...Vulnerable Populations How would you describe a vulnerable population? A vulnerable population is a group of people with certain characteristics that cause it to be at greater risk of having poor health. They include but are not limited to age, culture, disability, education, ethnicity, health insurance status, housing status, income, mental health, and race. According to Mary de Chesnay a vulnerable population can be defined “by virtue of their marginalized sociocultural status, their limited access to economic resources, or their personal characteristics such as age and gender.” Vulnerability is both an individual concept and a group concept. What barriers may prevent these groups from obtaining needed services? In the reading assignment there is an example of Samoan elderly in the United States trying to remember the old remedies for treating ailments. Thus isolating them from current treatment and possibly causing more harm by remembering wrong. What experiences have you had with vulnerable groups in your own life? I volunteer with Remote Area Medical, RAMUSA. I have been to Guyana and traveled to the Rupunini where the villages are very remote. Three days by canoe between some villages. Although the people in these villages appear very happy they do lack in basic health care such as dentistry or emergency medical attention. Although the Rupunini region missed the industrial revolution as we consider world population the same issues occur here...
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...Nursing Research First published: 1952 Importance: Research began expanding to establish standards of caring in nursing, prompting the publication of the first nursing research journal. “Research conducted by the ANA and other specialty groups provided the basis for nursing practice standards that currently guide professional practice. The increase in research activity in the 1940’s prompted the first publication of Nursing Research” (Burns & Grove, 2007, p. 12). Sigma Theta Tau Journal published by this organization is now called Image—The Journal of Nursing ScholarshipFirst published: 1967 Importance: During the 1960's nurse contributed greatly to the nursing research and development of nursing practice. First published under the name Sigma Theta Tau Journal, the Journal of Nursing Scholarship enhances nursing knowledge, provides direction for future nursing research, and recognizes the need for improved communication of research findings (Male Nursing Scholarship, 2011). Research in Nursing and Health First published: 1978 Importance: Research in Nursing and Health is devoted to research and theory that will improve nursing practice. "The editors invite research reports on nursing practice education administration and history; on health issues relevant to nursing; and on the testing of research findings in practice" (Researchgate.net, 2011, para. 1). Western Journal of Nursing Research First published: 1979 Importance: "WJNR is devoted to the distribution of research...
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...Due Date: Aug 24, 2014 23:59:59 Max Points: 150 Details: In this assignment, you will be completing a comprehensive health screening and history on a young adult. To complete this assignment, do the following: Select an adolescent or young adult client on whom to perform a health screening and history. Students who do not work in an acute setting may "practice" these skills with a patient, community member, neighbor, friend, colleague, or loved one. Complete the "Health History and Screening of an Adolescent or Young Adult Client" worksheet. Format the write-up in a manner that is easily read, computer-generated, neat, and without spelling errors. Complete the assignment as outlined on the worksheet, including: 1. Biographical Data 2. Past Health History 3. Family History: Obstetrics History (if applicable) and Well Young Adult Behavioral Health History Screening 4. Review of Systems 5. Include all components of the health history 6. Use correct acronyms or abbreviations when indicated 7. Develop three Nursing Diagnoses for this client based on the health history and screening. Include: one actual nursing diagnosis, one wellness nursing diagnosis, one "Risk For" nursing diagnosis, and your rationale for the choice of each nursing diagnosis for this client. While APA format is not required for the body of this assignment, solid academic writing is expected and in-text citations and references should be presented using APA documentation guidelines,...
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...History of Nursing Worksheet NUR433 April 23, 2012 University of Phoenix Material History of Nursing Research Worksheet There have been many influential publications, agencies, and people in the field of nursing research. Write 1–3 sentences in each cell of the table below to describe the importance, goal, or influence of each item. |Publications |First publication date and importance: | |Nursing Research |First published: Nursing Research was first published in 1952. | | |Importance: As clinical research started to expand and specialty | | |groups started to form within nursing practice, this journal was the| | |first research journal published (Burns & Grove, 2011). | |Sigma Theta Tau Journal published by this organization is |First published: As clinical studies started to become more | |now called Image—The Journal of Nursing Scholarship |available, Sigma Theta Tau, the national honor society for nurses, | | |first published Image in 1967, the name was changed to The Journal | | |of Nursing Scholarship and...
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...Material History of Nursing Research Worksheet There have been many influential publications, agencies, and people in the field of nursing research. Write 1–3 sentences in each cell of the table below to describe the importance, goal, or influence of each item. |Publications |First publication date and importance: | |Nursing Research |Firstpublished:1952 | | |Importance: To be available to all nurses no matter where they were | | |and to provide opportunity to improve service and administrative | | |practices that are important to patient care. (Burns & Grove, 2006)| |Sigma Theta Tau Journal published by this organization is |First published: 1967 | |now called Image—The Journal of Nursing Scholarship |Importance: Their mission is to improve knowledge and improve the | | |health of the people. Also they provide scholarly works in different| | |medical fields. (Burns & Grove, 2006) | |Research in Nursing and Health ...
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...History of Nursing Research Worksheet There have been many influential publications, agencies, and people in the field of nursing research. Write 1–3 sentences in each cell of the table below to describe the importance, goal, or influence of each item. Publications | First publication date and importance: | Nursing Research | First published: 1952Importance: The American Nurses Association conducted the research. It provided the basis for standards used in current nursing practice. ( Burns and Grove, 2011) | Sigma Theta Tau Journal published by this organization is now called Image—The Journal of Nursing Scholarship | First published: 1967Importance: contains peer-reviewed, thought-provoking articles representing research by some of the world’s leading nurse researchers. (Sigma Theta Tau International, 2015). | Research in Nursing and Health | First published: 1978Importance: it is a peer reviewed journal that looks at the nursing practice as well as other numerous health disciplines (Wiley Online Library, 2014). | Western Journal of Nursing Research | First published: 1979Importance: “Western Journal of Nursing Research (WJNR) is a peer-reviewed journal published ten times a year providing an innovative forum for nurse researchers, students and clinical practitioners to participate in ongoing scholarly debate. WJNR offers clinical research reports broadened by commentaries and authors' responses (Sage Publications, 2015). | Scholarly Inquiry for Nursing Practice...
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...University of Phoenix Material History of Nursing Research Worksheet There have been many influential publications, agencies, and people in the field of nursing research. Write 1–3 sentences in each cell of the table below to describe the importance, goal, or influence of each item. Publications | First publication date and importance: | Nursing Research | First published: “1952” (Burns &Grove, 2011, p. 11). Importance: To report finding by using clinical research in health and illness (“Nursing Research”, 2012). | Sigma Theta Tau Journal published by this organization is now called Image—The Journal of Nursing Scholarship | First published: “1967” (Burns &Grove, 2011, p. 11). Importance: To provide information based on research improve nursing care to people worldwide (“Journal Of Nursing Scholarship”, 1999-2012). | Research in Nursing and Health | First published: “1978”(Burns &Grove, 2011, p. 11). Importance: A research journal to provide nursing and health care providers theories and research to improve health care (“Research In Nursing And Health”, 2000-2012). | Western Journal of Nursing Research | First published: 1979 (Burns &Grove, 2011, p. 11).Importance: The Western Journal of Nursing Research circulates information on research, debates, and books. It also maintains ongoing debates related to nursing (“Western Journal of Nursing”, 2012). | Scholarly Inquiry for Nursing Practice | First published: 1987 (Burns &Grove, 2011,...
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...University of Phoenix Material History of Nursing Research Worksheet There have been many influential publications, agencies, and people in the field of nursing research. Write 1–3 sentences in each cell of the table below to describe the importance, goal, or influence of each item. |Publications |First publication date and importance: | |Nursing Research |First Published: 1952 (Burns & Grove, 2007. p. 9) | | |Importance: | | |“Research conducted by the ANA and other specialty groups provided | | |the basis for nursing practice standards that currently guide | | |professional practice. The increase in research activity in the | | |1940’s prompted the first publication of Nursing Research” (Burns & | | |Grove, 2007, p. 9). | |Sigma Theta Tau Journal published by this organization is |First Published: 1967 (Burns & Grove, 2007. p. 10) | |now called...
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...University of Phoenix Material History of Nursing Research Worksheet- There have been many influential publications, agencies, and people in the field of nursing research. Write 1–3 sentences in each cell of the table below to describe the importance, goal, or influence of each item. |Publications |First publication date and importance: | |Nursing Research |First published: 1952 | | |Importance: Research activities of the 1940 are led to the need to | | |publish this journal. The first journal published that was devoted | | |entirely to nursing research (Burns & Grove, 2012, p. 12). The goal | | |of the journal is to provide the highest quality research and report| | |its findings and the impact of therapeutic actions and nursing | | |systems (Lippincott, Williams & Wilkins, 2012). | |Sigma Theta Tau Journal published by this organization is |First published: 1967 | |now called...
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...Taipei, and National Taichung Nursing College, Taichung, Taiwan wDepartment of Information and Computed Education, National Taiwan Normal University, Taipei, Taiwan Abstract This paper reports our implementation of a handheld wireless environment to support Jigsaw cooperative learning activities in a college setting. A quasi-experimental research design was conducted to investigate the effects of using handhelds, as well as issues associated with the use of handheld technology. Two intact classes of fourth-year students from a five-year junior nursing college participated in the experiment. Our findings showed that handheld tools enhanced both students’ attitudes and performance in learning, and promoted better interactions among students and instructors. We also found that the handheld technology was not sophisticated enough to support cooperative learning goals without full support from a technology specialist. collaboration, empirical, handhelds, ICT use, nursing, post-secondary. Keywords Introduction With recent advances in wireless communication technology and mobile devices, the application of handheld technology in education is expected to increase. Handhelds, also known as palmtop computers, were originally designed as personal organizers or note takers, and now offers roughly the same functionalities as laptop or desktop computers. It can be synchronized with or connected to computers or networks via wireless technology. Research has shown that wireless handhelds...
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...Laurie Clark Health Prevention of Childhood Obesity June 23, 2015 Specific Purpose: To Inform Parents and children Primary Prevention of Childhood Obesity Introduction I. Obesity has doubled in American children the last three decades a. Increase in inactivity b. Increased in high fat, sugar, and processed foods c. Immediate and long term health effects. II. Increase in inactivity d. Children are watching more television associated with obesity i. 89% of children aged between four and five years spend more than two hours watching TV, Videos or DVDs every day (Kehl, 2006). ii. Food is heavily marketed on the television 1. The more likely they are to eat while watching television 2. The foods they consume are likely the foods advertised on television (YouTube 2015) e. Children walking and biking to school has decreased while car transport has increased iii. Result of changes in community composition iv. Concern for child safety III. Increased in high fat, sugar, and processed foods f. Foods Consumed decades ago were almost void of processed foods g. In today’s family less fruits and vegetables, increased processed, high calorie foods v. Increased cost of healthful foods vi. Decreased cost of junk food vii. Increased variety viii. Increased school vending machines and a la cart foods (YouTube 2015) ...
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...FOUNDATIONS First-Year Seminar (GEC 101) (choose 1, 2 credit hours, 1st semester on campus) GEP 101 First Year Foundations UHC 110 Freshman Honors Seminar Written Communication & Info Literacy (GEC 102) ENG 110* Writing I (#) Oral Communication (GEC 103) COM 115 Fundamentals in Public Speaking (#) GEC 104 3 3 NATURAL WORLD at least 1 course from each box, 7-9 total credit hours 2 different course codes, at least 1 with a lab Life Sciences (3-4 credit hours) BIO 100* Biological Sciences for Educators (lab) BIO 101 Biology in Your World BIO 111* Understanding Bio Sys Through Inq. (lab only) BIO 121* General Biology I (lab) BMS 100 Concepts & Issues in the Life Sciences BMS 105 Concepts & Lab in the Life Sciences (lab) BMS 110* Intro to Biomedical Sciences (lab) BMS 111* Intro to Lab in Biomedical Sci (lab only) GLG 115 Life of the Past Physical Sciences (3-5 credit hours) AST 113 Modern Astronomy AST 114 Survey of Astronomy AST 115 Basic Astronomy (lab) CHM 107 Chemistry for the Citizen CHM 108* Chemistry for the Citizen Lab CHM 116* Fundamentals of Chemistry CHM 117* Fundamentals of Chemistry Lab GLG 110 Principles of Geology (lab) GLG 171 Environmental Geology GRY 135 Principles of Weather & Climate (lab) GRY 142 Introductory Physical Geography (lab) PHY 100 Survey of Physics (lab) PHY 101* Physics by Inquiry for Educators (lab) PHY 123* Introduction to Physics I (lab) PHY 203* Foundations of Physics I (lab) 4(3-3) 3(3-0) 1(0-2) 4(3-3) 4(4-0) 4(3-2) 4(3-2) 1(0-2)...
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...Aging and Disability Worksheet Identify 2 or 3 issues faced by the aging population. 1. Unequal treatment in employment - Poverty 2. Face prejudice and discrimination - Ageism 3. Face isolation – Elderly Abuse * What is ageism? How does ageism influence the presence of diversity in society? Ageism is the practice of prejudice of discrimination to the elderly. The way that ageism influences the presence of diversity in society is by robbing them of their choices, independence and treating them with disrespect. Also by treating them as if they are unable to handle things for themselves as if they have reverted back to an infantile stage. It should be noted that the elderly have a lot of knowledge and wisdom to bring to the table and are able to do the same if not more than society gives them credit for. Society also views elderly people as sickly, frail and unable to take care of themselves. * What is the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)? How does the ADA address issues for the aging population? The ADA is a civil rights law that was enacted in 1990 and that prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities. This law addresses the issues for the aging population by protecting anyone that is 40+ from being fired or from employment discrimination. It is designed to protect the aging and/or elderly from being passed over for a promotion or raise, however, it is difficult. This law does in fact protect against being fired...
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...APPENDIX Checklists A Checklist A-1 Reviewing a Budget 1. Is this budget static (not adjusted for volume) or flexible (adjusted for volume during the year)? 2. Are the figures designated as fixed or variable? 3. Is the budget for a defined unit of authority? 4. Are the line items within the budget all expenses (and revenues, if applicable) that are controllable by the manager? 5. Is the format of the budget comparable with that of previous periods so that several reports over time can be compared if so desired? 6. Are actual and budget for the same period? 7. Are the figures annualized? 8. Test one line-item calculation. Is the math for the dollar difference computed correctly? Is the percentage properly computed based on a percentage of the budget figure? 333 334 APPENDIX A Checklists Checklist A-2 Building a Budget 1. What is the proposed volume for the new budget period? 2. What is the appropriate inflow (revenues) and outflow (cost of services delivered) relationship? 3. What will the appropriate dollar cost be? (Note: this question requires a series of assumptions about the nature of the operation for the new budget period.) 3a. Forecast service-related workload. 3b. Forecast non–service-related workload. 3c. Forecast special project workload if applicable. 3d. Coordinate assumptions for proportionate share of interdepartmental projects. 4. Will additional resources be available? 5. Will this budget accomplish the appropriate managerial objectives for...
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...Personal Exploration Worksheet Part 1: Select 4 groups that you are the least familiar with from the following list: • African Americans • Native Americans • Latino(a) • Asian Americans • Jewish Americans • Arab/Muslim Americans • Single mothers • Displaced homemakers • People over 60 • Unemployed people over 50 • Immigrants Part 2: Write a 50- to 100-word response to each question: Group 1: people over 60 1) Describe your assumptions, beliefs, and perceptions about members of this group. People over 60 are most likely already retired and don’t work. They reach level of maturation and wisdom. They are people in their retirement year when they feel they need to travel and relax they go without worries. They reach mental decline don’t like everyday life changes, reach a level independency. At this age generative stage and feel like they lost their sense of dependency. Doctors’ visits are more frequent because of decline. They are set in old ways from their past and don’t like to experience new ideas or change. In many instances they could be racist because of their upbringing. Not wanting to change the way they think regarding diversity. Also they start to think about deaf more and afraid of how that day will come. Another things poor physical health body aches, hearing, vision problem. One main issue. I believe feeling empty and Loneliness without their companion. Depression the feeling of not having appetite for sex drive and losing their...
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