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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...
Introduction Smoking is generally considered to be one of the most harmful habits. Moreover, it continues to poison billions of people worldwide despite the numerous policies that aim at reducing its popularity. In many societies, smoking has become an essential part of traditions and one of the favorite leisure activities....
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...
Recent groundbreaking medical advances in post-transplant management have significantly boosted the success rates of transplantation procedures. The British Society for Immunology defines transplantation as the process by which viable cells, tissues, or organs are moved from one site to another to replace or repair organs and tissues that are diseased...
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...
Sexual diversity is a term used to describe the diversity of sex characteristics, sexual orientation and gender identity. However, there is no need to indicate each of such statuses, roles or features, which shape this plurality (The United States Department of Health and Human Services, 2016). Diversity of cultures can...
Introduction Teamwork is a complex and multi-dimensional phenomenon that is often studied from the perspective of team members’ relationships and their impact on outcomes. The more effectively teams work, the more their members can learn and live within the context of each other’s strengths, weaknesses, likes, and dislikes (Schmutz, Meier,...
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...
MAT 135 Project One Population and selection of response and explanatory variables Target Population People with obesity Study’s explanatory variable Body mass index Study’s response variable Systolic blood pressure Description of relationships The body mass index has a strong positive relationship with systolic blood pressure among individuals. Obesity is a...
Introduction Nursing is a profession that is mainly concerned with the provision of health care services to patients. The nurses play these critical roles as they are trained with skills that enhance their job competence. Nurse education involves a series of theoretical and practical training that purposely prepares caregivers for...
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...
The primary goal of this document is to delineate the information and communication technology (ICT) procedures of the healthcare setting as well as the framework for communicating, reinforcing, and implementing these policies. The hospital consists of approximately 150 employees, including healthcare practitioners, ancillary workers, the administrative unit, and IT workers....
Introduction Some of the materials covered in this course include the respiratory system and its diseases, such as asthma. When I was young, I had a friend called Brian, who always walked with the asthma inhaler. Other children used to make fun of him when he had asthma attacks, and...
It is important to emphasize the difference between negligence and malpractice with reference to the specifics of nursing practice. Negligence is associated with acting carelessly, and the consequences of such a behavior can be negative and undesirable for patients. These harmful actions or the absence of actions are usually not...
Introduction Inadequate staffing and training of nurses is a serious problem that causes nursing shortage in health care organizations. Most health care facilities do not meet the recommended nursing staffing levels. It therefore becomes difficult to provide quality health care as there are fewer nurses in each section or to...
Important personal values for a nurse include autonomy, respect for an individual, commitment, integrity, sympathy, and accuracy. They are critical for nurses because these values determine the approach to caring for a patient. In society, similar values play a crucial role because community members also pay attention to honesty, dignity,...
Introduction There is no doubt that most people in the world (especially those who live in developed countries) know that smoking is harmful to health. They know that it may lead to the development of cancer and painful death. Despite this awareness, the level of smoking remains high in many...
The take away for this teachable explore more is that I want you to remember medications that are on medication list, and what are they for, what are the side effects are and contraindications, and nursing consideration for each medication that is on that list. Now, let us do a...
Is nursing a science? Nursing is a science as being a nurse means to study new methods and ways of performing tasks. The developments in science are successfully applied to nursing practice. Science is described as the process of acquiring new knowledge and applying that knowledge into practice. Nursing perfectly...
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...
Movie Summary One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a movie about an ex-criminal – Chief Bromden, who pretends to be insane to avoid prison labor. There, he witnesses the way a nurse (Nurse Ratched) uses unethical manipulation techniques to abuse patients. In his attempts to rebel, the main character...
Root Cause Analysis (RCA) identifies the root causes of events as well as problems experienced by an organization with an aim of seeking problem-solving skills (Stamatis, 2003). Thus, the root cause analysis is based on eliminating or correcting the main causes of a problem instead of addressing the problem by...
Patient and family-centered care were brought to the fore in the 1980-90s. Notably, this approach has proved to have many positive effects as it contributed to the rise of patients’ satisfaction. However, this method also has certain negative outcomes. Fortunately, these negative effects can be diminished. Therefore, health care organizations...
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...
Family assessment involves evaluation of factors that affect families. It may assess the family history, mental health of the family members, and other provisions. It is a continuous process of identifying these factors and making intervention decisions so as to help the family. There are various theories that have been...
Introduction Florence Nightingale is regarded as the founder of the modern nursing profession. This pioneer started the first training school in the late nineteenth century where nurses could receive professional training. Her efforts led to the emergence of professional nurses, who are major players in the health care industry. Owing...
Introduction For many years, physicians and medical practitioners have relied on the biomedical model in the diagnosis of diseases. According to the biomedical model, health is freedom from pain, disease, or defect (De Vito 2000). This means that the normal human conditions should remain “healthy”. The biomedical model tends to...
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 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...
Background Frequency resolution refers to the ability of the ear to filter one particular sound frequency from other competing sound(s) occurring in different frequencies (Lutman & Wood 1985, p. 1). In most cases, the masking/competing sound may be presented in much higher intensities relative to the target sound without necessarily...
Introduction Leaders play a critical role in the management of organizations. According to Somech (2006), leaders are tasked with the role of managing teams in order to ensure that organizations achieve their strategic goals. In order to achieve the set goals, leaders apply different leadership approaches. The type of leadership...
Our world has entered an incredible era of technological development, which has significantly affected the level of medicine – new drugs and treatments have been created; some diseases have disappeared. Every day, scientists make many efforts to find a way to defeat new threats to human lives and make them...
Culturally competent care requires knowledge and understanding of specific cultural characteristics. Identify and discuss some organizational, professional, and personal barriers to providing culturally competent care in your nursing practice. As cultural diversity is one of the main principles of operation in different areas in contemporary society, professionals in nursing should...
During the nursing practicum, I had the opportunity to develop and improve my skills and explore theories and practice models in the health field. I was able to assess my progress, reflect on setbacks and changes during the practicum experience, which was important in implementing my practicum learning agreement (PLA)....
Before a patient arrives, one of the factors of a successful and secure operation is to have the requisite materials and equipment in the working room for a surgeon and his or her team. Getting the correct instruments in hands of a proper surgeon often requires an excellent coordination of...
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....
It is critical for administrators in the public health sector to acquaint themselves with the ethical principles that govern the public sector as well as the complexities that surround them. Interest in the legal, ethical, and social aspects of public health is contemporarily at its highest point and is likely...
Abstract The purpose of this study is to investigate the case of Sydney by using the DSM-5 criteria and other models for diagnosing psychopathologies. The symptoms described by the client indicate such differential diagnoses as paranoia, social anxiety disorder, and depression. However, the DSM-5 criteria and Beck’s cognitive model reject...
Introduction Mental health is a state of mind that allows for successful brain performance and results in productive activities, successful relationships, and the ability to deal with problems. Health organizations set goals for improving mental health among the population. Two of these goals are to reduce suicide attempts by adolescents...
Abstract Herpetic keratitis is an inflammation of the cornea caused by the herpes simplex virus, which is a neurodermotropic virus that has been present in the human body since childhood. Herpes simplex virus is the most common infectious cause of blindness in developing countries, and a high titer of specific...
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...
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...
The importance of healthcare management is being understood on the medicine front with various players and places. It works with a variety of health professionals. Medical experts do advanced researches and healthcare management is devoted to making the best use of the services of these people and places (Ronald Jefferson,2008,...
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...
Introduction Nursing is a complex practice consisting of diverse elements. In order to assess the effectiveness of the provided care, nursing sensitive quality indicators (NSQI) have been introduced. Several definitions of the concept exist, but they all involve a set of major components. For instance, Xiaoquan Xu defined NSQI as...
Introduction Primary health care as a concept gained popularity following the 1978 International Conference on Primary Health Care jointly held by WHO and UNICEF at Alma-Ata (World Health Organization, N.d; Bryant, 2002). Although different definitions have been adopted by different people, it is the WHO’s definition that has reclaimed global...
The discharge with a newborn leads women and their families to significant changes in their daily lives, and it is crucial to teach them the basics to maintain well-being. Firstly, the mother must be educated about possible body reactions, such as bowel and urine difficulties, swelling, and mood switches. Secondly,...
Introduction Nowadays, lots of countries have a quite developed health care system that is available to all people. However, numerous factors considerably influence its development, creating more and more difficulties for people to get the appropriate treatment. The United States of America is one of those countries, the heal care...
Introduction The problem of nurse role and responsibility has been debated a lot, and still, there is no definite definition of it. Nurses in the multidisciplinary team are responsible for a lot of things and perform a great many roles. Being a nurse, much work should be provided, moreover, nurses...
Introduction Healthcare professionals play a significant role in the community since they promote people’s well-being and healthy living. They not only treat and manage diseases but also provide preventive care services. Doctors and nurses are recognized health care providers who guarantee healthy nations. My future profession is nursing, and I...
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...
Pathogenic and Salutogenic health concepts The salutogenic concept of health was developed by a medical sociologist known as Aaron Antonovsky. The concept was to provide a new perspective to health promotion and needs assessment (Antonovysk, 1979). It majorly focuses on the aspects that maintain health and well-being. The salutogenic model...
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...
Prolonged chest pain is a symptom that can indicate different conditions and requires immediate attention from a healthcare professional. Charles Bennington experienced a severe case of crushing chest pains that did not resolve after forty minutes. Additionally, the patient reports dyspnea, dizziness, and nausea when unloading his truck, which can...
Choosing a profession is one of the most crucial decisions every individual makes in their life. Various factors, such as personality traits, knowledge, skills, and opportunities have to be considered when pursuing a specific career path. In addition, specialization should be beneficial for the person and society and stay in...
The primitive era is associated with a lack of writing, speech, and basic social skills. Scientists are still studying the remains of artifacts or biological material from that time, although it does not provide notable facts. Although the significant diseases were physical injuries to the back and limbs, prehistoric people...
Interview Summary The interviewee is a registered nurse working in the intensive care unit of a local hospital. The nurse is a female in her late twenties with five-year working experience at the hospital mentioned above. The interviewee provides a wide range of healthcare services to patients with diverse acute...
Nursing practice, as a professional discipline focused on the promotion of human health, derives from a broad pool of knowledge that comprises a plethora of theories, principles, and pieces of research evidence. In fact, theories and models drive the practice of nursing and substantially affect it. Theories significantly vary in...
Introduction The human body is composed of an intricate system of cells, tissues and organs. During the embryonic stage, the cells undergo a complex process of differentiation to form more specialized tissues. A tissue is composed of various cells from a common origin which are not necessarily the same. These...
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 Euthanasia is a Greek word made up of two words. “Eu meaning good and thanatos meaning death” (“Definition of Euthanasia” 1). It is can therefore be translated loosely as good death. In the modern context, it is the practice of terminating an individual’s life whose life is considered intolerable....
Introduction Colon cancer is characterized by cancerous growth of tumor in the colon. The growths are benign but can progress into cancer as time progresses. Colonoscopy is normally used to diagnose colon cancer found in specific regions. Surgery can be used as a curative measure for invasive cancers. When invasive...
Smoking is considered to be one of the most dangerous problems of every nation since in many cases it leads to fourteen different types of cancer, including pancreatic, renal, bladder, mouth, stomach, liver and cervical cancer. Being the single biggest cause of cancer in the world, smoking causes about 70,000...
Introduction “Holistic nursing practice is about healing the whole person, explicitly recognizing and addressing the interconnectedness of body, mind, emotion, spirit, society/culture, relationships, context, and environment” (American Holistic Nurses Association 2008).This type of practice does assist people to find the much needed well being. It looks at an individual as...
Introduction Late adulthood can be described as the age from sixty five years (65) and above. This age constitutes about 7 percent of the entire World’s population with 13 percent in the developed World. This percentage increase has been attributed to increase in life expectancy due to due to breakthrough...
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,...
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...
People have different explanations of why they fall, including their age, poor vision, bone conditions, or inattentiveness. When a patient is older than 65 years, the list of reasons is considerably enlarged, and much attention should be paid to fall prevention strategies. In this paper, the goal is to create...
The proposed game simulates the process of searching for credible evidence to detect the source of the infection. For this reason, it includes all stages that are critical and demanding in real-life conditions. First, consultation with an epidemiologist to realize the current situation and the problem is required. Second, because...
Nursing research is an integral part of the scholarly exploration, as it helps specialists in the profession find the most effective practices of improving the care for patients. Research is also instrumental in responding to changes in the healthcare environment, governmental regulations, and populations of patients. The understanding of the...
Introduction Today, robotics enters many spheres of life, including education, social life, and healthcare. The use of robots in healthcare allows advancing patient care and achieving better health outcomes. These physical systems that may change treatment processes, diagnostics, and patient monitoring provide an opportunity to assist more people. In general,...
Introduction This paper studies one of the most practiced nursing theories, the self-care deficit theory introduced by Dorothea Omen. The review explains its meaning and origins, providing insight into its ideas and purposes. The paper also revises its usefulness and testability, presenting an example of the study based on the...
Introduction Climate change is induced by the rise of Earth’s temperature. In recent years, it has globally increased by almost 2ºF (“Climate changes allergies and asthma,” n.d.). Its main reason is the burning of fossil fuels, which produces heat-trapping toxic agents and carbon dioxide and creates the greenhouse effect on...
Personal hygiene begins with washing hands. Florence Nightingale, who was the pioneer of standard hygienic procedures in healthcare, has noticed the importance of handwashing in doctors and patients as a means of improving outcomes (American Nurses Association, 2015). Handwashing is considered standard protocol in most, if not all, modern-day healthcare...
Leininger’s Culture Care Diversity Theory or the Culture Care Theory (CCT) is a concept that defines transcultural features of different natures. By applying this model, nurses can gain a better understanding of their patient’s perception of medical care, allowing a medical professional to be more sensible regarding patient needs. This...
Introduction As valuable and useful guidelines used in nursing practice, special theories and models are utilized, which are designed to address specific cases and promote the necessary principles of work. The evaluation of individual concepts can reveal their significance in relation to a specific care environment, thereby helping to choose...
In medicine, research, experiments, and surveys are regularly conducted and serve as excellent tools for the development of new treatment methods, understanding patients’ needs, concerns, and so on. It also helps healthcare professionals to evaluate the effectiveness of new medications and medical procedures. One of the ways to conduct successful...
Practice concern/problem The practice problem selected for this project is that insufficient nurse staffing leads to medication errors. A medication error is a preventable occurrence in the hands of a healthcare provider leading to or causing inappropriate medication use, potentially resulting in patient harm. Medication errors in healthcare environments may...
Introduction Ensuring that the relationships among nurses and patients are friendly and confidential is one of the priorities of junior medical personnel involved in the care process. The use of various methods and practices aimed at providing qualified medical assistance allows finding a unique approach to almost any case, and...
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 To deliver proper healthcare services, a nurse has to be aware of culture-specific factors that affect a target group. Therefore, learning the essential components of cultural competence is critical to the management of people’s needs. For this paper, a representative of the Asian American community was interviewed and asked...
Jean Watson’s Nursing as Caring Theory Meaning A description of the main ideas of the theory (assumptions) The Jean Watson nursing theory is based on the caring relationships that characterize humanity and life experiences in general. Specifically, Jean Watson’s theory is concentrated on relationships between caregivers and patients (Lukose, 2011)....
Introduction Nursing models involve special approaches to work that differ from one another by the target audience, the nature of the interventions, the technologies used and other aspects of the activity. As the concept for analysis, the Orem’s model of nursing will be considered. Its second name is The Self-Care...
Introduction Chickenpox is one of the more common communicable diseases in the world. It is also known as varicella, and it is highly contagious. It includes a variety of easily identifiable symptoms, and complications could happen in certain cases. This paper will present a list of epidemiologic information about the...
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 Among the chosen population of patients aged 50 or older, one of the most widespread problems is the high amount of readmissions due to insufficient risk assessment before discharge. In the previous paper, the issue was identified as follows: how can patient outcomes be improved with the employment of...
Literature Review This literature review focuses on significant issues in nurse-led interventions for the management of chronic illnesses. A central goal of chronic illness management is to support patient participation in self-care. Self-efficacy can be achieved through nurse interventions that involve health literacy programs geared towards improving functional capacity and...
Abstract Environmental change, which is attributable to climatic variation, may create imbalances in the natural atmosphere. Such imbalances may have substantive health effects. This paper argues that climate change has had negative health effects, especially of urban dwellers who live in the European region cities. Environmental change exerts costs to...
Introduction Some communicable diseases can quickly spread through a community without proper prevention and health care. Community health nurses can help stop this from happening by researching and analyzing data and keeping the community educated. One of these communicable diseases is chickenpox, the highly contagious nature of which can affect...
Introduction Organ trafficking is a problem that has been overlooked for decades, which led to the worsening of the situation. Kidneys and the liver are the two most commonly traded organs; the trading is differentiated into three categories that describe the nature of cases. The first category of illegal trade...
Introduction The healthcare system in the United States is one of the main areas that need to be improved. There are various ways how to change the system. Medical specialists can influence health care through state and federal policy formation (Rambur, 2015). They also need to constantly improve their professional...
Introduction An integral part of today’s healthcare system is contemporary nursing. This field of activity aimed at solving individual and social problems of the population in the constantly changing environmental conditions is of great importance for medicine since it solves crucial problems of patient care. It is possible to define...
Introduction Health promotion is a basic refrain for nursing practice. It has been a major focus in the nursing practice in the recent decades due to its contribution to the nursing philosophy. This literature review analyzes the evolution of nursing roles and responsibilities in health promotion. The paper reviews three...
The human heart is exposed to many health problems related to impairments in the cardiac conduction system. The heart contracts under the control of the electrical signals or impulses. The normal cardiac conduction system involves the sinoatrial (SA) node, the atrioventricular (AV) node, and the bundle of His (Brown, Brywczynski,...
Introduction Migration has been part of humanity throughout world history. In the current world, professional migration is a common phenomenon, which is influenced by many factors. This paper discusses migration in the nursing profession, which is a global phenomenon that has been on an increasing trend in the last decade....
The nursing profession necessitates the development of strong leadership and management skills inasmuch as they are of paramount importance for ensuring that care is delivered in a safe and efficient manner. The aim of this paper is to discuss the application of management and leadership theories in practice. Assessment of...
Introduction Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most widespread hospital-acquired infections among American patients. VAP can cause increased mortality rates, length of stay, and health care costs both for the facility and the patient. However, there is no accurate reference definition of VAP, as it is usually suspected if...
Background Although the concept of responsibility might not seem like a difficult one to grasp, it often eludes members of healthcare (Düchting 11). The specified phenomenon can be attributed to the fact that following a set of rigid ethical standards in the environment that can be described as extremely challenging...
Abstract This work presents research on the connection between stress and burnout syndrome among nurses and patient safety. It provides a review of the relevant literature and an analysis of key findings. In many cases, this syndrome resulted in a decrease in the level of healthcare. However, the practical implementation...
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...
Abstract The purpose of this research proposal is to analyze interventions aimed at reducing the risk of adverse events associated with poor hospital staffing ratios. Inadequate nursing staff ratios have been an ongoing concern in the nursing field. The author asked, if nursing errors can be attributed to (C) unsafe...
Clinical Question The clinical questions which guided this paper were related to the problem of utilization of traditional practices by nurses instead of using practices that are established to be best by evidence. The clinical question guiding a search for a qualitative article was: What are some of the traditional...
Introduction: the perception of the UN’s Millennium Goals Florence Nightingale was one of the most influential nurses in history. Among her contemporaries in the 19th century, she “created a wider understanding of the importance of health and the many determinants of health — for individuals and communities and nations” (Beck,...
The USPSTF is considered to be an independent commission of the experts who aim to outline recommendations for the preventive services based on the review of their effectiveness. The fundamental idea of the Task Force is to improve the health status of people in the United States. The recommendations are...
Introduction Nursing assessment is regarded to be an important part of the nursing process. Incorrect assessment can result in an inappropriate diagnosis and selecting the wrong plan of care, interventions, and patient condition evaluation. The purpose of this paper is to perform a complete head-to-toe assessment of one of the...
Introduction Nursing theories form a crucial foundation for nursing practice and education as they review the key nursing concepts and provide tools to improve patient care. Today, there are many nursing theories available to practitioners, so that each person can practice by a nursing theory that suits his or her...
Introduction Influenza is a viral infection that is caused by the influenza virus. It affects the respiratory system and causes complications such as bacterial pneumonia and dehydration. There are three types of influenza viruses. They include Type A, Type B, and Type C. Types A and B are very common...
Introduction Anemia is a condition that develops as a result of low hemoglobin (Hb) and hematocrit (HCT) contents, as well as a low erythrocyte count. Hb is a protein contained in erythrocytes. It is responsible for the reception of oxygen in the lungs, its transportation to various body cells, and...
This paper focuses on the domains of nursing practice. Here, you’ll find definition of nursing, the major domains, and other useful information. Get some ideas for your paper on domains of nursing with our essay sample! Pursuing a nursing career is challenging and requires a profound understanding of the various...
Introduction The paper at hand is aimed at elucidating the problem of falls prevention. It is assumed that this problem is particularly acute with elderly patients – it leads to negative health complications and impedes the treatment process. Therefore, a thorough analysis of the relevant scientific literature has been carried...
Abstract The nursing theory of vigilance is grounded on the philosophical underpinning that care is the essence of nursing practice and vigilance is the essence of caring. Nurses cannot provide quality patient care without being vigilant. The theory was developed by Jeanine Carr. Professional vigilance can be defined as a...
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...
The modern world is a rapidly developing place in all spheres of humanity, and productions of fast food and access to take-out combined with little exercise have raised very many health concerns. It causes a change in human behavior, perception of self-image, and health risks that pose a serious threat....
Food additives such as salt, sugar and vinegar have been traditionally used for the preservation of foods. A majority of food additives that are used to preserve foods are believed to be safe but the possibility of carcinogenic and toxic qualities of food additives cannot be ruled out or ignored....
Abstract There are various types of feeding or eating disorders that affect adolescents. The prevalence rate of eating or feeding disorders depends on the different types and various risk factors. Young people have issues with their body weight and image, thus often suffer from eating disorders because they have a...
Introduction The healthcare industry is one of the most critical sectors in society, as it deals with human life. However, healthcare providers sometimes violate patients’ rights, leading to severe consequences. Healthcare professionals frequently fail to adhere to their oaths and act in the best interest of their patients. Some providers...
The Purpose of Applying Nursing Theory to Patient Care The nursing field is distinct in that it has developed its own body of knowledge and established its own norms. Advanced nursing practice is grounded in a body of theory unique to the field and informed by a commitment to ethics...
Introduction On May 30, 2003, Finding Nemo, the fifth full-length Pixar cartoon, was released worldwide. It tells the story of the clown fish Marlin, who went to look for Nemo’s son, who, by a tragic accident, turned out to be incredibly far from his father’s house. As the analyzed character,...
Introduction Financing leases can be categorized into three subgroups. Namely, they can be operating, financing, or a combination. Operating leases allow hospitals to rent equipment without having ownership rights for the goods being leased. On the other hand, financial leases allow for the temporary use agreement to be accounted for...
Introduction Living organ donation is a medical procedure in which a person gives a kidney, liver, bone marrow, or any other organ or tissue to someone who requires it to survive. This organ donation is distinct from deceased organ donation, in which organs are removed from a deceased person and...
Overview Huntington Hospital (HH) is a non-profit regional medical organization in this case study. The 635-bed facility is located in Pasadena, California. In 2002, the US News & World Report indicated that the institution was among the top-performing institutions (Soule & Drabkin, 2015). Its vision is to “be the leader...
Introduction This text discusses the emergence and importance of ethics committees in hospitals. It is a concept that came into existence in the late 1960s and early 1970s due to various high-profile medical cases raising ethical issues. The composition of these committees usually includes a diverse group of professionals to...
Introduction A healthy population is the strength and opportunity of any nation. Many factors can affect families’ health, making it better or worse. Taking these factors into account allows the government to choose a strategy to improve the quality of life for families, and there are plans in Brazil to...
Introduction Nursing theories provide an important foundation for decision-making in patient care. Thus, exploring relevant nursing theories can uncover valuable insights into care in patients with type 2 diabetes. Firstly, the theory of a patient-centered approach to nursing was introduced by Faye Abdellah in 1960 (Mudd et al., 2020). Main...
Patient, Population or Problem Lately, the number of people who take opiates has considerably grown. Of particular concern is the use of drugs by young people aged 16-25, which is becoming one of the most acute social problems of modern American society. Young people start using opiates because of deep...
Clara Plante represents a person who requires comprehensive nursing care based on various attributes. The crucial factors are Clara’s biography, cultural needs, and health status. An appropriate assessment of these factors and gerontological nursing standards will create a culturally responsive environment. In Clara’s case, it is essential to approach care...
The patient described in this paper is my family member, who has experienced Alzheimer’s for the last three years. It is a 69-year-old man suffering from memory, language, comprehension, and reasoning impairment, which makes him vulnerable during interactions with the outer world. The laboratory test results include an MRI scan...
In nursing, the role of care in the promotion of health and well-being, as well as in the prevention of disease in the theory of health care, is fundamental. It should be a foreground for any nurse to care for the person and form transpersonal relationships with patients. The professional...
Introduction The United States of America is home to people from diverse cultural backgrounds from different parts of the world. There are about seven classes of cultural groups in the country. Hispanics or Latinos constitute the second largest and most expanding cultural group in the United States. The Hispanic cultural...
Introduction The chosen scenario involves a 46-year-old male with seasonal rhinitis. Martin has been treating the symptoms with the over-the-counter (OTC) drug Piriteze 10 mg once daily. Following his recent diagnosis of hypertension, Martin was administered 10 mg of Enalapril. To ensure that Martin’s prescriptions do not interfere with his...
Introduction This case study shows an example of a young woman, Janet, who survived an accident in which her husband died. Although Janet survived the accident, the doctor found that she had suffered a severe head injury, and the prognosis for the woman was poor. Moreover, the patient has been...
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...
Discovery The topic and the nursing practice issue related to the topic Modern technologies of continuous monitoring of glycemia: developing possibilities of control and management. The information obtained during long-term monitoring allows nurses to determine the outpatient glycemic profile, which reflects a complete picture of the patient’s diabetes status. The...
The study of the PICOT question involves the search and systematization of sources to find the most relevant evidence. The Evaluation Table includes the date of creation, the conceptual framework, the design and method of the study, the sample and setting, the main variables studied, the way the data were...
Introduction Trauma-informed care is a human delivery service paradigm based on awareness and knowledge of how trauma impacts people’s lives, service requirements, and service usage. It recognizes and addresses the pervasiveness of trauma and supports recovery and rehabilitation environments instead of activities that may mistakenly re-traumatize. Principles of Trauma-Informed Care...
While using mobile phones to share information can be beneficial to nurses and other healthcare professionals, it has legal and ethical implications. There is a high risk of security breaches which can undermine or comprise the security of healthcare services and patient information. It can be difficult to ensure data...
Throughout the past semester, an insightful and transformational journey occurred to me since I improved my theoretical understanding of the DNP role and the importance of nursing research in constructing evidence-based practice. Moreover, I was encouraged to explore the theories of nursing and the importance of transformational and implementation science...
Introduction Public health is an important aspect of modern reality in the whole world. With the ecological situation changing for the worse, while vital medicals are rare, it is important to help provide society with necessary healthcare. Public health may have a positive effect on students’ development and accomplishment of...
Introduction 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...
Asking the right questions is key to gaining the right answers. Nursing is a highly responsible profession, which requires accuracy in solutions, which is why the PICOT format is needed there. The PICOT approach is a suggestion that is acquired from the clinical investigation questions, where P stands for a...
Asis, E., & Carandang, R. (2020). The plight of migrant care workers in Japan: A qualitative study of their stressors on caregiving. Journal of Migration and Health, 1-2, 100001. Web. This research was published in the Journal of Migration and Health, an open-access publisher of articles and reviews concerned with...
Introduction Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs target RNs looking to advance their education. As a BSN-prepared nurse, I have more opportunities and job options coming in handy than I would with an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN). With detailed research about BSN including its...
Details of the incident A 64 years old man was admitted to an emergency ward of North District Hospital in Sheung Shui, Hong Kong on April 23, 2018. The reason for the hospitalization was abdominalgia, vomiting and weakness in the lower limbs of the patient. After medical examination, he was...
Introduction One of the most pressing social problems is teenage pregnancy. In particular, it concerns underdeveloped countries, areas with a low level of sexual education, widespread adolescent marriages, and a low level of universal development. Teenage pregnancy is of particular interest for research as it has an effect not only...
Radioactive isotopes, or chemical elements produced through the decay of atoms, are widely used in medicine. The branch of medicine known as nuclear medicine studies the use of radioactive materials for monitoring the internal functioning of organs and directed elimination of the affected or damaged tissues of the body. Thus,...
The patient is a 57-year-old Mr. X, whose tests confirm pernicious anemia. This condition is an autoimmune disorder characterized by gastric mucosa atrophy and decreased parietal cells (Pandharkar & Thote, 2021). One of the reasons for this type is the absence of vitamin B12 (cobalamin) or folic acid in the...
Gibbs reflection cycle method consists of five steps that include a description of the event, feeling associated with it, evaluation of it, conclusion and further action. Therefore, I would like to reflect on the week one’s lab by implementing Gibbs reflection cycle method. During the labs students learned about the...
Introduction SWOT analysis corresponds to the analysis of the strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats of an organization. SWOT analysis assesses internal and external factors, as well as current and future potential. In this paper, NYU Langone Health, a medical center, will be analyzed based on the SWOT framework. Based on...
