theory-practice gap

he “theory-practice gap,” has prevented nursing profession from full utilization of its knowledge base in practice, and has impeded the view of nursing as a theoretically based discipline, to its detriment. There are distinctly different viewpoints to this argument. Being honest about your reaction, answer the following questions in a single page Word document: Briefly…

Biostatistics in healthcare

Abnormal immune responses can trigger a range of autoimmune diseases, in which an individual’s immune system is attacking normal tissues in the body. Well-known examples of autoimmune diseases are type 1 diabetes mellitus, lupus, and multiple sclerosis. Ideally, one would like to harness the immune system to attack abnormal substances or tissues like cancer, while…

The four metaparadigms

Write a 2 pages essay that includes the following points: Identify and include a definition of the four concepts of the nursing metaparadigm (common components or concepts in all nursing theories): person, nursing, health, and environment, with reference to the Nurse Practitioner professional practice. Explain how these concepts developed Mention at least with 2 examples…

Discussion theory-practice gap

The “theory-practice gap,” has prevented nursing profession from full utilization of its knowledge base in practice, and has impeded the view of nursing as a theoretically based discipline, to its detriment. There are distinctly different viewpoints to this argument. Being honest about your reaction, answer the following questions in a single page Word document: Briefly…

C-Section Rates

The national U.S. cesarean section rate was 4.5% in 1965 when it was first measured (Taffel et al. 1987). In more recent years, the national cesarean section rate is much higher and has been increasing steadily in subsequent decades. With the 2007 rate at 31.8%, about one mother in three now gives birth by cesarean…