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Success in the Master’s Nursing Program clearly requires strict organization and adherence to requirements which is certainly a commitment I am willing to make. Already it is clear that assistance through networking with professionals in the field is going to be necessary for success but this is already an area I have a significant amount…

One of my cousins was born with a ‘childhood illness’ called Sickle cell disease. It is a hereditary, severe, life-threatening genetic disorder in which the red blood cells harden and form a ‘sickle’ shape under conditions of stress, dehydration, cold temperature, or other circumstances. It is identified by screening a newborn at birth and sometimes…

Many views have developed over the years concerning vaccinations and the decision to vaccinate one’s child. Largent stated that “… about 40 percent of American parents today have chosen to delay certain vaccines or outright refuse …” (18) vaccinations and others concluded “… that the civic responsibility all parents was to vaccinate their children” (8)….

Working with person centred values ensures the patient or individual is made the facial point of the care provision, ensuring that they receive a service that is tailored to them rather that them try and fit into an existing service. Some historical examples of care that was not person centred, include having individuals told when…

Throughout time, nursing has always been a career for those who have the passion of caring for others. However, nursing was around before it became a “career”. Back in the day, women were primarily the caretakers for families. Being caretakers meant cooking, cleaning, and mending to their family members when they became ill. Women were…

Technology has a way of impacting our society in a very big way. Nowadays it is almost expected of everyone to have a cell phone or the Internet. If we take a look back a few years ago not everyone had all of these new technologies or devices. There has been a huge increase in…

The proposed research I will like to conduct is to address Obesity in children in relation to the viewing of Television, obesity is a rapidly emerging global epidemic amongst children in America. The rising prevalence of obesity and health complications in children is quickly increasing and the viewing of Television is a contributor. The focus…

It seems that debate over the complexities and faults of the U.S. healthcare system has been recurrent ever since the creation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) of 2010. This initiative, also known as Obamacare, was made with the purpose of increasing the amount of people with healthcare coverage and reduce the price of health…

December 7, 1941 is a date that will forever be remembered in U.S. history. It was the day that Pearl Harbor was attacked by Japan. The air in the country after the attack was that of patriotism and determination to defend the nation. America’s involvement in World War II had a profound effect on the…

Little known to the general public, metastatic breast cancer is a reality experienced by thousands of women. For 54% of them, the disease has a significant impact on daily life. Zoom on this cancer and its consequences on the lives of patients. Metastatic breast cancer (MSC) is an advanced form of breast cancer, called stage…