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Introduction Working with patients involves several challenges, which highlights the need for ethics. Hospitals are incredibly busy providing medical services, often with limited resources to ensure the necessary care to people. At the same time, some segments of the population do not have sufficient rights protection to get help –...
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 Healthcare risk management is critical to patient safety, as it helps minimize the risk of adverse events and improve the quality of care. Mayo Clinic, a renowned healthcare organization, has a comprehensive approach to healthcare risk management that includes several components, such as patient safety culture, patient safety processes,...
The first people affected by the patient’s decisions are the family members. Even though the patient has a malignant intestinal tumor, it is complex to understand why the patient does not want to be resuscitated. They are stressed and pressuring the nurses to do everything to keep their loved one...
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...
Introduction The four topics approach is used in ethical decision-making in the healthcare industry. Ethical issues can be especially challenging in the medical field since a person in an ethical situation is both a subject and object of moral behavior, which can be difficult for healthcare professionals (Gray, 2021). The...
Nowadays, one may say that the element of care is an integral and evident part of nursing. However, not all previous healthcare professionals recognized that precise care is the key to patients’ healing, growth, hope, and well-being. What is more, it was challenging for nurses to understand that the care...
Introduction The task of nurse leaders is to provide visionary leadership in order to foster a constructive work environment where disagreements are dealt with more effectively to maintain high standards of patient care (Angelo, 2019). The purpose of this essay is to discuss a situational conflict and how to deal...
A nurse leader is expected to be a capable team leader and organizer, skilled in care delivery and administrative roles. Therefore, becoming a quality nurse leader requires being a competent care provider and mastering administrative skills and leadership techniques on a solid level. A Doctor-Nursing Practice (DNP) degree will help...
Epidemiological data are essential to control and safeguard nations’ health. This determines the root causes of public health problems that require immediate action. The obtained data guides the management of victims of the disease, planning and gauging disease thwarting strategies. The data provides evidence to aid curb diseases and provide...
A particular blood type constitutes a combination of genes inherited by a person. A certain blood type contains antibodies and antigens of a particular type that distinguish it from others. My blood type is O-positive, which is one of the most commonly observed blood types. In this paper, the O-positive...
This study is about the connection between the position of birth and the personality traits of siblings. The study focuses on family designs to establish relationships as per the research done by other scholars. According to the existing literature, there is a significant association between birth order and structural traits...
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 The treatment results are inextricably linked with the patient’s condition and emotional attitude to fight the disease and recover. Therefore, the role of nurses in monitoring and providing patient care that meets their needs is essential. The contemporary nursing theory focuses on developing individualized and flexible care practices responsive...
Introduction Health and wellness is a field of science that has become a common healthcare practice functioning as a conduit for community or public health. Historically, researchers have tried extensively defining the terms health and wellness to establish a comprehensive understanding of the roles definitions and diverse types (Perlman et...
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...
Mental Health Problems All three components: body, “soul,” and society, are closely related to each other and affect a person’s well-being and condition. The ability to cope with stress, anxiety, and bad moods reduces the likelihood of psychosomatic diseases based on psychological causes. However, there are more and more cases...
Introduction There is a popular myth that no great genius can exist without a dash of lunacy. The history of genius is littered with the names of disturbed minds. For instance, one of the most distinguished artists of all time, Vincent van Gogh, was believed to be bipolar: after slicing...
When choosing a career, it is always important to consider all of its aspects and details in order to be knowledgeable about one’s occupational opportunities. Registered nurses are among the main healthcare workers who provide vital services to patients in various environments. The carer of a registered nurse implies having...
Introduction Illustrating enormous biodiversity, life on the Earth has been a prominent area of natural science research for centuries. The panspermia hypothesis is among the controversial theoretical propositions touching upon the possible origins of life on the planet and the existence of extraterrestrial life. Panspermia supposes that life in the...
The article “An Assessment of Five (PANSS, SAPS, SANS, NSA-16, CGI-SCH) commonly used Symptoms Rating Scales in Schizophrenia and Comparison to Newer Scales (CAINS, BNSS)” by Suneeta Kumari and Mansoor Malik was published in the Journal of Addiction Research and Therapy on 11th May 2017. The authors are psychiatrists who...
Introduction Many patients neglect the prevention of hypertension and do not lead a healthy lifestyle. Their diagnosis remains undetected, although a visit to a doctor could have improved their condition. Moreover, millions of patients diagnosed with hypertension do not receive adequate treatment. An unbalanced diet is a cause that can...
Nitroglycerin Transdermal Patch – is a patch that is applied to prevent angina in people suffering from a specific heart issue called coronary artery disease or CAD. How It Works The patch is put on the skin, which allows it to release medicines named nitrates. Nitrates are able to go...
Pollution can be found in the air, water, soil, and chemicals, among other places. Essentially, it exists in today’s world due to all the resources and fossil fuels that are emitted. Human exposure to air pollutants is a significant public health concern because it is a leading cause of illness...
Abstract This paper aims to identify patterns of the followership styles and their relation to the leadership styles with a particular emphasis on the healthcare sector. The analysis is based on a review of scholarly articles on the interaction between followership and leadership in healthcare. The results reveal that there...
Segments The market research results revealed to the entrepreneurs that the urgent care center model of business would appeal to segments of the population where some would find it more attractive than others. This assertion stemmed from the entrepreneurs’ reviewing the surveys and realizing that customer prospects of different characteristics...
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....
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...
Code of Ethics and Medical Social Work Ethical standards are integral to the work of all social professionals. The reason for the existence of ethical standards as a system is the need for a unique guide to help navigate controversial situations (Cole, 2012). In addition, the presence of such a...
Data is an invaluable resource used to explain and validate trends in businesses and social institutions. Data can only be valuable if it is accurate, relevant, and timely. This makes the process of collecting data very critical in research. The data collection method highly depends on the subject or nature...
Introduction The scope of professional nursing has continued to evolve for the better, with the inception of modern clinical practice as well as the embrace of technology in healthcare provision for quality and safety. Nurses have remained the backbone of the healthcare system as the chief primary care providers whose...
Mental health is an essential component of human health. It is a state of well-being in which a person realizes their abilities, can withstand the everyday stresses of life, work productively, and contribute to the community. However, in underdeveloped countries, such as Uganda, the issue of psychological health is very...
Introduction Physical activity is one of the critical components of people’s lives enabling individuals to remain healthy for a longer period. The heart rate of an exercising person is accelerating as muscles need more oxygen. Good health is associated with lower heart rate during exercise and longer endurance, which is...
Introduction Modern medical field requires new, high-quality ways of treating patients, considering the objective moral code. In everyday medical practice, the workers and the employees must know of and follow four fundamental principles of Health Care Ethics: autonomy, beneficence, nonmaleficence, justice. First, autonomy suggests that every medical professional should allow...
Aristotle’s modes for influence, also called expository offers, are known by the names of ethos, poignancy, and logos. They are methods for convincing others to accept a specific perspective. Through strategies like substance examination, overview philosophy, and ease of use testing, specialists in the circle medication perceive the significance of...
Introduction Patient education refers to a process by which health professionals impart some knowledge to the patients with the intention of improving their health status. It is a skills building session in which the health care provider provides the necessary skills to a patient which will be important in the...
There are currently many myths surrounding medical negligence caused by incompetence in the professional field. Such European countries such as the United Kingdom and France are believed to have one of the highest levels of healthcare in the world. However during the last few years the amount of legal actions...
According to Carson (2002), it is evident that the environment has a close link to health. Notably, the publication gives a powerful framework that describes how the world used to exist in harmony until the time when man began to use excessive toxic chemicals. The author asserts that the advances...
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...
Evidence-based practice (EBP) and nursing research are critical to the nursing practice because they provide the knowledge necessary to improve the quality, safety, and efficiency of care and develop new, more effective practices. These two concepts have specific differences that nurses should understand to implement both them effectively in their...
Purpose of the Study Nursing stress and anxiety related to their responsibilities and workload is a common problem. A study by Maguire (2020) aims to determine the effect of coloring mandalas on reducing nurses’ anxiety. Consequently, the study researches a connection between mandala coloring, physical indicators such as heart rate,...
Mental health, for me, is the most important subject a person should research and have a deep inner conversation with himself later. Society has now generally accepted the idea of life not being travel from point A to point B, but a journey full of obstacles and overcoming. Even though...
Imogene King Imogene King was born on January 30, 1923 and she was a pioneer of nursing theory development. After earning a diploma in nursing, she graduated with a Bachelor of Science in nursing degree from St. Louis University. King later earned a Master of Science in nursing degree from...
Nursing quality indicators are commonly unit-specific measurable indicators which reflect correlation of certain elements of staffing, direct patient care, and quality outcomes. Nursing quality indicators ultimately exist to ensure data is tracked and evaluated in an appropriate manner, usually in comparison to other organizations nationally. The nursing quality indicators were...
Introduction The behaviour described in case scenario 2 is a clear case of psychosis. Jack gets agitated and appears to have a serious feeling of nervousness. He appears to be so disoriented and does not allow anyone to touch or cool him down. However, amidst being caught in the feeling...
At a time when globalization has taken a central position in determining the global cultural affiliations and consumerism patterns, the ability to address adolescents’ health problems is indeed a key to future sustainability strategy. This is due to the vast adolescents’ health-related problems which have a direct bearing on their...
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...
Rational emotive behavior therapy (REBT) is an exceptionally important tool in counseling since it helps a client accurately identify self-defeating thoughts, challenge their rationality, and successfully replace them with healthier feelings. REBT primarily focuses on the present as the main task of this approach is to recognize unhealthy patterns of...
This study focuses on the Sierra Leone Ebola crisis as the main public health issue in this paper. The pandemic started in May 2014 and has so far claimed more than 10,000 lives (Fox, 2015). Health experts believe that the deadly disease emerged from an incident where a small child...
Abstract The paper evaluates how a pre-test post-test quasi-experimental design was used to undertake a quantitative study and the various types of validity that are important in this design. From the evaluation and discussion, it is evident that quasi-experimental designs can be effectively used in situations where it is neither...
Introduction Better Health Channel defines a CT scan as A computed tomography (CT) scan is a medical imaging procedure that uses x-rays and digital computer technology to create detailed two or three-dimensional images. Unlike other forms of medical imaging, the CT scan can image every type of body structure at...
HIS architecture stands for the abstract system, which, akin to a building structure, is meant to represent the various computational components of the healthcare system, their interactions with one another, as well as the processes and connectors that makeup, said system (Mistades, 2017). Architectures vary in size and scope, ranging...
Introduction Canada is a progressive country, not far behind the United States, the UK, and other developed countries in Europe. But it has a big problem with its health care system. There are discrepancies in the implementation of health care plans at the federal level down to the provincial level....
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....
Extraneous variables Obesity is a serious health issue affecting many people globally. In trying to understand the prevalence of the condition in the modern society, launching a qualitative research would be appropriate. Therefore, the suggested study will utilize the case study research design since it is useful in investigating the...
Health care workers have experienced increasing stress because of the Covid-19 pandemic. The transactional model of stress and coping can be an effective instrument of stress relief for them. Several studies confirm the severity of the issue in relation to the medical workers’ psychological well-being. Simultaneously, there is scientific evidence...
Introduction Various policies have been developed to guide dental public health. This is aimed at ensuring that each is taken care of regarding their dental health. However, these policies are designed while having the interest of general health in mind and not specifically the dental aspect. It then becomes the...
The Nightingale Pledge was written in 1893 by a committee chaired by Lystra Eggert Gretter (American Nurses Association, 2013).The committee was from a nursing school, Farrrand Training School in Detroit. It is modeled from the Hippocratic Oath which is an oath usually taken by physicians who promise to practice medicine...
Introduction All living things desire to have a favorable environment that supports healthy living. Even though some pollutants are caused by nature most of them are to blame due to various human activities. It is important to state the need to identify pollution caused by nature and those caused by...
Introduction and Background With spiraling medical costs and poor quality of health care services, government and private payers sought the need to improve the quality of health care delivery. In the early 1970s, the science of quality measurement and improvement first emerged as an organized field. Studies show a high...
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...
Poor solid waste management is a common environmental issue that not only affects developed, but developing countries as well. Landfills, recycling failures, and poor waste transfers characterize it (Environment Victoria, 2015). Poor waste management is an environmental issue because it not only creates “eyesores,” but also emits toxins, leachate, and...
Abstract Leukemia is an abnormality in the growth of white blood cells. Normally, cancer develops into different kinds of blood cells resulting in the classification of the disease. Types of leukemia range from acute lymphocytic leukemia to chronic myelocytic leukemia. Several methods have been applied in the diagnosis of leukemia....
Introduction Advances in cosmetology have led to the development of novel ways of dealing with skin issues such as acne, scarring, solar lentigines and wrinkling. Chemoexfoliation (chemical peeling) is the directed cutaneous ablation produced by precise caustic agents (Soleymani, Lanoue and Rahman, 2018). Conversely, microneedling is a dermaroller procedure that...
Urine, one of the main waste products of the human body, can be an indicator of health and abnormal changes to the body. The first important subtopic is the composition of the discussed by-product of metabolism. Normal urine contains about 96% water, and the remaining 4% is presented by different...
Introduction The US health care system is highly sophisticated (Holtz, 2008). However, it is ineffective in meeting the health care needs of the American population. To understand the problems of the US health care system, this paper compares the US and French health care systems because they share the same...
Today, more than ever before, it is increasingly becoming evident that advanced practice nursing (APN) has gained immense popularity in the United States and globally as healthcare systems the world over attempt to address the rising healthcare needs (Kotzer, 2005). This paper not only attempts to compare and contrast the...
Introduction Healthcare is doubtlessly one of the most crucial systems in the mechanism of a state. Being the recognition of the state authorities of one of the citizens’ basic human rights, i.e., the right to obtain free services for the health related concerns, this is an integral part of the...
This document presents the results of John Doe’s mental illness assessment histories. The interview was conducted to collect information about the client’s mental health condition. It contained open ended questions about John Doe’s mental history. The first part of this document highlights the assessment histories that will be performed while...
Research in diabetes was indeed an awesome experience to me throughout the study. Although I was not very confident from the beginning of the research program, I eventually came to appreciate the entire research study. I was quite doubtful about the potential of the program to improve my ability to...
Introduction Amenorrhoea is a health condition that is characterised by the absence of menstruation. However, for a woman to be diagnosed with the condition, she must have missed at least three consecutive menstrual periods (Porth & Matfin, 2009). Dysmenorrhoea is a health condition that is exemplified by pain just before...
Introduction Palliative care refers to specialized care given to people suffering from terminal illnesses in order to improve their quality of life and reduce suffering. Generally, people suffering from terminal illnesses are incapable of supporting themselves, either physically or psychologically, thus tending to require a lot of support from family...
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...
Ethical research practices bear exceptionally high significance in bioethics since the products developed within the pharmaceutical industry will define the efficacy of managing public health issues. Thus, ethical misconduct may become a matter of life and death in some cases. The case of Pfizer can be deemed as a stellar...
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...
Abstract E.J. is an 8-year-old boy who was diagnosed with autism and referred to the Functional Behavior Analysis that revealed tantrums as interfering behavior. It is suggested that his tantrums occur when he fails to obtain peers’ attention to satisfy the need for sameness. This paper presents the behavior intervention...
Abstract This paper aims to examine the risks of excessive engagement in plastic surgery among adolescents, the factors that motivate this age group to change their appearance, and potential health risks. Unrealistically high beauty standards and the availability of appropriate procedures have become the main reasons for the spread of...
Introduction A nurse is described in layman language as a person who takes care of people in need. In a more detailed definition, nurses are described by Stone (1) as: “men and women who are responsible (along with other health care professionals) for the treatment, safety and recovery of acutely...
Introduction Nursing practice is no longer just an auxiliary function and is complementary to the attending physician’s work, and the staff in this area is becoming increasingly important to the clinical environment. To a large extent, this is achieved by expanding the range of tasks attributed to the modern nurse...
As noted in previous chapters, the chosen practice change for preventing pressure ulcers (PU) is repositioning and turning patients with decreased mobility. This task is one of the nurses’ duties, and the theory that may explain how nurses approach patient care is the Three Cs of Lydia Hall. According to...
Introduction The American Nurses Association (ANA) is an organization that primarily conducts federal lobbying on important issues in nursing and healthcare. The ANA address all issues such as the development of the nursing workforce, safe staffing, and pay. However, the membership of ANA stands at 6%, which can be attributed...
Introduction The promotion of good health is one of the major governmental contributions to society’s development. During the last centuries, certain attempts were made to stabilize healthcare services and choose between universal and single-payer care types. Governments worldwide find it necessary to spend billions of dollars annually to ensure their...
Losing weight is a primal requirement for the modern urban population who generally suffer from the risk of obesity. However, there are some fundamental steps to avoiding obesity and losing extra weight. Make sleep a priority ─ The quantity of sleep we get is very important since it helps in...
Introduction The issue of abortion has led to divergent opinions in the US with the pro-life activists advocating its illegalization and their pro-choice counterparts arguing in its favor. Pro-choice crusaders assert that a pregnant woman ought to be accorded the right to either sire the child or carry out an...
With the advancement of technologies, the opportunities to collect and share information improve, allowing users to achieve higher goals efficiently and productively. In the fast-evolving spheres like healthcare, informational technologies play a crucial role in the achievement of health-promotional, educational, strategic, and developmental goals. In particular, healthcare managers using PowerPoint...
Introduction Faith and reason have since time immemorial been regarded as means of justifying people’s beliefs. The two concepts have attracted a lot of attention especially from philosophers and theologians mainly because they both can be effectively used to serve the justification role mentioned. Most scholars in the field have...
The Problem Malaria is a dangerous disease caused by a parasite through the bite of mosquito. Half of the population of the world is at risk, especially in poor countries, because of malaria. According to the report of World Health Organization (WHO), approximately 2.7 million deaths occur every year, and...
The issue of organ donation is acute in most countries, since transplantation has undoubted benefits and can save hundreds of people, but at the same time, it raises moral questions for many people. The organ conscription policy causes many controversies because the state takes organs from all deceased people who...
Introduction Both the Pyxis and Omnicell are products that are used to automate operations in a hospital. The handling of and management of medication has undergone a lot of transformations that are geared towards reducing costs and making medical services to be more effective and efficient. The use of automated...
In the health care settings of the United States, medication errors are one of the most frequent errors that occur. The Institute of Medicine reports that more than 1.5 million people are harmed every year. According to this report, on average, one patient will suffer one administration error each day....
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 Public health is a societal approach that strives to protect and promote health. In other words, public health aims to enhance the well being of communities. It maintains environmental conditions under which people can live healthier lives, and reduce dangers to health, for instance; ensuring maintenance of steady water...
Introduction The transition from education to work is challenging for new nurses who now have to use their theoretical knowledge in practice. Graduate nurses have to present themselves as fully capable professionals, and the lack of preparation can limit their success in finding a job. Moreover, many issues await nurses...
Alongside benevolence, non-malevolence, and justice, the principle of autonomy is one of the four fundamental principles in medical ethics. Patient autonomy is defined as the patient’s right to make their own decisions (Timms, 2016). At that, the health worker’s role is to guide and educate them but not overtake the...
Introduction There are different approaches to nursing and its importance in modern healthcare. Two of the most famous models are Kolcaba’s Comfort Theory and Duffy’s Quality Caring Model. Both of them emphasize the importance of improving the existing system by introducing new standards of care. The purpose of this paper...
Introduction Breast cancer is a multifactorial, complex illness that demands proper clinical understanding and a multidisciplinary way to determine diagnosis and treatment. Over 250,000 females in the US are diagnosed with invasive breast cancer every year (Watkins, 2019). The overall mortality rate for such patients has decreased; the disease remains...
Introduction Since all people desire to be healthy, medicine is one of the most demanded services sectors. Over the past centuries, there have been many different ways of healing; some of them are common and accepted by everyone; others are rather controversial. In the 1990s, doctors started realizing that alternative...
Introduction How particular nursing practices affect populations with dissimilar conditions and demographic characteristics is necessary to know to provide the best possible care, which is why nursing research is needed. Importantly, to act as knowledgeable research consumers and critically appraise research articles before implementing any findings, nurses should understand the...
Every profession has its established rules and moral guidelines, but requirements for healthcare practitioners, including registered nurses, are particularly high. Nursing is an occupation that demands careful abiding by ANA Standards of Professional Performance. They include assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation (Maloney, 2016). These standards also demand...
It goes without saying that for nurse practitioners, the understanding of fundamental patterns of knowing in the field of nursing is immeasurably significant for efficient health care delivery and the development of leadership skills. The practical application of patterns helps to avoid further mistakes in nursing practice as a professional...
Introduction The labor and delivery setting is an always evolving and dynamic part of the healthcare system. The particular importance of high-quality assistance comes from childbirth being an essential process in the lives of individuals around the world. The goal of nursing in the United States is to provide quality...
Introduction Human health depends not only on medical care, but also on social, economic, psychological, industrial, environmental, and other factors. They all are interconnected and, in recent years, are changing in an unfavorable direction. This led to a significant deterioration in public health and the negative dynamics of demographic processes....
Hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities are complex systems because their successful work requires high qualifications in clinical practice and administrative tasks. Moreover, the management task is even more complicated than in most industrial enterprises, since the primary interaction occurs between people, which requires constant monitoring and reporting. For this...
Appearance is of great importance in the contemporary world. People see images of beauty and perfection everywhere around them, including television and social media, and often feel pressure to meet these standards. Cosmetic surgery has been on the rise over the past years, and people use it as a way...
Florence Nightingale (1820-1910) was an outstanding human and left the priceless legacy for future nurses. She devoted her life to globally raising awareness of health issues and successfully transferred her message: widespread nursing care is essential for reaching “local-to-global health” (Beck, Dossey, & Rushton, 2012). Nightingale made a great contribution...
Introduction The United States is the only country in the developed world that does not have a universal health care system. The United States pursues a predominantly private health care system with little government intervention. However, the system is in a deep crisis. High insurance premiums and high out-of-pocket user...
Introduction The study of nursing theory has always been a key aspect of nursing education. The evolution of theory over time-based on the available knowledge and technologies allows us to determine its practicality and usability in nursing practice. Nightingale’s environmental theory is a vital nursing theory that discusses the impact...
Key concepts of my nursing philosophy The key concepts of my nursing philosophy revolve around my core values, which include integrity, honesty, advocacy, compassion, respect, patient privacy, and knowledge. Compassion is the backbone of my nursing philosophy as I believe that I am a gift to humanity and my duty...
Abstract Because of their negative outcomes, catheter-associated urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are a significant and rather widespread problem in long-term care. One of the potential interventions is daily bathing with 2% chlorhexidine gluconate washcloths. This intervention was used in a 100-bed long-term care facility unit with the intent of reducing...
When creating a research design, it is essential to take into consideration the potential study’s reliability and validity, as they determine the efficiency of the methodology used and the relevance of the techniques applied. Though both concepts are utilized to assess the quality of quantitative research, the ultimate purpose of...
Introduction Nursing is an evolving field since it borrows a lot from modern researchers and medical practitioners. The videos viewed in class present some of the leading theorists who managed to influence the quality of care available to many patients. The discussion below focuses on the video “Martha Rogers –...
Introduction Nursing personnel faces many difficulties when working in intensive care units (ICUs). Despite the experience of employees, some of the challenges are hard to avoid, which forces the staff to resort to additional methods of providing care for those patients who cannot satisfy their daily needs independently. One of...
The modern healthcare sector is focused on effective ways of care provision to achieve better results and meet patients’ diverse demands. This approach is considered the key to the further successful development of the sphere and improvement of the health of the nation. In this regard, communication, as one of...
Introduction Workplace communication is a critical component of professional interaction among colleagues as its effectiveness directly impacts a variety of performance indicators. In nursing practice, effective communication affects a wide range of competency and healthcare outcomes. Oral communication among staff helps to eliminate misunderstandings and mitigate conflict. Productive communication enables...
Change Model Overview The theory of planned change (TPC) is a simple strategy that offers a linear process for approaching change management. It describes three elements or stages that help to transform the urge for change into practical remodeling. The first stage is called “unfreezing” and represents the process of...
Introduction Yusef Camp is a nine-year-old child who has been brain dead for four months. Several compounding factors have developed: one of his feet has become gangrenous, and maggots have infested his respiratory tract. However, his father insists that treatment should not be stopped, and the boy may recover from...
Introduction A professional development plan is an important planning tool that plays a central role in the setting and achieving of specified career goals. As an Advanced Professional Nurse (APN), a development plan is a contract with oneself detailing personal career direction together with goals and objectives that should be...
Virginia Henderson Theory: Introduction The use of nursing theories in the clinical nursing environment varies significantly depending on the context. However, all such theories are targeted at achieving high levels of care for patients regardless of who they are and what is their background. For the purpose of the current...
Basic components Implementing a patient-centered approach has become a critical requirement in the clinical care environment due to the necessity to address patient-specific needs and create a positive environment in which recovery can occur at a faster rate. Therefore, the introduction of a theoretical framework that could assist in performing...
Thesis Statement Changes in the healthcare field are always associated with difficulties since they affect the ways care is delivered, as well as medical professionals’ and clients’ experiences. For my research paper, I have chosen the topic of change management in healthcare. More specifically, I am planning to examine innovation...
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...
In the modern healthcare environment, nurses are critically important actors who guarantee the delivery of care to patients and their recovery. For instance, in the occupational health setting, these specialists also play a cruical role in achieving positive outcomes. The given environment can be determined as a field of nursing...
Introduction Many patients suffer from various conditions that require prolonged hospitalization. This evidence-based practice has remained a risk factor for pressure ulcers. The purpose of this paper is to give a detailed description of this topic and its significance to nursing practice. It goes further to present three PICOT questions...
Introduction Communication is based on sharing information and fostering of actions. In terms of professional communication, the aim is to make the exchange as effective as possible. Interaction among health care specialists is vital for improving the health and wellbeing of patients. In a similar manner, nurse-patient communication can also...
Formal Paper A cultural approach to health care providers is one of the most important elements that ensure improved patient outcomes. There are various nursing theories that define culturally-competent qualities and strategies to assist patients with their needs. This paper focuses on the use of the model developed by Giger...
Meaning of the Theory In the process of care delivery, there are multiple instances when patients are advised to put in their most beneficial qualities despite dealing with an illness for long periods of time. In environments where health care relies on patients being independent, Dorothea Orem’s self-care nursing theory...
Introduction of Individual Being Assessed and Purpose of Assessment The respondent is a Chinese. The purpose of this assessment is to support the importance of transcultural knowledge among health practitioners. Individual States Willingness for Assessment The respondent is willing to be part of the assessment. The respondent is aware of...
Introduction The role of nurses in the American healthcare system has changed dramatically since the first part of the 20th century. Nurse practitioners provide a wide range of healthcare services and perform a key role in the process of communication with patients. Registered nurses (RN) have a set of responsibilities...
Using validated and practically proven data for nursing interventions is a mandatory practice to improve patient outcomes and ensure the safety of all the proposed procedures. The topic of this work is searching for evidence to support the issue of the importance of utilizing a special hygienic protocol to protect...
Introduction Johns Hopkins Hospital is one of the most recognizable health facilities in America. It is known for the diversity of medical services offered and a high number of patients who seek them. However, the daily operations of the hospital’s operations and the safeguard of its patients’ safety and quality...
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...
As of 2015, 36 countries around the world utilize telenursing for a wide variety of outpatient procedures (Johnson, Wilhelmsson, Börjeson & Lindberg, 2015). Whether it’s a telephone call, a video conference or through data sent via medical equipment from a patient, a doctor or nurse is no longer limited by...
The nursing profession was historically viewed as a subordinate and lesser medical profession. Over time, it has gradually become a well-established and respected job that demands a high degree of skill. Today, the issue of developing a theoretical basis for nursing has also become urgent. Many researchers have developed their...
Scenario To encourage the active recovery of a patient, a nurse must create a platform for changes in the former’s life. The identified step also implies that a patient‘s family members must accept and embrace the change that is required for the promotion of a patient’s well-being. However, the specified...
Introduction Research is a complex and multi-phased process that can utilize various methods and approaches. Qualitative studies are known to apply an emergent design that can vary depending on researcher reflections on the collected knowledge and data. Polit and Beck (2015) specify that qualitative studies are based on a wide...
Nurses operate in different health care settings in an attempt to improve the welfare of their respective patients. They can apply diverse approaches to ensure the unique needs of different communities or individuals are met. These practitioners should also develop specific values and core competencies to inform their nursing philosophies....
Nursing is not just an occupation, but rather a noble profession, which is exceptionally dynamic. Nurses can work in rehabilitation centers, schools, hospitals, etc. This diversity significantly appealed to my interest, since the career will also enable me to give back fully to the society, that is, directly get in...
Abstract The paper provides the discussion of how the global training plan was developed for Tenet Healthcare Corporation in order to improve the intercultural competence of employees and enhance their communication. The analysis of the organization, as well as global issues and contexts that influence the development of Tenet, is...
Introduction Nowadays, the development of medicine and medical treatment has experienced a considerable growth, which permitted representatives of health care professions to cure a large number of conditions that would have been lethal and incurable in the past, as well as to alleviate the suffering of patients who have less...
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...
Nursing is an ancient profession. It is as old as humanity itself. Even in the most primitive and ancient human tribes, there were individuals tasked with taking care of the sick and injured. A caring attitude is not something that could be transmitted on a genetic level from one generation...
Crisis and emergencies can lead to dramatic consequences if there are no effective emergency plans that are followed in healthcare facilities. However, the example of Memorial Hospital in New Orleans demonstrates that these plans should have strict ethical and practical instructions, and the staff should be trained to work in...
Introduction Patients’ poor knowledge about their health conditions is a health care issue that should not be underestimated. Inpatient care and services provided by medical staff constitute only a portion (albeit a large portion) of treatment and recovery, and the rest is comprised of patients’ self-care, adherence to treatment plans...
Introduction Iceland was selected in this case because its healthcare system is viewed as one of the most efficient. It would be reasonable to compare the situation in these regions to get a better understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, and it will be possible to identify the areas that...
Definition Nursing denotes the support, protection, and betterment of healthiness and capabilities, prevention of diseases, enhancement of recuperation, mitigation of pain and suffering via diagnosis and treatment, and facilitation of the care of patients, their family members, and communities. It centers on care providers to boost the quality of life....
Introduction The debate over whether the nursing profession is a science or art has been ongoing, and the proponents of each point of view put forward contrasting arguments to support their opinions. As debates proceeded, it became evident that nursing has more apparent characteristics attributed to the scientific side of...
Introduction Learning to control one’s body may help individuals to overcome certain conditions. To give patients more information about their body processes, medical professionals can use biofeedback. The research on biofeedback interventions produces different results due to the nature of this procedure. It is important to understand the relationship between...
Nurses constitute the largest category of health practitioners in the US healthcare system, and they are usually the first ones who contact patients in hospitals. The number of the registered nurse practitioners (NPs) continues to grow and the demand for high-quality care and well-developed skills and competencies in medicine increases...
Introduction My interest and nursing and a decision to become a professional in this sphere were initially tightly connected with the desire to help others and to ensure that some health problems do not prevent them from living normal lives. Being a nurse, I consider myself to be a person...
Performance appraisal is a complicated process that involves both objective and a subjective evaluation of a person or the staff in general. Despite the time-consuming nature and difficulty associated with it, successful performance appraisal translates into improved job performance (Hamric, Hanson, Tracy, & O’Grady, 2014). As the conversation with a...
