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Definition of Nursing My nursing philosophy focuses on the best processes to maximize the health outcomes of every targeted patient. That being the case, nursing is defined as an integral aspect of a health delivery system that provides evidence-based, culturally competent, timely, and adequate care to clients with diverse needs...
The Affordable Care Act (ACA) was a landmark health legislation signed into law in 2010 by President Barack Obama. The purpose of this policy was to increase the number of citizens who had access to medical insurance cover, lower medical costs, eliminate inappropriate practices in the industry, and maximize efficiency....
The assessment of the country’s health care system is an important step in the evaluation of the positive and negative aspects of medical services delivery in the given country. This will be beneficial for tracking the overall performance of the system, monitor the basic actions of the public and the...
Introduction Understanding the role of concept analysis in theory development is one of the most ambiguous issues in nursing. On the one hand, concepts are seen as the building blocks of theories so that analyzing them is one of the ways to generate new knowledge and develop new theories. On...
The PICOT question In acute care patients (P), does the implementation of bedside report or handoff during shift change (I) for 4-6 months (T) improve the quality of care and patient safety (O) as compared to the handoffs performed away from the bedside (C)? P- (Patient, population, or problem): acute...
Tuberculosis (TB) is an infectious disease that affects the lungs and that is caused by a strain of bacterium knows as Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Primarily, it affects the lungs even though it can spread to other parts of the body including the brain, lungs, and the liver. There are two types...
Introduction The problem of the lack of effective discharge planning, as practice shows, negatively affects patient outcomes and adversely influences recovery rates. As a solution to the issue, a special plan will be analyzed where the intervention model will be presented with its full justification and a description of all...
The broad category between health information systems Many have high trust in health data innovation, or health IT. Healing centers plan to diminish restorative blunders, for example, requesting and controlling the wrong measurement of a medicine. Suppliers would share tolerant data effortlessly to improve health service delivery (Huston, 2013). Governments...
Introduction Care delivery can be designed in different ways. Usually, a healthcare facility selects a care delivery model and builds its work in accordance with the principles of this model. The choice of the model determines the processes of care delivery. There is a variety of care delivery models. There...
Abstract Statistics on mental disorders show that they tend to prevail in infants, children, and adolescents. More than 2.5 million children in the USA suffer from different kinds of mental disorders and more than 13% are in the risk group (Paul, 2007). Disorders in children and adults are not clearly...
Nursing theories provide very important principles to nursing practice. This paper presents a discussion of the environmental theory developed by Florence Nightingale. Environmental theory was the first in the modern nursing history (Masters, 2012). The theory states that unhygienic conditions affect the health of people living in that environment. This...
General Information Diabetes mellitus type 1, normally known as Type 1 Diabetes, is a type of diabetes that is caused by the lack of insulin resulting from the destruction of insulin-producing cells. Since insulin regulates the amount of glucose in the body, the destruction of the insulin-producing cells subsequently leads...
Introduction Patient safety remains to be one of the main concerns in areas of health care and nursing. The Joint Commission is an organization that is responsible for accrediting health care facilities, and patient safety is one of the main criteria to consider while making a decision in hospitals (The...
Introduction The perspective of health and human experience dramatically influences the quality of care offered to patients. As a healthcare provider, understanding the health-illness continuum is crucial to promoting the value and dignity of individuals. This approach aligns with the Christian worldview, emphasizing the inherent worth of each person and...
Introduction One of the top suppliers of healthcare services is New York Presbyterian Hospital, which is why I chose this company for the analysis. New York Presbyterian Hospital is one of the most extensive healthcare facilities in New York (About Us, 2023). The healthcare sector underwent a radical transformation during...
Introduction Each nurse operates based on an individual nursing philosophy despite potentially not formulating one. Simultaneously, one’s nursing philosophy may, to a certain extent, be based on an existing evidence-based nursing theory. My philosophy is linked to making a difference in my patients’ lives and helping them achieve their health...
The Impact of Burnout on Hospital Staffing and Burnout is a significant issue that has an impact on the healthcare workforce, especially nurses. Burnout among nurses is a problem that not only strains already-stretched personnel but also affects patient care. Studies show that between 35 and 45 percent of professional...
Introduction Swanson’s theory is one of the most informative in the medical field. It is heavily based on the theorists’ research and practice. The theory perceives caring as a sequence of five categories. It was primarily centered on maternal care, such as struggling with miscarriage; however, it spread to nursing...
Introduction Statistics is an important subject that is widely used in the practice of the healthcare system. It stands for different necessities that nurses, doctors, and other medical professionals face when working with patients or deciding on a diagnosis. Statistics is widely used to analyze patient symptoms and research innovative...
Taking the Pathophysiology and Pathopharmacology course greatly contributed to my professional development because I improved my understanding of the basics of pathophysiology and pathopharmacology. Pathophysiology describes painful conditions in human physiology, while pathopharmacology is aimed at the treatment of illnesses. Hence, these two sciences direct the healthcare practitioner’s attention to...
Scenario J.S. is an 8-year-old male who is short in stature. His parents have become concerned as J.S. has been wetting his bed, drinking a lot of water, and appears sluggish. The doctor orders several blood tests after J.S.’s urine test was positive for glucose and ketones. Diseases That Should...
Introduction Environmental health is defined as a public health sector responsible for researching and minimizing the impact of certain factors of the ecosystem on peoples health. Natural disasters, global and local environmental problems, and the quality of the atmosphere and hydrosphere are all subjects of research in this health sector....
Introduction Mental illness is an issue that has a detrimental impact on an individual’s life. It includes symptoms that affect a person’s thinking, perception, mood, or behavior (Weiner & Greene, 2017). Dexter Morgan came for a therapy because he believes he has mental issues. Based on this, I carried out...
Introduction A Good Man is Hard to Find was a short story written by Flannery O’Connor with another stories collection in 1985. The story commences with an argument between Bailey and her mother about whether the trip needs to be in Tennessee or Florida. The journey entails Bailey’s children, wife,...
In the medical field, many ethical issues are unique to the practice. Some ethical issues have been debated on where the cause for concern originated. The most common ethical dilemma in the medical field is autonomy in medical ethics. Autonomy in medical ethics refers to the responsibility of medical practitioners...
During the first month of the course, nursing work in an emergency department (ED) was discussed from the perspective of current issues that influence clinical practices and patient outcomes. The learning material included crucial theoretical aspects, studying which assisted me in developing an understanding of fundamental principles of interaction and...
Patient Information: 28-year-old KJ Asian female S CC itchy eyes, a runny nose, ears felt full HPI: 28f-year-olde male suffers from discomfort caused by a runny nose, itchy eyes, and sensation of a blockage in ears. The symptoms started 9 days ago and included production of clear and boggy mucus, photophobia,...
DSM-5 is a science-based taxonomy and diagnostic tool, published by American Psychiatric Association. It describes around 400 disorders and contains diagnosis criteria, symptoms and treatment recommendations for mental disorders. The document survived several editions and continues to be worked on. The team behind it is constantly improving its methodology and...
Introduction and Definition of the Recreational Therapy Facilitation Technique Recreational Therapy or Therapeutic Recreation Is When Trained Providers Use Recreational Activities to Improve or Maintain a Person’s Cognitive, Emotional, Social, or Physical Functioning. People Who Receive This Therapy-Sometimes, Called Patients-Are, Are Often Ill, Have Disabilities, or Are Elderly. The Therapist...
In the history of the US, the federal and state governments have been at the forefront to facilitate effective social programs to ensure the citizens achieve the necessary basic social life. There are several programs directed to the communities to promote the economic growth and development of the people across...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a combination of chronic conditions that impact the individual’s ability to breathe normally. This paper presents a case study of a patient who came into emergency room (ER) with severe shortness of breath and wheeziness. COPD was diagnosed and treated. The patient maintains a...
Organizational Structure Novant Health is a network of clinics located in four US states. This allows us to conclude that the structure in the company is multi-step, and not a classic hierarchical one. So, first of all, it should be noted that the organization has a headquarters with its own...
The Use of Electronic Health Records The introduction of electronic health records (EHR) is changing the paper records system for many healthcare workers. EHR can alert the nurse on a patient’s potential issues, such as allergies or intolerance to a specific medication. The latest technology in data mining and record-keeping...
The biological model is a health and illness structure that intellectualizes disease in which prognosis, diagnosis, treatment, and cause are based on the physical and biological elements. In this framework, little or no attention is given to an illness’s environmental, psychological, social, and spiritual aspects. The biomedical model explains the...
Introduction Health care institutions continue to concentrate on timely and high-quality care delivery, adopting recent technology solutions and embracing evidence-based practices. For instance, electronic health records (EHR) enable sharing of information about a patient’s condition and care between various providers and medical institutions. Undoubtedly, IT solutions improve quality of care,...
Introduction Primarily focus – healthcare – Washington University School of Medicine. The organization – values human resources – determinant of the quality of healthcare services. Washington University School of Medicine – comprehensive talent acquisition and development policies that focus on “independence, boldness and originality of thought” (Washington University, 2021, para....
Depending on specialty and location, nursing staff turnover is one of the most serious problems of the profession. Nurses are changing careers due to the risks and problems they encounter at the workplace. This short paper aims to discuss specific challenges and risks that they experience in the work environments....
Sexual diversity is a term used to describe the diversity of sex characteristics, sexual orientation and gender identity. However, there is no need to indicate each of such statuses, roles or features, which shape this plurality (The United States Department of Health and Human Services, 2016). Diversity of cultures can...
Panic disorder is a condition where one experiences repeated unanticipated panic attacks. People who have the disorder stay in fear of experiencing panic attacks. One may have a panic attack when they experience sudden, overwhelming fright with no definite cause. A panic attack’s physical symptoms include sweating, having difficulty in...
Presentation of Approved Intervention to the Patient, Family, or Group Hypertension was the health problem that I handled for the Capstone project. In this project, I interacted with Mrs. S.J., a 71-year-old-female hypertensive female, and her family. Wenger et al. (2018) showed that hypertension kills 1 in 5 American women...
A nursing career is characterized by a number of interesting and sometimes challenging tasks and responsibilities, and, in the majority of cases, it requires the development of leadership and management skills. Either as leaders or managers, nurses have to make sure that patients receive high-quality care and that the environment...
Introduction Chronic pain can be defined as continual pain patients experience for an extended period of time, and it can impact the quality of life of the affected persons. However, opioid medication prescribed to treat long-term pain is highly addictive and can lead to dependency, drug misuse, and overdoses. This...
Introduction Organ donation encompasses an individual’s deliberate choice allowing their body part(s) to be removed and transplanted to another person. It is a legal process whose legitimacy is obtained through such means as the donor’s consent given when alive or dead or by the assent of their next of kin....
The primary goal of this document is to delineate the information and communication technology (ICT) procedures of the healthcare setting as well as the framework for communicating, reinforcing, and implementing these policies. The hospital consists of approximately 150 employees, including healthcare practitioners, ancillary workers, the administrative unit, and IT workers....
Neuroscience psychology involves an integrated approach that is aimed at understanding the brain’s effect on psychological responses. One of the critical aspects of learning to treat mental health and wellness challenges effectively is recognizing the link between physical responses and potential emotional issues. In this regard, in neuroscience, Phineas Gage...
Preamble and Rationale The definition of health considers diverse elements and factors. Some of these include the physical, mental as well as the social aspects of individuals (Edlin & Golanty 2010, p. 5). It is obvious that the mere absence of infirmity does not guarantee the proper health of an...
Describing the Changes of Attitude to Health Professionals The matter of quality services improvement as well as patient safety enhancement has been the major concern of health care professionals. In this respect, the introduction of interpersonal collaboration as well as nurse reforms can greatly contribute to educating nurse specialists because...
Introduction People do not always understand the severity of eating disorders and the difficulty of their treatment. Perhaps, that happens because, for the general public, food intake seems a natural and easily controlled action. Despite this misconception, Anorexia Nervosa (AN) and Bulimia Nervosa (BN) are serious psychiatric disorders. They usually...
Variables play a critical role in nursing research; thus, clearly defining and properly employing them is essential. There are three types of variables present in most studies – independent, dependent, and extraneous. Undoubtedly, it is vital to compare independent, dependent, and extraneous variables and determine how to control the third...
Introduction Traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains a complicated insult that has diverse ranges of signs and restrictive conditions. Therefore, TBI effects can be devastating to the patient and relatives. Studies attempt to highlight management processes from shock and despair when a brain injury occurs and provide coping mechanisms and solutions...
Introduction Nursing is one of the most respected professions in the world. The role of nurses in health and recovery of patients is obvious. In practice of nursing, nurses are guided by various concepts on nursing. The concepts have been developed over a period that nursing has been in use....
Introduction In human physiology, eating is one of the most essential processes in our life which supplies the human body with energy and mineral elements. Every epoch nation creates its own values and standards towards eating and eating habits based on cultural and economic perspectives. The beginning of the 21st...
Intuition is thought to be one of the defining characteristics of expertise. Evidence from various fields such as the military and nursing have shown that intuition is true. There are various definitions of intuition but most writers and researchers agree that it is characterized by five things: perception of the...
Nursing is a field of study and a profession that has been in existence for years. Consequently, there are various theories that have been developed in an effort to understand the discipline in a more in-depth way. The theories provide a means by which a person can get to understand...
Hypothyroidism is a condition characterized by low levels of thyroid hormones. The underproduction of thyroid hormones can result from an abnormality either in the thyroid gland itself, the pituitary gland, or the hypothalamus. Congenital hypothyroidism is not common. This paper will discuss the etiology, pathophysiology, signs and symptoms, treatment, and...
Definition Antibiotics are drugs that are used in the treatment of infections (Lancini, Parenti & Gallo, 1995). The main causative agents of these infections are bacteria alongside other microorganisms. The ability of a microorganism to produce a substance that can hinder the growth of infection was initially used as an...
Introduction Nurses constantly face ethical dilemmas in the course of their duties, for they advocate for patients’ interest in spite of the imposing interests from doctors, relatives, and physicians. Usually, ethical dilemmas occur in nursing when ethical principles appear to contradict each other in that obeying one ethical principle will...
At present, medical diagnosis includes multiple examinations that allow for better precision and more positive patient outcomes. Probably, the most significant tests that help with differential diagnosis are blood and urine tests. As seen from the term, blood test is a scientific test that examines a blood sample, typically for...
Research topic and question This proposed qualitative research study would use the topic “Personal hygiene”. This is a broad topic that would be narrowed down to understand issues in a specific area. Within nursing care, an understanding of the various issues that contribute to disease progression due to poor personal...
Symptoms Pain in the chest and other parts of the body like the left arm are the most common symptoms of myocardial infarction. The patient was also out of breathe, and he looked weary, and these are also symptoms associated with MI. The pain associated with MI emanates from the...
The activity of daily living (ADL) analyzed in this paper is the dressing, namely, fastening the buttons on a shirt. A typical performance of the activity is the subject of the analysis. The critical physical goal of the action is to grasp small objects and maintain control of hands and...
Nursing is a discipline and a practice profession that requires individuals involved in it to practice holistic health care that is guided by the principles of human freedom, responsibility, and choice. It is expected that nurses would use clinical judgment and critical thinking in order to facilitate evidence-based care to...
Definition of Deviance Deviance is any behavioral conduct which is centrally to societal expectations, and as such deserves condemnation by the members of a society; the family, corporate, industrial, academic, religious, ethical, political, environmental, international society etcetera. Behavioral misconducts that warrant condemnation are looked into by the sociological field of...
The survey results suggest that the majority of students experience stress when they cannot meet deadlines, and one-third of students feel stress under deadline pressure from time to time. The data is supported by Svedberg’s current information that highlights that an individual can lower the level of anxiety when there...
Introduction The current economic climate has influenced the use of information technology in almost all sectors of society. The current healthcare environment is becoming more complex and dynamic, thanks to the advancement of information technology. Quality and efficient service delivery are very critical for institutions to survive in the ever-competitive...
Introduction Healthcare delivery systems are aimed at resolving health problems and meeting the needs of the population, which makes research on this subject particularly valuable for assessment and improvement of healthcare quality. The search strategy for this paper involved keyword research among sources not older than five years. The purpose...
Introduction Pet owners know that interactions with animals can have positive effects on a person’s psychological condition and well-being. Despite the limited number of forms of communication accessible to animals, they easily become good companions for vulnerable individuals. This paper explores the topic of animal-assisted therapy (AAT), which is among...
Introduction Ilaris(R) is a drug that has been approved for use in humans by The Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS) and The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) both. FDA Is the main administrative body in charge of drug approvals in the U.S. while The pharmaceutical benefits scheme (PBS) controls which drugs...
Introduction The health-illness continuum is a graphic illustration of well-being, first proposed by John W. Travis and Regina S. Ryan (LeMone, 2017). It goes beyond the physical aspect of health and concentrates on well-being or wellness as more than just an absence of illness. This paper aims to discuss the...
As a person ages, one undergoes various stages of life. The most common are infancy, childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, middle adulthood, and late adulthood (aging). Each stage in life is relevant to individual health as age can impact certain factors which also vary amongst genders. Specific subset categories exist to...
Introduction The aim of the paper is the review the article “Leadership Styles and Theories” by Giltinane (2013). Firstly, the scholar’s main observations regarding leadership qualities and their possible effects on employee performance in clinical settings will be summarized. In addition, considering the evidence provided by Giltinane (2013), it will...
Introduction The Person-Centered Nursing (PCN) Framework was developed by McCance and McCormack (2017b). Currently, it is one of the theories that can be used in nursing practice. This paper will offer an overview of PCN and its approach to the nursing metaparadigm, justify PCN as a nursing theoretical framework, and...
Nursing Theory Utilized In order to address the problem of nursing staff shortage, one will need to consider the use of the transitions theory (TT) since it allows embracing change in the selected setting and encourage its active promotion for the sake of patients’ well-being. Designed by Meleis, the specified...
Nursing Theory for Obesity Prevention The issue of obesity prevention within the project will be guided by a nursing theory. One of the theories applicable in case of childhood overweight is a middle-range theory of weight management (Pickett, Peters, & Jarosz, 2014). The focus of this theory is on psychosocial,...
Introduction Population-based health interventions are an essential part of the national health system, as they target not only individuals or small social groups but communities as a whole. It means that interventions cover groups at risk and promote healthy behaviors on a large scale. While there are multiple health intervention...
Introduction Quality of care and patient safety should be among the primary concerns of every healthcare provider. To achieve a high quality of care, hospitals work with Risk Management and Safety Officers whose primary duty is to develop, implement, and support various quality assurance initiatives. I have recently met with...
Introduction Healthcare professionals can identify and use different nursing models to provide exemplary medical services to their patients. Middle-range theories are powerful frameworks that offer evidence-based insights for bridging the gap between care delivery and knowledge. They provide meaningful concepts and notions that can improve the quality and nature of...
Hinduism Healthcare professionals should be aware of the beliefs, norms, and values of their patients. This means that they should have adequate cultural competencies in order to offer exemplary and timely medical services to them. This paper provides a detailed literature review on healthcare providers and Hinduism from the Purnell...
Human to Human Relationship Model: Meaning The conceptual model under consideration is Joyce Travelbee’s human-to-human relationship model. The primary assumption on which the theory is based is that every patient is a unique human being who deserves to be provided with hope, motivation, and meaning while experiencing the illness. The...
The use of different models of care can significantly change the way nurses interact with patients. Such aspects as the quality of care, the lack of attention to detail, and nurses’ fatigue and burnout may depend on the chosen model. As models of care employ different staff allocation and workload...
Introduction The witnessed complication of health care services and the call for providing specialized medical attention have played a huge role in triggering the need for effective teamwork. As a member of a clinical team, I have had the opportunity to interact with my colleagues in the course of serving...
Virginia Avenel Henderson was born on November 30, 1897, in Kansas City, MO. She graduated from the U.S. Army School of Nursing in 1921, completed her B.S. at the Teachers College in 1932, and her M.A. at the Columbia University in 1934. Then she taught at the Columbia University until...
Electronic Health Records (EHRs) are becoming increasingly popular with the growing demand for convenient and high-quality healthcare services. Nowadays nursing care greatly depends on EHR because of the convenience of having all health information about a patient. One of the most important benefits of Electronic Health Records is the option...
What Led You to Pharmacy? Goals One of my main goals is to make a difference in people’s lives with the skills I have acquired. Throughout my life, I have always wanted to help save lives. People suffer from various diseases, some of which are treatable. I would therefore consider...
Introduction A plethora of scholarly studies proves that obesity in children may be treated using healthy nutrition, adequate physical activity, and a stable psychological condition. At the same time, little attention paid to the formulation of evidence-based practices, and many nurses encounter problems with stimulating children to practice healthy lifestyles...
Data aggregation in healthcare is a vital process that facilitates medical research and analysis, as it provides access to the latest evidence acquired in hospital settings. Collecting many different types of information into one consolidated data asset is crucial for both scientists and managers. According to Longhurst, Harrington, and Shah...
Problem Identification and Rationale The research at hand focuses on the emergency room setting as the primary area of interest. Emergency rooms are among the most operationally complex settings in the field of modern healthcare due to the concentration of procedures required for the successful delivery of care and the...
Important Factors of Influence Many factors affect individuals in the stage of adolescent development. People of ages from twelve to eighteen are exposed to multiple spheres of influence, including social, biological, environmental, and cognitive changes. However, the most important factors that impact the development of persons of that age are...
Introduction Although both the BSN and MSN are important, students who pursue a Master’s degree in nursing are going to be more qualified for specific jobs (such as a nursing educator, an information technology specialist in nursing, a nurse administrator, a nurse leader, etc.). The preparation for the Master’s degree...
Background on robotic surgery Robotics is a branch of technology that deals with the design, construction, and manufacture of robots and computer systems for their control, sensory feedback, and information processing. This is a rapidly growing field. New inventions have come up and new robots are being built to serve...
Introduction Chickenpox, which is also referred to as Varicella, is a viral disease with considerably high rates of transmissibility and is caused by varicella zoster virus (VZV) (Bloch & Johnson, 2012; Lopez & Marin, 2016). It is worth noting that, in the recent past, chickenpox was almost considered global childhood...
Introduction Approaches to caring for patients largely depend on which nursing theory is used by junior medical personnel. As the analysis of one such model, Johnson’s Behavioral System Model will be used. The application of this model in practice has a number of features, and it is necessary to consider...
In the process of nursing development, four key metaparadigms were identified, which were formed historically and became the basis to which many specialists adhere. These notions include the concept of patient, nurse, health, and environment. Each of these metaparadigms has its distinctive features and is an essential component of nursing....
Explore Virginia Henderson theory with our essay sample! Here, you’ll find the theorist’s background, theory description, major concepts, evaluation, use in nursing, and other important aspect. Learn more about Virginia Henderson theory with the help of our essay. Theory/Author Name and Background There are many theorists who have already made...
Looking for personal philosophy of nursing essay examples? Look no further! If you’re about to write a nursing philosophy paper, make sure to check this sample out. Learn about the importance of the topic and gain some inspiration with the help of our sample. In the field of nursing, providing...
NCSBN Website and Ethics Sources The website of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) is easy to navigate due to its comprehensive menus and searching possibilities. It contains a bulk of materials that are related to ethical nursing conduct. For example, it includes the NCSBN (2012) rules...
Introduction Dorothea Elizabeth Orem (1914-2007) was a nursing theorist and the pioneer of the self-care nursing theory. She received a nursing diploma from Providence Hospital School of Nursing in Washington, DC. Also, Orem earned a Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education and a Master of Science in Nursing Education from...
In the professional nursing practice, it is important to be aware of the comprehensive information regarding the family assessment instruments. A high level of validity and reliability of assessment instruments for use with family members of different age assist the accumulation of the accurate data needed for the design of...
Introduction The patient care environment has changed significantly because of the introduction of technology in nursing practice. Many nurses are technology literate and use technology to provide quality patient care (Ball 42). Nurses have transformed from passive consumers to active consumers of technology in efforts to improve their practice while...
Telenursing is the application of information technology and telecommunications in the nursing field with the sole objective of providing quality health services. Telenursing is common in cases where the nurse and the patient work remotely. The technology has become popular in a majority of the countries due to numerous reasons....
Introduction HIV and AIDS is a disease that affects human beings. HIV is a virus that specifically transmitted through sexual contact, mother to child through during birth, or intravenous drug use using sharp objects (Stolley & Glass, 2009). This paper discusses the pathophysiology, clinical manifestation, nursing and medical management, and...
The purpose of this proposal is to inform and educate parents, children, and adolescents of the importance of having a good balanced diet and exercise in their daily lives to avoid obesity. The latter is a serious problem in contemporary society. It is the main causative factor of a number...
Introduction It is essential to consider each side’s points of view for legitimate concerns in both legal and ethical decisions and to protect the interests of each affected individual. Dax Cowart’s case demonstrates the complexity of moral dilemmas, especially for cases where the matters of life and death are involved....
History of MCO and ACO Two distinct healthcare delivery models, Managed Care Organizations (MCOs) and Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), have evolved to solve the difficulties in healthcare provision. These models emerged as a result of the need for payment schemes. Managed Care Organizations Since the 1970s, MCOs have been established...
It is hard to disagree that healthcare is one of the most fundamental and intricate sectors playing a crucial role in people’s lives. Despite the importance of individuals receiving quality medical services, several factors negatively affect healthcare. For example, currently, health policymakers face the need to solve problems like the...
The documentary History of the Black Death recounts a global pandemic during the Middle Ages that can somewhat be equated with the COVID-19 pandemic. Like COVID-19, the Bubonic Plague originated in one area, spreading globally and leading to the death of millions. The Black Plague started in China, spreading through...
Imogene King On January 30, 1923, Imogene King was born in West Point, Iowa. In 1945, she graduated from St. John’s Hospital School of Nursing in St. Louis, Missouri, with a nursing degree. King graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from St. Louis University in 1948, and in...
Introduction Public health is an important aspect of modern reality in the whole world. With the ecological situation changing for the worse, while vital medicals are rare, it is important to help provide society with necessary healthcare. Public health may have a positive effect on students’ development and accomplishment of...
Introduction Modern health systems present health professionals as equal participants in the public health system. Nurses can overcome inequalities in access to health care and the provision of knowledge about health and medical education, using professional knowledge and competencies in the largest group of medical professionals. It is the professional...
Nursing is an essential area of the healthcare system dealing with the prevention and prevention of diseases, assistance to doctors, and patient care. The work of nurses is one of the most responsible since it is nurses who take care of patients, their well-being, monitor treatment and the recovery process,...
SDOH: Impact on Communities Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the environmental conditions that directly affect personal and group differences in terms of health statuses. Hence, among the most essential and significant determinants influencing communities, economic stability, education, as well as social and community context can be distinguished (“Social determinants...
Patient-centered care implies the consideration of the individual needs, preferences, and abilities of each individual who seeks assistance. Based on this particular model, the patient and the healthcare provider both participate in the treatments and interventions as they cooperate, and both are included in the construction of the care plan....
Case Scenario Mr. M., a 54-year-old white insurance employee, sees a urologist and complains of pain when urinating. He comes to the appointment with his wife, who was the initiator of the visit to the medical specialist. According to the patient, in the last two months, he began to go...
Mental health nursing is a multi-component and complex process requiring specific training and knowledge. The foundations are based on the fact that recovery from mental disease must focus on the patient’s life experiences, health concerns, abilities, and goals. The primary purpose of nurses is to help with emotional trauma and...
As part of the work, it is required to assess the risks that could express problems with the integration of new technologies for obtaining health care services within a small city. Clerkenwell Vale is a British town with an aging population and relatively low life expectancy. Given the technological backwardness...
Patient Situation Mohamed Salah, a 48-year-old man who is a recent immigrant from the Middle East, is taken to the hospital with a history of epigastric discomfort, vomiting, as well as occasional black bowel movement for further evaluation. He is set to undergo an upper endoscopy this morning. He has...
Introduction Nostalgia has become an emotional reaction that influences individuals to prefer longing for the past more than living in the present. It is indeed much more than a concept of the past but rather an altered view of the current circumstances. With most cognition in global capitalism, nostalgia has...
Introduction Individuals and communities do not have to accept disability as their fate. Positive decisions taken today can help avoid developmental disabilities, counteract their implications, and contribute to the creation of more appreciative social and physical environments for persons with disabilities. Disability is not a minority concern in the United...
Daily bedside whiteboard updating by nurses to increase patient communication and improve patient surveys through Hcalps scores after discharge. Patient satisfaction largely depends on the quality of communication with the nursing staff. Patient satisfaction largely depends on the quality of communication with the nursing staff. There are several tools and...
Decision-Making Factors Nursing and decision-making is a very complex process on which patient comfort and health depend. To make quality choices, the nurse must consider many factors that will ensure ethical and skilled treating care. Among the most significant determinants are the personal preparedness of the staff, successful teamwork, sustainability...
Introduction and Background Nurses are and have always been an essential part of the health system; therefore, it is extremely important to provide them with continuous and high-quality education. Clinical Ladder Programs, or CLPs, are strategies that healthcare facilities use to enable working nurses to increase their professional roles, build...
Introduction Proper nutrition is an essential element of the correct development in children, and since they spend a considerable portion of their days at school, meals there must be well-balanced. In other words, school students must have access to quality food while in school to ensure that all of their...
Leadership plays an integral role in the function of all fields and systems, and public health is no exception. The public health field is challenging to manage and navigate, but a collaborative and supportive team environment can help immensely. A person in the role of a leader can become the...
Introduction Social workers are regarded as highly trained individuals working closely to foster the standard of life and the well-being of other people through crisis intervention, policy changes, and educational programs. Social workers play a crucial role in ensuring that there is an improvement in general well-being and mental health...
Introduction The aim of this study was to examine the physical changes that occur during normal aging, along with common chronic diseases and diseases that are associated with pathological changes in the elderly. According to Haldemann and Wister (2019), “for more than 30 years, the interface of aging and the...
Introduction The Digital revolution has brought about exciting revolutions in healthcare which has led to the development of systems that can handle each person’s care, give solutions that are based on facts and evidence, and improve medical records storage. With digital evolution, care can be customized using the existing data...
Introduction Health is one of the determinants of well-being in society. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is rated among the common health conditions affecting people globally. CVD is linked with heart and blood vessel problems and includes heart attack, heart failure, and stroke, according to Zhao et al.(1). With the rapid lifestyle...
Introduction The patient pathway or journey, also called the clinical pathway (CPW) is a medical jargon. It refers to the route followed by a sick person from the first encounter with a healthcare provider through referral to treatment completion (Aspland, Gartner, and Harper, 2021; Rogers, et al., 2019). In the...
My Cultural Ancestry Cultural affiliation forms a person’s way of thinking. My cultural background is Cuban; it was developed over the years of revolutions and gathered from Latin American, European, African, and American cultures. Social diversity has allowed this culture to be incredibly vibrant and combine many principles, customs, and...
Introduction The hospital sector management is a very dynamic and at most ever-changing occupation that has the opportunity to undertake a varied number of duties and responsibilities. As a manager in the sector one is supposed to be flexible enough and ready to handle whatever duties he is allocated without...
Introduction Nursing can be considered as one of the most important parts of medicine since the representatives of this profession are closely connected with both patients and doctors. The lack of nurses is now a vast problem globally, and enough knowledge to teach others is one of the key strengths....
Identification of the Issue The paradigm of nursing interventions has always been closely associated with the development of long-term prevention care plans in order to anticipate negative patient outcomes. Patients with chronic cardiac conditions are at risk of struggling with disease complications triggered by the slightest change in their environment....
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, or ADHD, is a disorder characterized by excessive activity and difficulties with regulating emotions and focusing on specific tasks. Recently, there has been a lot of debate about whether ADHD is a disorder or a different cognitive ability. Indeed, ADHD causes behavioral problems in children and...
Introduction Leaders that set high achievable goals are leaders who are willing and able to take responsibility for a task through giving appropriate education or experience to nursing students as well as the nursing practitioners. A nasogastric tube is one of the most sensitive equipment that calls for great care...
The healthcare system is highly dependent on blood donations that hospitals receive from local and national centers. However, those supplies may be expensive, especially if a community has a monopolist. The case under consideration describes an attempt to establish a new blood center that would provide affordable material to hospitals...
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) identifies the root causes of events as well as problems experienced by an organization with an aim of seeking problem-solving skills (Stamatis, 2003). Thus, the root cause analysis is based on eliminating or correcting the main causes of a problem instead of addressing the problem by...
The national council of state boards of nursing is national organization whose membership includes boards of nursing in 50 U.S states and the recognized territories of United States of America. The US territories include American Samoa, Guam, Northern Marina Islands, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands. The state boards of nursing...
It is unethical for any health care professional to prescribe or administer medical tests or treatments to protect themselves against potential liability. They need to do what they believe is in the patients’ best interest. In Mr. Wilson’s doctor’s case, it is ethical to order a coronary angiogram since he...
Research problem The article by Mills and Fitzgerald (2011) focuses on the changing role of nurses in the modern society. The authors’ focus was to determine the new position that nurses in the modern society are taking within their areas of practice as the demand for their services continues to...
The Health Belief Model (HBM) was developed in the early 1950s by health service psychologists who were looking for an explanation as to why so few people were involved in disease detection and prevention programs. Interestingly, according to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, (2012) “HBM was one...
Promoting Healthy Eating and an Active Lifestyle in Schoolchildren Summary O’Connor, a nutrition scientist, researched the various ways of fostering good eating habits and healthy lifestyles among schoolchildren (O’Connor, 2011). Her study aimed at describing the key elements of a balanced diet. She also highlighted the importance of physical activity...
Aging and experiences of aging are indispensable ingredients of the self. Most young people and adults have thought about aging at least once in a lifetime. Adults are more prone to think about aging than their younger counterparts (Steverink, Westerhof, Bode & Dittmann-Kohli, 2001). Simultaneously, self-conceptions predetermine how adults approach...
This paper focuses on the Expanded Function Dental Auxiliary (EFDA). Specifically, the paper covers benefits of EFDA, laws and regulations in Ohio for EFDA, and it presents a single case scenario in which EFDA was particularly useful. An EFDA personnel are highly trained and competent dental hygienists or dental assistants...
Executive Summary The system of caring is undergoing several changes in modern society. But the need for leadership in this sector is well recognized for further growth and development. Nursing is one of the most essential professions in the healthcare industry. The paper outlines the essence of leadership and change...
Introduction Care of older people has become an important issue due to increased life expectancy and improved healthcare and health education (WHO, 2004). However, due to health deterioration as a person ages, their functional ability reduces and they depend on others. It means that the elderly require more attention in...
The National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) The NDNQI was founded to provide a reference point that could focus on processes, structures, and outcome indicators to assess the care provided by nurses at the setting level. The database has been used successfully to correlate the number of nurses in...
Background The problem of hospital-acquired pressure injuries is one of the major topics for the modern healthcare sector. For this reason, the selected quantitative studies are designed with the primary goal to improve the understanding of the chosen issue and offer possible interventions to achieve improved outcomes. These are articles...
The necessity for continuing nursing education (CNE) has been well established and documented, with available scholarship demonstrating an association between mandatory CNE and the actualization of professional competence among nurses (Smith, 2003). Indeed, CNE is not only seen as the cornerstone to the professional development of nurses within healthcare settings...
Introduction Theory in nursing provides the framework of defining the field of nursing, determining when nursing is needed, and exploring the objectives of the nursing activities. Concepts and propositions “form the basic elements that build a particular nursing theory” (Watson, 2008, p. 112). Propositions are elements that manifest how concepts...
Effectual health promotion initiatives assist persons uphold and advance health, lessen disease risks, and control persistent illness (State of Victoria, 1999). They can enhance the interests and independence of persons, family units, businesses, and societies. Regularly, such achievements necessitate behavior change at numerous stages. It should be noted that not...
