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 […]
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
Introduction For a very long time, crime victims have been neglected by not being considered in the legal process whereby offenders are prosecuted and sentenced. This was because their rights had not be considered as part of the constitution. After some time, there was an introduction of a list of rights expected to be offered
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
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
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
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
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
Introduction The psychological concept of bullying is not a new phenomenon among school children. It’s certainly a very old phenomenon. Schools are perceived to be places of dignity where the students should feel free and secure, but the prevalence of bullying has been the order of the day in these institutions. A significant number of
Differences in Contributions of the Two Historical Figures – Florence Wald and Margaret Sanger Florence Wald is a popular historic figure in nursing remembered for her efforts in improving care quality for patients in the final stages of life. She is credited with introducing the idea of hospice care for dying patients undergoing a great