Theories are derived from conceptual models and are comprised of concepts and propositions. The only concepts that are common to all nursing theories, in some shape or form, are patient, nurse, health, and environment. These are sometimes referred to as the basic metaparadigms of the nursing domain. Identify another two concepts that are relevant to your personal practice of…
Tony was a 16-year-old juvenile who was picked up for driving under the influence of alcohol and possession of marijuana. He was evaluated and taken to juvenile detention. When speaking to the juvenile justice probation officer, Tony stated that drinking and marijuana was not a serious issue and that his parents did it all the…
Ethical Codes and Standards Discussion Respond to the discussion question. Submit your responses to the appropriate Discussion Area. Use the same Discussion Area to comment on your classmates’ submissions and continue the discussion until Week 1, Day 7. After moving from a big city to a rural setting, Janice is suffering from anxiety and depression because of adjustments…
Based upon your review of the literature and interviews, create an analysis of the patient care financial problem and identify two or more financial problems. You do not need to create specific budgetary numbers, but can describe these findings in other terms, such as small or large. Your analysis should be supported by several references…
Write a paper that addresses the following: What is the role of a community health nurse? How does the community health nurse assist the families of patients in their home settings? What are some of the barriers related to the initiation of home care services in communities? How does living in an urban area versus…
1) The members of a ________ work together intensively via electronic means, and may never actually meet. A) cyber group B) digital team C) virtual team D) electronic group 2) The risks associated with planning can be reduced by an understanding of all of the following except A) decision making. B) team composition. C) political…
The swine flu, later referred to as N1H1, was detected in Mexico in 2009. It quickly spread throughout the United States and into Europe. A public information system was used to do the following: Track the spread of the disease and supply information on who it was affecting Make comparisons to other diseases of similar…
There are many programs for military families, but more services are necessary to truly meet the needs of military personnel, veterans, or their families. As you have learned about military culture and the needs of military personnel and their families, you may have gained insight into the types of programs that could support them. This…
Case Assignment Newton, Bower, and Williams (2004) outline the process of “devising and revising” a research question, be it descriptive, relational, or comparative. After reading their paper, write a three-page paper that addresses the following: 1. How do descriptive research questions differ from questions of relationship? From questions of comparison? 2. How should a researcher…
To ensure the success of a program evaluation, a social worker must generate a specific detailed plan. That plan should describe the goal of the evaluation, the information needed, and the methods and analysis to be used. In addition, the plan should identify and address the concerns of stakeholders. A social worker should present information…
1. a. Conception of Neuman’s systems model (how it originated) 1. b. Conception of Neuman’s systems model (factors that make up the model)
As you learn about health care delivery in the United States, it is necessary to understand the various models of health insurance to develop important foundational knowledge as you progress through the course and for your role as a future health care worker. The following matrix is designed to help you develop that knowledge and…