Based on the Self Determination Theory by Deci and Ryan (a) Influences for that theory or theorist (b) Definitions of major concepts (c) Explanation of the theory (theoretical statements and linkages) (d) Areas of advanced nursing practice that use or could use this theory- illustrate with examples
Fish contains beneficial nutrients such as docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) that promote healthy brain development in the fetus. However, unfortunately most fish contain mercury. This poses a dilemma for pregnant women because mercury is a toxic metal pollutant that causes neurological and other health problems. The toxicity of inorganic mercury pollution is magnified in the environment…
All health care organizations have complicated budgeting policies and procedures. The more the nurse understands the process, the more effectively they can participate in the process. The budget process usually starts with an interdisciplinary approach. Describe the potential members of the interdisciplinary team for budget development and the role of each individual. What are the…
Individuals with somatic symptom disorders tend to have considerable difficulty with how they experience and appraise their bodily symptoms. The illness and the dysfunctional focus and behavior around the illness can assume a central role in the person’s life. Somatic symptom disorders were originally thought of as “hysterical,” without legitimate medical causation, or as hypochondriasis….
Patient safety is the most important aspect of nursing practice. Knowing the laws, rules, and standards can also enhance safe care. Nurses are held accountable to follow the laws, regulations, and rules of the licensing authority and the standards and ethics of their profession. These laws, rules, and standards include meeting educational requirements, maintaining competence…
Consider the notion that an individual with a disability may feel primarily defined by his or her ability status. Also, consider the historical treatment of people with disabilities and the number of individuals who were euthanized and sterilized in the U.S. and across the globe due to having a disability. For decades, individuals with disabilities…
Consider the following scenario: Marcus recalls the beginning of his career, when he started as a nurse at Grand View Hospital. He had heard the organization was soliciting proposals from various companies so they could weigh the pros and cons associated with adopting a new health information technology system. He has been curious about the…
A strong literature review not only plays a foundational role for setting up a research proposal and/or dissertation but also plays an important role in the results and discussion sections that are presented after the data has been collected and analyzed. As you move into this module’s discussion, consider all you have learned about the…
Explain socialization processes and practical reflection,also also required estimation involes in the handling of conflict co-workers
Epidemiologic surveillance is used in public and global health. Locate a recent article about an outbreak of an infectious or communicable disease. Write a 3- to 4-page paper including the following: Summary of the article The relationship among causal agents, susceptible persons, and environmental factors Role of the BSN nurse in addressing the outbreak Possible…
As in any nursing specialization, informatics and database design has its own pedagogy and vernacular. Terms such as primary key, relational diagram, or entity integrity might seem unfamiliar at first; however, this Assignment familiarizes you with such terms and develops your informatics skills as you apply database concepts. To prepare: Review the information on relational database models in the…
Introduction When someone has a body mass index (BMI) of 30 or higher, they are considered to be obese (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2016). According to the CDC (2011), obesity is the second highest health issue among adult Latinos. From the United States Census Bureau (2015), Hispanics represented 17.6% of the United…