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Introduction An intervention plan is a guide used when it comes to helping individuals who are going through a difficult situation. When it comes to social science, a crisis intervention plan is always geared towards addressing a specific problem within a specified period. For this assignment, the skills of a...
Introduction The client is in an unstable mood and requires medication to be “normal.” The mother reports that the adolescent needs to learn to control her emotions. The client does not take responsibility for her choices and actions and justifies her behavior. The client bases her opinion of herself on...
Infections acquired in the hospital are currently one of the major causes of mortality and morbidity. Proper hand hygiene practices, in turn, are considered to be an effective way to prevent the transmission of infections during communication and interaction between patients and medical staff. Despite the fact that health professionals...
Introduction Over the past years, lack of sleep has become a health issue affecting a significant number of people across the globe. Many individuals do not obtain enough quality sleep, which then affects their health, and their capacity to undertake their daily routines. SD is caused by aspects such as...
Introduction Evidence-based practice presents an approach in which research evidence can be used for guidance in the decision-making process. PICOT is a tool used in clinical research that provides a clear formulation of elements within the research’s question. The use of the PICOT tool significantly contributes to the overall efficiency...
Interview What brought you into the field of informatics and technology? In our time, computer technology is increasingly entering all spheres of human activity everywhere at a faster pace. I have always felt attracted to innovative technologies since my school days. I developed soft skills in parallel with hard skills...
Abstract This paper aims to review and study the issue of professional and job burnout in nursing practitioners, as well as to identify the primary causes and the main consequences of this problem. The adjustments that have been made to the system and management have resulted in a new strain...
Introduction Organizational leadership is crucial for routine decision-making and business management. The leadership is mandated to develop policies that guide the daily interactions among the employees among other stakeholders. Big corporations such as CHOP have an effective leadership structure with definitive roles at each level. CHOP is a children’s hospital...
Introduction Digitalization and the integration of information and communication technologies in all spheres of human life are omnipresent; health care benefits from such a technological shift as well. Health informatics is an intersection of computer and information technologies with health systems that are aimed at facilitating healthcare opportunities (Hurley, 2012)....
The purpose of the study was to discover what substances students consume apart from nicotine and determine the potential danger of this activity by identifying the use of electronic cigarettes to smoke non-nicotine-based substances by college students. The research question in the study was: what is “the prevalence of e-cigarette...
Diagnostic ultrasound is an imaging technique that uses wide-ranging waves to produce structural images within the body. In most cases, the images are responsible for providing necessary information for guiding and analyzing several conditions and sicknesses. It assists in diagnosing the cause of pain, inflammation, and infection in internal tissues...
Scientific foundation competencies are central in how a nurse student can analyze research data and incorporate evidence into practice. Further, the competency creates an opportunity where sciences and humanities; knowledge is integrated into the nursing science context allowing for translation of research outcomes towards improving service delivery (DeNisco, 2021). Through...
Difference of the APRN (AG-ACNP) Role and Scope Even though ACNPs are one type of APRN, there is a significant difference in their role and scope. Advanced practice registered nurses are at the forefront of providing preventive services to the public. They treat and diagnose diseases, advise the public on...
Introduction The role of workplace culture cannot be underestimated nowadays, especially knowing that the diversity of employees continues to increase. The influence of different factors on employee performance and patient outcomes cannot be ignored either, as these may be linked to safety, health, and wellbeing (Rider et al., 2018). Therefore,...
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,...
The responsibilities of medical workers are not limited only to providing the most effective and optimal care and treatment. According to Tomajan and Hatmaker (2019), advocacy and social activism are also aspects of the healthcare provider profession. Nurses and physicians can bring about the necessary changes in the healthcare institution...
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by neurological impairments in human behavior that begin in childhood. The disease often manifests itself at the age of seven years or with the start of regular schooling or preparatory group. ADHD is characterized by inattention and high distractibility of the child in...
Summary Nursing informatics is the profession and science of using nursing knowledge, information, and communication technology to improve the health of communities, individuals, and families around the world. Within the Alliance for Nursing Informatics (ANI), the nursing informatics community provides numerous opportunities for networking, conference presentations, leadership, recognition, and certification...
Introduction With the introduction of electronic medical records (EMRs) in the King Abdullah Specialized children’s hospital (KASCH), it is vital to explore the perspectives of patients and doctors towards the intervention. Almory et al. (2016) found that integrating EMRs in providing patient care reduces severe medical errors in pediatric patients...
Introduction The patient for the care plan is a 68-year-old female of height 162.56 centimeters ailing from left middle finger tenosynovitis. She is allergic to NKFA foods and penicillin medication and always wears glasses. The finger tenosynovitis is also referred to as trigger finger, which is a condition that occurs...
It is hard to disagree that evidence-based practice (EBP) projects are of extreme importance for the development of nursing practices and medical interventions. These projects are implemented in a sequence of steps and address a clinical issue with immediate practice implications. However, not all evidence-based practice (EBP) projects lead to...
Summary Bleeding during pregnancy and childbirth remains one of the leading causes of maternal death in the world. Pregnancy-related blood loss can occur in women in all trimesters of pregnancy, in the first and postpartum periods of childbirth, as well as in the early and late postpartum periods. Often, postpartum...
Broadly defined, sociology is a study of society and social life, interactions, and the reasons and consequences of the behaviour of its members. It offers a variety of perspectives on life in society, providing insights into different issues and helping to understand the causes of societal trends. This post will...
Patients should be treated with the utmost respect and equality irrespective of their race, gender, class, age, or any other characteristic. However, personal biases, prejudice, and stereotyping remain pervasive in the contemporary everyday interactions between patients and care providers. The modern healthcare system is characterized by diversity with patients and...
Introduction Osteitis pubis is a painful condition and it is difficult to handle without a comprehensive treatment method. The majority of the people affected by this condition are young athletes. However, women also get this condition during pregnancy or after birth. Conservative and surgical methods are used to manage this...
Healthcare delivery system models are popular and are influenced by several factors, including financing, efficiency levels, and the significance of healthcare. These models have the objective of enabling citizens to receive quality healthcare services at a cost-effective rate. There are four major healthcare delivery models: the national health insurance model,...
Abstract Plastic surgery is a procedure, aimed at reshaping or reconstructing different body parts for medical or cosmetic purposes. The phenomenon appeared as a result of a constant desire of people to look better. The first techniques of improving the appearances are traced back to ancient times and became the...
A portfolio is a document presenting a person’s education, skills, professional achievements, and work experience. Creating a portfolio is similar to building a brand in marketing and is the most efficient way to demonstrate one’s competencies and provide a record of one’s ongoing development to peers, employees, and educational faculty....
Kaiser Permanente is an integrated health care organization that was established in 1945. It is based in Oakland, California, USA. It consists of three entities. These are Kaiser Foundation hospitals, Kaiser Foundation health plan and its groups, and regional Permanente medical group. Kaiser Permanente vision is to be a leader...
Introduction Social support is the way through which, individuals feel that others offer to them a sense of care, support, and assistance. This offers an individual a supportive social network, which can be either emotional or tangible. Emotional support normally entails care while tangible support could be financial, material, informational,...
Abstract Physiotherapists play a significant role in the prevention, treatment, and management of disabling health conditions that occur due to injuries, diseases, and/or aging. Effective prevention, treatment, and management of physical disabilities require the services of physiotherapists. Thus, for healthcare systems to enhance the recovery of patients, maintain physical health,...
Introduction Sustainable food systems focus on food production, processing, and waste management to ensure efficiency and low environmental impact of the food industry. Until the end of the 20th century, these processes were largely seen as independent, resulting in numerous issues. While the population of the Earth keeps growing, limited...
The case describes an event at Hopewell Hospital concerning one of the general surgeons, Dr. Cutrite. E. L. Straight is the director of clinical services at the hospital; he has been working in this position for two years, and he enjoys his job. Although his contribution to the hospital has...
Introduction Throughout its history, nursing has turned out to be an important discipline, especially in care-giving scenarios. Like other professional disciplines, nursing mainly focuses on human health and several approaches of healing through caring. In general, the science of nursing encompasses models, theories and research findings, which are specific to...
The interaction between team members in the health industry is extremely important as it might have an impact on the life of the patient. Healthcare workers, including doctors, nurses, laboratory assistants, have to act together to perform in the most efficient way and to achieve the required results. The purpose...
Introduction There are many contemporary trends that impact nursing in a variety of ways: new kinds of therapy, education, ethical diversity, etc. Still, nursing turnover remains to be one of the most burning and influential concepts nowadays. Though the reasons and outcomes vary considerably from those that have been identified...
Introduction Health care across the world has arguably become one of the integral departments with significant advancements in the health care delivery and nursing practice becoming more eminent and increasingly imperative. As Hebert, Moore, and Rooney (2011) note, “Throughout history, nurses have sought ways to improve the quality of life...
Introduction In the past few decades, Palliative Care (PC) has emerged as an important movement that addressed the needs of the sick in terms of relieving suffering and enhancing the quality of life. The World Health Organization defines palliative care as “an approach that improves the quality of life of...
Introduction The Roper-Logan-Tierney Theory is one of the most common nursing theories in the world. This paper will explain the theory and show its strengths and weaknesses. The paper will also show how the theory can be applied in the neonatal ICU. The neonatal intensive care unit is an intensive...
Introduction There is a high rate of patients’ readmission to health facilities soon after being discharged which is rather expensive. Avoiding unnecessary hospital readmissions is imperative for patients, payers, families, as well as health care providers. The proposal entails the use of Rosswurm and Larrabee’s Model for change. The proposal...
Abstract This study focuses on issues surrounding the diagnosis and management of patients with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). The paper examines a COPD patient called Mr. D.H. According to an article by Total Nutrition Therapy (n.d), Mr. D.H, who is now 68 years old, has been under COPD medication...
Introduction Psychological disorders are one of the global problems of our time. For example, depression has been encountered by almost every person -either in person or in a friend’s experience. Lots of people are continually living with anxiety disorders. Such disorders are generally considered mental illnesses. At the same time,...
Introduction Family centered care is a practice incorporates the family of a patient to be part of intensive care. The family in this case is the patient’s relatives or people that the patient considers closest to him. Mitchell et al refer to Family Centered Care as [an innovative approach to...
Introduction With the advancement of technology, the healthcare sector is forced to adopt new practices. Adopting new practices will require healthcare providers to adopt effective change management approaches (Burke, 2013). The importance of learning change theories helps in understanding how a successful change process can encourage and facilitate lasting success....
Professionalism and professional values lie at the core of the nursing practice ever since Florence Nightingale realized in the nineteenth century that nursing should not be just scientific comprehension and technical proficiency, but a profession established on explicit human values (Rassin, 2008). Professionalism and professional values not only guide and...
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...
Introduction The concept of age has now been discussed on many levels and from a variety of angles to discover whether there really is a possibility to define one properly. Although the vast majority of people perceive age as the timeframe one has existed, there is a series of major...
Introduction This assignment aims at exploring the psychosocial interventions for patients with schizophrenia. It achieves this by expounding on a case scenario of a patient named Geoff. The observed experiences of Geoff by both his parents and teachers clearly reveal that he is suffering from schizophrenia. The term schizophrenia is...
According to Ahme, Muniandy, and Ismail (2010), type 2 diabetes consists of a combination of dysfunctions that are characterized by inadequate secretion and peripheral insulin resistance of insulin. According to Khardori (2013), a combination of genetic factors such as metabolic disorders and environmental conditions contribute to the prevalence of type...
Introduction Prevention and management of asthma as a chronic condition is a challenging task that requires appropriate assistance form a healthcare expert. The case of Mike from Minnesota illustrates the symptoms of cold-induced asthma: “a lingering dry cough and difficulty catching his breath” (I can’t stop coughing: A case study...
Plot Summary and the Historical Context The film Miss Evers’s Boys examines bioethical issues through the enactment of a historical unethical study on Black Americans. The American government in collaboration with the Tuskegee Institute carried out a study about the evolution of syphilis among the black population. They used 600...
Breathing is an essential process of a human’s existence: you will not survive for more than five minutes without getting some air into your body. The air is necessary for all systems to function, as it participates in blood and nutrition exchange, brain functioning, and the whole body’s development. It...
Introduction and Problem Identification It is impossible to imagine a competent medical system without adequate communication. Medical institutions whose leaders promote effective communication among their followers find it easier to solve emerging challenges and improve patient outcomes. Thus, the purpose of this project is to explain how to achieve effective...
Introduction Nursing, as one of the most important professions in human society, requires a large number of skills and dedication to learning. The intricacies of providing care demand a wide variety of knowledge including both physical and mental training. The report made by the Institute of Medicine outlines the ways...
The patient of 36 years old has been admitted to the hospital with shortness of breath, high blood pressure, and wheeziness. Upon accessing the EHR, it was discovered that the patient had been previously diagnosed with non-allergic asthma. When asked, she said that the prescribed medication, Ventolin, has not been...
Introduction Background of the study The cardiovascular system is a part of the human transport system. It consists of the heart, arteries, veins, and capillaries. It performs various functions especially when an individual is exercising (Turner, 2000, p. 309). Some of its functions include transporting oxygenated blood to the active...
The topic of maternal and fetal rights is one of the most complicated ones in terms of ethics. Numerous dilemmas in this area are associated with the fact that the decisions of a mother impact the fetus, who is considered to have rights as well (Cosgrove & Vaswani, 2020). From...
What is philosophy? Philosophy is what a thinker has to say about a certain phenomenon, according to his or her own thought process, provides logic, and comes to a conclusion regarding a certain subject. Just like many great thinkers have come up with philosophies related to humanity, psychology, and the...
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...
The older people are individuals whose age almost reaches the average lifespan of humans. Traditionally, they have always been the custodians of the authority and dignity of the family. Today, however, they are becoming economically, physically, and mentally inactive, making them more dependent on their children. They are commonly faced...
A nephron is the kidney’s basic functional and structural unit, undertaking the regulation of water and soluble substances in the body. It filters blood, reabsorbs critical components, and excretes the rest, ultimately ensuring that urine leaves the body in the correct concentration. A nephron constitutes a renal tubule and corpuscle,...
Professional nurses are responsible for taking care of individuals, families, and are qualified for developing an optimal care plan with the assistance of other medical personnel, such as physicians. The primary goal of nurses is to provide patients with necessary health assistance to improve the quality of their lives (Fahlberg...
Introduction The concept that will be presented in this paper is extracted from Virginia Henderson’s Nursing Need Theory (Ahtisham & Jacoline, 2015). This theory emphasizes the fact that the patient’s independence directly influences the successes that they make after their hospitalization. The core idea is that any patient must realize...
At the beginning of his career, Brad Pitt worked for El Pollo Loco to pay the bills for his acting classes. The fast-food industry may have given the world one of the most talented actors, but is it enough to turn a blind eye to all the adverse effects it...
Abstract This research project investigates the public health challenge of obesity among youths in Clark County. Clark County has traditionally experienced high prevalence rates of obesity that are proportionally higher than other similar Counties among the youths. Currently, the County has a prevalence rate of obesity of 38% in adults...
Introduction Euthanasia, otherwise known as mercy killing or assisted suicide, has been a controversial subject for many centuries. Proponents of the practice believe that individual freedoms of choice that exist in life also extend to the end of life. They also argue that the sentiment of humane treatment afforded animals...
Introduction Traditionally, most nursing theorists failed to recognize the importance of the strengths within nursing practice to appreciate the value of working with strengths. Currently, there is the steady growth of recognizing the importance of a strengths-based against a deficit-based approach to nursing but it had been observed that very...
Introduction Nowadays, sugar is one of the most commonly used dietary substances that is primarily known for its sweetening properties. Nevertheless, the role and meaning of sugar were by far more versatile in the past than they are today. It was a luxury and was not so widely accessible to...
Introduction Medical practice often encounters cases in that one disease is supplemented by another, which complicates the diagnosis and the choice of the right treatment. In addition, curing measures should cover both the primary diagnosis and its accompanying symptoms to achieve results. The purpose of this paper is to show,...
The mental illness of Heathcliff has its roots from the early childhood. In listing the emotional experience that he had gone through some facts ought to be mentioned. The first major impact in Heathcliff life is the fact that he was an orphan, that fact which might have put forced...
There are several nursing care delivery models currently in practice, and each is furnished with its own distinctive set of advantages and disadvantages, which makes the choice of an appropriate care model important when providing different kinds of healthcare services. For Intensive Care Units (ICU) the primary model is the...
Resources for Proper Assessment In the community under consideration, there are certain resources that could help assess its needs, strengths, weaknesses, and other necessary details. In particular, the community is extremely homogenous when it comes to the system of beliefs and values about health. Despite the variety of nationalities and...
Every ethnic group develops its heritage under the impact of diverse factors both inside and outside of the place they inhabit. In turn, cultural heritage including customs, traditions, and beliefs, influence different spheres of life of the ethnic group. Thus, traditional beliefs about health determine the healthcare behavior of people...
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,...
Abortion should be illegal because unborn babies are considered human beings by the US Government, making abortion murder. Many religions believe that life begins at conception. By terminating the pregnancy, one defies the word of God. From the very second, an embryo has its unique genetic identity, so if nothing...
Tobacco regulation is an important and challenging policy topic that must balance the health and interests of smokers. The purpose of this analysis is to focus on the impact of tobacco regulation on public and social health. It is significant because tobacco and smoking are strong risk factors for several...
Introduction The health of families and communities is one of the main priorities for nurses of different types. However, non-nursing theories may also have a significant effect on family and community behavior. This paper will show an example of a health-based theory and a non-nursing theory, their application to health...
Conflicts are an indispensable part of any working environment. In the nursing profession, researchers outline several types of conflicts: intrapersonal – occurring within one individual, intragroup within one group, and intergroup between two or more groups (Higazee, 2015). Aside from that, conflicts can be competitive when groups or individuals compete...
Introduction The quality of communication between nurses and patients in a clinical environment defines patient outcomes to a significant degree. Due to the problems in data management, some interventions or treatment strategies may result in the aggravation of a patient’s condition, an increased length of hospital stay, or the development...
Improvements in delivering quality healthcare services are on the agenda of both private and public structures. There are ample margins left for further development towards more efficient health care. A considerable part of the United States gross domestic product devoted to health care does not result in satisfactory outcomes (Ryan...
Conceptual frameworks are significant for guiding advanced nurses’ practice. They are related to concrete theories and provide a perspective on nursing meta paradigms. This paper presents an example of a conceptual framework that can be used in advanced nursing practice. The report describes its main ideas and shows how it...
A hypothesis test study allows determining if a hypothesis is true based on research findings. For example, concluding whether an increased nurse-to-patient ratio results in improved patient health outcomes would help make decisions about the desired staffing levels (Giuliano, Danesh, & Funk, 2016). The present paper will describe a study...
Community health has become a critical part of overall public health policy and strategies. It is necessary to protect the safety of populations within communities through disease protection and health interventions. The impact that nurses carry on influencing both policy development and patient behavior provides a need for community health...
Introduction Part Several theories have been presented to guide and inform nursing practice. When used efficiently, the theories can guide nurses and healthcare professionals to deliver quality support to their patients. One of these theories is known as From Novice to Expert. The theory was developed by Patricia Sawyer Benner...
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...
Policy and Politics The case studies show that private initiatives can be crucial for changing existing policies for the better. For example, Margaret Sanger was a public health advocate whose contribution to healthcare was vital. To make changes in the existing system, she organized protests, demanded services for the poor,...
Introduction Every patient might have several differential diagnoses due to the symptoms that may be common in each of the considered cases. Medical workers must be able to see the major differences between several possible illnesses to identify and prescribe appropriate medications and develop an efficient healing course. The following...
To be a nurse means to be a person, who is ready for many challenges and the demonstration of their personal and professional skills. There are many issues that an ordinary nurse has to take into consideration. In this paper, several social (nurse shortage and the economic crisis), political (the...
The scope of practice refers to all the activities, procedures, ethics, and conducts that underpin the delivery of services within a profession. The scope of nursing entails the promotion of health, ease of recovery, and alleviation of suffering among individuals, families, communities, and population (American Nurses Association, 2015). Nurses need...
Epidemiology deals with the determinants of health among the population. Today, clinical epidemiology is defined as the science where predictions about patients and their diseases are made through the analysis of clinical events and group studies (Fletcher, Fletcher, & Fletcher, 2012). The relationship between clinical medicine and epidemiology is based...
According to the Guidelines for Adolescent Preventive Care (GAPS), it is recommended for all adolescents aged from 11 to 21 to pass an annual examination (Neinstein, Gordon, Katzman, & Rosen, 2009). There are three components of the above recommendation, including physical, psychosocial, and biomedical screenings. Physical and biomedical aspects imply...
This essay example analyses Kotter’s change management theory: its background, assumptions, characteristics, and other essential aspects. Learn more about Kotter’s change model with the help of our sample! Introduction To achieve long-term quality improvement, it is critical to create an appropriate theoretical foundation for change implementation. In professional nursing, a...
Introduction In this paper, I will discuss the art and science nature of the nursing practice. Because it is impossible to have only one approach to the nursing practice, it can be said that nursing combines both science and art in its everyday tasks and goals. Nursing as Science It...
Introduction The question of whether nursing is an art, a science, or both is not easy to answer. In this work, I have examined each of these versions to find what arguments can be found to support them. I have identified factors that evidence that nursing is a science, as...
Introduction Familial dysautonomia (FD), also known as Riley-Day syndrome and autonomic neuropathy type III (HSAN type III), is a genetic pathology, which is characterized by a violation of the myelin axons in the vegetative centers of the nervous system (Gutiérrez et al., 2018). This disease develops as a result of...
Both the theoretical framework and practical issues are significant in nursing. Newly employed nurses may have difficulties while applying their knowledge to real-life situations due to the gap between theory and practice. This challenge is thoroughly described in the present-day academic literature, but the problem remains. It is not uncommon...
The success of a health care organization depends primarily on the extensive understanding of accounting and financial management by its executive and managers. Finance and accounting are both used to monitor and manage the financial resources of an organization. Finance and accounting are important aspects of an organization’s long-term attainment...
Summary “Provision of culturally competent health care: An interim status review and report” is an article written by Carol Lynn Esposito for the Journal of the New York State Nurses Association in 2013. This article aims at reviewing the current nursing literature that relates to the recent progress of the...
Introduction The article “Interpersonal Care Processes, Falls, and Hospitalizations in Green House and Other Nursing Homes” forms part of Horn et al.’s (2016) work. The study investigates the problem of interpersonal care processes in various Green House homes and nursing facilities. The study claims the existence of a scholarly gap...
Revenue in Healthcare Inductry: Introduction Revenue management is an important aspect of functioning in any institution. Like any other business, healthcare organizations have to perform effective revenue management in order to maintain stable financial status and avoid critical losses. A revenue management system in the healthcare sector is particularly complicated...
Introduction Christian discourses have been applied world over by individuals when making vital life decisions. In particular, various issues that have a bearing on a person’s religious standing are better addressed in line with the biblical stance on the matter at hand. Nonetheless, some occurrences, for instance, health decisions, require...
Introduction The type of food a woman consumes during pregnancy is very important because it is the baby’s main source of nourishment, and as a result, it determines the health of the baby. Health experts recommend that a pregnant woman chooses healthy foods that supply the necessary nutrients required for...
Grand nursing theories are created to enhance the quality of nursing support and provide nurses with a structuralized view of health care practice. The self-care deficit nursing theory is a grand theory, developed by Dorothea Orem. This theory argues that patients want to care for themselves and can recover with...
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...
Nursing has always been one of the main occupations that contributed to societys further rise and development. Having appeared at the dawn of civilization as the first attempt to help people in need, this kind of activity moved along with humanity and passed through numerous stages of its evolution. At...
Family Composition The assessment of a family is important in identifying family health care needs for appropriate nursing interventions. This family health assessment will focus on a nuclear family that comprises Jim Smith, his wife of 15 years, Kelly, and their three children. The couple’s children include Jake, aged thirteen,...
Introduction I chose to watch the video about Virginia Henderson as she was one of the most influential nurses in history (Group E, 2010), and her theory of nursing is interesting to me. The video addressed the life and work of Virginia Henderson, as well as provided information regarding her...
A sedentary lifestyle is a common phenomenon in today’s world and is characterized by minimal and irregular physical activity. A modern person needs to take less and less action to perform daily tasks, which negatively affects the body state. When people travel by transport to work, seat about eight hours...
It was not until 1950s that first nursing theories began to be formulated and applied to nursing practice after many centuries of tradition-based experimental learning. Since then, a whole number of theories manifesting different approaches, philosophies, and perceptions have emerged. These worldviews provide contrasting paradigms of knowledge comprehension and development...
Orem’s Theory: Essay Introduction Nursing theory is an important component of nursing education and practice. At the moment, there are many useful nursing theories that are used in a variety of settings and practice areas. Nursing theories are important as they provide a useful framework for understanding the nurse’s role...
Introduction Nursing education and training institutions should ensure that future nurses are capable of delivering effective care depending on patients’ unique circumstances. Any care that is inconsistent with patients’ needs and circumstances may encompass an enormous risk that may hinder the achievement of positive health care outcomes. Patients in healthcare...
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 There is no doubt that music can be regarded as one of the greatest inventions of humanity. The phenomenon of music is difficult to be described in words as it touches upon the sphere of human feelings that present quite a poorly studied side of our nature. Because of...
Principles and Essentials of Holistic Nursing Care Holistic nursing care refers to a patient as a whole. According to the principles of holistic nursing care, a nurse integrates self-care, responsibility, and spirituality based on such concepts as mind, spirit, body, emotion, and environment (Dossey & Keegan, 2016). A range of...
Introduction to the Professional Development Plan Benner’s Novice to Expert model is a powerful framework that can guide advanced practice nurses (APNs) to become competent providers of evidence-based care. The theory supports the concept of continuous improvement whereby APNs embrace new skills and lifelong learning. Nurses should implement powerful professional...
The current paper is designed to review the existing nursing philosophies. I thoroughly describe the two theories that are consistent with my outlooks. I also enumerate the factors that majorly influence the overall development of the nursing philosophy. My thoughts concerning the concepts of the nursing metaparadigm are also presented...
Introduction Improving the working conditions of medical professionals is essential for quality health care delivery. Health Medical Organizations (HMOs) operate in the health care environment to offer members services similar to those offered by insurance companies to cater for their unique needs (Taylor et al., 2010). The beneficiaries of the...
Abstract The environment has a substantial impact on people’s lives as far as people’s activity is always connected with being in the particular environment. Environmental health is often referred to as the public health segment that aims to investigate the impact of environment on human health. Hazardous environment leads to...
Introduction The beach is one of the best places on the earth associated with relaxation and carefree moments. Thus, it is normal to meet people at the beach after a tiresome day in the workplace. Advertising that is aimed at drawing the attention of beach visitors often makes use of...
Security Vulnerabilities in Centralized Digital Records First, EPIC’s centralized digital patient record storage introduces security vulnerabilities that threaten the privacy and reliability of patient information. Data leaks, hacks, and unauthorized access are all major worries. Robust security measures must be put in place to fix security flaws. Data encryption, permission-based...
Abstract This paper discusses the self-care deficit theory by Dorothea Orem. According to this concept, people are individuals who are capable and willing to provide care for themselves and who also need to be treated. Thus, people want to preserve their life, health, and well-being. This theory requires a functional...
Introduction Muscle strength is the maximum load a muscle can withstand. Exercises to create conditions of isometric contraction and single-weight maximum allow one to determine the magnitude and nature of muscle strength (Cronkleton, 2019). After receiving the appropriate signal from the brain, the muscle fibers begin to work, which leads...
Introduction Owing to the various aspects associated with professional identity formation, the nursing profession must comprehend how nursing students construct a professional identity and connect with universities and institutions that offer nursing education. Education has been deemed essential for nursing students to develop their professional identities. Creating a professional identity...
Globalization is the phenomenon describing tight relationships between global cultures and economies. It increases the interdependence of the countries by promoting reduced tariffs, an expanded job market, and a competitive environment. As the technologies, information, and development of science become available for everyone, globalization speed increases rapidly. Its technology diffusion...
Introduction Nursing, like any other science, has a millennia-long history. The origins of medicine are linked to the early phases of human evolution and civilization. It is true that, in the beginning, medicine was the realm of everybody rather than a chosen few. Following that, the woman, the leader of...
Introduction At my last job, we struggled with the issue of professional burnout in a collaborative setting. Since many nurses have been employed at the facility for a considerable time, many have started to lose their sense of purpose. Perlo et al. (2017) supply that “with increasing demands on time,...
Advanced practice registered nurses are an important resource in the healthcare industry because they contribute to disease management and prevention. However, institutional, regulatory, and state barriers to APRN practice persist today leading to increased healthcare costs limited access and compromised quality of care offered. Regulatory Barriers State laws and regulations...
Physicians, nurses, and other medical professionals have specific knowledge that they use to treat patients. However, patients may feel excluded when their treatment depends solely on the ideas and opinions of their healthcare provider (Légaré et al., 2018). One of the core principles of modern medicine is patient-centered care, where...
A primary mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) plays a crucial role in providing mental health services. Psychiatric nurse practitioners frequently function as educators to patients, their caregivers, medical peers, and communities, promoting the concept that mental health is an important part of overall health. The function of a PMHNP is...
In healthcare, ethics, morals and values play a rather crucial role. It is important to be able to differentiate between the concepts and understand their influence on the field. Ethics in healthcare refer to a set of principles that assist medical professionals with providing care. It features both one’s moral...
Introduction In recent years, there has been an increase in cases of post-intubation acute encephalopathy (PAE) in patients with hypercapnic and hypoxia respiratory failure. PAE is a potentially fatal condition that can occur when a patient is intubated and placed on mechanical ventilation. Most cases of PAE are caused by...
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,...
Healthy living is vital for a person’s physical and emotional wellness. Additionally, healthy living is necessary to prevent the development of chronic illnesses such as heart disease, cancer, and diabetes. Unhealthy living may cause psychological disorders such as depression, anxiety, and posttraumatic stress (Penninx & Lange, 2022). Healthy lifestyle management...
Assessment and Diagnosis Date of initial assessment: April 16, 2022 PSEUDO Name: Amanda Reason for Referral The patient (Amanda, not her real name) registered for counseling after experiencing an emotional breakdown with her parents. Amanda stated that she “isolated herself from everyone” over the weekend” and locked herself to avoid...
Some people are born with particular physical or mental impairments, which often prevent them from leading a life on their own without the help of their carers. Those kids depend on their parents from an early age, and in some cases, they do so until they are adults, as it...
Abstract Teenage pregnancy is one of the leading public health concerns due to the significant burden of childbearing for underage girls in terms of physical and mental health, safety, and life achievements. The proposed research study is designed to investigate this topic and generate a reliable body of evidence capable...
Older individuals are urging a change in how society views and discusses ageing. Older people worldwide choose to concentrate on the opportunities presented by ageing rather than its restrictions. They are looking for strategies to enhance their physiological, mental, and social well-being to maintain their independence and activity as they...
Introduction Attention to patients’ interests and characteristics is one of the key responsibilities of nursing staff. Among the many theories of care, Virginia Henderson’s concept called the nursing need theory is among the main ones. With its help, junior medical specialists can control and address the targeted needs of patients,...
Introduction Healthcare organizations operate within a predetermined budget prepared by the financial department and the nurse manager. Primarily, the expenditure estimates are based on the experiences from the past years and expected activities for the current year. Mostly, a bigger percentage of the budget goes to staff payroll and recurrent...
Did you know that drinking water is an action much more significant than simply satisfying the desire to drink? Water is fundamentally important for all the structural elements of our body and their efficient functioning. A person is not able to feel healthy if he does not consume water. From...
New acts in the spheres of healthcare always entail both considerable challenges and opportunities for all stakeholders. As a result, every new act, especially those which imply major changes, gets subject to criticism. The Affordable Care Act (ACA) enacted in 2010 became significant legislation which, to a large extent, reformed...
Introduction People with troubled pasts often conceal their adverse experiences out of the fear of social stigma. Their health issues are often being taken into consideration without addressing the entire complex of existing comorbidities, especially mental ones (Atkins, 2021). Substance use disorders, in particular, present a challenging topic for analysis,...
Introduction Decision-making is the essence of nursing practice, as nurses must make choices about treatment and patient care countless times a day. Levett-Jones et al. (2010) note that nurses make 1428 decisions during a 12-hour shift in critical care. In turn, according to Razieh et al. (2018), about one hundred...
Introduction Nothing exposes the inequalities prevalent in America more than the existing unequal healthcare system. It is a mix of healthcare providers and public and private insurers responsible for creating barriers to accessing quality services for a large portion of the population. Access to lifesaving medical treatment usually depends on...
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...
There is considerable evidence of people striving for a healthier lifestyle by switching to more balanced diets and approaching daily exercise. Positive effects of these activities are sometimes doubted and considered to be perceived. However, researchers display statistical evidence of fitness and nutrition impacting people’s overall health status. This paper...
Introduction The improvement and development of healthcare and the development, implementation, and development of new technologies necessitate the progress of the professional level and qualifications of medical workers. Both the administration and the employees themselves are interested in this, as the quality of medical services requirements are steadily increasing. The...
In medical billing, inliers refer to a case where the charge for treatment lies within the established cost limits of the diagnosis-related group (DRG). It is used to determine if the inpatient hospital claim satisfies the criteria for the cost outlier payment (Jentzsch et al., 2018). An example of an...
Introduction In the context of present-day public health concerns, the issues of posture are often overlooked. However, while the shift in the focus of health management is understandable given the greater threat, addressing musculoskeletal concerns is also necessary. Due to the effects that abnormal spine curvature and the associated issues...
Introduction. The Necessity for a Diversity Project Promotion of the population’s access to healthcare services. The outcomes of culturally competent: The better public acceptance of nurses; Meaningful client-provider communication. Aims of the Project Forming a Workforce Diversity Council. Appointing a person responsible for the inclusiveness policy. Raising the committee’s awareness....
