Entries by Linus

Corrigan’s model of the stages of stigma

Corrigan’s model of the stages of stigma Submit a 3-page paper that addresses the following: Briefly explain Corrigan’s model of the stages of stigma and his recommendations and hierarchy about recovery. Explain whether Delle’s experience follows that model. Use specific examples to argue your perspective. If you agree, identify which stage of recovery Delle is […]

ethical theories 

ethical theories After exploring the videos and readings in this week’s Lesson regarding applied ethics, consider where it is evidenced in your field of study here at Stratford University. Write a short essay (think of this as a longer Task, 5-6 pp), discussing 1. two scenarios where an ethical dilemma might present itself in your career field […]

importance of advocacy as it pertains to patient care.

Discuss the importance of advocacy as it pertains to patient care. What is the nurse’s role in patient advocacy? Describe a situation in which you were involved with patient advocacy. Explain what the advocacy accomplished for the patient, and what the repercussions would have been if the patient would not have had an advocate. Due […]

pathology

pathology At its core, pathology is the study of disease. Diseases occur for many reasons. But some, such as cystic fibrosis and Parkinson’s Disease, occur because of alterations that prevent cells from functioning normally. Understanding of signals and symptoms of alterations in cellular processes is a critical step in diagnosis and treatment of many diseases. […]

Finance and Economics in Healthcare Delivery

NURS 6211: Finance and Economics in Healthcare Delivery Discussion: Why Do Good Budgets Go Bad? Budgeting and Variance Analysis Instructions: The following are budgeted and actual revenues and expenses for a hospital: Budgeted Actual Revenues Surgical Volume 2,300 2,600 Gift Shop Revenues $18,000 $19,000 Surgery Revenues $589,500 $852,750 Parking Revenues $17,000 $19,000 Expenses Patients Days […]

Ethical Theories

Ethical Theories   this assignment, you will use professional guidelines and tools to devise a strategy to address an ethical dilemma and evaluate the usefulness of those guidelines and tools. Instructions Resolve the ethical dilemma and multicultural issues presented in the case study scenarios linked in Resources, and apply the material to this assignment. To […]

importance of professional associations in nursing.

Examine the importance of professional associations in nursing. Choose a professional nursing organization that relates to your specialty area, or a specialty area in which you are interested. In a 750-1,000 word paper, provide a detailed overview the organization and its advantages for members. Include the following: 1. Describe the organization and its significance to […]

Vincent Ruggiero Thinking Critically about Ethical Issues

Vincent Ruggiero Thinking Critically about Ethical Issues 1. A number of medical centers around the United States now offer “finders’ fees” to physicians for referring patients to researchers who are conducting trials of new therapies, the side effects of which are not yet known. One researcher, for example, was offering physicians a $350 payment for […]

ethical dilemma and multicultural issues

ethical dilemma and multicultural issues this assignment, you will use professional guidelines and tools to devise a strategy to address an ethical dilemma and evaluate the usefulness of those guidelines and tools. Instructions Resolve the ethical dilemma and multicultural issues presented in the case study scenarios linked in Resources, and apply the material to this […]

pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics

pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics As an advanced practice nurse assisting physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders, it is important to not only understand the impact of disorders on the body, but also the impact of drug treatments on the body. The relationships between drugs and the body can be described by pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics. […]