Assignment 1: Educational Preparation Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics December 6, 2015 BSN vs. ADN The discussion of rather an associate’s or bachelor’s degree should be the required educational experience of future nurses is one that will not end until one or the other is completely phased out. Some healthcare facilities have already begun the process of requiring their nurses to have a BSN versus an ADN upon hiring. A major difference between the two degrees is that a BSN
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CASE STUDY 29-Emphysema Scenario D.Z., a 65 year old man, is admitted to a medical floor for exacerbation of his chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD; emphysema). He has a past medical history (PHM) of hypertension (HTN), which has been well controlled by enalapril (Vasotec) for the past 6 years, and a diagnosis (Dx) of pneumonia yearly for the past 3 years. He appears as a cachectic man who is experiencing difficulty breathing at rest. He reports cough productive of thick yellow-green sputum
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The Neuman Systems Model applies a comprehensive and holistic approach to the care of patients based on the five variables. According to Parker and Smith (2010), the Neuman System Model is described as, “wellness orientation, client perception and motivation, and a dynamic systems perspective of energy and variable interaction with the environment to mitigate possible harm from internal and external stressors” (p. 183). The patient/ family are the client system and interrelate with the five variables
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Health is a key factor in the living growth of a person. Remaining healthy and, free of disease can become difficult for some people to do. Illness can occur in many different parts of the body, causing many harmful complications. The lungs belonging to the respiratory system in humans control the amounts of oxygen inhaled into the body and, the amount of carbon dioxide exhaled from the body. Oxygen is then passed to blood cells which then circulate throughout the body giving off the oxygen where
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of the major diseases that affects the airways is Emphysema. If not identified and treated in early stages this disease can spread and become fatal at a rapid rate. Prolonged lung diseases like emphysema and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) are major causes of death
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Medication Administration March 12, 2014 Medication Administration Without a doubt, the single biggest aspect of healthcare that needs to improve with regards to safety is medication administration. We, as healthcare providers, are human and therefore human errors will happen, but we still must strive to limit these errors to the best of our abilities. The QSEN Competency definition of safety reads, “minimizes risk of harm to patients and providers through both system effectiveness and individual
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Introduction Pharmacology of Advair Diskus Fluticasone Propionate (FP), a component of Advair Diskus, is a corticosteroid primarily used in the treatment of asthma, allergic rhinitis (AR), or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).1,2,3,4 In patients with allergic rhinits, is it most often used intranasally, falling under the class of “intranasal corticosteroids”, or INS.3 However, in the case of asthma, the drug is classified as an “inhaled corticosteroid” or ICS.5 Typically short-acting
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KABANATA I ANG SULIRANIN AT ANG KALIGIRAN NITOA. Introduksyon Noong unang panahon pa lamang, laganap na sa maraming parte ng mundo ang paninigarilyo. Ang gawaing ito, ayon sa Wikipedia, ay isinasagawa sa mga ritwal ng mgatribo upang kumawala sa ulirat o makihalubilo sa mundo ng mga espiritu. Ang ilan samga gawaing ito ay ang pagpapaalis ng masasamang espiritu, pagsamo sa mga ito, atbp. Ngunit, sa paglipas ng panahon, naging isa na ito sa mga kinagigiliwang ³uso´. Nagsimula ito sa rehiyon
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Identification of Community Kentucky is a state with approximately 4,413,457 citizens according to the United States Census in 2014. 38,728 of these people reside in Floyd County (American FactFinder, 2014). Floyd County was founded in 1800 by Colonel John Floyd. Floyd County has a total area of 396 square miles. It is a traditionally democratic county. Population Economic Status Assessment The population of Floyd County Kentucky is ~38,728 (Kentucky Health Facts, 2015). Per 1,000 female Floyd
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smoking can cause many risks in your health. b. First and foremost, smoking is horrible for your health and leads to numerous diseases and disorders. c. “Smoking leads to cancer, heart diseases, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). COPD alone kills thousands of smokers yearly. From the first breath of smoke the damage begins and the longer a smoker continues smoking the worse the damage becomes.” d. Basically it explains how smoking is bad for you, and affects your health
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