Discuss a selected chronic illness in relationship to a specific culture (e.g., a Chinese patient with cancer using traditional Eastern medicine, a Hispanic patient with a high probability of contracting adult-onset diabetes being treated by a curandero).
Using Rogers’ (2003) theory as a foundation, outline how you would approach the meeting with the nurses. Be specific as to the types of information or activities you could provide to address each area and include how you would respond to resistance. Analyze the role of nurses as change agents in facilitating the adoption of […]
It is said that “…the U.S. healthcare system can benefit from looking at the successes and failures within other systems.” Compare the current U.S. healthcare system with the structure [government programs] the successes and the failures within the healthcare system of another country. You will be ASSIGNED the country Morocco to research for your final […]
“Never before in history has innovation offered promise of so much to so many in so short a time.” – Bill Gates (as cited in Frazer, 2007) Technological innovations are dramatically changing how the health care industry operates. One example of this change is the transformation of gaming systems and virtual worlds into effective health […]
Alcoy was 79 years old when she suffered a stroke that left her physically helpless and mentally damaged. She was moved to a nursing home. Four days later, she was brutally assaulted sexually; the assailant was never identified. Alcoy died several months later. Her estate administrator sued the nursing home for negligence and assault. The […]
For community health nurses to be able to plan effective health services for a community, it is important for them to understand a community, understand any health-related issues in the community and the resources available, as well as the gaps in those resources. For this assignment, you will apply the skills necessary to understand a […]
World Hunger Globally, malnutrition is a major public health concern, especially in developing countries. In your post: •Discuss the influence of food insecurity on the health status of Americans. •Identify types of food insecurity and the populations most affected. •Identify what types of hunger-reduction programs exist both nationally and globally. How do these programs differ? […]
Select a national public sector (government) health program and an international health program and discuss the following: •Describe the programs to include the scope and goals of the programs. •Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of both programs. •How could these programs be improved? Your initial post should be about 150 words, referenced with at least […]
•Describe the public health services offered in your community. ◦Do these services adequately meet the needs of the residents who use the services? •What is the role of the public health nurse? ◦How could the scope of services be expanded? Your initial post should be about 150 words, referenced with at least one APA-formatted reference
Reflect on the global community we live in and consider the following: •What health issue do you feel has the greatest impact on the world today? •What is the attitude of the United States toward this health issue? •Is this an issue in your state or in your community? •How might nursing influence the outcome […]
