are still debatable, and no single opinion exists on the matter. Abortion is one of such...

Abortion and the Moral Status of Fetuses with Abnormalities: Ethical Considerations

Introduction The abortion debate remains one of the most controversial and sensational topics today. Since this issue has continued to attract numerous ethical and religious perspectives, many people encounter difficulty whenever deciding to embrace or reject the practice. This paper uses the case, “Fetal Abnormality” to discuss various theories of...

ABC Healthcare: Affordable Employee Benefits & Compensation

ABC healthcare organization provides its employees with affordable and competitive benefit and compensation package. It is willing to improve this package for the staff members constantly to receive as much advantage as possible. This brochure reveals an overview of those benefits that are offered to all employees. In case of...

Governmental Decision-Making During the 2008 Financial Crisis: Key Lessons

Leadership and Decision-Making Issues The major problem in leadership and effective decision-making revealed by the financial crisis of 2008 was the lack of system in the short-term reactions of the government. The crisis started with the borrowers’ inability to pay off their mortgage loans (Flynn, 2012). To regain stability, the...

Overview of Effective Treatment Approaches for Anxiety

Introduction The efficacies of psychotherapies differ according to the type of psychotherapy employed. Hence, this assessment seeks to establish if psychoanalysis therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy have different efficacies in the treatment of anxiety. Research Question Does psychoanalysis therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy have different efficacies in alleviating anxiety among...

Key Strategies Shaping U.S. Policy in Afghanistan

The afghan strategy is a United States’ strategy of sending American troops to fight the Taliban and al-Qaeda in order to make a safer world. Obama has started implementing the Afghan strategy by ordering 30000 troops to be sent to there, because America’s security is at stake. He has promised...

Analyzing Barcode and RFID Technologies in Efficient Inventory Control

Bar codes have been popular in the world of retail for several decades; they have made the process of shopping much easier compared to its prior form. The combinations of black lines that comprise bar codes are scanned by the optical reader devices to decode the information (the title of...

Combating Professional Burnout in Nursing with Mindfulness Techniques

Introduction The article “Rekindling the Flame: Using mindfulness to end nursing burnout” is devoted to the issue of professional burnout among nurses. It has presented the symptoms, constituents, and stages of the disorder. Besides, it suggests some ways how to avoid the problem. Symptoms, Constituents, and Stages of Nursing Burnout...

Empowerment Pathways for Nurses from Minority Backgrounds in Healthcare

Proposed change Empowerment of nurses from minority groups. Currently, it is exceedingly difficult or almost impossible for nurses from minority groups to acquire leadership positions in nursing. Strengths Comprehension of the varying social behavior of the society concerning enhanced interaction Before becoming leaders, nurses seeking promotion to executive positions have...

Understanding Ethnic and Racial Identity Through Developmental Theories

Minority identity development theory refers to African-Americans and interprets their self-formation and self-determination. This theory was developed by Cross (1971), Atkinson, Morten and Sue (1983). The minority identity development theory suggests that cultural identity problems faced by many African-Americans and adolescents are exacerbated by social difficulties in their first few...

Perspectives on Foley Catheter Use and Stakeholder Impact in Surgery

The paper identifies appropriate stakeholders related to prevention of complications of foley catheter use in surgical patients at Kendall Regional Medical Center. Registered Nurse (RN) Position in the Organizational Hierarchy RNs are in the middle level of the hierarchy and report to a nurse manager (Hierarchy Nursing Jobs, n.d.). Influence...

Utilizing Logistic Regression in Designing Healthcare Research

Quantitative Design Considering the topic of the perspective investigation as well as its goals, the method of logistic regression may be applied in terms of the quantitative design. Logistic regression is a useful classical tool for resolving the issues of regression and classification, serving as an apparatus for analyzing the...

Modern Relevance of the Pullman Strike and Its Historical Causes

A civilized society is often divided into classes where each has its specific and unique characteristics. As a result, there are layers of civil masses, and the conditions for existence are not always equal. One of the most important aspects of any society is the working class, and the way...

Assessing Today’s Talent Management Challenges and Emerging Trends

The current discussion of talent management is based on the idea that the research on the problem lacks a clear definition of the term, as well as the variety of perspectives to apply in order to guarantee the complex and systematic approach to discussing the issue (Collings & Mellahi, 2009)....

KĂĽbler-Ross Model Insights on Coping with Grief and Loss

At some point, during their lifetime, individual may encounter different circumstances, which bring them a great deal of pain. This sentiment could be due to death of a loved one such as a parent, child or partner. Correspondingly, terminally ill patients may harbor feelings of loss upon realization that their...

Genetic Variation and Its Relation to Mitosis and Meiosis Processes

Mitosis Mitosis is the process of cell division; as a result of it, two identical cells emerge. The cells of all types, except for sex cells, multiply via mitosis. Mitosis occurs in several phases (Dawson, 2002; The University of Arizona Biology Project, 2004): Meiosis Meiosis is the division of cells...

Impact of Islamic Religion on Cultural Diversity within American Society

Introduction Islam is one of the fastest-growing religions in the world. It is projected that by 2050, 2.1% of the U.S. population will be Muslims. Many Americans have not understood the essence of religion. For instance, there is a common suspicion that Islam is anti-Western and supports terrorism. The perception...

Choosing and Implementing EHRs: Key Considerations for Healthcare Facilities

Selecting and implementing electronic health record (EHR) that will best meet the requirements and needs of an organization is an intricate process having many challenges that may emerge at every stage of the whole embodying journey. In general, there are three phases of EHR introduction: pre-implementation, implementation, and post-implementation (Lorenzi...