There is much debate about breastfeeding versus bottle feeding and which is best for a baby’s physical, cognitive and socioemotional development. Based on what you have learned from the textbook, lessons and outside readings, what advice would you give to a patient who is struggling with the decision to breastfeed her 2-week-old infant. Consider that […]
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What is your role in this process/situation?-How can you best respect the caregiver’s wishes and provide the best healthcare in this situation?
For this assignment, you will compare/contrast a controversial topic in lifespan development – the immunization controversy in the medical profession. Be certain that your answers are cogent, well-formed, and supported by outside research rather than based on personal opinion. Write about the immunization controversy in the medical profession. Be sure to address why people delay […]
Write a 2-page (500 word) paper in the form of a proposal to area leaders to address the disparity in your community.
Health Care Disparities Use your assessment data from week 3 to identify significant health disparities in your at-risk group. Research and propose recommendations to decrease one of these disparities. Write a 2-page (500 word) paper in the form of a proposal to area leaders to address the disparity in your community. Your proposal should include: […]
What can the U.S. do in the future when faced with a pandemic or national emergency related to infectious diseases?
H1N1 Case Study Question 1 Is the emergence of the 2009 A (H1N1) virus an example of antigenic shift or antigenic drift? Explain the difference between shift and drift. Question 2 Why was the 2009 A (H1N1) influenza epidemic considered a pandemic? COVID-19 Case Study Question 1 Name two reasons as to why the US […]
Describe the assignment of value to health behaviors.-What differentiates the value of health behaviors?
Valuing Health Behaviors Share an example of when you experienced a client who valued health behaviors. Make sure to include the following information as part of your response: Describe the assignment of value to health behaviors. What differentiates the value of health behaviors? Describe what contributes to barriers of health behaviors. Explain how the nurse […]
What is the difference between experimental and non-experimental/observational types of evidence?-What are the benefits and negatives of each?
Using Data Respond to one of the following in a minimum of 175 words, and your response must cite a scholarly reference other than the text or one of the readings for Week 3: Does evidence derived from personal experience and expertise have value in an EBP environment? Why or why not? What are some of […]
How would you address “dissenters and agreers” in your nursing unit? What are the resources you have or need?
Week 10 discussion 1.For this discussion, we will be debating the pros and cons of EBP. Why would a focus on EBP be good for nursing? What are the drawbacks? How would you address “dissenters and agreers” in your nursing unit? What are the resources you have or need? Don’t be afraid to “think outside […]
Explain how prejudice and discrimination may lead to the disempowerment of individuals.
Equality and Diversity within healthcare You are required to write an essay that demonstrates your understanding of equality and diversity within healthcare settings. A case study has been provided for you to use as the basis of your essay. This is located in the “Download Assessor Guidance” section below. Your essay will need to include […]
Identify a vulnerable group and select 2 theoretical explanations linking specific social determinants to health inequity in this population.
From the assigned readings in Mason et al. and the assigned topical readings: 1. Identify a vulnerable group and select 2 theoretical explanations linking specific social determinants to health inequity in this population. 2. Identify at least 2 interventions that can mitigate poor health attributed to social determinants. How do these interventions differ from your […]
What about racism in the United States has change since 1963, and what has not changed?
Structural racism 1. Popescu, Duffy, Mendelsohn, & Escarce (2018) investigated contemporary structural racism in concrete terms, while Applebaum (2017) explored a social norm that prevents productive dialogue about racism. Identify structural racism in a specific organization or community you are familiar with. What social norms maintain this disparity? 2. In what ways can Bonilla-Silva (2015) […]
