Entries by Merit Writer

The Global Burden of Disease Study

The Global Burden of Disease Study “The Global Burden of Disease Study” is conducted by the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation and published in The Lancet journal. It captures and analyzes data on many major causes of mortality and morbidity from almost every country. The study allows researchers and practices to compare countries. And also […]

key responsibilities of the nurse educator

key responsibilities of the nurse educator Discussion Question: Student assessment and evaluation are key responsibilities of the nurse educator. These processes provide students information for the student to improve and enhance performance. Evaluation of the student is often conducted at the end of a course, as an afterthought, and some consider this to be a […]

the compensation of the chief executive of the health care organization

the compensation of the chief executive of the health care organization Hospital executives often come under scrutiny for the salaries and benefits they receive. According to a recent IRS survey related to chief executive officer salaries, of more than 500 hospitals, the national average income was $490,000. In addition, the salaries of hospital and other […]

Risk Management Program Analysis

Risk Management Program Analysis 1   The purpose of this assignment is to analyze how an organization’s quality and improvement processes contribute to its risk management program. This assignment builds on the Risk Management Program Analysis – Part One assignment you completed in Topic 1 of this course. Assume that the sample risk management program […]

the American Association of Colleges of Nursing

the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Sosa, The Doctor in Nursing Practice (DNP) project is the culmination of a terminal degree. Unlike other professions, a doctoral degree for nurses has evolved into a more standardized curriculum and rigor in the past 20 years. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, DNP projects […]

Alterations in Cellular Processes

Discussion: Alterations in Cellular Processes 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 […]

Review of Current Healthcare Issues

Review of Current Healthcare Issues 6053 Discussion week 1 Discussion: Review of Current Healthcare Issues If you were to ask 10 people what they believe to be the most significant issue facing healthcare today. You might get 10 different answers. Escalating costs? Regulation? Technology disruption? These and many other topics are worthy of discussion. Not […]

Nurse Leaders And Nurse Educators In Advanced Practice Roles

Nurse Leaders And Nurse Educators In Advanced Practice Roles Many studies have found that psychotherapy is as effective as psychopharmacology in terms of influencing changes in behaviors. Symptoms of anxiety. And changes in mental state. Changes influenced by psychopharmacology can be explained by the biological basis of treatments. But how does psychotherapy achieve these changes? […]

middle-range theory

middle-range theory A phenomenon is the term used to describe a perception or responses to an event. Examples of phenomena in nursing include caring and responses to stress. Assumptions are the ideas that we take for granted. They explain the nature of the concepts in the theory, giving it structure. Choose a middle-range theory or […]

Terrorism, Mass Casualty, And Disaster Nursing

Terrorism, Mass Casualty, And Disaster Nursing 1. The local community hospital routinely practices activation of its Emergency Preparedness Plans. One key aspect of the emergency preparedness exercise is to provide all staff with opportunities to practice their various roles. During an actual emergency. Registered nurses from the emergency department frequently have key roles in patient […]