This research was directed to biology and medicine and resulted in numerous biomedical research centers in the United States in the late 1950s. Did you know that the development of health information systems started from the development of expert systems? It was until 1980s that programming languages was used for clinical applications. Did you know →
The philosopher notices that these are self imposed blockages that people must learn to overpass, knowing that body and mind are different entities put together to assure the full functionality of individuals, which must coexist and harmonize for the sake of the individual. Solutions to Sexual Inadequacy De Montaigne's suggestion according to which people →
Basic Objectives: The aim of this research is to disclose the facts that exist in Middle East regarding the leadership development and training and to find out the factors due to which leadership training and development gained importance in Saudi Arabia. Decline in recognizing the issues of the organization is posing the question on the →
The student is required to fill in learning log matrices in the course of the whole course which will cover each and every aspect of the course. A summary of the course units and workshops and their importance to the students will be highlighted in the course of this paper.
The author will also show how these indicators differ in MLD and the LDC's countries. They include: Availability of jobs in the country; the increased employment rate in the country is an indicator of economic development in the country. Other indicators include high school graduation rate, increased industrialization among others. Social indicators of economic development →
Application of ICT in Health Care Provision of quality health services is the key agenda for health care through usage of innovative technologies. In addition, it manages the payroll of the care center. Provision of ICT to the healthcare workers and their patients has the possibility of improving the quality, safety, and effectiveness →
As patients are the subjects of the research, their point of view is important to be considered into clinical research study so as a respect of patient right and improvement of research outcome. Patients' compliance can be defined as the willingness of patient to follow doctor's advice on treatment and complete it.
People outside the family may also judge the person that the pain is " in their head" and that the motives for claiming to be in chronic pain are due to laziness, an excuse not to work, and/or are malingerers. When dealing with patients in chronic pain, one of the first ethical issues to arise →
Conclusion Introduction Nurses would go along way if they got support from the AARP by strengthening their realization of their roles in the society. They are included in the larger context which is important when referring to patients of advanced age or those under chronic illnesses. Conclusion These changes and legislative agenda →
Nurses understand that their close proximity with patients and their families is something that allows them or gives them the opportunity to influence the patients in regards the treatment they should take or even purchase. In hospital environments decisions that are concerned with staffing, salaries, and issues that have to do with the practice environment →
Consequently, we are going to highlight some of the clusters and diagrams illustrating the pathophysiology of the caunda equina. Illustration demonstrating an example of caunda equina syndrome secondary to a spinal neoplasm in a patient; B. How do you know that this patient has it? Apparently, the Cauda equina syndrome is a neurological disorder which →
According to the existing law, optometry is the prevention and the examination of human eyes, the determination of the range of sight for human vision and the prescription of spectacle lenses and contact lenses. The first argument in support of the bill is that it enables optometrists to practice the profession to the complete extent →
The ethical, legal argument that supports this right was framed on the principle of autonomy and the right of a patient to self-determination of care. Some of the strategies that are used in the healthcare organization include increasing the number of staffs, appropriate follow-up of and enhancing security at the high-risk clinical areas.
Nursing theories are important in guiding nursing research in order to evolve the nursing practice and achieve better care outcomes in the future. Identify Nightingale's contributions to the development of nursing as a discipline and profession. In her age, Nightingale contributed in the development and improvement of health.
One is able to give services with the help of both personal and profession values. Therefore is it important for to clarify the values in order to execute services in a more diligent way. Public figures are the people entitled to serve the public and most of them do the opposite with their value requirements.
The review also serves the function of highlighting the significance of the new study. Writing a literature review for a nursing research proposal usually differs in many aspects from other kinds of projects and term papers students prepare. For instance, some of the research topics that one may consider for a research may be teaching →
Diuretic Drugs Objectives under the Bloom's Taxonomy The following Cognitive Domain objectives cover the mental skill and knowledgein relation to the understanding of diuretic drugs. i. Other allergic symptoms and effects include colds, fevers, pains in the joint among others, happening after the administration of diuretics. Herbal Considerations The rising interest to diuretics drugs →
Trust and understanding are critical issues that significantly impact the welfare and recovery of the patients. I believe that the welfare of patients is the major aim of nursing and decisions is based on informed choices, empathy and understanding.
In line with this, the hospital relied on the principles of monitoring and reinforcement of planned change in order to ensure that the planned change was successful. Through implementing a process whereby the unit nurses supervised the handing over process in their units, the hospital ensured that there was an efficient way of monitoring the →
Occurring at the base of the arteries of the brain, aneurysm affects the main artery, which carries the blood from the left ventricle to the heart. According to La Place's law, the increased pressure from the pumping of the blood makes the radius of the artery to be twice its normal size.
This paper will focus on this particular component of the ACA. Background information The health sector is one of the few remaining industries that still make use of paper records to store data from the various facets of health care. The result of this is that health care is simplified for the providers, and →
The best way of knowing that the lesson plan has been well implemented is when we find out on the implementation of the working plan through observation. Observation is effective in monitoring the behaviour of obese children and their parents in relation to undertaking the lesson plan.
Medical and Nursing Diagnoses A medical diagnosis is formulated by physicians to identify a client's specific disease, whereas a nursing diagnosis is made by a nurse to note how he responses to the condition. In the dominance of the medical model in healthcare, nursing is sometimes seen by society as subordinate to medicine.
Specifically, the clinical question is " in women over 20 years of age identified as at risk according to the AHA's classification of CVD risk in women , how will diet modifications and physical activity compare to the physical activity alone in changing classification to Optimal Risk over →
Hydrochlorothiazide opens Ca2+ activated K+ channels, taking to hyperpolarization of vascular smooth musculus cells that causes shutting of L type Ca2+channel and diminish its gap so decreased Ca2+ entry and decreased vasoconstriction, inhibits vascular carbonic anhydrous which alter systolic Ph and do gap of Ca2 activated K+ channels Adverse drug reactions: Irbesartan: Hypotension, hyperkalemia, →
Graduate education in particular play a significant role in preparing nurses to meet the needs of society. As mentioned above, graduate education in nursing equips nurses with research skills and hence their ability to learn the prevailing health issues in the society (American Nurses' Association, 1965).
Nursing Informatics: Applying standardized Terminologies in Practice Nursing Informatics: Applying standardized Terminologies in Practice There is a need to pinpoint the input given by nurses to patient care. Lastly, the PNDS is a databank that defines perioperative nursing analyses, intercessions, and patient results. In conclusion, standardized terminologies are essential to the nursing →
This also happened whenever a nurse would take a baby to the mother's room and neglect to enter the baby's code in the system thus triggering the alarm. The employer of a CNS may bill the carrier directly for the professional services of the CNS furnished to hospital inpatients and outpatients under the CNS Medicare →
Response to the Critical Thinking Exercise No previous research is available to the nurse regarding specific dressing methods. Moreover, quantifiable study design, samples and data collection techniques can be borrowed from the already existent body of knowledge. Though a nurse might be faced with absence of previous research on a method that arose from nurse's →
In psychiatric nursing, the atmosphere includes surroundings, conditions, and controls that bound and influence the growth and behavior of the person. These abilities help to meet the goals of psychiatric care: control of symptoms, provision of therapeutic relationship, identification of nursing problems, and provision of nursing intervention that assist in returning the patient to →
The cooperation between the top managers and the skilled staff should be at a reachable ground to facilitate easy management and delivery from all the sectors involved in the smooth running of the organization.' The Leadership culture should also be a considerable trait basically because it plays a big role in the facilitation of commitment →
Planning for Evaluation Planning for Evaluation According to Holden et al " A successful evaluation is not only useful, practical, ethical, and accurate, but it is also informed by an understanding of the special characteristics and conditions of each particular program". In terms of the insights I have gained, focus on stakeholders way →
[University's name] Herbs Used to Treat Psychiatric Symptoms As the patients constantly need the effective treatment, the scientists have a rather difficult task of getting the information about all the aspects of herbalism. The efficacy of these herbs are questionable and some of them may have caused deleterious effects.
The Future of Nursing The Future of Nursing According to IOM, nurses should have the chance to practice their full potential and extent according to their education levels. This will add to the number of highly qualified nurses who can provide health care services in hospitals and homes.
Do you check your weight? Sallie Mae: yes, I check my weight and I have discovered that I have been gaining weight at a very high rate. Nurse: weight gain is an indication that the body is retaining extra fluid, which is common in patients with congestive heart failure. Are you following the discharge instructions →
Once an emergency is identified, one staff must activate the local emergency call system and ring the switch board by dialing the code and stating that code blue or medical emergency, exact location, and name and designation of staff. One of the staff must collect the resuscitation trolley and transport it to the →
I do not just want to be a healthcare personnel I want to be the difference in someone's life, I want patients to have faith in me because I will not fail to care to there every need. In order to become an NP there's certain qualifications you need to abide by →
Specifically, the three most common disputes include debates about abortion, assisted suicide, and the use of restraining devices and sedatives on mentally challenged and elderly patients. Abortion debates continue to gain prominence in the medical boards and the media as individuals contemplate the ethics of the practice and the medical significance of the same. Principally, →
At a time when the health care system is overburdened from a chronic shortage of nursing staff, the further shortage caused by absenteeism and injury is a testament to the need for action to improve the work environment for the nurses. 2. 2Nursing and Job Stress The Nursing Matters fact sheets on Occupational Stress →
A nurse can serve a jail term if found guilty for violating the standards of the nursing profession. In teaching nursing students about the ethical and legal issues in nursing case studies are very important and effective. In this manner, the nurse will be able to apply the ethical and legal aspects of nursing in →
Hader posits that social sites within a department can be used to " Share information, dialogue, and receive feedback and input from others". Therefore, you could allow the nurses to give their input through social sites and then incorporate their opinions and views in creating the schedules.
Perhaps you will understand what I feel inside, and be inclined to honor it. I was a child who attracted stray dogs, a small turtle who would not eat for a week, a butterfly with a bent wing, and a runaway lizard I tried to comfort while it was re-growing a lost tail. My calling →
The manager of the hospital or the health care center assumes the prime responsibility for keeping the nurses satisfied, because the performance of the organization as a whole is directly linked with the individualistic and collective performance of the nurses. 1 Rewards N1 N2 N3 N4 N5 N6 →
My nursing experience includes activating as an assisting nurse within the Emergency Room in Brookdale, insuring patients' wellbeing, assisting with their transportation and other triage tasks, or providing comfort to both patients and families, as I consider it a mandatory requirement for the nursing activity. Volunteering for Home Health Aid, I had the opportunity to →
These components included safety (the avoidance of patients injuries from the health care processes), effectiveness (the avoidance of overuse or underuse of facilities), patient-centeredness (the ability to provide care which is responsive to patients preferences and needs), timely (the time it takes to receive and give care to patients), efficiency (use of all resources to →
This paper traces the pathway of food from the esophagus to the stomach, indicating the anatomical adaptations of each organ involved. The Stomach This is the initial stopping point of food from the esophagus. The anatomical adaptations here is that the design of the sphincter allows it to only →
The affordable care act, or the Obama care - the way it is referred to by many people, had looked like a pleasant and highly effective deal that many borrowed without thinking twice. Later on, the Supreme Court stated that the Obama care had forced the state to register illegally for a Medicaid expansion together →
She is like my grandmother and I regularly go her place to take care of her during evenings. I sincerely believe that the college would equip me with necessary knowledge and skill so that i can realize my dream of becoming a good nurse.
It is upon this foundation that criteria will be generated that will lead interested parties to more scholarly sources. For the purpose of this paper the source that will be evaluated as a suspect website will be NaturalNews.com and the source of information that will be considered a reliable source of accurate information →
As an LPN, I work with a lot of elderly and sick patients requiring nursing care during terminal illness. Helping the elderly and the sick gives in whatever small way I can, gives me a lot of inner satisfaction, once I observe the reaction of the patient. I do feel that further learning, would enable →
Theory Practice Gap March 9th Nursing refers to the use of clinical judgment in relation to the provision of care with an aim of restoring or maintaining heath to a patient. The nursing theory illustrates a systematic articulation of the knowledge used to support the nursing practice including the duties and responsibilities.
These affairs include: sharing balance sheet and income statement with employees; encouraging them to utilize financial information in their day to day official work; training them in understanding financial figures; and sharing financial results of the company. There are a number of benefits that exist when a company or hospital share its financial information with →
Besides the involvement of the health care professionals and the patient, the strategy may extend to the close family members to secure benefits to the ailing individuals. Several adjustments take place in the nursing profession to aid the success of the patient-centered care. Availing information to the patient takes place through printed and electronic media →
Orlando's theory hinges on the major tenets of nursing and the concept of the person as a developmental human being with needs. The basis of the theory is for nurses and patients to identify the need for help and provide that help individually to ensure the meeting of the patient's needs.
It is vital to assist as well as supporting patient and their families to accept the situation, and also view it as a result of the difficulties the patient or clients and people around have faced in their lives(problem of living the client has encountered) rather than as a mysterious illness within the person.. The →
An employer would register to this program if the insurance policy initiated by an employer does not meet the following requirements (Nurses Service Organization, 2014), Enlisting the name of the employee in the insurance program. Inclusion of legal costs in the policy. Payment of legal and court costs in cases whereby a lawsuit is filed →
A graft is usually the access of choice when a patient needing dialysis has small veins. Several health care providers are needed in the care of a patient undergoing insertion of a dialysis graft. A laboratory technician is also of importance in the care of such a patient to carry out blood tests so as →
Both approaches enhance the validity of the findings by analyzing data from the perspective of the participants. One of the differences is based on sources of data and method of data collection.
In addition, Lorcaserin is used by patients exhibiting at least one weight-related health problem such as hypertension and type-2 diabetes. Nursing implications: Efficacy and safety In 2006, Phase III of the lorcaserin development program was started, and this involved three main trials: Behavioral Modification and Lorcaserin for Overweight and Obesity Management trial, →
That though such technologies continue to easen the collection and the dissemination of information, which e-mental health is all about, the impending implications for this very unique health sector remains largely unknown, for the developments would have to undergo satisfactory experimentation to ensure absolute safety. References Christen, H., & Petrie, K.. State of the →
Sometimes they can be demanding and grumpy but as a nurse, she has to understand the situation of the patient that they just want to feel better. Analysis The resource person narrated that nursing is not just an eight to five job where you punch in and get paid. A nurse has to understand →
The nurse should be prepared to educate the patient regarding the inevitable side effects of corticosteroids and how to deal with them. However, the nurse should be prepared to guide the patient in the usage of the drugs to minimize the side effects. References Burke, S..
Out of the many goals of Health People 2020, health policy framework two of them relates to consumerism that is public infrastructure and determinants of health. The spirit and intention of Healthy People 2020 policy was to ensure that every citizen access quality healthcare regardless of the social and economic status. Another fundamental point that →
Understanding the complexities of nursing conflict is essential in successfully managing the challenge and extremely relevant in achieving a healthy workplace as outlined by the Registered Nursing Association of Ontario. A plethora of literature suggests that workplace conflict and bullying is widespread in nursing, and that it can render the workplace a harmful, fearful →
In this post, a number of significant facts are provided concerning the work of Lillian Wald before her demise. According to the post, Lillian would be shocked by the current healthcares systems considering the efforts she made in trying to make healthcare accessible and affordable to all without biasness. However, I fail to agree with →
The risk of UTI among women increases with age due to the lost of vaginal flora during menopause when the level of estrogen falls, thus loss of virginal protection. Population and Comparative Women are more likely to get infected by the UTIs than men since the bacteria easily reach their bladder because of the →
Nonetheless, careful planning of the research methodology ensures that the effects of unanticipated variables do not influence the findings of a research study. In order to establish the validity and reliability of the instruments of research, it is important to carry out reliability and validity tests.
Ethical issues in cancer management affiliation As a health care professional who is working in the hospice department, I usually face new influences of legal and ethical issues in my practice. The broad ethical dilemma that I face is the ability to predict and accurately define the patient prognosis and to what extent the hospice →
In this regard, this paper concentrates on the US healthcare arrangement and other developed countries. Compare and contrast the United States healthcare system with Canada's healthcare system Provision of healthcare services remains critical for citizens' wellbeing. Conversely, privately run healthcare systems in the US substantially injure the effective delivery of services for citizens. According →
Analyze different leadership traits and styles in todays health care organization and differentiate formal and informal power and leadership Nursing [Date] Analyze different leadership traits and styles in todays health care organization and differentiate formal and informal power and leadership Leadership is a key factor in the successful running of any organization. This paper →
In the culture that she belongs to, it is believed that the males in the family have the right to take all the decisions regarding the family members. Moreover, the patient can succumb to the pressure from the males in the family and decide to say that her health is improving even if she does →
Effects of Long Working Hours on Nurse Performance Chamberlain College of Nursing Number: Term and Year: Effects of Long Working Hours on Nurse Performance Nurses face various ethical issues that hinder their efficiency in the provision of medical care to their patients throughout the entire world. The management of the organizations providing medical care should →
A scholarship fund will help ease the anxiety of not being able to finish my nursing studies because of lack of money. Scholarship will remove the burden of finances in my studies and will enable me to focus in school. Being able to take care of the patients' well will also be good to my →
Demographic variables are attributes of the subjects that are calculated during the learning and used to depict the illustration. It is important to understand the ideal demographic variables in a research program because most of them are similar.
This discussion explores the legal scope of Harvey's case and notes that Harvey should not win a lawsuit in the case. Harvey should not win the lawsuit because the facts of the case do not identify breach of informed consent and breach of contract under the patient's condition. Harvey later recovered and sued. The issue →
Schiavo's parents sentiments are also shared by Arabjanov who argues that death should only take place after a natural calamity takes place, and that human life should be respected. For the case of Dax Cowart, he wishes to die as opposed to going through painful experiences in the hospitals. Dax's case brings a →
In the national health system, one of the government's policies is especially important in determining success, independence and continuity of health development that is promoting empowerment and community participation in health An Integrated Health Center is one form of community based health resource that are managed and organized by, for and with →
Such discretion is all the more necessary in a country like the United States, where there is such diversity of race, religion and cultural background. In this regard, it is a prerequisite for healthcare professionals to take into account the cultural restrictions and religious doctrines of individual patients before deciding on a course of treatment.
However, Tappen further noted that these tests are dependent on the limiting value above or below which the test indicates positives results. According to Lovallo et al , sensitivity of a given clinical test refers to the ability of a test to accurately classify those patients with disease while specificity refers to →
Issues and questions pertaining to the service learning site/experience: The walk was quite a success; however, the experience from it is what is vital. Reflection of the experience as it relates to the values of the professional nurse A number of nurses participated in the event.
In particular, the contribution and impact of nurses has been increasingly realized in immunization-related practices. The nursing fraternity has increasingly created awareness and supported childhood immunizations over the years. This has subsequently made childhood immunizations a traceable and effectively and efficiently managed health issue. In conclusion, the role played by the nursing fraternity in addressing →
Performance standards and appraisals Performance standards and appraisals Performance appraisals and standards are used in healthcare facilities or organizations as the basis for disciplining or termination of employees. This paper also describes the effectiveness of the performance appraisal system through outlining strengths and areas of improvement, and also explains how I might incorporate positive discipline →
This exposure renewed my interest in this field and since then I have never looked back. In the realm of nursing, I have contributed significantly to the development of health in acute settings. Putting this challenge aside, nursing is something that I loved and had plans to study this same course to the end. Due →
There appears to be a connection between obesity and Type 2 diabetes specifically, and since Type 2 diabetes seems to be on the rise, I think it is fair to link the high fat and high sugar diets of Americans to the rise of this disease for the most part. I think that what you →
Application of Open System Theory in Nursing of the The open system is a theory that seeks to explain the dynamics involved in the running of an organization. The system in the case study is the hospital and the subsystems are the various departments.
The diagnosis of delirium is basically clinical and is founded on cautious bedside observations of major signs, but its recognition is the first step. An implication for nursing practice Nurses and other health providers find it difficult to assess delirium in older adults who have dementia and in hospitalized ageing adults because of overlapping →
He had greatly appreciated the genuine care and psychological support extended by the nurses and doctors. Answer 2 Medicare includes emergency hospitalization, nursing care, inpatient care in hospital, including critical access hospital, hospice care and medical prescription at the time of hospitalization. The healthcare had covered all types of medical prescription, emergencies, dental care →
Biochemical parameters were determined at the beginning of each month, according to the protocol of our dialysis center. Lung comets The echocardiographic examinations were performed with patients in the near-to-supine or supine positions. The mean arterial pressure and the lung comets score were also significantly lower than at the start of dialysis (p
There are several treatment methods that can be used separately or in the combination according to the severity and cause of depression. Together with clinical specialists and psychologists, advance practice nurses can also play a vital role in the assessment and treatment of this disorder.
Public Health Report: Santa Ana Residents Unite Against Proposed Homeless Shelter al Affiliation Public Health Report: Santa Ana Residents Unite Against Proposed Homeless Shelter Introduction Prior to Senate Bill 2, the search of a location for homeless shelter was a daunting task. With Senate Bill 2, location identification is easier as is in →
In addition, tethered PHR also offers patients' access to medical information and can therefore promote self-care for better quality of health. PHR influence health information exchange though provision of data bank on a patient's information, from a patient's records. An electronic health record, however, is a maintained database by healthcare facility that uses electronic systems →
The problem identified and to be discussed is the hygienic negligence of health workers and how that affects the patients in the clinic. The research question that is seeking to be answered from this question is " How does the hygienic negligence of health workers in a clinic affect the patients?" This research question is →
Awareness on acceptable safety and health standards is achieved through training and educating employees and the managers of the work organization, on provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act. However, in the United States of America, it has been proved that some organizations or facilities do not satisfactorily comply with the health and safety →
In respect to the principles of non-maleficence, beneficence, and justice, nurses should remind the physician that the overuse of antibiotic may result to the development of antiobiotic-resistance. It means that the nurse should not disclose the name of the patient to the legal experts.
End of life care The main goals of end life care are to promote the quality of life and to relieve suffering among the dying patients. This is because of failure to promote the significance of home based care among the family members of the dying patients. Most patients do not die in their homes →
Advanced nursing role due: Differences of Nurse Managers, Nurse Administrators and Nurse Executives I agree that Nurse Managers, Nurse Administrators and Nurse Executives are connected in the management of nursing care of clients. Upper-level managers are specialized in management and administration of the healthcare organization; by establishing goals and strategizing plans. Nurse Managers versus →