Written Assignment 4 Social Networking and Other Web-Based Applications in Healthcare Patientslikeme We are all touched by chronic conditions of varying degrees of severity. Visit the website Patientslikeme (http://www.patientslikeme.com/patients), and search for other patients with symptoms that you or someone you know shares. How many similar patients were you able to find? How do sites […]
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What is it like to be a nurse in a country that has a national health care system?
Discussion on article Nationalized Healthcare Is it Good For Nurses Last week we talked a little bit about national health care systems, from the perspective of a patient who was abusing the system. We saw how, because she was committing fraud she was blacklisted from hospitals. Because of this when she actually needed treatment for […]
Identify and describe the six methods of physical control of microorganisms.
Identify and describe the six methods of physical control of microorganisms.
Do you feel that viruses are not living things and should be called infectious molecules, or do you believe viruses are more than inert and lifeless molecules?
Which side of the viral debate do you agree with and why? Do you feel that viruses are not living things and should be called infectious molecules, or do you believe viruses are more than inert and lifeless molecules? Provide a rationale for your position.
How does nursing history, theories, caring, and evidence-based practice assist with developing yourself as a nursing professional?
Reflect on the content discussed this week related to the history of nursing, theories, caring, and evidence-based practice. How does nursing history, theories, caring, and evidence-based practice assist with developing yourself as a nursing professional?
Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition.
Consider what history would be necessary to collect from the patient in the case study you were assigned. Consider what physical exams and diagnostic tests would be appropriate to gather more information about the patient’s condition. How would the results be used to make a diagnosis? Identify at least five possible conditions that may be considered in […]
Discuss how these changes have affected the delivery of health care in the United States.
The Current Roles of Hospitals In this writing assignment, you will describe the current 21st century role of U.S. hospitals. Step 1: Write a two to three page paper describing the current role of hospitals in the United States. In your paper, respond to the following questions. Briefly describe the history of hospitals in the […]
What actual or potential harm could have happened as a result of the information?
The Internet and Healthcare In this written assignment, you will address health-related information on the Internet. Step 1 Share an example of a time in your practice when you have had concerns about information that a patient (or family member, friend, or you) has obtained from the Internet. If you have not had such an […]
What individual behaviors could you change to promote a healthier global, community, work and home environment?
Select a global health concern and explain ways the nurse can impact a healthier environment. What individual behaviors could you change to promote a healthier global, community, work and home environment? What would the consequences be for making t
Which of the six competencies do you believe is most important for leaders to excel at?
Learning to lead https://mycou rses.spco I lege.ed u/c121/1e/content/327171/viewContenti1 3774006/View 1. Read the article “Learning to lead” by Dermenchyan & Jeffery, located here.x 2. The authors state that successful leaders “achieve their goals and influence others through self-assessment, feedback, and continued growth.” They go on to list six competencies leaders should possess to be leaders. List […]
