Essays on Health Page 128

     Consistent concern for the organization and financing of our nations health care system, and the shortage of nurses, prompts the need to communicate what “nursing” is and can be, is essential.  Definitive answers about the nursing field are found in conceptual models of nursing and nursing theories.  This also provides answers for nurse educators…

Abstract The article explored the reasons why registered nurses choose to voluntarily leave their nursing positions or change their employment status to PRN or as needed in a Midwestern healthcare system. The researchers employed a survey design administered by phone call to 84 out of the identified 183 nurses who left their positions. Results showed…

                        Head injury has a broad classification and includes injury to the scalp, skull or the brain. It is the most common cause of injury resulting to death in the United States. According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 1 million people receive treatment for head injuries every year 230,000 of these…

The person with Alzheimer’s Disease will be able to care for themselves in the early stages of the disease but may gradually begin to neglect themselves and may eventually need total help. Problems may arise in getting person to change clothes, bathe, brush teeth and groom self. 1. DRESSING. INAPPROPRIATE CHOICE OF CLOTHING OR LACK…

From the moment the first brush stroke was made in Europe, paintings have played a significant role in uncovering the history, culture, and daily existence of humanity. Both Frans Hals’ Merrymakers at Shrovetide of 1615 and Francois Boucher’s Interrupted Sleep of 1750 showcase the influence of different time periods and movements on artists throughout history….

            Sports have a long history that is initiated since the time that people learned to compete for the values of recreation and sportsmanship. It serves as a source of inspiration, especially for the athletes who are considered as heroes by several sectors of the society (Drugs in Sport). The regard for athletes as heroes…

FDA Regulations on Fast Food Foodborne illness is a major cause of personal distress, disease, death, and economic burden. Every year, millions of Americans become sick and many die from foodborne illness, and as a result, the public has become increasingly aware of, and concerned about, the safety of the food they eat. (“FDA Retail…

An introduction to Russian: History, culture, and psychotherapy. Elms College Maxim M. Arbuzov Spring 2012 Abstract: On March 15, 2012, I landed in Vladivostok, Russia. I was amazed by the diversity and fast growth of the city since my last visit in 2006. Everything has changed the population has quickly grown, and people from around…

What are the effects of alcoholism, on both the alcoholic and their family? Alcoholism is a progressive and potentially fatal chronic disease characterized by a dependency on alcohol and addiction to it. The American Medical Association (AMA) officially recognized alcoholism as a disease in 1966, although society still tends to morally judge it. There are…

College is a time of new beginnings, where individuals can start fresh and lay the groundwork for their future. It is also a period of acquiring knowledge and shaping one’s identity and aspirations. However, college experiences are often associated with lively parties, substance abuse, and alcohol consumption – elements that are commonly linked to enjoyable…