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APA style is used to document ideas in writing because it helps the author to organize his or her work appropriately and offers the reader the understanding of which material is borrowed from other scholars. The main aim of in-text citation is providing the audience with the opportunity to consult...
What is the PICOT question? Do the use of hand hygiene and aseptic techniques result in reduced infection and mortality in a 6-month period compared to the lack of sanitation practices in patients aged 50-60 years old at risk of hospital-acquired infection and subsequent mortality? P- (Patient, population, or problem):...
Practice Issue The topic The topic of this practice issue is discharge planning from hospital for patients with congestive heart failure. The purpose of discharge planning is reduction of hospital stay as well as avoid readmissions (Gonçalves-Bradley, Lannin, Clemson, Cameron, & Shepperd, 2016). One of the opportunities to address this...
Heritage health assessment tool is used in nursing in order to assess, maintain, and promote healthcare habits in individuals and families based on one’s culture and beliefs. It provides healthcare specialists with critical information regarding individuals’ habits in relation to their culture, which can vary from one person to another....
The treatment of diabetes is complicated and requires many changes in lifestyles to cope with daily problems associated with the need to do injections or take pills, self-control, dietary restrictions, and regular exercises. In general, life with diabetes requires a large number of changes that need to be made, which...
Background, Goals, and Aspirations The decision to enter a college to become a nurse was a turning point in my professional development. I have always wanted to promote well-being among vulnerable populations and encourage patient education, and the experience gained in college shaped me as a nurse. Although the studying...
Introduction The problem of low staffing levels in the nursing setting has existed for many years (McHugh & Ma, 2014). Causing a significant drop in the quality of provided services, the issue has led to a steep rise in the number of medical errors, negative patient outcomes (e.g., instances of...
Introduction Heart failure, particularly congestive heart failure, is considered by numerous researchers to be one of the most prevalent problems in the current healthcare system (Black et al., 2014). One of the most prominent issues in this area of concern is that a considerably high level of readmission rates among...
Executive Summary A new model comprising global issues in nursing and healthcare is presented by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). This Magnet Recognition Program comprises five major components, such as “transformational leadership, structural empowerment, exemplary professional practice, new knowledge, innovations, and improvements,” and, finally, “empirical outcomes” (“Magnet model,” n.d.,...
There are many nursing theories, some of which are more popular than others. Such famous nursing theorists as Dorothea Orem, Callista Roy, Imogene King, Florence Nightingale, Betty Newman, Jean Watson, and others have made a considerable contribution to the development of the nursing profession. The works of these specialists help...
The topic studied within the frame of my research is the physical punishment of children as a form of domestic violence. The decision to choose this particular topic is related to its great social significance. Nowadays, people in both developed and developing countries still use corporal punishment as an educational...
The issue of abusive relationships, manipulative behavior, and domestic violence in contemporary society could hardly be overlooked. These problems manifest themselves in various forms, and they influence diverse spheres of social interactions. One of the most apparent examples of how exposure to abusive relationships can have adverse outcomes is the...
Abstract The quality of nursing care depends not only on the professional training of junior medical personnel but also on the extent to which these specialists observe cultural norms in the process of work. Further, the specifics of rendering assistance to people with mental disabilities will be examined from the...
Introduction Pressure ulcers are often experienced by those patients who have problems with movement and cannot change their position without assistance. In many cases, this condition is associated with surgical interventions, but it is only one possible cause. Fortunately, there are many ways to prevent the occurrence of this issue,...
Background of the Problem Cancer is considered to be the plague of the 21st century. It is one of the primary causes of mortality in the world. In the US alone, over 600,000 patients die of cancer per year (NIH, 2016). In addition, the number of new cases of cancer...
Introduction Smoking is the inhalation of burning tobacco that is encased in cigarettes, cigars, or pipes. It is classified into two modes; casual smoking is the occasional act of smoking while smoking habit refers to the physical addiction to various tobacco products. Paternal parents’ health History Grandfather was born in...
The main aim of the given research is to determine the effect the methods like motivational interviews and specific web tools will have on people suffering from different degrees of obesity and how these could be used to improve their quality of health. To attain the increased credibility of the...
The purpose of the research was to explore gait and balance patterns in patients afflicted with frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and Alzheimer’s disease (AD) to prevent falls (Velayutham, Chandra, Bharath, & Shankar, 2017). The implicit research question can be summarized as Whether the patterns of gait and balance in patients with...
What is the purpose of this research? The purpose of this study was to investigate the viewpoints and attitudes of patients and physicians with regards to the value of a novel technology application used to detect Cardiovascular Autonomic Neuropathy (CAN) in healthcare settings. What is the research question (or questions)?...
The article prepared by Sand-Jecklin and Sherman (2014) deals with the changes observed after the implementation of a new form of bedside nursing report in a hospital setting. Professionals emphasized that even though there are some benefits of a blended form according to the literature for both nursing staff and...
What question did the systematic review address? The research question addressed by the researchers was “Is there a difference in effective BCTs associated with the initiation and maintenance of change?” (Samdal, Eide, Barth, Williams, & Meland, 2016, p. 2). The review addressed the question specifically; however, further development of focus...
My nursing philosophy is associated with the assistance to people aimed at improving their health outcomes by providing treatment and preventative measures. I believe that nursing is the sphere that requires constant enhancement and evidence-based practices. The rapidly changing environment, innovations in treatment, development of new approaches, and patients’ varying...
What demographic variables were measured at the nominal level of measurement in the Oh et al. (2014) study? The data estimated in answer variants such as “yes” or “no,” or multiple choice questions instead of numbers are called nominal measurements. The variables such as incidence of fractures, addiction to alcohol...
According to the relevant study results section of the Darling-Fisher et al. (2014) study, what categories are reported to be statistically significant? In Darling-Fisher et al. (2014) study, statistically significant categories were the following: type of provider, practice setting, adolescent patients‘ percentage, years of experience, and region of the practice....
According to the study narrative and Figure 1 in the Flannigan et al. (2014) study, does the APLS UK formulae under- or overestimate the weight of children younger than 1 year of age? According to the narrative and Figure 1 in the Flannigan et al. (2014) study, the APLS UK...
What are the assumptions for conducting a paired or dependent samples t -test in a study? Which of these assumptions do you think were met by the Lindseth et al. (2014) study? The assumptions for conducting such test are the following: the evaluation of variables on a continuous scale; a...
In the framework of community-focused nursing, professionals are expected to maintain a range of different roles. One of them is a role of an advocate and activist. Here, one is expected to be very attentive and sensible to the healthcare needs of the population and be aware of all available...
Nursing professionals have become empowered to make decisions and question decisions of other healthcare professionals as well as policy makers (Frey & Murphy, 2017). This empowerment has led to significant transformations of the profession and nursing professionals. I believe an effective nurse cannot simply focus on fulfilling a number of...
What were the name and type of measurement method used to measure Caring Practices in the Roch, Dubois, and Clarke (2014) study? The Caring Nurse-Patient Interaction Short Scale (CNPISS) was the method used to measure Caring Practices. It is a short 5-point scale method, where the results can be rated...
What is the mode for the variable inpatient complications in Table 2 of the Winkler et al. (2014) study? What percentage of the study participants had this complication? The mode for the variable inpatient complications is “AMI post admission for patients admitted with UA” (Winkler et al., 2014, p. 423)....
In the article Self-efficacy and perceived exertion of girls during exercise, the authors discuss the importance of regular physical activity and its relation to obesity and cardiovascular diseases (Pender, Bar-Or, Wilk, & Mitchell, 2002). According to the authors, the physical activity in youth has decreased dramatically during the last decades...
Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) are accountable for providing health care to people in the context of their community, paying close attention to the prevention of diseases. FNPs tend to patients of different genders, disease backgrounds, and ages, and hence require an extensive and certified knowledge base. FNP education, thus, becomes...
In contemporary society, evidence-based nursing is very important because of the increased public demand for nurses and other medical professionals to be held accountable for their medical practices. Besides, the evidence-based practice should be adopted by the healthcare centers to ensure that quality services are provided to the patients, and...
Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse According to the American Nurses Association (n.d.), the role of advanced practice nurses (APNs) includes performing care through assessment, diagnosis, and treatment. APNs provide counseling to patients and their families, conduct health examinations and diagnosis, maintain patient records, refer individuals to other medical professionals,...
Summary The article by Tracy and DiNapoli (2012) explores the fundamentals of Dossey’s (2008) theory that implies the integral approach to health care services provided related to pain management. The authors of the article emphasize the role of holism and healing as the two key components of the mentioned theory....
Taking a different route to class can be described as a small change. However, the change will be characterized by new sights, experiences, and encounters. When taking a different route, it will be appropriate to leave earlier in order to be in class on time. It is undeniable that I...
Having nurses with a personal history of domestic violence committed against them to treat victims of violence is not a question of efficiency, but rather a question of medical and working ethics. On the one hand, it is clear that a nurse who suffered first-hand from such actions would be...
Research Design, Hypothesis, Variables The purpose of this project is to estimate a particular impact on the rate of readmissions among patients diagnosed with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) or heart failure. A mixed research method will be employed. On the one hand, it aims at measuring certain variables and...
The risk of developing pressure ulcers in patients remains one of the most important problems that healthcare specialists in emergency departments face during their practice. A bed ulcer occurs due to constant pressure on a certain part of the body. The significance of the problem cannot be overstated as pressure...
It is a common truth that previous experience related to difficult situations can have a significant influence on people’s personal life and career. Speaking about the impact of negative experience on professionalism, it is important to discuss the way that nurses’ previous abusive relationships affect their practice with victims of...
The model that perfectly fits the objectives is team nursing. Within the framework of this model, healthcare professionals are divided into groups so as to provide care on a number of different levels at the same time (for example, acute care, nurse practitioners, inpatient setting professionals, and many others). Even...
Introduction The completed course has equipped me with skills that can transform my care delivery philosophy. I have understood the importance of practice approaches such as cultural competence and multidisciplinary teams. The purpose of this personal reflection is to outline the knowledge acquired after completing this nursing course. Skills and...
Introduction Visual loss is a challenging condition associated with numerous complications. In addition to evident sensory perception deterioration, it creates significant emotional and psychological effects. The following paper presents two nursing diagnoses for a patient with a sudden loss of vision accompanied by respective teaching and nursing care plans. First...
History of Present Illness Mary, 35 years old, is an electrical engineer. She showed up at the nurse’s office because she has a rash on her face and across the bridge of her nose for one week. Mary noticed it after returning from a hiking and camping trip to the...
Introduction The healthcare sector is one of the main institutions that guarantee the existence of our society and promotes its further evolution. It provides people with qualified medical services that help them to remain healthy and perform numerous activities vital for the existence of the community. Moreover, the healthcare sector...
Overview Despite the common delusion that addiction to substances is more typical of marginal or minority population groups, drug and alcohol abuse can be encountered across all social strata, generations, ethnicities, and cultures. The nursing profession is not an exception to this rule. Addiction among nurses is a pressing issue,...
The article “Overweight and Obesity among Children: An Evaluation of a Walking Program” by Zuraikat and Dugan (2015) reveals that indeed obesity is a health issue that needs to be addressed with urgency not only in the U.S. but also globally. The two authors confirm that a walking program may...
According to the Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) website, this organization is willing to enhance the quality and safety of healthcare through the improved education of future nurses. To make this goal easier to achieve, QSEN created a range of six competencies that focus on “the knowledge, skills,...
Introduction The assessment involved the family of Emily, a 76-year old American female living in an urban neighborhood located six miles from the healthcare facility. Emily is diabetic and has been diagnosed with some early signs of kidney disease. Nevertheless, the kidneys are functioning normally and the patient is active....
Specific goals of primary hyperthyroidism therapy The patient, M. S, suffers from excessive secretion of thyroid hormone. In most cases, the condition is caused by a tumor in the parathyroid tissues of the gland, which results in elevated levels of calcium in the blood (Oppenheimer, Braverman & Toft, 2005). The...
Abstract Postnatal depression is a significant health problem. Up to 15% of women after child delivery is suffering from this depression. To ameliorate its negative effects, nurses’ interventions in the process of mother-infant interaction might be helpful. The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the effect of nurses’ interventions...
This essay is aimed to consider the functions which nurses have in their advanced practice. The paper is going to touch on a nurse practitioner, a nurse educator, a nurse informatics specialist, and a nurse administrator. Besides, the functions are going to be compared and contrasted. A nursing practitioner should...
Introduction Part Several theories have been presented to guide and inform nursing practice. When used efficiently, the theories can guide nurses and healthcare professionals to deliver quality support to their patients. One of these theories is known as From Novice to Expert. The theory was developed by Patricia Sawyer Benner...
Centralized Staffing in Nursing Health institutions can use centralized staffing to deliver quality care to their clients. This approach is advantageous because it ensures every unit has the right number of nurses. Challenges can be addressed directly by the top department. The method can also be used to promote evidence-based...
Introduction As we have already stated in previous parts of our research, the Transitional Care Model provides nurses with an opportunity to monitor patients’ states and ensure that they will have a chance to communicate to a healthcare specialist at any moment. It will obviously contribute to the increased efficiency...
Nola J. Pender’s Health Promotion Model Nola J. Pender’s Health Promotion Model presents powerful action plans that can increase a client’s wellbeing. Health is defined as a positive dynamic that can be experienced in the presence of a disease (Rahimian, Mohammadi, Mehri, & Rakhshani, 2016). Every patient has his or...
Chosen POI The population of interest selected for this paper includes patients on chronic pain management. Such patients represent a significant population whose issues are numerous and complex. In particular, in the sphere of caring and treatments for patients with chronic pain, there are several ever-present pressing issues such as...
Income and Social Status Income and social hierarchy determine the health status High income; safe housing, quality medical care (Comers, 2013) Low income; poor health care, housing, food Prosperity promotes human wellbeing (“Determinants of health,” 2011) Low social status; inadequate resources (Comers, 2013) High social status; adequate resources Social Support...
Data Analysis for Demographic Variables Demographic variables for this project include age, ethnicity, gender, lifestyle, and socioeconomic status because professionals tend to reveal that heart failure affects people when they become older. With the help of analyzing demographic variables and presenting descriptive statistics, it will be possible not only to...
What is the purpose of this research? The study aims to investigate how Alzheimer’s disease (AD) and Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) affect elderly patients’ gait and balance − the factors that contribute to falls-associated morbidity. Velayutham, Chandra, Bharath, and Shankar (2017) suggest that differences in these parameters may be used in...
Although much attention is given to educating nurses “on the law and their professional responsibilities”, nursing malpractice is still a burden of contemporary healthcare (Croke, 2006, p. 3). The major aspects that cause problems leading to cases of malpractice include duty, breach of duty, foreseeability, causation, injury, and damages. In...
Nightingale’s Influence on the Perception of MDGs Florence Nightingale’s legacy had a tremendous influence on my perception of all the Millennium Development Goals that have to be reached today. Her opinion is important to me not only because she was a notable person in the sphere of medicine, but also...
Attitudes The attitude I have selected as my number one priority is caring. This choice is accounted for by the fact that my profession is based on the desire to care for other people. I believe that this is an underlying principle of human relationships. The second place is occupied...
Attitudes I believe that one of the most important attitudes is flexibility. It allows finding the most suitable approach to each person, which is the basis of high-quality care and trusting relationships. The second one is optimism since positive perception of one’s life makes people happier and has proven benefits...
The role that conceptualization plays in the contemporary advanced nursing practice is immense and could hardly be denied. It is essential to mention that early conceptualization of nursing theory, which was implemented in the second half of 20th century by several scientists, to this day remains a profound basis for...
The interviewee: profession or career, culture of origin The interviewee that agreed to participate in my course project is a migrant worker of Russian descent. For the sake of anonymity, I shall refer to the interviewee by his first and last name initials, which are A.D. He is a 36-year...
The engagement of students is a notion usually talked about in education, and much research has been carried out on the subject matter. It is usually perceived as the rate of interest that learners demonstrate towards the subject under discussion; their interaction with the teacher, content, and peers; and their...
Barriers Encountered In my journey to become a professional nurse, I have encountered numerous challenges. One of the main challenges was the conflict between professions. When I graduated from high school, I wanted to join a law school. I wanted to become a lawyer, just like my parents. However, an...
Contrary to classroom learning, clinical education in nursing happens in an elaborate medical learning setup that is swayed by numerous aspects. The setting offers a chance for many nursing learners to gain knowledge experimentally while changing theoretical facts to a range of psychological, psychomotor, and mental proficiencies that are crucial...
Abstract The present project was aimed at the location of an evidence-based solution to a problem of violence and safety issues faced by nurses working in the emergency department. Furthermore, the project was focused on the identification of an effective evidence-based solution strategy for the problem in question, and the...
Abstract In this paper, the description of a randomized controlled trial will be given to clarify if it is possible to reduce the incidence of hospital-acquired pressure ulcers on day 3 of hospitalization if patients with a high risk of developing a pressure ulcer are provided with a treatment plan...
In order to select what types of programs are to be made constituents of a new K-12 health education curriculum, it is necessary to take into the account that all its apprentices must be provided with an opportunity to be healthy, fit, and willing to embrace new knowledge. Therefore, K-12...
The Spirit of Inquiry Ignited Cancer is a grave disease that is highly lethal and often delivers a slow and painful death at later stages. Statistically, in 2008 the mortality rate from cancer was at the level of 62% (Siegel et al., 2014). Breast cancer is one of the most...
Nurses usually need to empower their patients to help them make lifestyle modifications. These empowerment activities are associated with the health promotion task by completing which nurses assist patients in overcoming possible barriers related to their environments (Raingruber, 2016). For example, there were situations when I had opportunities to empower...
Nursing Care Issue Nurses are ineffective at providing patient education and consultation about the medical care that is being received. The information is often presented via standard recitation and may be incomplete or too complicated for the patient to comprehend. A vast majority of nurses do not believe patient education...
In patients of age group 18 to 25 (P) who receive education regarding the importance of exercising 300 minutes per week (I) compared to a similar group who does not receive the education (C) will increase their present level of activity by 30%.(O) by the end of a 6 month...
PICOT Question: In the primary care setting, for women aged 40-55 (P), how effective is provider-initiated conversation regarding recommended screening guidelines and there benefits to detect breast cancer (I) verses not initiating conversation (C) in increasing patient participation in mammogram screenings for breast cancer (O) over a 6- month time...
PICOT Question 1: Females 18-35 years of age discharged from the hospital after child birth (p) who participate in a nurse practitioner home visit educational and assessment program (i) as opposed to non-participation in the nurse practitioner home visit educational and assessment program (c) have a decreased incidence of postpartum...
The problem of uncontrolled hypertension can affect people of different ages, gender, and race (Banegas et al., 2014). The study on the merits of educating patients suffering from this ailment is considering a few possibilities. In particular, it is about the possibility of educating people and teaching them the right...
PICOT Question In patients aged 18 to 25 (P), who receive education regarding the importance of exercising 300 minutes per week (I) compared to a similar group who does not receive the education (C) will their present level of activity increase by 30% (O) by the end of a 6...
PICOT Question Emergency room healthcare providers (p) given safety and violence protocol training (i) versus those providers not given the safety and violence protocol training (c) demonstrate increased knowledge of safety and violence policies and procedures(o) over the next six weeks (t)? Search Strategy Conducted The search strategy was multi-step...
Question Background Today, people have access to a number of methods for smoking cessation. Some people are ready to try medical ways of treatment. There are also groups of people who believe in the power of psychological treatment. Besides, there are also cases when the effects of acupuncture make people...
Summary Research problem Nowadays, the issue of elder abuse remains to be crucial in the field of nurses. It is hard to detect the cases of abuse and prove the necessity to solve the problem. People can neither ignore the connection between high-quality nursing and elder care nor neglect the...
Discuss how the Theory of Interpersonal Relations relates to Essential IX? Are there any incompatibilities between this Essential and Peplau’s theory? Explain your answer. Essential IX of master’s education in nursing essentially outlines several nurse roles suggested in Hildegard Peplau’s theory. For instance, the requirement of nursing graduates to have...
Introduction Individuals with poor mobility are at high risk of having pressure ulcers (PUs) that are defined as “localized injury to the skin and/or underlying tissue, usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure alone or in combination with shear” (Lyder, & Ayello, 2008). My proposal focuses on...
Problem Statement It is possible to concentrate on the issue of nurse staffing impact on older adults’ health in the context of a certain hospital. Taking into account that health care delivery standards change according to the ever-changing world environment and need to be followed properly, it seems appropriate to...
Introduction The use of personal nursing philosophies as the foundation for nursing practice has attracted many scholars interested in establishing how these philosophies lead to positive patient care outcomes by not only enhancing the proper application of nursing knowledge but also stimulating the development of the nursing theory (Petrovskaya, 2014)....
History and Physical Examination Jessica has come to the emergency room with a complaint about the decrease of vision in the left eye. She qualifies the decrease as sudden; it started in the morning of the day of her visit, and the vision continued to decrease for several hours; Jessica...
Patient History and Physical Examination Patient Name: Jessica Chief Complaint: losing vision in her left eye. It began this morning when she woke up, and it is progressing. It is painful for her to look around. History of present illness: The patient denies any trauma or injury. Losing vision started...
The impact of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) payment denial on the provision of healthcare services can be discussed from two perspectives. On the one hand, the quality of care can be affected if the payment for required services is denied because they can belong to the...
The modern nursing practice calls for cultural competence due to the vast diversification of the patients. Cultural competence in the nursing practice implies respect, inclusiveness, the valuing of cultural and religious differences, commitment, as well as equity (Canadian Nurses Association, 2009, p. 1). It is especially important since the cultural...
The article is qualitative research, as evidenced by the fact that there is no evidence of statistical data analysis. Indeed, the research is based on suicidal assessments, something that is hard to measure empirically. Its analysis is done in a narrative form or in words, as opposed to the use...
Influence of Nightingale’s Legacy Florence Nightingale played a critical role in the enhancement of the nursing services. She helped to identify social and environmental health determinants that influence human health. Nightingale’s contribution to the nursing field led to the formation of a grassroots-to-global movement that aimed at creating public awareness...
Peer Interview The interviewee started by introducing herself as an Operating Room (OR) nurse in a modern healthcare organization. Besides, she is involved in the execution of the functions of an assistant coordinator of orthopedic services. The respondent added that she was a member of one Operating Room Committee in...
This course has helped me understand that currently, nurse practitioners in an adult-gerontology primary care are in demand and more of them are needed to provide comprehensive healthcare for adults. Nurse practitioners in an adult-gerontology primary healthcare usually practice in many different institutions and therefore, have many options in choosing...
I believe that there is always a pressing need for organizations for nurses as they play a crucial role in providing all kinds of professional support, generating new ideas and innovative solutions, and organizing nurses’ collaboration (Williams, Fulbrook, Kleinpell, Schmollgruber, & Alberto, 2015). The importance of nursing associations can be...
Walden’s and the School of Nursing’s Perspectives My academic and professionals have been reshaped significantly by the perspectives of Walden University’s School of Nursing. To begin with, my academic goal is to become a competent practitioner who can use evidence-based ideas to influence or promote patient care and wellbeing. As...
Assessment 150.9 Heart failure, unspecified (“2017 ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Code I50.9”, 2017). The patient has a CHF exacerbation. The woman may be experiencing it because of the accident that caused some defects that were not initially noticed or because of some situation that caused a sudden overload. It would be advantageous...
Needs Assessment A needs assessment can be defined as a systematic approach to exploring the attitude, interest, ability, and state of knowledge of a particular group or audience involving a given subject (McCawley, 2009). In healthcare, needs assessment is the systematic approach to the review of health issues that face...
The Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) is an advanced practice nurse (APN) who aims at delivering the family-oriented care. Focusing on a family unit, FNPs should operate in accordance with certain ethics and legal, regulatory statutes. In particular, a policy issue should be identified to develop a personal nursing philosophy. The...
Family Genetic History Family Member Description Paternal grandfather First and last initials: JL Birthdate: 1915 Death date: 1971 Occupation: Hoistman Education: 6th grade Primary language: English Health summary: He had cardiac arrhythmia and died from heart attack Paternal grandmother First and last initials: RL Birthdate: 1921 Death date: 1989 Occupation:...
The Description of the Capstone Population of Interest The POI under consideration is people with acute myeloid leukemia. As the American Cancer Society (2016) estimates, 19950 new cases of acute myeloid leukemia will be registered in 2016, and the mortality rates associated with acute myeloid leukemia are high: 10430 deaths...
Introduction Medication errors are a widespread patient safety issue: in fact, it is the most common medical error, which illustrates its significance for nursing practice (Gorgich, Barfroshan, Ghoreishi, & Yaghoobi, 2015; Vito, Borycki, Kushniruk, & Schneider, 2017). The adverse outcomes of medication errors range from distrust towards the healthcare institution...
Strength and Weaknesses According to the analyses and interviews, the chosen aggregate has more strengths than weaknesses. The main strength of the aggregate is that it is located in a favorable place, namely in Downtown Miami, where there are many professional healthcare institutions. Another major strength is that the people...
Introduction Background Comfrey (Symphytum officinale L.) is a perennial plant with long rough leaves and white, creamy yellow, or light purple flowers. Several chemical compounds are responsible for the pharmacological effects of comfrey extracts. Allantoin, a compound that increases cell proliferation; rosmarinic acid, an anti-inflammatory constituent; polysaccharides (local soothing effect);...
Introduction The central nervous system is made of the spinal cord and the brain. The human nervous system, particularly the brain and its cognitive abilities, makes the most impressive and distinctive characteristics of humans. There exists little or inadequate understanding of the changes in the human nervous system and the...
Purpose of the Study Many Americans die yearly while on the organ waiting list. Understandably, organ selling is prohibited in the U.S. despite the need rising and even projected to be higher in the future. Presently, fourteen people die in the U.S. daily while on the waiting list (Crevedi et...
The definition of the “executive function” Executive function is the theorized cognitive function in psychology that is in charge of and deal with the cognitive processes (Lux, 2007). The cognitive functions are normally being performed by the frontal and the prefrontal lobe of the brain. Moreover the executive function involves...
Introduction The present paper considers the introduction of a mechanism for reporting staffing issues, concerns, and suggestions as a planned change intervention for the Brigham and Women’s Hospital Department of Nursing [BWHDN] (2016). This change should contribute to the solution to the ever-present problem of nurse shortage (Maenhout & Vanhoucke,...
Statement of the Problem One of the prevailing issues in the long-term care facility for the elderly is the prevailing incidences of ulcers in elderly patients. Pressure ulcers result in unbearable pain, which significantly reduces comfort for patients; hence, solutions to the issue should be established. The purpose of this...
Change Proposal Patient safety is the key priority of all health care professionals since no mistakes are allowed in this area. Regardless of the level of technological support of the unit, safety policies require ongoing improvement as they must respond to the ever-changing environment (Healy, 2016). The problem is that...
When studying the ways of health assessment and physical examination, it is necessary to have an appropriate learning environment that would encourage students’ critical thinking (Jarvis, 2016). During the course, we learned about the core assessment tools and nursing theories such as Watson’s theory of human caring and Leininger’s transcultural...
Problem Description Diabetic foot ulcer (DFU) is type 2 diabetes (T2D)-related complication associated with the problem of high morbidity and lower quality of life among geriatric diabetics. It manifests as recurrent wounds or painless surface lesions attributed to sensory/motor neuropathy or ischemia (Hampton, 2015). Globally, T2DM is projected to affect...
Introduction Various theories of nursing care center on the person as the primary target for nursing practice. For example, the theorists Roy and Neuman have similar representations of patients in their theoretical frameworks. However, other aspects of their teachings, connected to the assessment, diagnosis, and intervention, are different. This paper...
Introduction Assessment and dissemination of research results are significant steps of any study. They allow measuring the effectiveness of the proposed intervention and appraising the benefits that the research can bring to the existing body of knowledge and evidence. Also, they ensure that the scientific community and other healthcare institutions...
Introduction Restraint and seclusion are often considered a failure of nurses to provide quality care for the patients (Kontio et al., 2012). This is why an evidence-based proposal for additional nursing training was created. However, it touches upon a variety of aspects that may be financial, quality, and clinical in...
Health information exchange (HIE) is a significant part of healthcare data systems. Wager, Lee, and Glaser (2017) argue that HIE “serves as a building block for improved patient care, quality, and safety” (p. 117). HIE facilitates the accessibility of relevant patient information, thus helping companies to avoid duplication of services,...
Introduction As human health is a multi-faceted phenomenon that is the subject of study of an array of disciplines, healthcare informatics does not comprise all the knowledge and instead divides it between different areas that can cater to the needs of every separate field of study. However, despite the fact...
Organs Damaged by Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs (NSAIDs) The greatest negative effect of NSAIDs is produced on the liver and kidneys. The most common NSAIDs-related negative outcome on the kidneys is fluid retention (Woo, 2016). The explanation of this occurrence is that NSAID metabolites are excreted chiefly by the kidneys. That...
Information technology (IT) has become an essential aspect of any healthcare organization, which results in the necessity to have IT specialists in these establishments. According to Wager, Frances, and Glaser (2017) the roles of them differ, as they can be engaged in activities “from customizing a software application to setting...
Nursing is a sphere that requires both professional knowledge concerning the right way to conduct necessary medical manipulations and the knowledge of psychology that helps nursing professionals to understand the needs of their patients and address possible communication problems before they occur. Nowadays, there is a range of nursing theories...
Introduction The complexity of modern tasks promotes the need for the increased efficiency of health workers and their ability to make tough choices and act under pressure. Under these conditions, nurses, who work with patients and who satisfy their needs, become the most vulnerable group. Advanced practitioners have enough autonomy...
Introduction A family health assessment helps identify family and nursing diagnoses and develop nursing interventions. In this paper, a health assessment will be performed on a nuclear Caucasian family, the Johnsons, using open-ended questions touching on 11 functional health domains related to the family. The paper also includes a summary...
What comparisons can be found between the GCU Mission and Domains/CON Mission and Program Competencies with the AACN’s Essentials for Master’s Education for Advanced Practice Nursing? Explain your rational. The College of Nursing and Health Care Professions (CON) at Grand Canyon University has a Mission that is accessible on the...
Introduction The American Health Care Act (AHCA) passed on May 4, 2017, provoked a strong public reaction. The proposed reform aims to reverse the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), decrease taxes, and reduce the budget deficit. Despite all the discussions about expenditures and shortcomings associated with the ACA,...
There are several population focused roles authorized by the Nurse Practice Act. In Florida, the Nurse Practice Act considers the following roles: certified nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse practitioners, psychiatric nurses, and certified registered nurse anesthetists (Nurse Practice Act, 2018). An advanced practice registered nurse may prescribe and...
Health Problem Under Analysis Cancer was once regarded as a health issue of the elderly, but it is now a significant health concern for younger people. When it comes to women’s health, breast cancer is one of the most serious health problems associated with various psychological and emotional issues. The...
A patient has the right to receive timely and efficient healthcare services. If the patient is denied the identified right, the specified scenario can be viewed as a legal issue. From a legal perspective, the regular delay of the surgery in Sue’s case can be deemed as an instance of...
The figure below illustrates a financial concept map that has been designed on the basis of an interview with a nurse manager. As it might be seen in the figure above, a nurse manager carries out four major functions: planning and development, monitoring, reporting, and communication. As such, first and...
Introduction This paper discusses an argument between a nurse and a physician that appeared because of the patient’s desire to be assessed by the caregiver. It suggests the possible way of its elimination according to the Twelve Skills of conflict resolution. The paper reflects on the actions the involved parties...
Abstract The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) identified nine expected outcomes of master’s-level education in nursing. It is recognized that master’s-prepared nurses are expected to be able to translate their academic and scientific knowledge into clinical practice, to integrate scholarly findings of topical research into the operation of...
Introduction Innovative technology in clinical settings remains one of the primary factors for both increased efficiency and rising costs in the United States health care system. Practitioners and industry alike have critical roles in the development, implementation, and utilization of modern technologies. However, while there are federal agencies that monitor...
Description of the Health Promotion Problem Healthy People 2020 (2017) program encourages healthcare systems to pay increased attention to the health of the elderly population. The US citizens start living longer, which leads to the increased number of older adults who require additional assistance and care. While three years ago...
Florida’s Elderly (60 and Older) Within the state of Florida, the population of the elderly from 60 and older is growing with each year. Furthermore, the state is the top on the national list about the percentage of the population aged sixty and older (Florida Health, 2013b, p. 1). When...
Introduction The paper presents the findings of an interview with a nurse manager who works in a setting that integrates shared governance (SG). SG models imply that representatives from distinct units and/or every nursing role will participate in the process of change, and they may be of tremendous help in...
According to Gawande, modern health systems are becoming more and more complex as technology and specializations develop. People are seeking out the best treatments and specialists, but that does not always result in the best overall healthcare (TED, 2012). High-reliability organizations (HROs) are becoming a central concept in healthcare as...
The theory of human becoming was developed at the end of the 20th century. The theory places the major stress on patients’ quality of life as well as relationships between nurses and patients. The medical and biological aspects are not the priority. One of the central assumptions of this theory...
What change in practice do you intend to implement? Progress in genetic studies has raised discussions concerning the necessity of introducing prophylactic mastectomy for preventing breast cancer and reducing the death rates among women from 18 to 40. This age category is under specific focus because these women having a...
Introduction Information Technology governance is one of the key factors that establish the structures on which the Healthcare Businesses line up with Information Technology policies with business policies, certifying that any Healthcare Organization remain in line to accomplish her goals and visions, as well as employing better ways to gauge...
Executive Summary Infant and child mortality is a global issue that affects many developing countries in the world. In India, these rates have been exceeding the average number of death per 1000 citizens for many years. Although recently the country officials announced that they were able to reduce the number...
Introduction Cervical cancer is one of the most common types of cancer for the female population of the United States. However, its negative outcomes have decreased dramatically in recent years due to preemptive measures available to women. The following proposal will examine the issue, and how it may be reduced...
I agree with all red flags discussed by Aimee and would like to add that any history of trauma could help determine whether the patient has a strain or a sprain or a more severe condition. Urinary incontinence can be present relatively often in patients with lower back pain, especially...
Introduction The lack of qualified staff in the environment of contemporary healthcare clearly is a reason for concern (Karanikola et al., 2013). Making the managers of healthcare facilities assign the available staff with an excessive amount of roles and responsibilities, the identified phenomenon leads to an array of negative effects,...
Introduction The work environment and working conditions are important factors that have an impact on staff performance. Negative work environment and unfavorable working conditions can lead to work-related stress and even burnout. These outcomes are not desirable in all spheres of activity and even dangerous in nursing because of nurse...
Introduction There has been growing awareness among many healthcare providers on the issue of culture and the need for health providers to develop appropriate skills necessary to respond to the diverse health needs of the society. Cultural backgrounds of clients and demographic changes have become some of the areas of...
Introduction Health studies have often highlighted a relationship between asthma and smoking (Lee, Forey, & Coombs, 2012). Indeed, some researchers claim that most people who have asthma and smoke, at the same time are in double jeopardy because, as if tobacco smoke is not bad enough, their asthmatic condition could...
Documentation and Mandatory Reporting Mandatory reporting implies that nurses and other service providers are required to disclose an occurrence or an individual’s behavior that may put someone at risk. The study by Petschnig and Haslinger-Baumann (2017) reveals that reports can result in sustainable corrections in medical institutions and contribute to...
PICOT Question In elderly patients with chronic diseases, (I) do patient education intervention, (C) compared with only medication treatments, (O) increase their health knowledge and improve their health status (T) in a period of 6 months? To answer the PICOT question, it is necessary to conduct a study that will...
Introduction A Care Clinic, hereinafter known as CC is a healthcare facility operating in Summerville, Florida. As part of the management and improvement of the said facility, the administrator and investors established the Executive Team, hereinafter known as ET. The ET’s primary function is to perform an annual review of...
Identify the principle barriers to health information exchange. What impact do these barriers have on health information exchange? The use of technologies to facilitate health information exchange and improve results is considered the future of the healthcare sector. Unfortunately, several principle barriers might deteriorate the results of the process and...
