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Capital Structure Debate, Issues, and Theory

Introduction A company capital structure regards the way a firm finances its assets. A firm can finance its businesses either by equity or debt, as well as a different combination of the two sources. A company capital structure can contain a lot of debt aspect or a lot of equity aspect, one of the two […]

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Legal and Ethical Issues Related Involuntary Psychiatric Holds in California

Involuntary Psychiatric Holds in California Today, the Lanterman-Petris-Short (LPS) Act of 1967 plays a central role in regulating involuntary psychiatric holds within the state of California. The successive ratification of this statute marked the end of inappropriate involuntary commitment of psychiatric patients, widespread in California at the time, with the aim of safeguarding the Constitutional

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An Interview on Advocating for the Nursing Role in Program Design and Implementation

In recent years, the Department of Health and Humans Services (HHS) has expressed concern over a noticeable surge in chronic health conditions within the United States. According to statistics presented by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2020), 51.8% of the adult non-institutionalized American civilian population has been diagnosed with either a single or

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66-year Old Caucasian Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics Scenario

Pharmacokinetics and Pharmacodynamics              Today, the basic principles of pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics continue to play a leading role in healthcare and in informing decisions made by care providers. Nutt & Nestor (2018) asserts that pharmacokinetics provide a detailed overview of the duration taken by medication before absorption, its mechanism action, and subsequent excretion. Moreover, pharmacokinetics

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The Inclusion of Nurses in the Systems Development Life Cycle

At present, healthcare organizations are fast turning to emerging health information systems to meet the ever-changing demands within the clinical environment. A dedicated Health information system (HIS), hence, enables the collection, evaluation, monitoring, and storage of valued health-related data to inform the decision-making process and in promoting efficiency in care  (Ofei & Paarima, 2021). The

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National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) Competencies

The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) competencies comprises of a set of program standards and guidelines which determine the overall professional capacity of individual nurse practitioner students. According to Vanderhoef & Delaney (2017), NONPF competencies offer a distinct curriculum structure and are, therefore, appropriate for measuring the performance and proficiency of aspiring nurse

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Leadership Theories in Practice

Today, published writings and peer-reviewed articles from online repositories offer a rich pool of scholarly discourse on leadership styles based on proposed theories; citing instances of practical application within the contemporary workplace environment. Yet, one of the most common critiques is limited practical application by healthcare providers and a virtual absence in nursing practice.  Leadership

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India as a New Potential Market for Tesla Automobile Sales

Tesla has recently made groundbreaking strides in expanding its market portfolio key in improving its global reach. Yet, several frontiers remain uncharted, therefore, presenting an ultimate opportunity for the company to boost automobile sales. India currently represents an ideal market for base and new electric car models, which is why Tesla needs to ready itself

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Involuntary Psychiatric Holds in the State of California

In the state of California, involuntary psychiatric holds fall under the so-called “5150” legal code which specifies guidelines for involuntary psychiatric commitment for eligible persons. Involuntary psychiatric commitment is a controversial practice exercised with the sole aim of protecting society from individuals exhibiting suicidal tendencies and capable of harming others (Sisti, 2017). A majority of

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