American and Icelandic Healthcare Systems

Introduction Iceland was selected in this case because its healthcare system is viewed as one of the most efficient. It would be reasonable to compare the situation in these regions to get a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, and it will be possible to identify the areas that...

Doctors’ Ethics of ‘Cherry-Picking’ Patients

Introduction The ethical issues in medicine are among the most complicated and most frequently discussed. One of the problems that recently appeared is the cherry-picking of patients by doctors. Another topic with ethical roots is an old one and is related to keeping patients alive and doctor’s decisions. The opponents...

Advanced Practice Roles in Nursing

Introduction The master of nursing curriculum prepares many practitioners to take up different roles in healthcare. Each of these roles is critical towards supporting the diverse needs of different patients. A proper understanding of the roles and responsibilities associated with the major nursing careers can help more individuals get quality...

Obesity Interventions and Nursing Contributions

Abstract Detecting health problems that may affect children later in their adulthood is significantly worthwhile. Obesity is one such disease that begins during childhood and prevails all through to adulthood. This research paper reviews the literature on early childhood obesity interventions that can prevent the wide-spreading nature of the disease...

Diabetes Patient and Holistic Nursing Intervention

The patient who referred to Sabatia Health Center for medical treatment was diagnosed with diabetes. The clinical assessment of the patient revealed a low insulin level and poor response to the insulin injections which resulted in the constant thirst, feeling of hunger, and urinary incontinence. Along with the physiological problems,...

New Health Care Policies: Impacts on Nursing Practice and Patient Outcomes

In the modern world of nursing, it is not enough to be a nurse and complete several duties and tasks prescribed in special acts, regulations, and standards. Nurses must be passionate about their intentions to promote positive change and improve health care delivery (Milstead, 2016). Nursing roles have been already...

Healthcare Systems in China and Switzerland: A Comparative Study

Healthcare System of China The health status within the framework of the healthcare system of China can be summarized as follows: Life expectancy at birth m/f – 75/78; Probability of dying under 5 (per 1000 live birth) – non-available; Probability of dying between 15 and 60, m/f (per 1000 population)...

Caffeine’s Role in Medicine and Pharmacy: Applications and Considerations

Introduction Caffeine is used is increasingly becoming popular (Phillips & Ogeil, 2015; Ralph, 2015). The authors of the published research article are distinguished researchers in the field of medicine and pharmacy. They have conducted numerous researches with their findings helping to shed light on various issues related to the health...

Performance and Stability Analysis of Aetna Healthcare Corporation

Overview of the company Aetna Inc. is a differentiated healthcare aids corporation. The company proposes a variety of classic, voluntary, and patient-oriented health insurance goods and associated facilities, as well as therapeutic help, dispensary, social health, communal life and ill health strategies, health organization capabilities, Medicaid healthcare supervision, Medicare benefits...

Liberal Education Background and Nursing Practice

Abstract Baccalaureate education makes nurses ready to become a part of a complicated healthcare system. The Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing shows the steps necessary to achieve this. Today, nurses need not only the knowledge of life sciences but the knowledge of social sciences as well. Having direct contact...

Critical Thinking in Nursing Process

Introduction: Phases of Critical Thinking in Nursing Critical thinking in nursing practice is a reasoning process that enables the nurses to generate and implement approaches for dealing with patients. Critical thinking should be applied to all phases of the nursing process. Critical Thinking in Nursing Process: Assessment Phase During the...

Metaparadigms in Nursing: Crafting a Personal Philosophy for Professional Growth

Two Practice-Specific Concepts Every nursing theory and philosophy should be supported by several practice-based concepts and explanations. Concept analysis is a crucial step in the development of nursing theories that have to be taken at the beginning to reduce ambiguity and focus on accuracy (Alligood, 2014). Regarding the already discussed...

Nursing Share: A New Digital Platform for Nurse Communication

Purpose The proposed idea is to create in the facility an electronic platform for nurses that will allow them to share practical advice and patient information, manage their schedules, and generally coordinate their work more effectively. The proposed name for the platform is Nursing Share. It will be built as...

Comparing Core Competencies of Nurse Practitioners in Delivering Quality Healthcare

In order to be a qualified specialist, a nurse is required to possess certain knowledge base, experience, and specific skills. When all of the above combines, the outcome is a competent expert in nursing, able to provide quality service to the patients. In order to be a knowledgeable specialist, the...

Health Promotion and Ethical Considerations

Introduction Health is an important factor to achieve the appropriate quality of life, equal opportunities, and happiness. Health promotion strategies include many approaches such as behavior change and empowerment. Still, a nurse practitioner often meets challenges when using these strategies. Sometimes, a patient is not willing to change one’s life...

Living Legends Program for Older Adults

Background The prevailing majority of seniors prefer their own home to elderly care centers or other facilities. Due to this, it is highly important for them to maintain not only physical and mental health, which is defined by three factors: 1) evaluative wellness; 2) hedonic wellness (happiness); 3) eudemonic wellness...

Homeopathy vs. Traditional Medicine: Efficacy and Principles

As a matter of fact, nowadays, more and more people do not trust medicine, and thus, seek for alternatives and non-traditional therapies. Homeopathy is not a new phenomenon. This term was commonly used recently. However, it is worth highlighting that homeopathy was officially recognized by a traditional medicine not long...

Imogene King’s Theory of Goal Attainment in Nursing

Introduction Imogene King was a professional nurse who developed a popular theory of goal attainment. Its concepts might be helpful for people who want to be involved in the clinic sphere of nursing after they graduate from an educational institution. The following paper is intended to discuss how the theory...

The Role of Nurse Practitioner

Nurses constitute the largest category of health practitioners in the US healthcare system, and they are usually the first ones who contact patients in hospitals. The number of the registered nurse practitioners (NPs) continues to grow and the demand for high-quality care and well-developed skills and competencies in medicine increases...

Link Between Obesity and Genetics

Background Obesity is one of the main health issues faced by people of all ages. It affects their lives through limitations implemented on the physical activity, associated disorders, and even emotional pressure. According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), more than 2 in 3 adults and 1 in 6...

Kendall Regional Medical Center’s Meditech System

Technology has revolutionized many sectors by introducing new ways of doing things that enhance efficiency. One such technology is electronic health records (EHR), which is used in the health care system to store patient information (Clinical advantages of Electronic Health Records (EHR), n.d.). Since its introduction, the system has benefited...

Analysis of Nursing Comfort Theory

Theory: Author’s Name and Background Registered Nurses (RNs) can use different mid-range and grand theories to design the best healthcare philosophies. Such theories present powerful ideas and concepts that can be used to improve the quality of patient care. The selected theory for this analysis is Dr. Katharine Kolcaba’s The...

American Association of Nurse Practitioners’ Goals

The function of the organization, its mission, and vision American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP) is the chief full-service nationwide specialized membership association for nursing practitioners of all spheres (American Academy of Nursing Practitioners, n.d.). The mission of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners is to allow all NPs to...

Non-traditional Healthcare Practices: Can It Replace the Actual Medicine?

Introduction: Describing Three Non-traditional Healthcare Practices The three cultures that will be examined in this study will consist of the Filipino, Chinese and Finnish cultures. These were chosen based on how their nontraditional health practices significantly diverged from one another and how their cultures also had considerable differences as well....

Incivility in Nursing and Healthful Environment

The working environment is important for any occupation, but in nursing it becomes crucial. The matter is that nurses closely interact with patients and unfavorable work environment can cause undesirable outcomes. For example, scholars prove that workplace incivility is related to stress and burnout and the complex of these factors...

Child Nasal Congestion: Case Study, Diagnosis, and Treatment

Summary of Case Study 8-year-old Heddy Ramiro presents to your clinic with her mother who is wondering if anything can be done about Heddy’s nasal congestion and cough. Symptom Analysis Questions In order to identify the possible causes of illness, the doctor has to ask the child and her caretaker...

Falls Prevention: Hopkins’ Evidence-Based Nursing

Introduction The paper at hand is aimed at elucidating the problem of falls prevention. It is assumed that this problem is particularly acute with elderly patients – it leads to negative health complications and impedes the treatment process. Therefore, a thorough analysis of the relevant scientific literature has been carried...

Homelessness in the US: Addressing Vulnerability, Health Needs, and Solutions

Introduction The vulnerable population that will be examined throughout this paper is homeless people. The geographic scope is limited to the USA to facilitate data mining and analysis. This population has been selected since a recent study has determined “a drastic surge” in the number of entire families that have...

Osteoporosis: Diagnosis, Pathology, and Medication

Introduction Osteoporosis is defined as a condition that causes the structure of bone to weaken and leads to fragile bones that have higher risks of fractures. The condition has been classified into several types based on their etiology; localized and generalized osteoporosis are the two initial classifications, which are further...

Global Nursing Workforce: Nursing Shortage and Turnover

Introduction The global workforce of nurses faces a wide range of issues and tendencies in the contemporary world. Some of the most prominent trends in global nursing are the high rates of the nursing shortage and turnover, the expanding roles of nursing practitioners, and the issues of education and migration...

Watson’s Theory for Oncology Intervention Project

Applicable Nursing Theory Utilized For current project, Jean Watson’s theory of human caring seems suitable. The theory’s principles incorporate such values as spiritual care, equality, and kindness (Watson, 2013). Therefore, the theory is closely associated with the suggested interventions since relieving pain and eliminating adverse outcomes of treatment is one...

The Transcultural Approach to Family Health Care

Defining the Transcultural Approach In nursing, the transcultural approach primarily recognizes that, along with universal care delivery principles, there are also culture-specific ones. The general premise behind the approach is that nursing care providers should consider the cultural backgrounds of patients to ensure patient comfort and the effectiveness of treatment...

Pathophysiology and Clinical Manifestations of HIV and AIDS

Pathophysiology of HIV and AIDS Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is a blood-borne infection. It is transmitted through various ways. The modes of transmission include unprotected sexual intercourse, transfusion with infected blood, and sharing of syringes among substance users. It can also be transmitted from mother to her child either during...

Electronic Medical Records: Life Cycle Phases

The Broad Category of HIT Chosen The type of health information technology (HIT) chosen for this paper is the electronic health records (EHR), also known by the name of electronic medical records (EMR), an innovative type of software for health care institutions. EMR is a software system that allows for...

Conflict Resolution in a Healthcare Setting

Introduction Despite the fact that there is no one universal definition of a conflict, Kreitner and Kinicki (2010) defined it as a “process in which one party perceives that its interests are being opposed or negatively affected by another party” (p. 373). In a professional setting, conflicts can arise from...

Transcultural Nursing Theory by Madeleine Leininger

Summary of Article One In their article, Albougami, Pounds, and Alotaibi (2016) compared four theoretical models of transcultural nursing. The researchers claimed that globalization processes, immigration, and diversity in populations had led to changing the principles of providing patient-oriented care. They also formulated the purpose of the article as the...

The Role of Nurses in the Problem of Obesity

The prevention of cardiovascular diseases is directly associated with developing effective strategies to address the problem of obesity in Western countries, including the United States. Much attention should be paid to the role of nurses in this process. Even though nurses cannot control people’s daily activities and prevent them from...

Nursing Management for Patient Satisfaction

Nursing is a challenging profession. It requires professionals with good knowledge, a variety of skills and personal qualities. Some characteristics include excellent communication skills, intelligence, ability to work in teams and sense of responsibility. Nurse’s responsibilities go way beyond assessing patient’s health and performing medical exams. A nurse has to...

Key Responsibilities of Family Nurse Practitioners

It is commonly accepted that the roles of advanced nurse practitioners in the sphere of health care can greatly vary in accordance with the location of the practices. The responsibilities of a nurse practitioner can include the diagnosis and treatment of chronic disease, the performance of minor procedures and surgeries,...

Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Theory and Application

Introduction Nursing theories dictate the nature and quality of medical services available to different patients. A nursing theory is a general assumption informed by different concepts and definitions with the aim of improving care delivery. Practitioners use specific theories to explain emerging phenomena and offer adequate health support. Such models...

Chikungunya Spread: Africa and Parts of Asia, Study by Foster and Vitale (2013)

History of Chikungunya Chikungunya is one of the public health issues which are currently causing concern in the United States. Even though the spread of the virus is common in Africa and parts of Asia, a study by Foster and Vitale (2013) shows that the virus is spreading very fast...

Hypertension Prevention, Treatment, and Education

Topic Identification and Rationale There is hardly a person who has never heard of someone complaining about high blood pressure. A periodic or continuous high blood pressure, also known as hypertension, is detected in 29 percent of the US adult population, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention...

Democratic Style of Leadership and Attributes of Leadership in Graduate Nursing

Introduction For the purposes of this assignment, I completed a short eighteen-question quiz that helped me to recognize my leadership style. The results of the quiz reveal that I lean towards a democratic style of leadership. Democratic leaders or participative leaders value the collaboration of a group and engage it...

Prolonged Hospital Stay and Care Delivery Factors

Introduction The selected periodical journal is Advances in Nursing Science (ANS), one of the most recognized journals for practitioners and graduates of educational programs in nursing. ANS provides most recent data on a great variety of topics such as nurse-patient relationships, health behavior, patient education, culturally sensitive intervention, and others....

Insomnia: Causes and Treatment

Abstract This study aimed to explore to root causes of sleep disturbances, sleeping pills use, and their subsequent side effects among insomniacs. Insomnia is a common health challenge globally with severe health challenges. A thematic analysis was conducted on data obtained from the messageboard posts by seven patients. The findings...

Religion and Ethics in Healthcare Provision

Religion and Health Care Religion is often a major factor in the provision of health care to a patient. All major religions imply cherishing one’s health and making efforts to prevent harming the life that is given to human beings. However, different medical approaches feature different procedures that not all...

Undertaking of Florence Nightingale Pledge – Nursing

Introduction The practice of taking an oath before undertaking an activity or holding a given position is a common tradition among various professions and society in the world. An oath binds an individual to a given activity in accordance with a given set of conditions, rules, and regulations. For instance,...

Debating Abortion: Pro-Life vs. Pro-Choice Perspectives

Abortion Argument and the Counterargument The argument about the legitimacy of abortion has been in existence for quite a while. The proponents of prohibiting abortions as a morally bankrupt concept are nowadays labeled as the pro-life movement, whereas their opponents are defined as the pro-choice one (Kaczor, 2014). Because of...

Vanguard Health: Excellence in Long-Term Care and Strategic Growth

Introduction Vanguard Health is a long-term care provider in the United States of America which was founded in 1997. The healthcare system is headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee. The system has many facilities that provide rehabilitation and excellent nursing services to patients who are recovering from illness, injury, or surgery. Currently,...

Understanding Ethics and How We Approach Ethical Decisions

Chapter I of the book Health Care Ethics is entitled “Understanding Ethics and How We Approach Ethical Decisions.” It comprises of three sub-parts. The part that should be summarized is “How We Approach Ethical Decisions.” In the following chapter, the authors discuss aspects that influence the making of moral decisions....

Creating Safe Nursing Environments with Dr. Watson’s Theory

The ultimate goal of nursing is to ensure every patient receives timely and quality health care. Nurses and medical practitioners must be aware of the best strategies that have the potential to support the diverse needs of many patients. Several concepts and theories have been proposed to guide nurses whenever...

Online Counseling: Ethical and Legal Issues

Introduction The late 20th century and the beginning of the 21st century have been characterized by rapid advancement in technology. The advancements have made it possible to have a wide area of application of the technology. Some of the areas were thought to be never realistically possible. Among the most...

Omeprazole Medication’s Pharmaceutical Analysis

Abstract Omeprazole is available in the market under the brand name Prilosec and Losec. It is a medication that is used for the treatment of reducing acid levels in the body. It was discovered in the year 1979. It was later introduced in the marketed in the United States in...

Evidence-Based Practices in Preventing Pressure Ulcers in Healthcare Settings

The quality of healthcare services and the possibility to reach positive health outcomes depend greatly on various dimensions, and pressure ulcer rates are among them. They 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...

Impact of Nurse Staffing on Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Rates: A Critical Review

Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most common nosocomial infections associated with intensive care units (ICUs) (Blot et al., 2011). The incidence rates of VAP are correlated with the risk profile of patients and the duration of their exposure to mechanical ventilation. The systematic review conducted by Blot et...

The Fee-for-Service Model in US Healthcare Financing: Challenges and Opportunities

In each country, the ways to attract economic resources for the preservation and promotion of public health are formed and developed historically. The quantity and quality of resources allocated by the society and the effectiveness of their use in the health sector are determined by a complex system of economic,...

Family-Centered vs. Family-Oriented Nursing Care

Family-oriented and family-focused nursing care The modern approach to the delivery of nursing care is focused on the significant improvement of peoples quality of life and the environment in which they live. For this reason, there are various models of care that are considered to be efficient under modern conditions....

The Benefits of Tai Chi Lessons for the Elderly: Promoting Health and Well-Being

Overview Tia Chi is a famous Chinese exercise that is characterized by a number of health benefits for people of different age. The purpose of this beginners’ tutorial is to develop a list of helpful and informative tips about Tia Chi, its learning techniques, and its possible health effects on...

Nursing Informatics: Electronic Health Records

Introduction Over the past few decades, great strides have been made in health care technology. Nurses have been in the forefront in the development and implementation of health care technologies in hospitals. One important development in the field of nursing is the electronic health record (EHR). The technology supports integrated...

Patient Confidentiality – Medical Ethics

Moral dilemmas are ones of the most problematic and complicated aspects in the careers of medical workers. Obligations and confidentiality have started their existence in ancient times. Over the generations, these rules were developed and changed, yet the initial concept remained the same. Medical workers are obliged to keep the...

Nurse Manager Position: Recruitment Process

The paper overviews the recruitment experience, which concerned the application for the position of a nurse manager. Primarily, it is critical to assess the essential duties of the corresponding specialist as well as the fundamental skills and competences that refer to the job type. The position of a nurse manager...

Integrated Management of Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Strategies for Success

The Critical Positioning of the Study in Diabetes Treatment History The discussed article, which was published in 2012, offered a new approach to treating the second type of diabetes. In particular, the study matched the depression symptoms, which often accompany the problem of diabetes treatment and suggested changing the typical...

Concepts of Healing Hospitals: Environment, Tech & Care Culture

Concepts of healing hospitals The concept of healing hospitals is based on the core principle of providing healthcare services in well-coordinated and humane manner. In this regard, the concept of healing is attributed with three major components. A healing physical environment In order to improve efficiency and quality of health...

Coordinated Advance Care Planning: Improving End of Life Care

Critiquing the sampling procedure Detering et al. (2010) have brought forward the hypothesis that “coordinated advance care planning will improve end of life care, the perceptions of the quality of care, and levels of stress, anxiety, and depression in surviving relatives” (p. 2). The target population includes patients admitted to...

The Role of Spiritual Needs Assessment in Health Care Practices

Despite the professional awareness of the importance of spiritual needs assessment in medicine, it can often be overlooked by medical employees. The information acquired during the assessment can be instrumental in understanding the spiritual worldview of the patient as well as providing better efforts of support and care. Moreover, spiritual...

Jackson Memorial Hospital Compensation Strategy

Introduction Compensation strategy that a firm uses has a major influence on the output of its employees. According to Spitzer (2013), effective compensation strategy does not necessarily mean giving your employees very high salaries above the market average. It entails identifying individual employee’s effort and rewarding it in the most...

Nutrition: Causes and Effects of Fast Food

The modern world is a rapidly developing place in all spheres of humanity, and productions of fast food and access to take-out combined with little exercise have raised very many health concerns. It causes a change in human behavior, perception of self-image, and health risks that pose a serious threat....

Preventing Inpatient Falls: Evidence-Based Strategies

The Major Points of the Article Inpatient falls are common in many hospitals. Such falls account for the largest number of accidents in different health facilities. The article “Examining Evidence-Based Interventions to Prevent Inpatient Falls” explains why hospitals should prevent inpatient falls. Such inpatient falls have both financial and physical...

The Joel Morales Suicide Case: Analyzing Legal and Ethical Dimensions

Suicide is a fatal incident that is unwarranted in an attempt to solve a problem. Due to the high rate of suicide cases, especially in the developed Western states, Schneidman had to come up with ‘suicidology’, a study that holds that the victims of suicide experience a psychological issue prior...

The Role of Cultural Competence in Nursing

Introduction Nurses and other professionals working in the contemporary health care industry have greater demands compared to the situation several years ago (Kelly, 2009). The main factor behind this phenomenon is the high rate of globalization. Studies have established that populations in various countries across the world are increasingly becoming...

Dangers of Tanning Booths: Higher Cancer Risk Than Sun Exposure

Topic Overview Research has shown that many people are not aware of the dangers associated with the use of tanning booths. As a matter of fact, the effects of tanning booths are worse than sun’s exposure owing to extreme radiation. Empirical evidences have shown that over 2.5 million teenagers use...

American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics: Overview and Analysis

The main objective of nursing is to have one group of human beings care for another group of vulnerable-human beings. Therefore, patients consider nurses as skilled counterparts who can take care of their (patients) needs professionally. The American Nurses Association (ANA) provides nursing practitioners with a code of ethics that...

Florence Nightingale’s Environmental Theory

Nursing theory and practice has changed tremendously since the inception of nursing as a profession. The changes often occur under the auspices of nursing theories and models, which have been posited by various nursing professionals over the years. Despite all the existing nursing theories and models having contributed to the...

Jane Barker Brooklyn Child Advocacy Center: Multidisciplinary Care

Introduction Located in New York City, Jane Barker Brooklyn Child Advocacy Center offers treatment to child abuse victims. Since its inception, the center has adopted a multidisciplinary approach in rehabilitating child abuse victims (SHO, 2013). Indeed, the Center is among the first child rehabilitation centers to offer a multidisciplinary approach...

Effect of Social-cultural Factors on Eating Disorders

The emergence of new fashion each day, access of such information via magazines, media and mostly the internet has prompted many young people especially women to practice what they see or read so as to improve their looks. New (2008) explains that some have gone too the extent of starving...

Alaska Natives Diet: Traditional Food Habits and Adaptation of American Foodstuffs

Introduction The Alaska Natives are one of the oldest tribes in America. The Alaska Natives have retained their culture up-to-date in spite of their interactions with the wider American society. Studies have indicated that over 5 million people who live in the United States are identified as either American Indians...

Different Types of Memory and Their Functions: A Psychological Perspective

There are certain differences between short-term and long-term types of memory that are based on specifics of the performed functions and processes. It is also important to note that short-term memory and long-term memory can function differently depending on an individual’s age (Windsor, 2015). While discussing other aspects associated with...

Future Implications for Healthcare: Trends and Innovations to Watch

The health care system in the US is rapidly changing, which makes it necessary for all entities involved to be aware of the factors influencing the health system change, and their impact. This section examines the evolving and imperfect market as one of the drivers of change, and its impact...

Future Trends in Healthcare

Introduction Progressively, individuals the world over are finding themselves depending on the internet as a source of health-related information. For example, in the United States alone, over 52 million adults are believed to have accessed the internet as a source for medical and health information (CMAJ, 2008). Consequently, there has...

Christian Worldview on Euthanasia and Suffering in Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis Case

Introduction Deciding on end-of-life matters is hard and tricky, as perceived from a Christian point of view. The case study outlines how George feels about his suffering owing to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). He understands his pain to be unavoidable because it arises from the intrinsic evil element in humankind;...

Enhancing Emergency Care with Canadian Triage and Acuity Scale and Nurse Education

Abstract Accurate documentation of vital signs and CTAS scores is crucial to guarantee that patients are well treated. The provided research delves into the problem to assess the knowledge of the procedure among nurses and its impact on outcomes. Forty nurses took part in the research by answering the questionnaire....

Addressing Teenage Suicide: Psychological Factors, Effects, and Preventive Strategies

Introduction The deliberate taking of one’s own life has emerged as one of the leading causes of death globally, making it a critical issue. The prevalence of this problem is shown by the fact that approximately half of the population knows someone who has died by suicide, survived a suicide...

Readmission Trends and Quality Assessment at SNHU Hospital

Professional Summary Readmission trends carry major implications, especially in medical situations. They have an impact on healthcare outcomes and related costs, serving as a stand-in for measuring the effectiveness of patient care. Understanding these patterns is critical since readmissions burden the healthcare system by increasing costs. Pugh et al. (2021)...

Ethical Issues in Patient Data Ownership: An Analysis of Misinformation and Confidentiality

Introduction In today’s world, information spreads quickly and easily, so the scale of this action is already striking. However, the ease of transmitting large amounts of data can be a problem when it comes to misinformation and difficulties in finding the truth. This essay will discuss the article “Ethical Issues...

Improving Public Health Through Seat Belt Use: Policy Recommendations and Analysis

Introduction Seat belts are essential to help people survive difficult situations during car accidents. In this regard, wearing a seat belt when driving a car or sitting in a passenger seat is imperative. This way, a person can avoid serious injury or death in an accident. Introducing exceptional standards and...

Relationship Between Mental Health and Breast Cancer and Need for Integrative Care

Introduction A complicated and diverse interaction exists between patients’ mental health and breast cancer, involving many psychological, emotional, and social components. A breast cancer diagnosis can have a profound effect on a person’s mental health, resulting in a range of psychological issues that may compromise their general well-being. On the...

Ethical Considerations in Reproductive Technologies

Introduction It is hard to disagree that technological advances have made many actions possible for ordinary people. Things that our ancestors could not even imagine are now part of the daily life of the average person. Nevertheless, some new possibilities amaze modern humans with their scope while also causing numerous...

Optimizing Circadian Rhythms for Healthy Travel: Strategies and Solutions

Introduction Traveling is an exciting and promising experience, but adventurers often face many challenges. One of the problems is the disruption of the natural cycles of human sleep and wakefulness, known as circadian rhythms. Physiological processes such as sleep, metabolism, or cognitive functions depend on them. They are broken during...

Cardiac Diet for Managing Peripheral Artery Disease (PAD)

Introduction to Medical Nutrition Plans in Patient Education An imperative part of educating patients with cardiovascular disease is implementing a crucial medicinal nutrition program. This program’s objective is to equip patients with the essential knowledge and resources needed to control their condition through dietary adjustments effectively. Essential Information on the...

The Role of Nurses (PMHNPs) in Addressing Bullying and Mental Health in Youth

Introduction In the field of healthcare, the growth of mental problems is of particular concern. In particular, this aspect concerns children and adolescents, who are the most vulnerable to this kind of issue. One of the main reasons why this concern arises is bullying. On the part of Nurses as...

Euthanasia: A Critical Analysis of Benefits, Disadvantages, and Ethical Implications

Introduction Euthanasia, or Physician Assisted Suicide (PAS), the deliberate ending of an individual’s life, is continuously being legalized in various jurisdictions across the world. However, allowing PAS to be performed has catalyzed complex and emotionally charged debates in contemporary bioethics circles. The proponents of euthanasia argue that it is an...

Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: Diagnosis, Challenges, and Treatment

Introduction Following the increase in diabetes cases among the American population, the government, through the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) office, spearheaded a health sensitization program to educate people. Through the United States Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, individuals with risk factors, such as expectant females...

Health Information Exchange at Memorial Hospital: Challenges and Solutions

Scenario Background Summary The final project examines the Health Information Exchange (HIE) network establishment case at Memorial Hospital. Manchester Health Access Network (MHAN) must consolidate providers in 12 local hospitals and cover 2.6 million people (Southern New Hampshire University [SNHU], n.d.). The motivations for the introduction of such innovation were...

Health and Safety in the Funeral Home Preparation Room: Key Risks and Mitigation Measures

Introduction The preparation room in a funeral home, also known as the embalming room, is a unique environment that requires heightened awareness and understanding of potential health and safety risks. It is the hub of operations where deceased individuals are prepared for viewing, burial, or cremation. This essay will explore...

The Impact of Burnout Syndrome on Nursing Professionals: Causes, Consequences, and Interventions

Problem Statement Burnout syndrome is becoming a significant problem in the medical field, especially for nurses. Chronic working stress can cause burnout, which causes emotional depletion, depersonalization, and decreased personal success. Due to the high-stress nature of their work, which includes long hours, demanding workloads, and exposure to horrific events,...

Electronic Medical Record System Implementation at Leo Pediatric Center

Introduction Stakeholder engagement is a critical phase in the “go live” process. Operations and data professionals are essential in ensuring that the electronic medical record (EMR) system meets the operational requirements of the Leo Pediatric Center. Their experience and thoughts will be crucial in fine-tuning the system for peak performance....

Evidence-Based Public Health: Strategies, Research, and Community Impact

Introduction In nursing, I must constantly use scientifically sound practices, as the lives and health of patients depend on them. This sphere of activity plays an important role in the life of society and the promotion of public health. In the area of public health, we as professionals need to...

Vitamin D: Importance, Functions, Deficiency, and Sources

RDA and Sources Vitamin D is a necessary fat-soluble nutrient with various functions and sources. The recommended dietary allowance (RDA) primarily depends on the individual’s age, while sex is an insignificant factor. Namely, infants (up to 12 months) require 10 mcg, people from 12 months to 70 years old need...

Critiquing Nursing Care: A Case Study on Patient-Centered Approach and Collaboration

Introduction Mr. Smith is under the care of a registered nurse called Jane. During the assessment, the patient presented numerous illnesses, including diabetes, COPD, hypertension, and pneumonia. The nurse is responsible for attending to Mr. Smith and ensuring he is better and that his treatment has no complications. She has...

Ethical and Religious Perspectives on Euthanasia and Physician-Assisted Suicide

Euthanasia Euthanasia, also known as mercy killing or assisted suicide, is the act of intentionally ending the life of a person to relieve their pain and suffering. It can be classified into two main types: active euthanasia, where a person’s life is actively ended by administering a lethal dose of...

The Importance of Quality Sleep for Health and Well-Being

Consequences of Sleep Deprivation One should state that sleep is critical for individuals’ physical and mental health. During sleep, the body heals itself and stores memories. Getting adequate good quality sleep is, therefore, crucial. When people do not get enough sleep, there can be serious consequences. Cognitively, sleep deprivation impairs...

Ethical Considerations in End-of-Life Care: Key Perspectives and Challenges

Akdeniz Melahat, et al. “Ethical Considerations at the End-of-Life Care.” SAGE Open Medicine, vol. 9, 2021, pp.1-9. Web. Melahat Akdeniz, Bülent Yardımcı, and Ethem Kavukcu article “Ethical Considerations at the End-of-life Care” explores the ethical challenges physicians face in their quest to prevent and relieve suffering when dealing with dying...

Significance of the Spine in Human Anatomy

The Role of a Key Bone in the Human Body The human body is composed of 206 bones, with the spine being the most essential. This backbone consists of 33 vertebrae, which are divided into four sections: cervical, thoracic, lumbar, and sacral. The spine is integral to human lives since...

Challenges and Solutions in Long-Term Care: Addressing Disparities and Workforce Issues

Challenges in Long-Term Care Communities Long-term care (LTC) communities face multiple challenges depending on their characteristics and the populations that these communities serve. They are particularly affected by racial disparities that have always affected the most vulnerable populations. Another issue impacting the sector is the disparity that exists between urban...

Exploring the Correlation Between Video Game Time and Aggression Levels

Hypothesis Creation and Operational Definitions Correlation analysis can be used to examine the relationship between two numerical variables, which show the strength and direction of the relationship between them. The current study examines the correlation coefficient for the average weekly time spent playing video games and the level of aggression....

Reducing Childhood Obesity: Health Promotion Strategies for Different Age Groups

Health Topics Related to Children and Adolescents After reviewing the Healthy People 2030 objectives related to children and adolescents, one health topic that stands out is the reduction of childhood obesity. This topic is recognized as a serious issue because obesity during childhood can have a harmful effect on the...

Clinical Decision Support Systems: Enhancing Healthcare Quality and Safety

Introduction The Clinical Decision Support Consortium (CDSC) is a non-profit organization that develops and implements clinical decision support (CDS) technologies. CDS offers fast, accurate, and tailored information to healthcare practitioners to help them make clinical choices. The CDSC’s mission is to encourage using CDS to improve healthcare quality and efficiency....

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA): Causes, Care, and Nursing Interventions

The Pathophysiology of Cerebrovascular Accident Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) is a medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to the brain is interrupted or reduced, resulting in a lack of oxygen to the brain. This condition can lead to a stroke, which is a medical emergency (Yu et al., 2019)....

Policy Process and Nursing Contributions in Improving Healthcare Access

Introduction Having adequate access to healthcare is a crucial component of each well-functioning nation since it enables people to manage their health issues proactively. Since a great proportion of the U.S. population lacks the physical or financial means to access the healthcare treatments they require, the availability of medical services...

Response Measures for Drug-Resistant Pseudomonas Aeruginosa Outbreak in Healthcare Facilities

Introduction One of the most critical tasks of healthcare administrators is to prevent the effects of disease outbreaks and lessen the outcomes of infectious illness exposure to human health. Adopting relevant and adequate procedures can allow hospitals to resist outbreaks and reduce the number of potential cases, so several components...

End-of-Life Care: Strategies, Communication, and Ethical Considerations

Introduction End-of-life care is a complex and important issue that requires the expertise of healthcare professionals. It is essential that healthcare providers have an awareness and knowledge of holistic healthcare that considers biopsychosocial-cultural factors in order to provide competent care. Healthcare professionals must be aware of holistic factors and understand...

Nurse Residency Programs: Enhancing Retention and Job Satisfaction

Abstract Newly licensed nurses’ retention and job satisfaction are vital for delivering quality healthcare and enhancing healthcare outcomes. Nurse residency programs (NRPs) have been found to enhance newly licensed nurses’ job satisfaction and retention rates. This paper argues that NRPs offer organized assistance and continuous education that help new nurses...

Autism and Water Safety: Insights from the Sensory Supported Swimming Program

Article Summary Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs) are at a higher risk of wandering from safe places, which can lead to tragic consequences such as accidental drowning. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, 49% of parents of children with ASDs report that their children wander away from safe...

Nursing Care Plan for Addressing Mental Health and Substance Use Challenges

Introduction Tom, a dairy farmer in his mid-forties, experienced the loss of his wife and infant son, which became a severe challenge for him. His older daughter moved because of the grief, and he feels pressure from a large company that wants to buy his land. Tom’s brother Oliver wants...

Resolving Patient-Nurse Disputes Using the Decision-Making Dependency (DMD) Model

Scenario Description In the given scenario, a patient named Mary complained about Sam (a fellow nurse) being rude and abrupt to her in the hallway. As a nurse manager, it is one’s job to address the issue and achieve a result that satisfies all parties involved. The decision-making dependency (DMD)...

Functions and Structure of the Human Respiratory System

Introduction The human respiratory system consists of an intricate arrangement of organs and tissues that work together to facilitate oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide discharge. These organs enable respiration, which is vital for every human being’s survival. This essay will comprehensively review the organs of the human respiratory system, from...

Fee-for-Service vs. Value-Based Healthcare Models and Patient Impact

Fee-For-Service Healthcare Model The critical difference between fee-for-service and value-based healthcare models is their payment strategy and influence on the quality of healthcare services. A fee-for-service healthcare model compensates healthcare practitioners for each treatment or operation (Moen, 2018). This implies that each medical test, doctor’s visit, surgical operation, medicine, or...

Nursing Roles in Preoperative and Postoperative Care for Cesarean Sections

Preoperative Preparations for Cesarean Section: Ensuring Patient Readiness Before a patient goes to the Operating Room for a cesarean section, there are several critical preparations that the nurse must complete. These preparations are essential to ensure the safety and well-being of both the mother and the baby. Whether the cesarean...

Comparison of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder Treatment: Early Church and Modern Approaches

Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Through the Ages: Comparing Early Church and 1990s Approaches While considering similarities between the approach of treating OCD of the early church and those of the 1990s, it is essential to state the overall opportunities of the people. Notably, one should highlight technological progress and the development...

Understanding Healthcare Precautions: Contact, Droplet, and Airborne Safety Measures

Introduction In the realm of healthcare, understanding how germs are transmitted from one person or object to another is of paramount importance. Our video series on infectious disease precautions delves into the intricacies of contact, droplet, and airborne precautions, which are essential in preventing the spread of infectious microorganisms. Universal...

Healthcare Professionals and the Impact of Waterborne Diseases: A Comparison of Zimbabwe and the U.S.

Introduction Healthcare professionals ensure a sustainable future for an entire country. They can negate many issues through their expertise and resources. However, without economic stability, access to necessities, and healthcare services, any population would deteriorate rapidly (Artiga & Hinton, 2018). Zimbabwe lacks many of these essential protective mechanisms, which leads...

Factors Influencing Healthcare Financing and Delivery in the United States

Introduction The healthcare system in the United States of America has undergone a massive transformation in the past 20 years. The government finances the health care system to improve its effectiveness and also targets to protect people from financial burdens. In the past years, the system has seen serious changes,...

The Impact of Accountable Care Organizations on Healthcare Delivery and Cost Efficiency

Introduction The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA) has had a significant impact on the American healthcare system. Innovations were aimed at increasing the accessibility and quality of medical services for users. As a result of the passage of PPACA, Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) and Patient-Centered Medical Homes (PCMHs)...

The Importance of Informed Choice and Consent in Ethical Healthcare Practices

Introduction Informed choice and consent are characteristics of ethical healthcare practice because they are essential to preserving patients’ rights, developing trust, and delivering the best possible outcomes. Because of these notions’ crucial nature for healthcare professionals, considerations of ethics, law, and practicality are stressed. Patients have the right to make...

Understanding Testicular Cancer: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

Introduction Many men, especially young adults, perceive themselves as invincible regarding health matters. However, there is one silent enemy that is increasingly targeting this demographic – testicular cancer. Although not as common as other forms of cancer, testicular cancer is the most frequently diagnosed cancer in young men. This discussion...

Workforce Challenges and Strategies in Emergency Nursing During Stressful Periods

“The emergency, trauma, and transport nursing workforce” Article Reference Schumaker, J., Taylor, W., & McGonigle, T. (2019). The emergency, trauma, and transport nursing workforce. Nursing Management, 50(12), 20–32. Web. The Main Purpose and Scope of the Work The primary purpose of the work under consideration is to understand and address...

Healthcare Data Analysis Using Visual Representation: Performance and Improvements

Graphical Representation of Healthcare Data A healthcare organization must collect data about different processes that occur in the facility. Such information should be continuously monitored to analyze any patterns that deserve special attention, whether to maintain or improve a certain operation. Graph 1 below represents data on several parameters examined...

The Impact of Nurse Residency Programs on Retention and Job Satisfaction

Introduction It is important to note that nurse retention and job satisfaction are essential to delivering quality care, patient safety, and improving healthcare outcomes. Nurse residency programs have improved retention rates and job satisfaction among new nurses. The given analysis aims to identify the internal data and evidence that would...

Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): A Public Health Challenge in the United States

Introduction Chronic diseases are debilitating ailments with long-term effects on people’s health and public health systems. Due to their persistent nature, these illnesses frequently require long-term medical care and management and pose a risk to patients’ quality of life. Understanding and treating chronic diseases are crucial for healthcare professionals, politicians,...

Global HIV Prevalence and Strategies for Better Care in the United Kingdom and South Africa

Introduction Nowadays, society still faces many conditions that are impossible to eradicate as there is no cure. Among such conditions is the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), which creates countless risks for people and raises mortality. Thus, with the growing incidence of HIV, it is crucial to address the acute issue...

Emergency Nurses in Treating STEMI (Myocardial Infarction): Pathophysiology and Interventions

Introduction ST Elevated Myocardial Infarction (STEMI) is one of the most time-sensitive and potentially fatal disorders treated by emergency medical professionals. The urgency, intricacy, and possibility of life-saving actions in this situation have influenced my viewpoint as an emergency department nurse. This paper examines the basics of STEMI’s pathophysiology, the...

Types of Heart Failure: Cardiac Output and Tissue Perfusion

Introduction Heart failure is a long-term cardiac condition in which the heart is unable to effectively pump and circulate blood. It can take many forms and have different causes and effects (Bauersachs, 2021). This article will discuss two kinds of heart failure—cardiac output failure and tissue perfusion failure—and how they...

Nursing Interventions for Wound Healing in a Truck Driver

Case Background The patient in question is a 57-year-old male who works as a truck driver. He has been diagnosed with cardiovascular peripheral arterial disease (PAD) and peripheral vascular disease (PVD), which are affecting his circulation and causing vascular wounds, specifically arterial wounds. These wounds are often difficult to heal...

Simplifying Discharge Instructions and Enhancing Patient Outcomes

Article Summary Desai et al.’s (2021) article deals with the necessity of simplifying discharge instructions due to the frequent non-compliance of patients with them. The authors state that the current ways of providing instructions do not ensure patients’ understanding of thereof; thus, it is necessary to introduce changes so that...

The Role of Research in Nursing: Quantitative and Qualitative Approaches

Significance of Research The need for nursing research is caused by the opportunity to obtain crucial knowledge that cannot be gathered during superficial studies. Moreover, this data can be practically implemented to improve healthcare services. Understanding the basic research principles is necessary for nurses to make vital results and to...

Christian Spirituality vs. Postmodern Relativism: Ethical Perspectives in Healthcare

Christian Spirituality and Postmodern Relativism in Healthcare There exists a collision between the Christian perspective of spirituality and ethics and postmodern relativism, and the two paradigms affect healthcare. The current healthcare practices focus more on a holistic approach in which mental, physical, spiritual, and emotional support is provided (Fuente-Martos et...

Health Outcomes and Economic Overview of Algeria: A Comprehensive Analysis

Introduction Algeria, nestled in North Africa, is rich in history and cultural diversity. Over the years, it has made commendable progress in various sectors, notably in health. This study examines the health outcomes in Algeria using data from the World Health Organization and aims to understand the broader effects of...

Canada’s Healthcare System: Structure, Policies, and Challenges

Introduction The national health care system is one of the key public policies designed to enhance the quality of life, increase longevity, reduce mortality and morbidity, and address the clinical needs of diverse populations. Many critical government indicators, including the happiness index, quality of life, and life expectancy, depend on...

Challenges in Managing Diabetes: Behavior Change and Goal Setting

Study Aims This essay discusses the challenges faced by individuals diagnosed with chronic diseases like diabetes, focusing on behavior change. It highlights the difficulties in modifying dietary habits and combining ordinary workouts into daily routines. Additionally, it emphasizes the importance of setting realistic goals for managing the disease, focusing on...

Rudeness and Incivility in Nursing Education: Causes, Impact, and Solutions

Rudeness as an Increasing Issue in Nursing Education In the readings on handling student misconduct and rudeness, I discovered three that were intriguing or unexpected. First, I was shocked to see that rudeness is an increasing issue in nursing education. In a survey of nursing professors, nearly half said they...

Student Mental Health During a Pandemic: Insights from Two Key Studies

The Mental Health of Students During a Pandemic The article “COVID‑19 Pandemic and its Aftermath ” researches the effect of the pandemic on the mental health outcomes of undergraduate students. The main aim of the study is to explore students’ ability to adapt to the changes due to the pandemic...

Abortion and Human Development: Analysis of Bibliographic Sources

The Trustees of Princeton University. (n.d.). When do human beings begin? Princeton University. Web. In this source, the author researches the human being question from the biological point of view. Various factors and specifications, such as chromosomes and sperm peculiarities, are considered. The author states various notions, such as gametogenesis,...

Preventing and Managing Diabetes: Key Lifestyle Changes for Better Health

Introduction Diabetes is characterized by high blood sugar levels resulting from the body’s inability to produce or use insulin effectively (Nauck et al., 2021). As such, understanding the importance of treating diabetes and promoting healthy lifestyle choices to prevent its onset becomes paramount. In this speech, I will emphasize the...

Osteoarthritis: Causes, Genesis, Pain Alleviation and Therapy

Introduction Osteoarthritis, often abbreviated as OA, is a relentless condition that stealthily invades the joints, altering the tapestry of one’s daily existence. It’s a quiet saboteur, gnawing away at the precious cartilage that cushions our joints like a vigilant guardian. Unlike its inflammatory cousin, rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis creeps in surreptitiously,...

Combining Strategies to Prevent Pressure Sores in Elderly Patients

Introduction Preventing pressure sores and the need for early detection in nursing care for geriatric patients is challenging. Standard nursing practices usually include turning patients and wiping, which help to reduce the effects of tissue compression. Combination strategies can be more successful and reduce the risk of pressure sores. This...

Ethical Issues in Radiologic Technology: Consent, Privacy, and Safety

Article Summary The article discusses some of the ethical issues radiologic technologists (Rad Techs) face in their profession. Ethics plays a crucial role in medical professions, including radiology. The article discusses major ethical issues such as patient consent, privacy and confidentiality, and patient safety (Admin). Patient Consent Patient consent is...