Screening for Disease

Although many individuals and organizations may endorse the goal of screening programs, the details and implementation are often controversial. For some types of screening, it can be quite challenging to weigh the human and economic costs and benefits and determine a clear recommendation. For instance, in an article in the New England Journal of Medicine,…

Scientific Underpinnings

Please read and understand the instructions, proper use of English and grammar, use of in text citation and references Directions: Construct a 2,500-3,000 word (approximately 10-12 pages) case report that includes a problem or situation consistent with area of practice. Requirements: 1. Use a minimum of two theories (Health promotion and Hildegard Peplau) to develop…

Assignment: End-of-Life Decisions

Assignment: End-of-Life Decisions Assignment: End-of-Life Decisions Write an article for a community newsletter for a local retirement village that explains the laws, policies, and choices surrounding end-of-life health care decisions. Nurses are at the bedside during the dying process; they spend entire shifts with patients and families; they develop trusting relationships; and they are competent…

public health discussion

Discussion—Difference between Evidence-based Public Health and Evidence-based Medicine The concept of evidence-based practice is well established in numerous disciplines including psychology, social work, nursing, medicine, and public health. The concept, however, is probably more established in medicine compared to any other disciplines. There are important distinctions between evidence-based approaches in medicine and public health. In…

Comparative Essay

This “Assignment 3” writing assignment is a comparative essay focused on topics encountered in our HUM 111 class. The project will be based on research but will reflect your views and interpretation of the topic. This project is designed to help you stretch your mind and your abilities as an organized, innovative, and critical thinker. If…

Nursing Research Review

Choose two scholarly, peer-reviewed nursing articles about research studies. One article must be an example of a qualitative research study; the other must be a quantitative example. These articles will be utilized for assignments in Topics 3, 4, 6 and 8; they can be found using the GCU Library or any of the sources recommended…

analyzing visual arts

Your contributions should be thoughtful and developed.  Answer all parts of the question and use concepts from the course materials.  Use a professional style of communication, with attention to grammar, spelling, and typos; cite your sources. Unless your instructor specifies otherwise, choose ONE of the following questions, and give a substantive response to at least…