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Rural nursing is recognized as being different to metropolitan nursing practice due to actors such as the broader scope of practice, the professional isolation often experienced by nurses and the heightened autonomy of practice (Hygiene et al. AAA; Elemental et al. 2009; Pope et al. 2010). To cope with such a challenging working environment, nurses…

Alcoholism is a “primary, chronic disease with genetic, psychosocial, and environmental factors influencing its development and manifestations. The disease is often progressive and fatal. It is characterized by continuous or periodic: impaired control over drinking, preoccupation with the drug alcohol, use of alcohol despite adverse consequences, and distortions in thinking, most notably denial (NCADD).” It’s…

Positive attitudes to disability and specific requirements are important learning new skills to be able to help them can help them to better their development where as if you have low expectations of a child with a disability or specific needs this can have an impact on what the child achieves in life. 1)‘If he’s…

Obesity is a growing problem in more developed countries. In the United States, obesity affects 39.8% of the population. In children and adolescents this number is much lower at 20.6% (Child Hood Obesity Facts, 2017). But it is important to understand that 70% percent of adolescents from ages 10-13 will stay obese all through their…

Despite ongoing debates and incidents of infant deaths, co-sleeping has been a prevalent practice throughout human history. In the United States, it continues to be a divisive topic among parents. Nevertheless, I maintain that pediatricians and parent educators should advocate for and endorse co-sleeping with children. The benefits and drawbacks of infants sleeping alongside their…

The Great Debate over whether marijuana should be legalized and alcohol deemed illegal has taken affect in the United States over the last century. Alcohol has been popular in America ever since its founding, and alcohol was predominately produced through moonshiners until the Whiskey Rebellion in the very early 1800s. Since then alcohol has been…

Addiction: A Disease Or A Choice?Several people argue whether drug addiction is a disease or a choice. Today, I will be discussing this argument in hopes to have a better understanding as to why this topic is so controversial. Throughout my research, I easily found information on this topic and I am still not sure…

Cotard syndrome was named after Jules Cotard. A French neurologist he called the condition le delire de negation (“negation delirium”). There are multiple levels from mild to severe. Cotard had formed a new type of depression, where one denies their own existence. When the area of the brain that recognizes faces is disconnected, with the…

As the popularity of elective vaginal surgery continues to rise, research is beginning to examine its effects. Women opt for these surgeries to boost their body confidence, alleviate physical discomfort, and potentially enhance sexual pleasure. However, studies indicate that influences such as increased exposure to pornography promoting certain body types, evolving trends in pubic grooming,…

Both workers and volunteers in Haiti should receive necessary shots before entering the country to prevent diseases such as Hepatitis, measles, mumps, rubella, and pertussis. Immunization is also crucial for Haitians to protect them against these rare but deadly diseases. The focus of education is on teaching safe and proper sanitation practices, such as hand…