Entries by Alex

How would each religion interpret the nature of George’s malady and suffering? Is there a “why” to his disease and suffering? (i.e., is there a reason for why George is ill, beyond the reality of physical malady?)

The practice of health care providers at all levels brings you into contact with people from a variety of faiths. This calls for knowledge and acceptance of a diversity of faith expressions. The purpose of this paper is to complete a comparative ethical analysis of George’s situation and decision from the perspective of two worldviews […]

Discuss how the study of child and adolescent development has changed over time.

Write a 500-750-word paper discussing the importance of child and adolescent psychology on development. Address the following in your paper: Discuss how the study of child and adolescent development has changed over time. Describe the five theoretical perspectives, including the major theorists associated with each

Explain     how the focus area relates to the individual, the family, and the     community, as well as to all age groups throughout the life   span.

List 15-20 slides on Mental Health and Mental Disorders . Guide to List: State the objective of the presentation. State the     Healthy People 2020 focus area your group has selected and the     rationale for selection of the specific focus area. Explain     how the focus area relates to the individual, the family, and the     community, as well […]

Describe the proper protocol for handling the following scenario under the HIPAA guidelines:

Privacy and Security of Health Records The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) demands that all patients are able to retrieve their medical records, amend inaccuracies or exclusions, and be informed on how their protected health information (PHI) is shared with third parties. HIPAA provisions have led to a widespread overhauling in electronic medical […]

What areas still present challenges? As a nurse leader, how can you contribute to improving the organization’s achievement of these aims?

Improving the quality of health care delivery and patient safety continues to be a political concern and has been at the heart of reform issues for many years. The American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) have increased awareness of health care quality and safety issues, as well as advocated for health […]

Reflect on how critical thinking is used in clinical practice. How does critical thinking relate to, or support, clinical competence?

Benner suggests that as a nurse gains more experience, knowledge and skill level increases. Nurses move from novices—making decisions based on rules—to experts who are able to see connections between actions and outcomes using critical thinking. This Discussion focuses on the role of critical thinking in nursing practice and the connection between critical thinking, clinical […]

.Identify ways to enhance or optimize health in the selected focus area using evidence-based research. A minimum of three peer-reviewed articles must be utilized. 

It is important to promote the professional role of the nurse to provide health promotion and disease preventive care. Collaborating with other health care professionals and consumer groups in the community in redesigning health care can help meet the goals for Healthy People 2020. Refer to http://www.healthypeople.gov/ to open the Healthy People 2020 home page. 1.Select […]