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Sociology/Social Work Questions
Explain why children in the early-school-aged period may be especially vulnerable to fluctuations in self-esteem and feelings of "worthlessness."
Young children, in the early school aged years are in a developmental Continue Reading...
This literature review supports the premise that opinions regarding euthanasia differ among various groups of professional. This literature review demonstrates that the nurse plays an important role in the perceived quality of the death experience. Continue Reading...
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The web page on the website Health Resources and Services Administration has its own guidelines for cultural competency on behalf of health care providers. The domain that deals specifically with the patient population at Hospice House a Continue Reading...
Nursing Theory
The two nursing theories espoused by Jean Watson and Marilyn Ray have different points of focus, but both focus on the primary purpose of nursing as a caring profession. As such, nurses, carers, and leaders all need to integrate their Continue Reading...
Nursing
In the pantheon of nursing theories, borrowed theories are those that derive from other disciplines and have been adapted to the nursing context. Many such borrowed theories come from the different social sciences, such as psychology or soci Continue Reading...
I am a 26-year-old male community college student. I live in San Francisco, California, but was born in Korea and lived there until I was 22. I am an international student majoring in the Health Sciences. I decided that moving to the United States an Continue Reading...
Jody Smith: Application of the Moral Model…
Applying Ethical Decision Making Model
"Jody Smith Case Study: Application of Thiroux's Moral Model"
The decision making model that will be applied in this work is the Moral Model (Thiroux 1977) an Continue Reading...
Combating Compassion Fatigue
There are a number of warning signs for the concepts that fall under compassion fatigue. Perfectionists put themselves at risk, as do people who are naturally self-giving and those who are overly conscientious (Bush, 200 Continue Reading...
Transitioning From Closed to Open Systems: How Effective Nurse Leaders Approach Problem Solving and Decision Making in Organizations
The objective of this study is to examine transitioning from closed to open systems and how effective nurse leaders Continue Reading...
This is going to get done by means of using email, text messaging and the Internet to interact with my workers in a professional manner. Regardless, I am shaping my staff to change and become better people. I will have to maintain an open mind to th Continue Reading...
It provides health-related advice on its website that all readers can benefit from, not simply those who use its services. As well as reaching out to the wider population of patients, it honors those within its fold who serve the organization with n Continue Reading...
End-of-Life Health Care
Imagine this scenario: a patient has end stage heart failure, coronary artery disease, peripheral artery disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and sleep apnea. She has refused any invasive treatments for many years, Continue Reading...
Balance Scorecard Applications in Healthcare Organizations
Balanced Scorecard
The Learning & Growth Perspective
The Business Process Perspective
The Financial Perspective
Strategy Mapping
General Perspective of Performance Management
Perfo Continue Reading...
Nursing and Ethics
The emotional debate over abortion had been mischaracterized in the media, and hence disrupted any positive attempt to make progress in resolving the ethical and medical problems which have been created by the practice. A majority Continue Reading...
Risks for Falls
Critical Analysis
'Risks for falls' have been an area of concern for medical professionals especially nurses. Statistics have shown that an increasing number of falls in hospitals and hospice settings not only raises question marks Continue Reading...
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Transactional leaders use the extrinsic motivators, to get goals met within an organization, as stated by Suliman (2009). This type of leadership used internal reward or punishment mechanisms to get employees to follow their directive. Tran Continue Reading...
Ethical Issues of Assisted Suicide and Euthanasia
The ethical issues relating to assisted suicide and euthanasia have captured the attention of the public. The topic of Euthanasia is a contentious one and it inescapably incites strong emotional argu Continue Reading...
Family Assessment
Description of Family / Genogram
Profile of Family
The 'T' family has been chosen for the completion of this assignment. Mr. T is the 95-year-old patriarch. His wife and mother of their two children is Mrs. T, 92 years of age. Th Continue Reading...
The first on the recommended list is that the physician must acknowledge the grief that the person is feeling, and also acknowledge the fact that he, himself, may not know what the bereaved person is going through at that particular moment. He can Continue Reading...
Corporate Social Responsibility in Indian Pharmaceutical Industry
An Exploratory Study
Outlook of CSR in India
History of CSR in India
Philanthropy in Indian Society
Modern Form of CSR in Indian Society
Profile of Indian Pharmaceutical Industry Continue Reading...
Nursing in the Rural Area
A WELL-DESERVED SECOND LOOK
Rural nurses are particularly endangered by the current and worsening shortage in nurses. As it is, rural nursing is already beset with issues that range from a lack of professional practice sys Continue Reading...
Health Staff
the Allied health care staffing agency is a staffing agency that focuses on the niche of the nursing jobs within the healthcare industry in Chicago
The Allied healthcare staffing agency works to recruit registered nurses belonging to a Continue Reading...
Community Analysis: Columbus, Ohio - Hilltop Area/Franklinton
Identification and History
The Franklinton/Hilltop area of Columbus, Ohio is located on the west side of the greater metropolitan area. Franklinton is in a river valley next to the Sciot Continue Reading...
A recently enacted policy, however, enforces the use of a dogmatic and uncompromising ideological speech as a standard replacement of informed consent (Minkoff & Marshall, 2009). The policy requires a list of statements, considered "facts," whi Continue Reading...
This site contains no information directly related to the problem of substance abuse within the profession. The industry related information on the workplace environment is geared towards serving the nursing professional, and especially protecting Continue Reading...
In addition to lecture-based introduction to religious differences, video and/or live presentations from religious leaders and clergy from different faiths and role play exercises, the proposed implementation of training in this area should also inc Continue Reading...
For elderly patients who have no one to appoint as their proxy, completing a living will that outlines their wishes is preferable to not providing any information at all about care preferences. This is equally so for patients who want to provide the Continue Reading...
young, most of us do not think about making a conscious decision to die. We look forward to years of long and healthy life, and if death ever seems appealing it is as an antidote to depression. It does not often, if ever, occur to us that there will Continue Reading...
The conceptual framework that I feel best helps to explain ethics, morals and laws is that found in the Aristotelian framework, which stipulates that ethics describe the theoretical beliefs and standards that are held individually or in a society, mo Continue Reading...
Chest Tubes
Nursing -- Chest Tubes
As the field of nursing gains more respect around the world, nursing professionals and nursing students becomes increasingly aware of the high degree of specialized knowledge and practice that are necessary to be Continue Reading...
Physician Assistant Program Narrative
Personal Statement: My Motivation towards Becoming a PA
We all have dreams and aspirations. As a young child, my dream was to become a chef. When asked why I wanted to become a chef, my answer was always consis Continue Reading...
Caregiver Burnout and Compassion Fatigue
Caregiver Compassion Fatigue
Those who care for others as part of their professional duties must understand the nature of caregiver fatigue and the basics of caring for oneself. Generally, the focus of a car Continue Reading...
Terri Schiavo suffered an acute brain injury that left her in a persistent vegetative state, with almost no chance of recovery. Eight years later, after numerous efforts to rehabilitate her, her husband, Michael Schiavo petitioned the Florida court t Continue Reading...
Unfairness of Sex Offending Laws.
Current laws that govern sex offences are placed under scrutiny for their potential unfairness towards those convicted. Often, these laws are excessively harsh against those who do not pose a current danger to publi Continue Reading...
Nursing Strategies to Encourage Patient Independence
Nurses have a vital role to play in the hospital-based emergency care to home-based hospice care settings. Nurses have evolved from being simple supportive caregivers to having a central role in e Continue Reading...
e. The exceptions made for impairment and age would open a Pandora's Box of legal precedence. The Death with Dignity Act and any other forthcoming active euthanasia laws will likely continue to follow the same line of reasoning, i.e. that it is the u Continue Reading...
Healthcare Organization and Finance
Scenario
Medicare covers healthcare services such as surgeries, laboratory testing and doctor visits. It also covers supplies such as walkers and wheelchairs. These services and supplies must be considered as ind Continue Reading...
Privatization of Healthcare Services in China Since 1980s
Empirical Analysis related to Primary level Changes
Insurance
Financing
Policy
Data Presentation, Observations and Analysis
Obstacles faced by Private Clinics
Future Outlook
China open Continue Reading...
Nursing Timeline Week 2 • Create a 700- 1,050-word timeline paper historical development nursing science, starting Florence Nightingale continuing present. • Format timeline, word count assignment requirements met
Historical development Continue Reading...
Hisory of Palliatve Care
Palliative Care
Palliative Care Methods
Palliative care entails assisting patients get through pain caused by different diseases. The patient may be ailing from any diseases, be it curable or untreatable. Even patient who Continue Reading...