Monitoring and Controlling Functions in Healthcare Organizations

Monitoring and controlling are the primary functions of an organization’s management team, and their work determines how efficiently the recourses are allocated and used. Multiple components, such as finances, workforce, technology, and equipment, are integrated into the strategies to administer and optimize the work of a hospital (Almansoori et al.,...

The Superiority of Ancient Medicine Over Modern

Introduction Authors’ stance toward their source can be either objective or subjective. Hasler’s stance toward his source is objective because he selected informative and reliable sources when writing this article. He did not merely choose one or two sources that would support the idea that his article was an objective...

Indigenous Health and Well-Being

Introduction Indigenous peoples continue to experience greater rates of sickness and death, food insecurity, subpar living conditions, and poor mental health on a global scale. Communities responsible for their health, medical systems, and services are key to effective outcomes. These control discourses contain ideas such as indigenous participation, involvement in...

Advanced Practice Registered Nurses in Mississippi

Advanced practice registered nurses are an important resource in the healthcare industry because they contribute to disease management and prevention. However, institutional, regulatory, and state barriers to APRN practice persist today leading to increased healthcare costs limited access and compromised quality of care offered. Regulatory Barriers State laws and regulations...

Complicated Grief: Therapeutic Interventions

Introduction Grief is a universal human experience encountered by many people at some point in their lives. It is a natural reaction to the loss of something meaningful (Harris & Winokuer, 2019). While some people can overcome grief relatively quickly on their own, others get stuck in ruminations for a...

Ethics, Morals, and Values in Healthcare

In healthcare, ethics, morals and values play a rather crucial role. It is important to be able to differentiate between the concepts and understand their influence on the field. Ethics in healthcare refer to a set of principles that assist medical professionals with providing care. It features both one’s moral...

Obesity as a Global Health Issue

Introduction and Purpose Obesity is a medical condition characterized by abnormal or excess body fat that accumulates to the extent that it causes adverse health effects. People are classified as obese when their BMI (body mass index) is over 30kg. Obesity is correlated with various diseases and conditions, particularly cardiovascular...

PICOT and Nursing Practice Problem

Introduction Evidence-based practice presents an approach in which research evidence can be used for guidance in the decision-making process. PICOT is a tool used in clinical research that provides a clear formulation of elements within the research’s question. The use of the PICOT tool significantly contributes to the overall efficiency...

Interprofessional Collaboration Examples in Nursing Case Study

Introduction The case under study has exposed the importance and the need for different healthcare experts’ cooperation for better patient outcomes. Interprofessional collaboration is the joint participation of numerous specialists in the medical field working with patients and communicating each other’s distinctive viewpoints in providing the highest quality care (Vatn...

Interventions for Children With Autism Spectrum

Introduction Communication problems are characteristic of children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Jack, for example, demonstrates these variances in language and speech acquisition through his lack of latency in spoken vocabulary and issues with engagement and mimicking. The following two strategies and interventions would help support Jack’s communication access. Augmentative...

The Importance of Homeostasis for Human Bodies

Introduction Homeostasis is essential for the human body’s health and survival. The term refers to the maintenance of the internal environment of the body and cells (Rizzo, 2015). For instance, homeostasis is associated with sufficient blood sugar levels, heart rate, and temperature (Rizzo, 2015). Discussion Homeostasis is supported by various...

Bradycardia: Permanent Pacemaker System Implantation

Abstract This case study presents the case of an elderly patient with bradycardia due to a complete AV node block of type III. In this patient, a pacemaker implant is indicated, and the current study evaluates the choice between dual-chamber and single-chamber options. A dual-chamber pacemaker is more appropriate in...

Importance of Learning More About Autism

There is a well-known phrase that states: “Knowledge is power”. Being aware of the differences that people around one have can help them make the lives of those people easier. One example of those who are ‘different’ is individuals with autism spectrum disorder, or ASD. As per Centers for Disease...

The Future of Nursing Education

I agree with the current vision of the profession as it continues to maintain the reaching of established goals and recognizes the need for introducing new changes. Education continues to be a prevalent topic within discussions of the future of nursing, as accessibility and progression academically continue to be vital...

An Interview on the Role of Informatics in Medicine

Interview What brought you into the field of informatics and technology? In our time, computer technology is increasingly entering all spheres of human activity everywhere at a faster pace. I have always felt attracted to innovative technologies since my school days. I developed soft skills in parallel with hard skills...

The Effects of Nurse Burnout on Patient Care and Safety

Abstract This paper aims to review and study the issue of professional and job burnout in nursing practitioners, as well as to identify the primary causes and the main consequences of this problem. The adjustments that have been made to the system and management have resulted in a new strain...

Healthy Aging and Its Crucial Benefits

Introduction Healthy aging is one of the most deliberated topics globally since older persons exist worldwide, and most people hope to live to old age. According to the WHO, healthy aging denotes developing and maintaining functional abilities that facilitate wellness in advanced ages. Thus, healthy aging involves the creation of...

Interpersonal Communication Theory in the Dental Field

Introduction As a people-oriented profession, dentistry requires the development of solid communication skills. Such abilities are indispensable to patient care to serve specific aims, including management of patients’ primary complaints, triage emergencies, setting a shared objective during treatment planning, and insurance of informed consent. Strong interpersonal communication abilities can enhance...

Health Informatics and Its Definition

Introduction Digitalization and the integration of information and communication technologies in all spheres of human life are omnipresent; health care benefits from such a technological shift as well. Health informatics is an intersection of computer and information technologies with health systems that are aimed at facilitating healthcare opportunities (Hurley, 2012)....

The Use of Electronic Cigarettes Among College Students

The purpose of the study was to discover what substances students consume apart from nicotine and determine the potential danger of this activity by identifying the use of electronic cigarettes to smoke non-nicotine-based substances by college students. The research question in the study was: what is “the prevalence of e-cigarette...

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission Call to Action

Canada is a country with a population of high cultural and ethnic differences due to a variety of communities that occupy the land. The Truth and Reconciliation commission follows a righteous mission of identifying the scope of issues that Canadian indigenous peoples face and developing strategies to address and resolve...

Patient Safety Improvement After Sentinel Event

The sentinel event deals with a 37-year-old woman named Sady with diabetes and high blood pressure complications during the intrapartum phase of pregnancy who started developing hypertension despite her efforts to keep glucose low. The patient’s physician was able to keep her hypertension stable by monitoring her glucose and BP...

NONPF Core Competencies: Advanced Practice Nursing

Scientific foundation competencies are central in how a nurse student can analyze research data and incorporate evidence into practice. Further, the competency creates an opportunity where sciences and humanities; knowledge is integrated into the nursing science context allowing for translation of research outcomes towards improving service delivery (DeNisco, 2021). Through...

Telehealth Technologies in Nursing Practice

The need to improve the delivery of quality care to patients has led to the innovation of various technological practices in the healthcare system. Following the application of devices such as computers, mobile phones, and laptops, nurses are capable of contacting sick individuals to offer required care services irrespective of...

Discussion: Social Anxiety and Loneliness

Humanity is fundamentally akin to social animals, and its survival depends upon connections made during its lifetime. They are essential for maintaining optimal mental and physical health at all ages. Therefore, social isolation and loneliness have tremendous effects on longevity, health, and well-being. The development of such conditions at old...

Laxative: Classification and Overuse

Classification & Types When a Laxative Should Be Used A laxative should be used when the patient has a problem with fecal constipation: it is a medical condition when dense fecal masses move away with difficulty, and the stool is irregular and painful. Bulk Bulk laxatives, upon penetration into the...

Understanding General Medical Ethics Principles

General Ethical Principles In terms of medical ethics, it is crucial for every healthcare practitioner to maintain general ethical principles throughout their professional practice. Ahmed et al. (2020) state that ethical principles are “intended to shape the moral values and professional conduct” of practitioners in order to “prioritize the well-being...

Healthcare: The Importance of Accessibility

Healthcare is an important aspect that guarantees that good quality of life is maintained and alleviates people from illnesses. Healthcare currently is not accessible to everyone, but this should not be the case because everyone should have access to healthcare. Various advantages can be seen if healthcare was provided to...

Nurse’s Communication Quality Improvement

Introduction Good communication skills of health practitioners are critical to providing effective patient care and can result in favorable outcomes such as decreased stress, guilt, discomfort, and illness symptoms. Furthermore, they have the potential to promote patient experience, acceptance, adherence, and collaboration with the medical team. However, poor communication happens...

Electronic Health Records: Bhoyrul’s Approach

Introduction Health care institutions continue to concentrate on timely and high-quality care delivery, adopting recent technology solutions and embracing evidence-based practices. For instance, electronic health records (EHR) enable sharing of information about a patient’s condition and care between various providers and medical institutions. Undoubtedly, IT solutions improve quality of care,...

Oppositional Defiant and Conduct Disorders

Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) and Conduct Disorder (CD) are among the most commonly diagnosed behavioral health disorders prevalent in children. Children with the oppositional defiant disorder are at risk for eventually developing other problems besides conduct disorder, including anxiety and depressive disorders (Association, 2013). The symptoms of both these conditions...

The Evolution of the Panspermia Hypothesis

Introduction Illustrating enormous biodiversity, life on the Earth has been a prominent area of natural science research for centuries. The panspermia hypothesis is among the controversial theoretical propositions touching upon the possible origins of life on the planet and the existence of extraterrestrial life. Panspermia supposes that life in the...

The Role of the Registered Nurse in Intellectual Disability

Introduction Quality care metrics offer a measuring system that provides real-time reports and a standardized system to track and benchmark the quality of care. These metrics can determine and support nurses’ contribution to high-quality client care and many more (Health Service Executive, 2018). Person-centered communication and personal assessment are some...

Case Management in Nursing: Benefits and Disadvantages

The responsibilities of medical workers are not limited only to providing the most effective and optimal care and treatment. According to Tomajan and Hatmaker (2019), advocacy and social activism are also aspects of the healthcare provider profession. Nurses and physicians can bring about the necessary changes in the healthcare institution...

ADHD & Personality

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is characterized by neurological impairments in human behavior that begin in childhood. The disease often manifests itself at the age of seven years or with the start of regular schooling or preparatory group. ADHD is characterized by inattention and high distractibility of the child in...

The Risk of Using Abbreviations in Modern Healthcare

The article authored by Kuhn (2007) analyzes the use of abbreviations and acronyms in healthcare and considers it a problem and a threat to patient safety. This problem implies abbreviations similar in sound and spelling, which lead to serious medical errors. In 2004, the Joint Commission created a list prohibiting...

Continuous Medical Education and Its Importance

Introduction The improvement and development of healthcare and the development, implementation, and development of new technologies necessitate the progress of the professional level and qualifications of medical workers. Both the administration and the employees themselves are interested in this, as the quality of medical services requirements are steadily increasing. The...

Pros and Cons of Health-Related Information on the Internet

Many people today, whether providers or consumers of healthcare, often turn to the internet for medical advice. This ease of obtaining information is a mixed blessing because while there is plenty of relevant and helpful health-related information on the internet, many things may also go wrong and negatively impact health...

Pollution and Children’s Health

Pollution can be found in the air, water, soil, and chemicals, among other places. Essentially, it exists in today’s world due to all the resources and fossil fuels that are emitted. Human exposure to air pollutants is a significant public health concern because it is a leading cause of illness...

Scoliosis: Causes, Effects, Prevention and Treatment

Introduction In the context of present-day public health concerns, the issues of posture are often overlooked. However, while the shift in the focus of health management is understandable given the greater threat, addressing musculoskeletal concerns is also necessary. Due to the effects that abnormal spine curvature and the associated issues...

DNR Orders and Ethics in Medical Decision-Making

Introduction It is important to note that DNR orders are critical decisions made by patients and their relatives. There are many potential reasons why DNR orders are requested, which might involve an incurable condition or worsened quality of life post-resuscitation. The demonstrated case is unique because the cause of respiratory...

Language, Culture, and Healthcare

Introduction Notably, culture and language are essential elements for providing high-quality healthcare. The continuous globalization and migration movements have influenced the increase in patients with various cultural and ethnic minority backgrounds (Schouten et al., 2020). Krystallidou et al. (2021) emphasize that migration increased linguistic and cultural variety. Essentially, healthcare professionals...

Diversity Project Kickoff: Diversity in Health Care

Introduction. The Necessity for a Diversity Project Promotion of the population’s access to healthcare services. The outcomes of culturally competent: The better public acceptance of nurses; Meaningful client-provider communication. Aims of the Project Forming a Workforce Diversity Council. Appointing a person responsible for the inclusiveness policy. Raising the committee’s awareness....

King Abdullah Specialized Children’s Hospital: Electronic Medical Records

Introduction With the introduction of electronic medical records (EMRs) in the King Abdullah Specialized children’s hospital (KASCH), it is vital to explore the perspectives of patients and doctors towards the intervention. Almory et al. (2016) found that integrating EMRs in providing patient care reduces severe medical errors in pediatric patients...

Chaos Change Theory in Nursing

Introduction A report indicates a steady increase in nurses’ resignations. Identifying resources and retaining staff. Hiring new nurses and retaining personnel. Analyzing the reasons why nurses leave their workplace (exit interviews) and acting on them. Applying chaos theory to improve communication and interaction at the hospital. Developing a program of...

Summary of the Health History Interview

The patient is an Asian male young adult in full physical and mental health, with no visible symptoms of diseases or infections. Although the patient regularly exercises, adheres to a healthy diet, and has stable social relationships, that are health issues that decrease the quality of his life. The systems...

Beck Depression Inventory-II Test Critique

The Beck Depression Inventory-II (BDI-II) is a multiple-choice diagnostic assessment tool used to determine the severity of the depressive disorder symptoms in the partaker. The inventory was developed in 1961 and revised to the BDI-II version in 1996 by Aaron T. Beck. The instrument contains 21 items on a 4-point...

Clinical and Statistical Significance Differences

It is hard to disagree that evidence-based practice (EBP) projects are of extreme importance for the development of nursing practices and medical interventions. These projects are implemented in a sequence of steps and address a clinical issue with immediate practice implications. However, not all evidence-based practice (EBP) projects lead to...

Servant Leadership in Healthcare

The modern healthcare system is going through constant and rather severe changes that need to be managed properly to benefit the medical landscape. Numerous factors can affect the healthcare environment, including globalization, the population’s aging, and technological and economic ones. Consequently, there should be certain styles and requirements for the...

Healthcare Delivery Models in Germany, the UK, and the US

Healthcare delivery system models are popular and are influenced by several factors, including financing, efficiency levels, and the significance of healthcare. These models have the objective of enabling citizens to receive quality healthcare services at a cost-effective rate. There are four major healthcare delivery models: the national health insurance model,...

Stage Theory of Organizational Change in Public Health

The Injury-Related Public Health Problem The injury-related public health problem that will be discussed is the high incidence of injuries among teenager restaurant workers. Because restaurants become first formal place of employment for young workers, the rates of incidences there are also high. Approximately 30% of all workers employed by...

Acute Pancreatitis: The Case Study

Patient Information Name: James Lebron Age: 40 years Gender at Birth: Male Gender Identity: Male Source: Allergies: None Current Medications: None PMH Immunizations: The patient reports that all immunizations are up to date. Preventive Care: The patient reports not taking alcohol and foods low in fat content. Surgical History: The Patient...

Individuals Should Not Be Allowed to Sell Their Body Organs

Introduction Organ donation encompasses an individual’s deliberate choice allowing their body part(s) to be removed and transplanted to another person. It is a legal process whose legitimacy is obtained through such means as the donor’s consent given when alive or dead or by the assent of their next of kin....

Plastic Surgery: The History, Definition and Characteristics, the Advancements

Abstract Plastic surgery is a procedure, aimed at reshaping or reconstructing different body parts for medical or cosmetic purposes. The phenomenon appeared as a result of a constant desire of people to look better. The first techniques of improving the appearances are traced back to ancient times and became the...

Application of Middle Range Theory to Problem in Nursing

Summary of the Problem The US healthcare system is now undergoing many changes and is facing numerous challenges. Nurse staffing is one of the most urgent issues to be solved in view of the contemporary challenges of the system. It has been acknowledged that inappropriate staffing leads to a slower...

Role of Social Support Network

Introduction Social support is the way through which, individuals feel that others offer to them a sense of care, support, and assistance. This offers an individual a supportive social network, which can be either emotional or tangible. Emotional support normally entails care while tangible support could be financial, material, informational,...

Lack of Staffing and Training in Healthcare

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...

The Five R’s Approach to Ethical Nursing Practice

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,...

Geriatric Nursing Care Plan and Intervention Measures

Introduction Mr. Pluto (not the patient’s real name. We do not use the patient real name to protect his identity and maintain confidentiality according to NMC Code 2008) is 86 years old patient admitted to the Ward Gold of Hollywood Hospital with problems of mobility, temperature, and urinary elimination. Mr....

Children’s Health Insurance Program: The Role of Nurses

Healthcare Program The USA federal government has presently elaborated and introduced many programs that ensure the access of low-income families and different social classes, irrespective of their ethnic affiliation, to high-quality care services. In this regard, being at the forefront of healthcare delivery, nurses play an integral role in achieving...

Physical Therapist: Reasons to Choose the Profession

Abstract Physiotherapists play a significant role in the prevention, treatment, and management of disabling health conditions that occur due to injuries, diseases, and/or aging. Effective prevention, treatment, and management of physical disabilities require the services of physiotherapists. Thus, for healthcare systems to enhance the recovery of patients, maintain physical health,...

Categorical Variables in a Healthcare Research

Introduction In a statistical analysis of research data, different variables can be used. They include various categories which are important for a researcher. Thus, in healthcare research, such categories as age, gender, height, weight, etc. can be applied. As a rule, several types of variables are used in statistical analysis...

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD): Review

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is nowadays, spreading widely across the globe. COPD is increasingly becoming a natural burden and anticipated to as the rank third cause of mortality by 2020. There is a need to establish an early diagnosis for the disease. Similarly, clinical context and risk factors that...

Root Cause Analysis for the Patient

Root Cause Analysis (RCA) identifies the root causes of events as well as problems experienced by an organization with an aim of seeking problem-solving skills (Stamatis, 2003). Thus, the root cause analysis is based on eliminating or correcting the main causes of a problem instead of addressing the problem by...

The Role of Nurses in Disaster Management

I am a Plastic and Reconstructive Nurse with the majority of my patients being Breast Cancer victims who have undergone mastectomy and are after Breast Reconstruction. Most of my patients have undergone the procedure successfully and have maintained healthier lives with them following the recommended practices expected of them as...

Social Factor in Musculoskeletal Physiotherapy

How do social factors influence the approach to clinical assessment? Communication between the physiotherapist and patient will determine a diagnosis. The use of effective communication will facilitate accurate and precise diagnosis. The physiotherapist should have good communicating skills to be in a position to have a patient beneficial relationship. Effective...

Ambulatory Surgery Center’s Process Improvement

Introduction According to a study by Farber (2010), approximately 12% of the US population (37 million people) is aged 65 years and above (p.313). Conservative estimates reveal that this population cohort will increase to about 71 million people or 20% of the nation’s population by 2030. As a result, the...

The Poster Analysis and Critique

The poster under analysis is called The Lived Experience Of Registered Nurses Navigating An RN-to-BSN Degree After 10 Years or More Away From Formal Education: A Phenomenological Study. Author The author of the poster is Clare E Owen. Author’s Affiliation The researcher is Master of Science in Nursing and registered...

Emphysema and Chronic Bronchitis Pathophysiology and Management Comparison

Introduction Emphysema and chronic bronchitis are the two main conditions that occur under the umbrella of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD). Both diseases involve airflow obstruction, which interferes with the normal breathing process in the lungs. Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are the most important diseases of COPD. According to the...

Alberta Health Services: Organizational Structure

Introduction For any institution to operate effectively there must be some sense of leadership. Leadership is normally hierarchical in the sense that all managers, supervisors and any other form of authority in place cannot be operating on the same level. There has to be a sequential flow of authority from...

Social Determinants of Health

Introduction The question that often comes into the minds of researchers when examining the issue of health revolves around the ability to create social structures that can prevent the emergence of diseases. This is what translates into a healthy society. This paper presents an analysis of social determinants of health...

Research Proposal: Hypertension and Chronic Kidney Disease

Introduction Chronic kidney disease and hypertension are two serious disorders that are closely connected. This connection has not been fully researched yet. Thus, it has been found that up to 63% of people suffering from chronic kidney disease are hypertensive (López-Novoa, Martínez-Salgado, Rodríguez-Peña & López Hernández, 2010). It is also...

Diabetic Teaching, Self-Directed Learning Theory

Nature of the Learner The society provides people with diverse exposures to life so that various individuals respond differently to a range of situations often due to their experiences. During growth and maturation, it is a psychological need for a person to become less dependent on others and more dependent...

Health-Illness Continuum and Its Role

As a dynamic state, a human’s health reflects the ability of an individual to adapt to various changes in internal and external environments. For health care providers, it is important to evaluate the state of patients’ health to guarantee effective medical services. The health-illness continuum is a scale, which can...

Leukemia: the Definition and Treatment

Abstract Leukemia is an abnormality in the growth of white blood cells. Normally, cancer develops into different kinds of blood cells resulting in the classification of the disease. Types of leukemia range from acute lymphocytic leukemia to chronic myelocytic leukemia. Several methods have been applied in the diagnosis of leukemia....

Developing an Implementation Plan

Method of obtaining necessary approval and securing support At first, it is necessary to submit a written report to the administrators of the hospital since they should decide whether an intervention can be launched. This report will include several elements. In particular, one should explain the nature of the problem...

Fry Method Assessing Readability of Documents

Fry Method Paper A readability test is essential to audience because it determines the level of difficulty in reading materials. Moreover, it ensures that reading material is prepared in accordance with the reading skills of the targeted audience (Center for Disease Control [CDC], 2012). This paper will calculate the reading...

Antibiotics: Definition, Uses, and Examples

Definition Antibiotics are drugs that are used in the treatment of infections (Lancini, Parenti & Gallo, 1995). The main causative agents of these infections are bacteria alongside other microorganisms. The ability of a microorganism to produce a substance that can hinder the growth of infection was initially used as an...

US and French Health Care Systems Comparison

Introduction The US health care system is highly sophisticated (Holtz, 2008). However, it is ineffective in meeting the health care needs of the American population. To understand the problems of the US health care system, this paper compares the US and French health care systems because they share the same...

Professional Mentorship in Nursing

Through positive interaction with my field instructor during the practicum experience, I learned professional knowledge and skills related to nursing. I had the opportunity to judge and handle patient cases, actual hands-on care for patients, participate in health education and apply nursing knowledge to clinical patients. Prior to the practicum...

Prevention and Treatment of Cholera

Cholera is an example of a clinical entity that causes a lot of panic to many people all over the world. It is an acute illness that comes about as a result of infections in the human intestines. Vibrio cholera is the bacteria responsible for the infection and spread of...

Kennedy Class II Removable Partial Dentures Review

During the last few decades, technology has combined well with science and innovation to bring about sweeping changes in dental treatment. People who could never afford a smile due to the sorry state of their teeth have been offered a new lease of life, courtesy of emerging technologies such as...

Electron Microscopy in Pathology

Introduction Electron microscopy has become established as a useful diagnostic tool in pathology. Diagnostic electron microscopy entails the utilization of electron microscopy and its associated methods in all of their ramifications for the study of human disease as well as animal disease (Zond & Cosmi 2001). Modern advances in imaging...

Mental Illness: The Case Study

This document presents the results of John Doe’s mental illness assessment histories. The interview was conducted to collect information about the client’s mental health condition. It contained open ended questions about John Doe’s mental history. The first part of this document highlights the assessment histories that will be performed while...

Importance of the Middle-Range Theory in Nursing

Introduction Theory in nursing provides the framework of defining the field of nursing, determining when nursing is needed, and exploring the objectives of the nursing activities. Concepts and propositions “form the basic elements that build a particular nursing theory” (Watson, 2008, p. 112). Propositions are elements that manifest how concepts...

Public Health and Health Care

Introduction The local government performs numerous public health functions. These functions cover pollution, sewage and sanitation, cigarette sales and smoking in public, fluoridation of drinking water, firearm licensure and prohibition, and drug paraphernalia sales. Moreover, local governments’ functions entail rodents and infestations, sanitary and food and beverage, housing codes, garbage...

Aging: The Bio-Ecological Model of Development

Introduction The concept of age has now been discussed on many levels and from a variety of angles to discover whether there really is a possibility to define one properly. Although the vast majority of people perceive age as the timeframe one has existed, there is a series of major...

Prevention of Pressure Ulcer

Introduction A pressure ulcer can be described as a site of localized damage to the skin and the fundamental tissue caused by pressure, cut, rubbing and/or a mixture of these (EPUAP, 2003). Although it is typically preventable, pressure ulcers are frequently unfavorable events and correspond to a very serious health...

Family Planning: Reproductive Health

The Cairo ICPD in 1994 considerably expanded and improved the status and health protection among women. This change is characterized by certain pros and cons in regards to limited financial and logistic resources, especially in some regions of sub-Saharan Africa where HIV/AIDS problems remain to be urgent. On the one...

Importance of Theory in Health Promotion

Effectual health promotion initiatives assist persons uphold and advance health, lessen disease risks, and control persistent illness (State of Victoria, 1999). They can enhance the interests and independence of persons, family units, businesses, and societies. Regularly, such achievements necessitate behavior change at numerous stages. It should be noted that not...

End-of-Life Care

Introduction The article by Ranse, Yates, and Coyer (2012) explores the perceptions and practices of Australian nurses caring for patients with terminal illnesses under critical care. The study aimed to examine the views and experiences of nurses providing end-of-life care to patients under intensive care1. The study involved RNs with...

Ethical Considerations in Medical Imaging

Summary Modern civilization has witnessed a myriad of changes, especially in the healthcare sector. For instance, changes in modern medication and technology in healthcare delivery have resulted in opportunities and challenges for healthcare professionals. Besides, emerging changes in medicine and healthcare delivery have also been associated with debate on ethical...

Reflecting on Bioethical Issues

Plot Summary and the Historical Context The film Miss Evers’s Boys examines bioethical issues through the enactment of a historical unethical study on Black Americans. The American government in collaboration with the Tuskegee Institute carried out a study about the evolution of syphilis among the black population. They used 600...

Human Physiology: Homeostasis and Coordination

Abstract Homeostasis is a major process that implements a feedback mechanism aimed at regulating the body temperature, water level and sugar level. Homeostasis uses hormones secreted by the endocrine glands in making this corrective process successful. Once the endocrine system has released these hormones into the blood, action is triggered...

Primary Prevention: Public Health Concept

Introduction Primary prevention is a public health concept of intervention that is used to eliminate the causes of a disease or a certain condition that could be affecting an individual and even a community. The concept is historically founded on the fact that removing the proven causes of a disease...

Patricia Brenner’s from Novice to Expert Model

Ozdemir, N. G. (2019). The development of nurses’ individualized care perceptions and practices: Brenner’s novice to expert model perspective. International Journal of Caring Sciences, 12(2), 1279-1285. This article analyzes the relation between individualized nursing care as a quality indicator in nursing conducive to positive outcomes. The article’s central premise is...

Enablers and Barriers to Effective Pain Assessment and Management

Introduction Pain can be defined as unpleasant sensory and poignant experience related to definite or possible tissue damage (American Pain Society, 2008, P.2). Pain can be classified as nociceptive, acute or chronic pain. Nociceptive pain results from the arousal of specialized receptors or neuropathic caused by impairment of the peripheral...

Interdisciplinary Issue Identification: An Interview With a Nurse

Interview Summary In order to provide an appropriate foundation for the following project, a detailed interview with a nursing colleague was conducted. The organization that was discussed during the conversation was a regional hospital that provides a wide range of healthcare services to the population. It is a for-profit community...

Promoting Effective Communication in Nursing Practice

Introduction and Problem Identification It is impossible to imagine a competent medical system without adequate communication. Medical institutions whose leaders promote effective communication among their followers find it easier to solve emerging challenges and improve patient outcomes. Thus, the purpose of this project is to explain how to achieve effective...

Professional Development of Nursing Professionals

Introduction Nursing, as one of the most important professions in human society, requires a large number of skills and dedication to learning. The intricacies of providing care demand a wide variety of knowledge including both physical and mental training. The report made by the Institute of Medicine outlines the ways...

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Role of the mentor in developing professional practice Mentorship refers to the professional support provided by an experienced colleague to a practitioner or trainee towards “making successful transitions in work, knowledge and personal growth” (Allen 24). A mentor is a role model who is passionate about helping another person to...

Healthcare Management and Leadership

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 Healthcare Manager’s Role in Information Technology Management

Introduction The current economic climate has influenced the use of information technology in almost all sectors of society. The current healthcare environment is becoming more complex and dynamic, thanks to the advancement of information technology. Quality and efficient service delivery are very critical for institutions to survive in the ever-competitive...

Animal-Assisted Therapy: Definition and Benefits

Introduction Pet owners know that interactions with animals can have positive effects on a person’s psychological condition and well-being. Despite the limited number of forms of communication accessible to animals, they easily become good companions for vulnerable individuals. This paper explores the topic of animal-assisted therapy (AAT), which is among...

“Ethical Dilemmas in Nursing” by Rainer

The problems of ethical regulation of modern nursing practice are relevant today. The ethical dilemmas that a nurse may face are varied, and understanding the core concepts behind them will help the nurse find solutions to these issues (Butts & Rich, 2019). Rainer et al. (2018), in their integrative review...

Marginalized Women with Mental Illness

Introduction Mental health plays a significant role in humans’ daily life and drives their decision-making and opportunities. While people of all genders might be exposed to psychological problems, women with mental illnesses have been marginalized in various spheres, including healthcare. The complexity of social roles modern women has to perform...

Nursing Research: Types and Practical Relevance

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...

Labor and Delivery Care Setting Analysis

Introduction The labor and delivery setting is an always evolving and dynamic part of the healthcare system. The particular importance of high-quality assistance comes from childbirth being an essential process in the lives of individuals around the world. The goal of nursing in the United States is to provide quality...

History of Healthcare: Timeline Discussion

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...

Southern Regional Health System: Case Study

Introduction The mission of healthcare is to provide high-quality care for all, but the analysis of Southern Regional Health System (SRHS) has demonstrated the medical staff’s failure to deliver care equitably across different ethnic and racial populations. SRHS is located in Jackson, Mississippi, which is a very diverse area that...

The Politics of Health and Health Care

Introduction Politics has a strong influence on healthcare because major decisions that set the course for the whole range of specialists are made on higher levels (Patel & Rushefsky, 2014). Change of top-level executives and planners could result in shifts in healthcare policies, which can be either for the better...

Healthcare Information Systems: Components, Benefits

Standard Components of Healthcare Information Today, information systems are at the foundation of many businesses, including health providers. Healthcare information systems help care providers and institutions to manage critical information. However, there are also numerous challenges associated with health information systems that must be addressed by providers. The present paper...

Causes and Effects of Fast-Food Addiction

At the beginning of his career, Brad Pitt worked for El Pollo Loco to pay the bills for his acting classes. The fast-food industry may have given the world one of the most talented actors, but is it enough to turn a blind eye to all the adverse effects it...

Youth Obesity In Clark County in Vancouver Washington

Abstract This research project investigates the public health challenge of obesity among youths in Clark County. Clark County has traditionally experienced high prevalence rates of obesity that are proportionally higher than other similar Counties among the youths. Currently, the County has a prevalence rate of obesity of 38% in adults...

The Colon Cancer: Main Aspects

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...

Nursing During World War I: The Importance of the Discipline

Introduction During the early 1900s, the world was rapidly experiencing changes. For instance: one, the US economy was growing, while in Europe, Germany was busy arming itself and the rest of Europe seemed to ignore the threat at that time; second, women especially in the US received vote rights and...

Methamphetamine Addiction and Interventions

Introduction Methamphetamine was synthesized in 1919 by Ogata, a Japanese scientist. In the 1930s, Temmler Werke’s pharmacists in Berlin developed the stimulant called Pervitin. Since 1938, the substance has been used systematically and in large doses, both in the army and defense industry: tablets of Pervitin were officially included in...

What Is E-Health: Discussion

Introduction The role of information technology has only been growing over the period of time in virtually every aspect of the life of human beings. The case with healthcare should be no different. But in reality very little practical application of IT that will open up the possibilities of improved...

United Healthcare Organization and Citizens’ Needs

The current healthcare environment is complex and interconnected. Organizations have to remain innovative to improve access, cost, and quality outcomes. Large hospital systems or networks are formed as a response to mounting pressure to provide optimal patient care and share risk. This paper examines United Healthcare’s readiness to address changing...

Nightingale’s Environmental Nursing Theory

Introduction The study of nursing theory has always been a key aspect of nursing education. The evolution of theory over time-based on the available knowledge and technologies allows us to determine its practicality and usability in nursing practice. Nightingale’s environmental theory is a vital nursing theory that discusses the impact...

Progressive Patient Care Model in Intensive Units

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...

Nurse Manager’s Interview on Health Policies

Introduction Every day, nurse managers must have to make decisions that determine working conditions of their subordinates, quality of patient care, results of their treatment, and reputation of the hospital. A manager needs to know all the details related to medicine and healthcare, as well as organizational features, to evaluate...

Betty Neuman’s Systems Model in Nursing Practice

Introduction Nursing as a science is largely determined by specific approaches used in the care of patients. Various models developed by theorists suggest different types of behavior and assistance. A vivid representative of the theory of systems is the model by Betty Neuman where nursing is defined as an action...

Using the PRECEDE-PROCEED Model in Designing a Community-Based Health Program

Introduction The PRECEDE-PROCEED planning model (PPM) is widely applied by public health professionals as a framework to improve health and solve community issues. The model describes factors influencing health outcomes and provides a comprehensive strategy for health needs assessment, and implementation of health promotion programs. It can be used to...

Importance of Effective Communication in Nursing

Introduction Workplace communication is a critical component of professional interaction among colleagues as its effectiveness directly impacts a variety of performance indicators. In nursing practice, effective communication affects a wide range of competency and healthcare outcomes. Oral communication among staff helps to eliminate misunderstandings and mitigate conflict. Productive communication enables...

Healthcare Robotics Impact

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,...

Nurse Understaffing and Change Proposal

Nursing Theory Utilized In order to address the problem of nursing staff shortage, one will need to consider the use of the transitions theory (TT) since it allows embracing change in the selected setting and encourage its active promotion for the sake of patients’ well-being. Designed by Meleis, the specified...

Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns in a Community

Resources for Proper Assessment In the community under consideration, there are certain resources that could help assess its needs, strengths, weaknesses, and other necessary details. In particular, the community is extremely homogenous when it comes to the system of beliefs and values about health. Despite the variety of nationalities and...

Globalization and Health

Globalization is a critical component in international public health. It is impacted by various patterns of migration, extensive trade, altering dietary practices, and ecological catastrophes; all of which affect the health of populations and contribute to the spreading of disease. Globalization has emerged concurrently with urbanization, which offers a variety...

Disaster Management in Nursing Practice

Disaster management is a process that involves four main actions, with all levels of government and organizations needing to plan, prepare, respond, and recover from human-made or natural emergencies. In Florida, the Department of Health is responsible for these activities. Florida’s counties are represented by local branches of this department,...

ANA Code of Ethics: Provisions 1 & 2 in Nursing Practice

Out of the nine provisions explained in the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics, the following two seem to be the most crucial: provision 1 and 2. Provision 1 states that nurses should practice “with compassion and respect for the inherent dignity, worth, and unique attributes of every person”...

The Roles of a Community Health Nurse

Community health nursing is an integral part of providing care to patients in different set-ups. This nursing discipline incorporates evidence-based research and other established scientific approaches to deliver quality and timely care to patients. The assigned community setting for this assignment is a home hospice. The primary role of a...

Primary Care vs. Team Nursing Models

The model of nursing care In the observed setting, nurses were working according to the primary mode of nursing care. Each of the nurses was assigned several patients for whom these professionals were responsible throughout their stay in the hospital. Nurses tended to their patients, including minor procedures such as...

Community Nursing Roles in Occupational Health Settings

In the modern healthcare environment, nurses are critically important actors who guarantee the delivery of care to patients and their recovery. For instance, in the occupational health setting, these specialists also play a cruical role in achieving positive outcomes. The given environment can be determined as a field of nursing...

Core Concepts and Philosophy of Nursing: Key Insights

Introduction Over the last decades, the nursing profession has seen the emergence of many new challenges. The widespread innovation of healthcare systems forced nurses to acquire new skills and knowledge. However, the foundations of nursing remain immutable; that is why nurses still need to realize the essence of their job....

The Impact of Nurse Staffing Levels on Patient Safety and Health

Understaffing is widely considered a primary nursing issue globally, with many nursing leaders and scholars claiming it to be detrimental to patient outcomes. However, in this context, it is not considered that there are many other professional factors at play that lead to poor results in inpatient care. Low levels...

Bridging Educational Gaps in Nursing: Aligning Theory with Practice

Matching what nurses learn in the classroom to what they encounter in the field is a major problem. According to Mackey and Bassendowski (2017), many nurses disclose that they suffered from anxiety in their initial days in the field. All nurses experience a theory-practice gap at some point as they...

Conceptual Frameworks in Nurses’ Practice

Conceptual frameworks are significant for guiding advanced nurses’ practice. They are related to concrete theories and provide a perspective on nursing meta paradigms. This paper presents an example of a conceptual framework that can be used in advanced nursing practice. The report describes its main ideas and shows how it...

Vaccinations for Children: Issues and Recommendations for Positive Change

Introduction Evidence-based projects improve nurses’ practical skills. They integrate theoretical knowledge into health care. The discussed issue is vaccinations. Vaccines are recommended for children (Alexander, Lacy, Myers, & Lantos, 2016). Some parents are afraid of vaccines. Education about vaccines’ benefits is vital. Importance of Evidence-Based Projects Master’s degrees focus on...

Nurse-to-Patient Ratio: Hypothesis Test Study

A hypothesis test study allows determining if a hypothesis is true based on research findings. For example, concluding whether an increased nurse-to-patient ratio results in improved patient health outcomes would help make decisions about the desired staffing levels (Giuliano, Danesh, & Funk, 2016). The present paper will describe a study...

Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Nursing Theory: Impact & Education

The self-care nursing theory was developed by Dorothea Orem and is based on the premise that nurses can teach and assist patients with the ability to practice self-care and maintain personal health and well-being. Self-care is defined as the natural decision-making process that consists of behaviors that allow for physiologic...