Both Locke and Rousseau were responding to the demise of an older aristocratic and feudal world, one which had been marked by differences in economic class, rank, and privilege. This is to say, both saw that the order that was fading away had been grounded in profound inequality, and both sought to justify new orders […]
Components of the Iron Triangle The iron triangle in policymaking comprises three main components that include congress, interest groups, and bureaucracy. The correlation between the three fractions can develop a self-sufficient sub-governmental condition where the best interests of American citizens are ignored in favor of getting regulation changes and special favor for enacting certain legislation.
Read and analyze the Marshall decisions (Calloway, 288-291). Which passage or phrase holds the most significance for Indigenous sovereignty, and why? The decision by Justice Donald Marshall of the Supreme Court of Canada on the morning of September 17, 1999 is arguably one the most insightful with regard to aboriginal rights and indigenous sovereignty. Popularly
The confluence between democracy and governance, evident within the context of contemporary Western culture, is currently responsible for the pervasive participation of citizens in healthcare policy decisions today. As a rule of thumb, American presidents are customarily counseled appropriately to brace for the possible crises such as epidemics and pandemics during their respective terms in
Vascular neurocognitive disorder is a rare form of dementia that commonly affects the elderly today. According to Burhan (2017), it impacts between 16 and 30% of individuals diagnosed with dementia, often after a temporary blockage of blood flow, resulting in blood and nutrient depravation in regions of the brain (p. 462). As a consequence, health conditions
Star Waka, by Robert Sullivan, is an expertly-written anthology of poems which provides an overview of the gradual morphing of imagination among the original inhabitants of modern-day New Zealand. It is a continuation of Maori oral culture which aspires to provide a concise depiction of the native people, faunae, and notable natural phenomenon which litter
As expected, the onus is customarily on Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) to act responsively and apply empathy during the evaluation of sensitive issues that threaten children and adolescents. Acts of terrorism have recently emerged as the archetypal representation of a special issue and with the potential to impart long-lasting trauma on children. According
The recent transition from my former role as a Registered Nurse (RN to a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) represents one of my most significant moves yet. In particular, I was curious to discover the overall impact this would have on my competence and whether I was adequately prepared for my new role. Felsenstein et al.,
Group Therapy for Addiction Levy Family: Sessions 1-7 When selecting a psychotherapeutic approach for a client, you must consider the unique needs and characteristics of that particular client. The same is true when selecting a psychotherapeutic approach for groups. Not every approach is appropriate for every group, and the group’s unique needs and characteristics must
From the 1950s, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) has been associated with far-reaching psychological impacts as a consequence of accompanying clinical manifestations. Further research into the overall impact of PTSD on trauma patients has recently drawn a correlation between the condition and an increased risk of developing debilitating personality disorders such as borderline personality disorder (BPD)