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Discussion 2 Question 1 The benefits of evidence-based practice warrant its integration in health care institutions. While the integration of evidence-based practice is at times impeded by several barriers, the use of the following strategies can aid the implementation of evidence-based practice in health care institutions. The first strategy I would employ as a future nurse leader in integrating evidence-based practice in my organization is the identification of the barriers to the implementation of evidence-based practice and facilitators.
This strategy is important because it prepares the organization for the integration of evidence-based practices into its operations. By identifying the Continue reading...

Personal Perception of the Advanced Practice Role

My understanding of the advanced practice role is that it refers to modified codes of practice within the nursing profession. As such, I believe that the advanced practice role is a guideline within the nursing practice, which governs the modern practice.

Definition of the Advanced Practice Nursing

According to Barker, there has been confusion concerning the definitional distinction between ‘advanced practice nursing’ and the ‘advanced nursing practice’. Certainly, this has brought some misunderstandings. To clear the air, he defines advanced practice nursing as,

Any form of nursing intervention, which influences the healthcare outcomes for the individuals or populations (Barker, 2009).

He further specifies some of the interventions for the nurses. Ideally, these responses include the direct care of the individual patients and Continue reading...

Abstract

Misleading dental advertisements are one of the most rampant ethical issues in the dentistry practice. Misleading advertisements offer the wrong information to consumers with the aim of coercing them to buy products and services offered by the dental professionals. This is an unethical practice and the dentists involved undermine the integrity of the dental profession. This paper looks at ethical issues in dentistry. It gives special emphasis to misleading dental advertisements as an ethical issue. The paper also looks at the legal definition of misleading advertisements and dissects the legal frameworks and the regulatory bodies put in place to Continue reading...

Career goals

Short term
Apply to the Texas children’s hospital Graduate Nurse Program by March 20, 2015
apply to the Memorial Hermann Hospital Graduate Nurse Program by March 20, 2015
sit for the Health and Environmental Sciences Institute Exam (HESI) and pass
sit for the National Council Licensure Examination by July 2015
get the required certifications such as PALS and CCRN by July 2015
start my professional nursing practice by August 2015
start making plans for the Nurse Practitioner program

Intermediate

Be established as a nurse pediatrician (August 2015)
Initiate classes for the GER (September 2015)
Start studies for the Nurse Continue reading...

Abstract

An initiative by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), Magnet is a recognition program that identifies healthcare societies that show outstanding patient care. Further, the program seeks to recognize important inventions in the nursing profession and practice. Additionally, it is believed to be the leading source of successful nursing practice and strategies worldwide. For that reason, consumers and patients depend on magnet’s decision to know the healthcare with the high credited nursing for patient care. Thus, the rush, which is driven by desire for healthcare organization in seeking recognition by Magnet.
The history of magnet status dates back Continue reading...

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Female genital cutting or female circumcision refers to the surgical removal of some parts of the female genitalia that is performed on the young girls and women living in certain parts of Africa. The Middle East and in smaller areas scattered around the globe. This painful and unjust practice is carried out mostly as a religious obligation on the part of the do-ers and it is practiced with much frequency. The common age range of this procedure is from about four to ten years of age, although Continue reading...

Formulation of Research Specification

List of Resources
Jones, A. M., 2012. The Elgar Companion to Health Economics. - This resource will be used in the study because it will provide a foundational understanding of the economics behind the operations of a health system framework. This understanding will provide a foundational framework in which lean management techniques can be applied in relation to the GP Practice.
Great Britain: Parliament: House of Commons: Welsh Affairs Committee. 2009. The Provision of Cross-border Health Services for Wales: Fifth Report of Session 2008-09; Report, Together with Formal Minutes, Oral and Written Evidence. – This resource is important to this Continue reading...

The impact evidence-based practice has had on nursing practice has been echoed not only in nursing practice, but also in nursing education at large (Stevens, 2013). Evidence-based healthcare transformation and quality improvement encourage the establishment of care that is efficient, effective and safe. In order to attain this order, there have been numerous efforts direct-setting suggestions from nursing policy makers, leaders, and nurses. These recommendations outline how nurses have made or can make with respect to the attainment of evidence-based practice in nursing (Stevens, 2013). Some of these recommendations include model and theory development, education, as well as curricular Continue reading...

Buddhists and Hindus devotees visit the temple every day to worship and receive Maha Vishnu’s Divine Blessings. Hindus believe that Maha Vishnu is the preserver of the universe since he is one of the Thirumoorthy in the Hindu Pantheon. The Sri Lanka receives Maha Vishnu as the custodian of the Island while they venerate him as the Supreme Deity. Hindu mythology cites that Maha Lakshmi arises from the milky ocean while churned by Devas. The goddess embodies grace and charm to generate a fortune and a good future. Her statue appears seated or standing on a Lotus pedestal. Continue reading...

Moral reasoning and ethics

Introduction
The world today is focused on convenience and fast service. The communication systems have advanced significantly to send and receive messages in seconds or less. Shopping has become an indoor activity with rich rewards. Life is moving at extensive pace with little patience in the age of the internet. However, some factors haven’t changed. Discovering cures for diseases that threaten our senior citizens, namely senility or Alzheimer’s have remained a slow process. The medical community and the pharmaceutical industry still struggle to progress even at a reasonable pace. The question before us today is whether or Continue reading...

Executive Summary

In researching the practice of criminal law, I interviewed a criminal defense attorney who after working in a law firm focused on criminal law started his own criminal defense firm. His firm currently just includes himself and a paralegal/legal secretary, however he hope to eventually invite other lawyers to join him. He has only worked in criminal law, and while he admits that it is challenging work he cannot see himself practicing any other type of law.

Every day, across the nation, thousands of people are arrested and detained by police or otherwise charged with a crime. For some, Continue reading...

Issues and Challenges in Rural Nursing

Issues and Challenges in Rural Nursing

Introduction

Despite that continued urbanization has impacted many countries across the world including Canada, a majority of the Canadian populace lives in the countryside and remote localities. A significant share of Canadian remote dwellers feels challenged in accessing fundamental requirements. The majority of this isolated population comprises the aging populace most which require regular care from physicians and caregivers. This discussion, therefore, thoroughly examines the real challenges encountered by remote and rural nurses, their stance regarding these issues and implications on stakeholders.

Recruitment and Retention of Rural Nurses: Rural and remote areas remain problematic Continue reading...

Executive summary

Texas experiences the highest growth rate in United States of America (USA), which leads to increasing health care needs. The federal government through the federal health sector fails to provide health care needs for the rapidly increasing population because of the application of state laws and policies. The state law restricts Nurse Practitioners from practicing to the full potential of their profession capabilities. NPs are calling upon the federal state to implement the House Bill 1885 that allows them opportunity to practice to the full potential of a physician. The policy has social, environmental, ethical, and political significance to Continue reading...

THE PRACTICE OF DENTISTRY IN ANCIENT EGYPT

Ancient Egyptian Culture – The Practice of Dentistry in Ancient Egypt
Introduction
The ancient Egyptian empire is considered as one of the most fascinating ancient civilizations in history. History both ancient and modern connects with the ancient Egyptian civilization in several ways from infrastructure such as the great pyramids to written expression in the form of hieroglyphs. Another important contribution of the ancient civilization to the modern world is the science of dentistry. The article by R.J. Forshaw (2009) explores the origins of dental profession including the dental remedies and treatment. The article provides relevant evidences that substantiate the claim Continue reading...

Without a doubt, evidence-based practice plays a central role to social work. This is due to the fact that it oftentimes informs best practices. A competent social worker understands this relationship in general and the ways it is beneficial to clients in particular. In order to analyze the relationship between qualitative analysis and evidence-based practice, this article will use two qualitative research studies. The first research study is an Evaluation of Evaluation Studies that used Qualitative Research Methods in the Social Work Literature. The objective of the study above was to examine the quality of evaluation of the aforementioned Continue reading...

Abstract

There is controversy regarding the use of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) in the nursing profession despite its widespread use in the population. Thus, it is difficult to make clinical decisions as to employing CAM in the management of pain in sickle cell disease. Resolving the controversy requires an understanding of the history of CAM use in the United States and worldwide and in the nursing profession. It is also important to know how CAM is regulated. Further, the factors contributing to the controversy in nursing must be explored along with the evidence supporting CAM for pain relief. Actions Continue reading...

In the contemporary world, some of the cultural practices that were practiced in the ancient times could hardly apply, and they could be seen as the violation of the human rights. In the ancient Hindu culture, Suttee was not only demoralizing to women but also the violation of their human rights. Although, the custom was not widely practice, Suttee was and still is common to the Indian people and other cultures. Suttee also recognized as “widow-burning” or sati was a practice where the first wife of the departed husband would involuntary or voluntary throw herself on the funeral fire Continue reading...

Introduction

Diabetes mellitus is a serious metabolic disorder, with a complex of symptoms, such as hyperglycemia, as a result of dysfunction in producing of the insulin, its synthesis or secretion. (Stöppler, 2014). This disease may lead to serious complications. The major risk factors that raise the prevalence of diabetes are hypertension, obesity, pressed immune resistance to the infectious illnesses and even cancer. (Bilous, 2002.) Patients with diabetes are more probable to develop neuropathic vascular diseases (National Diabetes Education Program NDEP 2000). In 2010 there were 66,702 registered cases of diabetes in Oman (Oman Ministry of Health 2010) and Continue reading...

Introduction

Professional nursing boundaries are elements used by nurse professionals to help defiant their roles and interactions as they relate with patients. Professional boundaries allow safe and efficient personal connection between nurses and patients (Baca 2011). Holland defines professional nurse boundaries as unspoken physical and emotional laws understood by all nurses limiting the relationship between patient and the nurse (2012). The United States Department of Health and Medical services gives nurses roles to ensure patients receive quality health care at all times irrespective of the relationship with the care giver. Additionally, nurses are obliged to follow the nursing rules and Continue reading...

In ancient times, people practiced different rituals some of which have been transported to modern times. According to Smith, in countries like Japan, India and China, the people living there are highly observant to some of the rituals that have been passed down from their ancestors. This paper will examine some the rituals in these countries using both the religionist and reductionism approach (Smith, 2010).It is widely known that the Chinese have fine skills when it comes to kung fu fighting and the skills were purposely passed down from one master to their disciple who then learnt and Continue reading...