Essays on Health Page 253

As a nurse, I have the privilege of working in a profession that allows me to make a meaningful difference in people’s lives every single day. It’s not just a job to me; it’s a calling. Nursing is a challenging and demanding field, but it’s also one of the most rewarding. In this essay, I…

Grit is often associated with determination and perseverance in achieving one’s goals. It involves passion, persistence, and resilience in the face of obstacles and challenges. Mental health, on the other hand, refers to a person’s overall well-being and ability to function in their daily life. The relationship between grit and mental health has been studied…

The obesity epidemic in America is rising at an alarming rate. According to theresearchers from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, in the years between 2007 to2016, the rates of obesity rose significantly among adults and children (Simon, 2018). Obesity ismedically defined as an individual that have a body mass index (abbreviated BMI) of…

Our bodies are like computers; we are all uniquely designed to perform specific task and just like computers we get viruses and our bodies begin to malfunction. Sometimes computers, just like people, are born with defects and we make the most of it until it stops working. Sickle cell anemia is one of those “defects”…

Throughout the years of my life, my parents have instilled strict principles that have shaped me into the person I am today. There are many principles that I have been taught to live by, but three of them have really impacted my decision making as a young adult. First, I believe one should always give…

Attention deficit/ hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurological disorder that begins in childhood and may continue into adulthood. ADHD is characterized by persistent inattention, hyperactivity and impulsivity (Willard & Spackman, 2014). Most individuals diagnosed with ADHD struggle in social participation, formal education participation as well as play exploration (AOTA, 2014). In the case of…

After beginning Lehman College in the fall of 2011 with the goal of obtaining a degree in nursing, I quickly discovered that the economic realities of a college education were not possible for me at that time. I withdrew from school and worked as a paralegal to pay my bills and help pay down my…

After viewing the film “Being Mortal” I was moved deeper than I would’ve imagined. While I very thankfully haven’t had to experience what the families in the film are experiencing with end of life care, my heart still broke with every word of bad news. The thought of having to find the right measure of…

Background Information Summary My clinical patient that I chose ,MS, a 66-year-old Female with Increased swollen extremities and altered mental status. MS had increased medical problems over the last year despite all the new medical problems, she lived alone , and was still Employed. MS has past medical history of Hypertension and a CVA in…

Abstract The world of physical therapy may seem very complex and intricate, which it is, but in this paper, I am hoping to give some clarification and history regarding a beautiful subject. There are many different reasons as to why people want to become a PT or PTA and my reason will be stated and…