Category: Health & Medicine

  • Critique of Quantitative Research Article in Nursing

    Hoogendoorn et al. (2021) aim to examine the different approaches used by ICU nurses to schedule shifts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The secondary goal was to describe the varying demands placed on ICU nurses caring for patients with COVID-19, pneumonia, and other conditions. Researchers intended to explore plausible explanations for the observed differences in Nursing…

  • Improving the Effectiveness of Nurses with SMART Goals

    Introduction Nurses are subject to great emotional and physical stress. Hence, dissatisfaction with life and depression may arise, which will affect the quality of nurses’ work. The business challenges addressed are productivity numbers and rising costs. This issue was chosen due to the fact that emotional burnout in nurses is a severe form of chronic…

  • Orem’s Nursing Theory in Educating Pregnant Women About the COVID-19 Vaccine

    Among the relatively simple, but widely applicable nursing theories, a particularly curious one is the Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory (SCDNT) developed by Dorothea Orem. At its core, the model encourages patients to be as independent as possible and practice self-care themselves instead of relying on nurses and other medical staff. The SCDNT has been effective…

  • Concept Analysis in the Literature

    Table of Contents Introduction Article One: Client Empowerment Article Two: Patient Empowerment Conclusion References Introduction As the healthcare system embraces new models of clinician-patient relationships, particular concepts gain importance. One of the growing trends is patient involvement introduced in conversations between healthcare providers and their clients and the decision-making process related to treatment. The concept…

  • Emergency Planning for School Nurses

    For this review, an emergency plan will be seen through the lens of a school nurse. The Chicago Public School Emergency plan was chosen for review. The plan was located through a straightforward Google search, which led to a PDF repository containing a copy of the plan. The work will discuss the primary responsibilities and…

  • Maintaining Change in the EBP Setting

    The focus on consistent development is one of the primary goals ion nursing and healthcare as the path to providing patients with the best services and contributing to improvements in the outcomes. In the context of patient safety, the issue of change gains particular significance since it implies the ability to recognize new risks and…

  • Problem with body weight

    Many people are concerned with maintaining their health, as well as that of their loved ones. However, the main issue is whether body weight is the only cause of poor health. There is a false perception among members of society that overweight is a sign of unhealthy condition while underweight is a confirmation that an…

  • Be Healthy and Happy: Five Most Important Lessons

    Table of Contents Tip One: Be Active Physically Tip Two: Eat Healthy Food Tip 3: Focus on Your Mental Health Tip 4: Be Active in the Society Tip 5: No Bad Habits Work Cited When a teenage girl leaves home to study, she should understand that the years of her own personal responsibility have begun.…

  • Telehealth in the Context of COVID-19

    The declaration of the coronavirus outbreak as a global pandemic by the world health organization on March 12, 2020, saw several countries pull up resources in their efforts to mitigate the spread of the virus. The United Kingdom, Australia, and the United States of America in particular were among the first countries to take action.…

  • Breastfeeding: Advantages and Disadvantages

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Methods Results Discussion Conclusion References Abstract The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), the World Health Organization (WHO), and the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP) all currently advise against the initiation of breastfeeding for a variety of reasons. Prior to breastfeeding, the nursing parent should make a list of any…