...Nursing Research Nursing is often incorrectly regarded as a subset of the medical profession; in reality, the profession of Nursing is a unique, distinct science with its own knowledge base and skillset. In accordance with the requirements of a scientific profession, there is a need for scholarly inquiry and nursing research in order to maintain autonomy and distinction of the Nursing perspective separate from other disciplines. An editorial published in the Journal of Nursing Scholarship noted that “the distinguishing feature of a profession is how its practitioners use knowledge to make a difference” (Hegyvary, 2007). The evidence generated by Nursing scholars influences global health initiatives and policy worldwide. The need for field wide scholarly inquiry, the application of rigorous scientific standards to research, and the importance of stringent ethical and legal protection for research subjects has been the subject of numerous articles, books, and papers. The Nursing Profession has a responsibility to engage in scholarly research for many reasons that will be discussed in depth within this paper. Importance of Nursing Research to the Nursing Profession As noted in the introduction, in order to maintain its status as a unique, autonomous profession, Nursing as a field must continually refine and expand its scientific knowledge base. The AACN position statement summarizes the importance of research to the profession by stating “The essence of a discipline is...
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...Efficacy of Wellness Programs in the Workplace By: ??????? July 27, 2012 Dr. ??????? Abstract Workplace wellness programs are programs created to promote a healthy lifestyle among employees through exercise facilities, classes or seminars on nutrition, and exercise and health education. Wellness programs have been implemented by various corporations and firms. Larger corporations (minimum of 1,000 workers) tend to implement wellness programs to boost worker health, productivity, and, ultimately, reduce company cost for health care coverage. The United States Workplace Wellness Alliance was implemented in 2009 because of the need for wellness programs for corporations. A qualitative search from scholarly, peer-reviewed articles of employee wellness programs was conducted to assess the efficacy of the wellness programs. The results showed promising results of wellness programs, including decrease in company health care cost and increase in return on investments (ROIs). Workplace wellness programs have shown to decrease employee absenteeism, presenteeism, medical cost, and increase productivity. Background Wellness programs are a common part of the modern-day workplace. They were created for companies to cultivate wellness in their employees. Wellness programs are an essential part of corporations for various reasons. The most important reason is that healthy employees lead to greater productivity for a company and, ultimately, more revenue. Over the...
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...knowledge easier and accessible. Health-related information is crucial to the nurse, patients, other allied health personnel and the public. An astute nurse or scholar must evaluate the content of a website for credibility before using the resources following a systematic approach. The criteria to be used when evaluating Web-based sources are, authority, information, objectivity, ease of navigation, privacy and security policies. (CCN, 2015). The criteria will be discussed later. The health-related website I choose to evaluate is the National Institutes of Health website. URL: www.nih.gov The purpose of this website is to support the mission of the NIH, and their mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. (nih.gov) The good thing about NIH website is that it can be located using many search engines like Google, yahoo, msn, AOL, mywebsearch, etc. NIH is a public domain image processing and analysis program for mackintosh. The software is located at http://rsb.info.nih.gov/nih-image/index.html My reasons for the selection of this website are: The NIH is one of the world’s foremost medical researchers and the focal point for medical research in the United States. (nih.gov). It comprises 27 separate institutes and centers. Therefore their website contains clinical studies, health and wellness information, research and library...
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...knowledge easier and accessible. Health-related information is crucial to the nurse, patients, other allied health personnel and the public. An astute nurse or scholar must evaluate the content of a website for credibility before using the resources following a systematic approach. The criteria to be used when evaluating Web-based sources are, authority, information, objectivity, ease of navigation, privacy and security policies. (CCN, 2015). The criteria will be discussed later. The health-related website I choose to evaluate is the National Institutes of Health website. URL: www.nih.gov The purpose of this website is to support the mission of the NIH, and their mission is to seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability. (nih.gov) The good thing about NIH website is that it can be located using many search engines like Google, yahoo, msn, AOL, mywebsearch, etc. NIH is a public domain image processing and analysis program for mackintosh. The software is located at http://rsb.info.nih.gov/nih-image/index.html My reasons for the selection of this website are: The NIH is one of the world’s foremost medical researchers and the focal point for medical research in the United States. (nih.gov). It comprises 27 separate institutes and centers. Therefore their website contains clinical studies, health and wellness information, research and library...
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...REQUIRED UNIFORM ASSIGNMENT GUIDELINES THE HEALTH HISTORY AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION PURPOSE As you learned in NR302, before any nursing plan of care or intervention can be implemented or evaluated, the nurse conducts an assessment, collecting subjective and objective data from an individual. The data collected are used to determine areas of need or problems to be addressed by the nursing care plan. This assignment will focus on collecting both subjective and objective data, synthesizing the data, and identifying health and wellness priorities for the person. The purpose of the assignment is twofold. • To recognize the interrelationships of subjective data (physiological, psychosocial, cultural and spiritual values, and developmental) and objective data (physical examination findings) in planning and implementing nursing care • To reflect on the interactive process that takes place between the nurse and an individual while conducting a health assessment and a physical examination COURSE OUTCOMES CO 2: Utilize prior knowledge of theories and principles of nursing and related disciplines to integrate clinical judgment in professional decision-making and implementation of nursing process while obtaining a physical assessment. (POs 4 and 8) CO 3: Recognize the influence that developmental stages have on physical, psychosocial, cultural, and spiritual functioning. (PO 1) CO 4: Utilize effective communication when performing a health assessment. (PO 3) CO 6: Identify teaching/learning...
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...The Population health issue I have selected is Obesity. It is a serious health problem. Poor dietary habits and physical inactivity are among the factors that lead to obesity. About 70% of American adults are obese or overweight. In 2005, unhealthy diet was responsible for about 350,000 deaths in the United States (Knickman & Kovner, 2015). Our health status is mainly determined by how we live our daily lives. How we interact with the environment in which we live also support our abilities to live healthy and prosperous lives. Our engagement in physical activity helps to maintain healthy bones, muscles, joints, and weight. Our engagements with our physical environment associate with the promotion of feelings of well-being. It reduces feelings of anxiety and depression. Thus, the five population health determinants are; access to health care, individual behavior, social environment, physical environment and genetics (Knickman & Kovner, 2015). The concept of social determinants often denotes how income, education, access, housing and other factors contribute to our wellbeing. Knickman & Kovner (2015) defined social determinant as “The circumstances in which people are born, grow up, live, work and age, and the system in place to address an illness in turn shaped by larger forces, including economic, social policies and politics.” (Knickman & Kovner, p376, 2015). Public Policy influences these social determinants. For instance, the government health system contributes immensely...
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...Kaplan American Counseling Association Vilia M. Tarvydas The University of Iowa Samuel T. Gladding Wake Forest University Author Note David M. Kaplan, Professional Affairs, American Counseling Association; Vilia M. Tarvydas, Department of Rehabilitation and Counselor Education, The University of Iowa; Samuel T. Gladding, Department of Counseling, Wake Forest University. The authors wish to thank Jason Wilke for his assistance. Correspondence concerning this article should be addressed to David Kaplan, American Counseling Association, 5999 Stevenson Avenue, Alexandria, VA 22304. E-mail: dkaplan@counseling.org Abstract With the promulgation of the 20/20 consensus definition of counseling, there is finally profession-wide clarity as to what it means to engage in professional counseling. This article describes the development and discusses the implications of the definition: Counseling is a professional relationship that empowers diverse individuals, families, and groups to accomplish mental health, wellness, education, and career goals. The 20/20 consensus definition of counseling has been endorsed by 29 major counseling organizations. Keywords: counseling, definition, 20/20, consensus, professional identity 20/20: A Vision for the Future of Counseling: The New Consensus Definition of Counseling For well over half a decade, the counseling profession has been actively planning its future through the initiative 20/20: A Vision for the Future of Counseling. 20/20...
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...actually in tales and how it is applied in the real world as we know it. The first website we were ask to look through for a definition is called the North American Society for Sport Management. When looking through this site I found they stated that NASSM is actively involved in supporting and assisting professionals working in the fields of sport, leisure and recreation. The purpose of the North American Society for Sport Management is to promote, stimulate, and encourage study, research, scholarly writing, and professional development in the area of sport management - both theoretical and applied aspects (North American Society For Sport Management, 2013). They also have a journal with a mission statement stating; The Journal of Sport Management publishes research and scholarly review articles; short reports on replications, test development, and data reanalysis (Research Notes); editorials that focus on significant issues pertaining to sport management (Sport Management Perspectives); articles aimed at strengthening the link between sport management theory and sport management practice (From the Field); journal abstracts (Sport Management Digest); book reviews (Off the Press); and news items of interest to professionals in sport management (Management Memos) (North American Society For Sport Management, 2013). I believe this is a well-grounded definition for the idea of sport management, but there are still two other sites to look at as well. The second site I looked in to was...
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...Scholarly Article Review “The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that infects cells of the immune system, destroying or impairing their function” (World Health Organization, 2010). Individuals infected with the disease experience weakened immune systems, and there susceptibility to other infections increases. “The most advanced stage of HIV infection is acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), and it can take 10-15 years for an HIV-infected person to develop AIDS; antiretroviral drugs can slow down the process even further” (World Health Organization, 2010). Some of the most popular ways HIV can be transmitted from person to person is through sexual intercourse, blood transfusions, sharing or reusing contaminated needles, and between a mother and her infant during pregnancy (World Health Organization, 2010). Preventing HIV/AIDS is a major health promotion goal because AIDS is a global pandemic. Epidemics of the AIDS virus have occurred simultaneously on more than one continent around the world. According to the website for the U.S. Census Bureau (2010) there are approximately 6,872,011,659 people worldwide as of August 25, 2010. In 2008 there were approximately 33.4 million people living with HIV worldwide, and “2.7 million people were newly infected with HIV worldwide in 2008” (World Health Organization, 2010). “67% of all people living with HIV in 2008 were in sub-Saharan Africa and 2 million people died of AIDS-related illnesses worldwide in 2008” (World...
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...healthcare interventions. Following this assignment, it is demonstrated how the process of evidence-based practice can be utilized in the case of Mr. Banks to provide viable solutions to challenges faced as a result of depression and type 2 diabetes. The work commences with the problem identification. Then an answerable question is developed to guide the work in identifying the best evidence-based literature to address Mr. Banks’ issue. The identified scholarly material...
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...-------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Sample 1 Running head: A SAMPLE PAPER ACCORDING TO THE PUBLICATION MANUAL A Sample Paper According to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Your Name Your Affiliation -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A Sample 2 A Sample Paper According to the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fifth Edition, 2001 This sample paper will attempt to simplify the usage of the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association, Fifth Edition, 2001. It is meant to be used primarily by the Valencia students enrolled in Professions of Caring, HSC1101 and should serve as an introduction to APA style. The sources cited in the Reference list do not exist, but do reflect the types of sources which might be used in a paper. The text of the paper is left-justified and double-spaced; this sample paper is single spaced to save space. The margins should be one inch on all sides. Use the tab key to indent paragraphs. This document does not indent paragraphs because of html coding; new paragraphs are indicated by a double space. New pages are indicated in this sample paper by a horizontal line. The title of the sample paper follows the format given on page 306 of the manual....
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...MEMORANDUM DATE: November 29, 2010 TO: James Martin, Director of Human Resources FROM: Name, Assistant Director of Human Resources SUBJECT: Wellness Program Recommendations for Technicraft, Inc. Attached is the report on the implementation of corporate wellness programs. Due to rising health benefit costs and a rising number of health benefit claims, you requested that I investigate the implementation of corporate wellness programs as a way to reduce company costs. In order to determine whether it would be possible to improve employee health and lifestyle habits, while also cutting company costs, I analyzed the results that several companies had after launching their own wellness programs. I also considered and researched the potential disadvantages of implementing a wellness program. After a thorough investigation of all of these factors, I recommend that Technicraft, Inc. implement a corporate wellness program in order to improve employee health and productivity and reduce or stabilize company health benefit costs. I have enjoyed researching this topic and would like to meet with you to discuss my recommendation. I will call you early next week in order to schedule a meeting time or you may contact me at extension 5555. WELLNESS PROGRAM RECCOMMENDATIONS FOR TECHNICRAFT, INC. Prepared for James Martin, Director of Human Resources Technicraft, Inc. 4501 West 92nd Street Indianapolis, IN 46260 Prepared by Name, Assistant Director of Human...
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...Limit the buying and selling of guns Limit the buying and selling of guns Limit ammunition magazine sizes Limit ammunition magazine sizes Stronger Gun Control Laws in the United States Stronger Gun Control Laws in the United States Understand the psychology of the killer Understand the psychology of the killer Reinstate the Crime and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 Reinstate the Crime and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 1. Narrowed Topic Stricter Gun Control Laws in the United States I chose this topic because it is something that interests me a lot. I believe that it is absolutely absurd how many mass shooting occur in the United States each year. We are supposed to be the best country on Earth, yet so many innocent people are killed each year. When I go out to public places, I am always extra careful of my surroundings and what is going on around me because you never know what can happen at any place and anytime. You cannot trust anyone and you never know who can turn on you in just minutes. My dad and my other my family members work in law enforcement and it sickens me every time I hear about a scary job that they were apart of or even when you hear on the news that another police officer was shot and killed by a criminal. We are the United States, we have a solution to pretty much every problem out there, I strongly believe that something can and must be done to stop all of this unnecessary gun violence in our country. 2. Preliminary Claim: The United States...
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...their lifestyle, and stay out of the hospital. People with diseases are in the unique position for managed care organizations to focus cost saving programs on. Diseases can be incredibly expensive to treat and while people suffering from diseases are not a majority of patients, they are certainly the most costly (Lorig & Holman, 2003). Disease management programs can also motivate patients to change their lives by better managing their disease and get those diseases under control by giving patients the skills and expertise necessary. Disease management programs seek to change the approach to patient care with regards to difficult conditions by incorporating evidence based medicine techniques and outcomes that can contribute to the wellness of patients by using combinations of education, provider practice guidelines, consultations, appropriate drug utilization, supplementary drugs and services. Focus on these areas can keep patients illnesses from reaching emergent care levels as well as reducing the outlay associated with high–cost diseases. Disease Management History Chronic conditions make up more than 40 million Medicare eligible people, 23% having five or more chronic conditions and encompassing 68% of its spending (Kongstvedt, 2007). Primarily these chronic conditions are comprised of heart disease, diabetes, glaucoma, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, and cancer (Kongstvedt, 2007). In the early 1990s on the hinds of a problematic reward system which...
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...calorie-filled school lunches and children not receiving enough exercise. Childhood obesity poses a very real threat to the health of younger generations and can lead to dangerous, life-threatening health issues later in life. In the rise of child obesity, children are at more risk of diabetes and other heart diseases that could not only affect them in the short and long term. In response to this issue, child obesity should be combated by offering healthier choices for school lunches, and allowing a full hour for recess. All of these could be accomplished by allowing more funding from the Department of Education, and this would allow more funding to state educational funds. Decreasing child obesity would be important for children in the long run because it would decrease their chance of developing type-two diabetes and early heart diseases. Obesity is the root cause of countless diseases, conditions, and illnesses, some of which are even life-threatening. Adulthood obesity has been linked to many deadly diseases. Some examples include heart disease, diabetes, and some forms of cancer. While the health risks that go along with childhood obesity are not as severe, the chances of adulthood obesity increase to nearly double that of non-obese children when the individual experiences obesity in their childhood (2). For that reason, it is imperative to know the health risks that accompany obesity in order to lower the rates of...
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