Callista Roy’s conceptual model is vital for nursing research, practice, and education. She developed the nursing conceptual model in 1976 after realizing the importance of nursing nature as a service (Alligood, 2017). This model applies adaptation as the appropriate framework for nursing and views the person as an adaptive system....
Medicine is one of the most important areas of society because it predetermines its well-being. Health care involves many different tasks and professionals, one of which is nurses. These professionals have one of the most difficult jobs, complicated by working conditions. They are characterized by a difficult moral choices, increased...
The Fragile State of the Canadian Health Care System The Canadian healthcare system has a long history of growth and development. For the past 60 years, it has made significant advances in several areas. Nonetheless, the current COVID-19 pandemic has shattered the healthcare system and will take years to recover....
Introduction Dorothea Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory is one of the many grand theories of nursing. Orem developed the model with the goal of providing a scientific and philosophical account of not only what and why nursing is but also how and by/towards whom it should be directed (Hartweg, 2020)....
Introduction From a general stance, nurse staffing ratios indicate the number of patients allocated to individual nurses in a specific health unit. Nurse staffing ratios have been a critical issue within the healthcare sector due to their influence on the standard of care and safety of patients (Wei et al.,...
The patient has presented with vomiting, diarrhea, and nausea; moreover, they have a history of drug abuse and are possibly a carrier of Hepatitis C. All of this points to the diagnosis of acute gastroenteritis which causes inflammation and irritation of stomach and intestines. It is possible to contract the...
Bipolar disorder is a mental illness that causes mood swings which include emotional hypomania and depression. Additionally, episodes of mania including happiness, reduced sleep, and overwhelming joy are felt. Most patients experience emotional symptoms while on the episodes and some may not be felt (Knuesel & Mohajeri, 2021). This essay...
Introduction In the field of healthcare, caring is traditionally considered the essence of nursing. It is seen as an innate human trait, and its basic assumptions form the basis of what is known as caring science. It also recognizes the importance of holistic approaches, such as patient-centered care, to ensure...
Adult obesity is one of the most relevant health issues in the United States due to its prevalence among the population and significant health risks. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the percentage of people with obesity has drastically increased over the last twenty years from 30.5%...
Abstract Dementia is a complex disorder that impairs an individual’s cognitive functions, limiting their ability to perform normal activities. It is characterized by poor memory, language problems, reduced attention, changes in mood, and disorientation. The disorder is prevalent among people over 65 years and in women compared to men. Dementia...
Introduction Coronaviruses are a wide variety of pathogens that can spread to both people and animals. The COVID-19 pandemic had a significant effect on global public health security and highlighted the significance of nurses’ work in communities in advancing public health and preventing the transmission of communicable illnesses (Rhodes et...
Introduction Attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is among the most common complications that affect children. It is considered a chronic and debilitating disease that oftentimes lasts into adulthood (Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention, n.d.). ADHD can affect an individual’s life including their academic and professional accomplishments, interpersonal relationships, and daily...
Introduction Managing medico-legal expenditures is critical for practicing physicians. Medical malpractice lawsuits and licensing board objections cause severe financial and reputational repercussions for practitioners. Medico-legal lawsuits and costs can result in significant financial consequences and harm to the physician’s image and ethics. To prevent the risks of malpractice convictions, physicians...
Introduction The ANA Code of Ethics is a guide for all nurses that seeks to direct their practice. This essay scrutinizes this guide in the lens of a recent academic breach. The essay is composed of three parts and the first part is a reflection of the code of ethics...
Introduction In the present day, clinical decision support systems (CDSSs) already play a crucial role in quality health care delivery in medical facilities. At the same time, due to the emergence of new information technologies and the increasing complexity of treatment processes, the necessity for more developed electronic clinical decision...
Introduction The practice of advanced practice nurses (APNs) is vital for providing healthcare because it allows patients to receive focused, economical treatment in various settings. APN activity is distinct in that it includes extensive clinical knowledge, expertise, and responsibility in delivering exceptional patient care. With a focus on holistic care,...
Introduction India is the second most populous country in the world today after China. This South Asian nation has promoted notions of democracy in an effort to promote governance and support more citizens to record positive health outcomes. The reason behind selecting this nation for this study is because it...
Nursing is an essential and integral part of medicine since it is the nurses who are responsible for caring for patients and assisting doctors in various manipulations. There are many unique areas of specialization for nurses; for example, I specialize in providing care for multiple types of wounds in patients....
Introduction Holism is described as the notion that an organic or integrated whole has an autonomous existence that cannot be grasped solely by a comprehension of its components. Patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being are all taken into consideration in holistic nursing (Crawford & Thornton, 2018). Florence Nightingale’s holistic...
The state of the American healthcare system has long been a subject of debate due to considerable health disparities witnessed in the country. Despite the US having one of the world’s most developed social, economic, and political systems, its citizens continue to struggle to cope with high healthcare costs making...
Obesity is one of the greatest medical and social problems of modern society. The scale of its spread in developed countries is often compared with an epidemic. The growth of this disease among children and adolescents is especially alarming. Childhood obesity is a serious public health problem in the United...
Anxiety disorder or Generalized Anxiety Disorder (GAD) is a severe psychological complication that adversely affects one’s quality of life and daily routine. Various theories, including behavioral, humanistic, and cognitive approaches, have slightly different perspectives on the origins, treatment, and potential consequences of the illness. The current essay describes Jake’s case...
Introduction The shadowing experiences have piqued my interest and fueled my drive to discover more about the world of health and medicine. My desire to understand the mechanism through which platelet-rich plasma stimulates tissue growth and the effects of diabetes on the glomerulus emanated from my curiosity. I want to...
Root Cause Analysis: Timeline Figure 1 below is a Root Cause Analysis flowchart with summaries of events, processes, and staff involved. The timeline suggests that the medical error occurred due to delays in administering the Lasix and misinterpretation of the lab results, which may have been due to communication gaps...
Social media usage has grown significantly in the recent past. people of different ages utilize various social media platforms in their daily lives. the rapid increment in the utilization of social media is as a result of advancement in technology. Through the media platforms, people are able to get information...
In the United States, the high cost of prescription drugs is of great concern to patients, physicians, payers, and politicians. The cost of drugs in the U.S. is highly overestimated compared to European countries and continues to show high growth rates in recent years (Mulcahy et al., 2021). Undoubtedly, some...
Social media present an important part of the daily life of modern people. However, the use of open personal profiles in social media can jeopardize the professional competence of workers in public services. The use of social media is now even monitored by organizations in hiring to avoid potential negative...
Introduction Diabetes mellitus is a chronic illness characterized by high sugar levels in the blood. In the United States, Hispanic people and African Americans are more likely to have diabetes than whites who are non-Hispanic (Gurka et al., 2018). The essay examines the population health problem in the capstone project...
Introduction The Integrated Safety-Net Health Care System case study describes an organization that provides comprehensive healthcare services to a diverse patient population, including many vulnerable populations. The organization has a good understanding of the diverse populations it serves, including their cultural beliefs, practices, and health needs. The case study notes...
Summary of the Healthcare System in Australia The healthcare system in Australia is complex but offers comprehensive coverage for all its citizens. The government funds public healthcare services through taxes, medicare, private insurance, and out-of-pocket payments by individuals. The system is divided into three components: public, private, and complementary health...
I start this story presentation by opening my heart and admitting that my grandmother is the main inspiration for my nursing career. I had so many fond memories of her when I was little, and I was always impressed by her professionalism and dedication to her job. I remember how...
Introduction Medical practice implies knowledge and the use of many competencies to ensure the highest quality of work. For a better understanding of what is included in the practice of nurse practitioners, it provides consulting with specialists who have experience in this field. Thus, this work was based on an...
The Massachusetts Nurse of the Future Nursing Core Competencies© offers guidance on the knowledge, abilities, and attitudes nurses require to succeed in the modern healthcare system. The two particularly crucial competencies that influence my nursing practice most are Quality and Safety and Informatics and Healthcare. Quality and safety are important...
Introduction The news article selected for this assignment was published on the WHO website. The article discusses a WHO report on the state of global mental health, which calls on governments, academics, health professionals, and civil society to support the world in transforming mental health. In 2019, nearly a billion...
People I Met With and Lessons Learned The following section highlights my experience during the first two practicum hours, where I met with the hypertensive patient, their family, and several physicians. The individuals shared their experiences with the condition and the management techniques. From the session, I discovered that the...
Introduction In the United States of America and the rest of the globe, high blood pressure (HBP) poses a significant threat to public health due to its prevalence and association with cardiovascular disease. Hypertension increases the risk of cardiovascular illnesses, heart difficulties, stroke, and renal ailments, among the major causes...
Known as a condition that causes one to experience severe mood swings, bipolar disorder represents a major mental health issue. Unless addressed properly, it can lead to a plethora of adverse effects, including misuse of drugs and alcohol (Flowers et al., 2019). By raising awareness among vulnerable demographics, as well...
Introduction This talk will cover all the basics regarding UTIs: what causes them, how to avoid getting them, and what treatments are available. We aim to provide you with the knowledge you need to recognize and manage a UTI of any cause. In the talk, we will go through what...
Recreational marijuana use has increased in recent years due to the widespread belief that the substance is safe and legal in some instances. Longitudinal trends showing increasing concentrations of cannabinoids and other chemical constituents in marijuana are a significant cause for public health concern. As a result, more people than...
Introduction In Chapter 9 of “The Sociology of Health, Illness, and Health Care: A Critical Approach,” the author, Weitz, discusses the various measures of health care systems. Weitz specifies eight metrics that are crucial for assessing and contrasting healthcare systems. I believe the significance of equity in healthcare systems is...
The term “randomized” refers to the process through which participants in a randomized controlled experiment are arbitrarily placed into one of two groups: the intervention group or the control group. The participants in this study were randomly assigned to either the intervention group, where they abstained from using social media...
The field of psychiatry addresses the needs of patients with various mental disorders, who often have individual symptoms and do not respond to traditional treatment procedures. One of the mental health issues is schizotypal personality disorder, a problem characterized by altered cognitive perceptions that directly affect behavioral functions. This issue...
Heart failure is a decrease in the efficiency of the heart and its ability to provide an entire blood supply to the body. Pathology of both acute and chronic courses is not an independent disease but develops as a complication of other conditions. This is one of the most common...
Introduction Nursing is one of the most common occupations in healthcare due to the importance of nurses’ services in guaranteeing quality patient care at all levels. There are already more than 3 million RNs in the United States, and more are anticipated. The educational requirements and licensing requirements for various...
Introduction Skin-to-skin contact between a mother and a newborn is an effective practice for bonding, breastfeeding, and postpartum comfort. The importance of this practice should be recognized by the newborn’s families, nurses, and other clinical professionals. The involvement of the medical staff and the desire of the mother are necessary...
Introduction The topic of this literature review is depression in young people and adults. Depression is one of the most common psychiatric illnesses, and there is a strong focus on finding an effective treatment for this mental condition (Schuch & Stubbs, 2019). The literature review concerns the study of the...
Infants require different amounts of energy and protein during their first year of life to support their rapid growth and development. From birth to 6 months, an infant needs about 100 kcal/kg/day and 1.5 g/kg/day of protein. From 6 months to 1 year, an infant needs about 90 kcal/kg/day and...
In recent years, access to gender-affirming treatment for transgender and gender nonconforming (TGNC) youth in the United States has been contentious. Gender-affirming care refers to medical and mental treatments that support an individual’s gender identity rather than their biological sex. Such treatments include hormone therapy, surgery, and psychiatric counseling (Kimberly...
Ethical values are vital in the nursing field as they facilitate the provision of quality care. In the United Kingdom, the considerations needed to give safe, legal, and moral aid are based on guidelines outlined by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) under the NMC Code (Nursing and Midwifery Council,...
As a nurse, I rely on a diverse range of skills to provide the best possible care to my patients. Writing, researching, presenting, working in teams, and using technological tools are all essential skills that I use in my current role in the workplace. These skills are crucial in my...
Introduction Asthma is a chronic disease that affects the respiratory system. According to World Health Organization (WHO), asthma is the most chronic disease in children, although it affects both children and adults. The disease is one of the major non-communicable diseases, with an estimated 262 million people having been affected...
Introduction Depending on how the victim deals with the initial shock, both physically and emotionally, the effects of a traumatic event might vary and take varying amounts of time to surface. The effects of trauma can be felt right away, or they can be delayed for days, weeks, or even...
Summary The selected technology topic for this annotated bibliography is remote patient monitoring (RPM). Remote patient monitoring involves using technology to remotely track and monitor a patient’s health status and provide timely intervention when necessary. RPM is widely used because it has proven its ability to offer patient satisfaction, enhance...
Introduction In layperson’s terms, physician-assisted suicide is the action taken to intentionally end the life of a suffering patient whose chance of survival is minimal. As a result, doctors, after consulting with patients, administer drugs that hasten patient death to relieve their pain. Euthanasia and physician-assisted suicide have long been...
The coronavirus pandemic has profoundly impacted people’s lives worldwide and the health system’s strengths and weaknesses. As a result of a common effort to combat a problem, the world has come together, and national Governments have become aware of the need for mental health sector reforms. These challenges have revealed...
Information that can be represented as numbers is provided by quantitative investigations. The fact that the data is numerical allows nurses to make conclusions about the data using statistical testing. Qualitative research findings describe the traits or features. Although both quantitative and qualitative research methods have advantages and disadvantages, they...
Introduction Alzheimer’s dementia (AD) is an irreversible illness that primarily affects the brain and nervous system. It is a brain condition that gradually affects memory, cognitive abilities, and the capacity to do even the most basic activities. All mental function, including cognition, learning, and memory, is centered on the nervous...
Introduction Compassion fatigue is a physical and psychological depletion brought on by repeated exposure to emotionally taxing circumstances. Nurses are increasingly concerned about it since they frequently encounter emotionally exhausting and stressful events regularly. On the other hand, burnout is distinguished from compassion fatigue by apathy and a sense of...
Introduction For the first question, it is important to note that cardiovascular disease (CVD) is a complex condition with multiple risk factors that can contribute to its development. Some of these risk factors are modifiable, meaning they can be changed through lifestyle choices or medical intervention, while others are non-modifiable,...
Introduction Professional associations in nursing, such as the American Nurses Association (ANA), are important for advancing the nursing profession and protecting the rights of nurses. They provide an essential opportunity for nurses to stay informed on the latest developments and trends in nursing and to connect with other nurses. The...
Introduction Obesity is a significant public health issue in the UAE since it predisposes individuals to severe chronic diseases. 85.5% of the 9.3 million residents of the UAE population live in cities and lead sedentary lifestyles as of 2016. World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that in 2010, 25% of Emirati...
Introduction The US model is seen to have some strengths of its own, such as the ability to provide more choice of care. This can be beneficial to those who can pay for it. Low-income people are more likely to report inadequate access to healthcare and are at a greater...
Organizations are constantly undergoing various changes and trying to adapt to various factors in the market. In the healthcare sector, change has remained constant with the advancement in technology and the need for faster service delivery and more effective treatment techniques. Even for businesses, change is inevitable for an organization...
Introduction Intellectual hypocrisy is portrayed by the medical professionals in the area. Although they were unwilling to accept Snow’s theory, they quickly accepted the outcome of his investigation (Muench 2). Even amidst criticism and ridicule, Snow continued to investigate the outbreak and pursue his theory, showing Intellectual Perseverance. Discussion The...
Introduction Preventive care is a holistic approach to managing diseases by ensuring adequate screening, checkups, and counseling to avoid health risks. Early detection is likely to save lives and lower the cost of medication. The United States Preventive Taskforce provided A and B recommendations on preventive care screening for the...
Web-Based Electronic Health Records (EHR) Electronic Health Records (EHR) is modern technology incorporated into health facilities to keep patients’ information and data. The tool utilizes real-time data devices that make information available to medical professionals. The web -page is secure because EHR permits authorized individuals to view the data of...
The research, evidence-based practice (EBP), and nursing processes are all important in the field of healthcare, but they serve different purposes and have distinct similarities and differences. EBP has become the major key to enhancing the quality of care and improving patient outcomes. Meanwhile, nursing research is the process of...
Introduction Nursing theories are crucial in research and medical practice, providing a platform for evaluating key practices. As the nursing disciple undergoes changes associated with evolution, there is a greater need for knowledge development. Nursing theories contribute to evidence-based nursing and provide insights that enable medical practitioners to effectively undertake...
Introduction I work in Catheterization Laboratory, carrying out tests and procedures like balloon angioplasty, stenting, and implanting pacemakers and defibrillators. In my workplace, teamwork is essential to ensure the best possible patient outcomes. We have many teams working together, like cardiologists and anesthesiologists, radiologists and doctors, technicians and nurses, to...
Introduction In health care, accreditation is a process for assessing the state of health care facilities to track the quality and delivery conditions of health care. Accreditation agencies set predetermined criteria that hospitals and medical clinics must follow. They represent the agencies as credible and reputable organizations that maintain high-quality...
Over the years, the stroke menace has remained a significant health risk across the globe. In the UK, stroke is the third most killer despite substantial improvements in diagnostic practices. A stroke occurs following a disruption of blood supply to the human brain. Factors such as clotting, blockage, or even...
Over the years, the issue of medication errors (MEs) has remained to be a significant challenge facing the healthcare sector in various countries across the globe. Australia is not exceptional as it has registered a large number of cases of the problem. Generally, the MEs encompass wrong prescription, dosage, and...
Introduction A potential study enrollee indicates that she wants to participate in the study on the safety of a new medical device to be used on human beings but does not wish to read the materials, including the consent form. The paper discusses the further actions of a researcher and...
Quality improvements are the main driver of change in hospitals. They make it possible to create a safer and more comfortable environment for healthcare professionals, provide a high level of patient care and improve the quality of the entire healthcare system. Improving the quality and safety of healthcare services is...
Objective 6 A nurse should maintain the authority and reputation of her profession. The nurse’s behavior supports respect for the profession in any situation, both during work and outside it, the culture of behavior, and relationships with colleagues, patients, and other citizens (Nsiah et al., 2019). In order to promote...
Technology has been a driving force in the advancement of healthcare and nursing in the past several decades. With its implementation, nurses have delivered better care and become more efficient in their day-to-day work (Krick et al., 2019). Technology has become a fundamental part of nursing and is continuing to...
Many individuals do not consider Egyptology among the most appealing and influential matters, particularly the study of developments and modifications in Egyptian medicine. Ancient Egypt has long been seen as an archetypally conservative culture dedicated to the preservation of antiquated concepts and practices that have been scrupulously sustained over the...
Abstract Nurses are the advocates of patients as they represent their best interests. To effectively conduct their duty, it is vital that they liaise with members of congress to suggest the issues pertinent to healthcare. The purpose of this paper is to write a letter to three congressional members of...
Introduction What Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Does PTSD is one of the most debilitating mental disorders developed when a person experiences or witnesses a life-threatening event. It is characterized with re-experiencing the symptoms, avoiding situations that bring the event into remembrance, elevated sense of negative beliefs and feelings, and hyper-arousal...
Introduction An article by Thomas W. Feeley, Zachary Landman, and Michael E. Porter, “The Agenda for the Next Generation of Health Information Technology,” provides an overview of developments in health information technology. The development of information technology in medicine significantly improves the healthcare system, making medicine accessible to the population...
Introduction Substance abuse is a major social problem in the world today. Research indicates that over 35 million people globally suffer from substance use disorders (SUDs), while only one in every seven receive treatment (United Nations, 2019). In addition, over 20 million people in the United States have a drug...
Introduction In the health sector, physical restraints are commonly used within psychiatric wards or with very aggressive patients. However, there has been a growing concern that the practice is harmful compared to its purpose, especially in the wards. Physically restraining psychiatric patients was initially introduced to reduce incidences of physical...
Introduction An outbreak of a coronavirus or flu infection in prison can cause significant losses among prisoners, especially if the cells are overcrowded and the sanitary situation already leaves much to be desired. People from socially and economically disadvantaged backgrounds are in places of detention. Even in freedom, they could...
Introduction Late in 2019, news of contagious diseases in the Chinese city of Wuhan spread across the globe. “Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)” is the official name of this illness. The disease is also known as “COVID-19” and “coronavirus” in public. On January 20, 2020, a laboratory-confirmed the...
Opioids are strong painkillers that include, amongst others, oxycodone, hydrocodone, and morphine. Opioids offer several positive effects, but they also have the potential for some very significant adverse effects. Opioids are medications used to treat various medical conditions, including pain, diarrhea, and coughing. They are naturally occurring chemical compounds derived...
There is a belief that everyone should have the right to die with dignity, including the right to choose euthanasia. Proponents of euthanasia argue that it is a humane way to end a person’s life and that the individual has the right to choose how they die. They claim that...
Introduction The paper discusses medication errors and their importance in nursing practice. First of all, we all know that human health is a critical factor in today’s life. Multiple attempts are made to protect health, prevent diseases, and define the most effective recommendations. People expect professional health care, and nurses...
Diabetes care is undergoing a dramatic transition as a result of technological breakthroughs. Fatehi et al. (2018) acknowledge that diabetes mellitus is a chronic disease defined by persistent hyperglycemia that needs lifetime treatment to avoid or postpone debilitating symptoms or premature death. This complicated health condition requires continual self-monitoring, multidisciplinary...
Introduction How individuals respond when they feel threatened or under pressure is stress. It is the way bodies respond to anything that requires action or attention, but people feel they cannot manage or control them. Although stress is not considered a psychological disorder, it can cause mental health problems such...
Introduction A rehabilitation center at one of the local clinics is the work setting for this assignment. Due to the involvement of nurses, psychologists, cardiologists, and other support staff in the facility’s daily operations, interprofessional teams are present in the workplace. Teamwork is crucial to lowering medical errors, enhancing patient...
Schizophrenia is one of the most common but puzzling mental disorders. The condition has an inconsistent prevalence in various countries across the globe. Medical researchers have failed to explain why the cases of Schizophrenia are high in some countries but low in other countries. The condition involves hallucinations, delusions, and...
Modern nursing practice is primarily based on the results of multiple robust studies that later serve as the foundation for developing clinical guidelines. This combination of nursing research and practice is known as evidence-based practice (EBP) (Chien, 2019). It implies that high-quality research should be associated with a practical implementation...
SDOH Affecting the Family Social determinants of health (SDOH) generally represent conditions in the environment where people live, work, and interact with one another. They include but are not limited to socioeconomic status, employment, the capacity to access affordable and safe housing, healthcare services, as well as affordable and healthy...
In recent years, there has been an increase in the number of tobacco users. Traditional smoking of cigarettes is common, but there are newer ways of smoking. Some of the common ways are vaping, e-cigarettes, hookah, chewing tobacco, and smoking. Vaping, especially in the younger generation, has increased the number...
The Problem The opioid crisis is an acute social problem that began in the mid-2010s and continues to this day. It is related to the fact that from 1991 to 2010, large pharmaceutical companies aggressively marketed opioid painkillers, resulting in millions of people becoming addicted to this drug. After becoming...
Background One of the challenging options in end-of-life care that raises ethical concerns is the choice to forego or stop receiving treatments or therapy. When a patient’s request to commence or continue treatment will result in severe suffering, an unnecessary or uneven allocation of resources, or a course of action...
Introduction Healthcare is one of the most crucial issues in the United States today. The nation has traditionally used a hybrid public/private healthcare system, subject to much debate over the years. Under this approach, Americans can acquire government-subsidized health insurance or seek the same from private insurance companies. Federal and...
Introduction Preference is an act of favor for one person or something over another. The right to pick or choose something shows that humans are connected to the natural environment in various ways. Human preferences for events are controlled by natural components, the unceasing of natural assets, and the health...
Introduction Increasing the number of full-time nurses at United Medical Rehab is a critical task to achieve in order to address staff shortages and declining patient outcomes. According to Drennan and Ross (2019), the shortage of junior medical employees is a global problem, largely caused by inadequate recruitment and retention...
Introduction Workplace incivility is an immense concern in medical institutions. Scholars usually characterize it as low-level disruptive behavior that violates the mutual trust and respect standards of the workplace and has an uncertain intention to hurt the victim (Zhang et al., 2018). Workplace incivility is unkind, disrespectful, demeaning, and insulting...