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Discuss the implications for the BSN nurse’s role when implementing the core measure taken to determine how a patient responds physically and emotionally to the challenges of diabetes, heart disease and cancer.

Heart disease, diabetes, and cancer are three very difficult and challenging diseases. Nurses, through their knowledge and support, can play an important role in how the individual patient responds both physically and emotionally to the challenges of the disease. Select one core measure and reflect on how that measure is implemented in nursing practice. Then, […]

the historical or contemporary informing the journalists perspective

Essay, Geography Newspaper Article Analysis Paper (and Proposal) Guidelines Please write a 6-7 page paper (with one-inch margins in double-spaced 12 point font Times or the equivalent) that analyzes a recent (from 2002 or later) newspaper article about Japan from a reputable newspaper. (Note: You must choose an article that was not assigned for this […]

Why are many health care organizations hesitant to adopt electronic health records (EHR) when they have the potential to improve quality, increase access, and reduce costs?

QUESTION: Why are many health care organizations hesitant to adopt electronic health records (EHR) when they have the potential to improve quality, increase access, and reduce costs? Some organizations are concerned with the ethical and legal issues that may arise in daily operations. In 2010, legislators noticed health care’s reluctant transition into full EHR integration, and […]

Distinguish between the concentration ratio and the herfindahi-hirschman index (HHI). What are the limitations of these measures within the context of the pharmaceutical industry?

A) Distinguish between the concentration ratio and the herfindahi-hirschman index (HHI). What are the limitations of these measures within the context of the pharmaceutical industry? b) If the interest group theory applies to hospitals, why doesn’t it also apply to nursing homes? Would a doctor-owned, for-profithospital be as attractive to physicians as a nonprofit hospital? […]

Summarize the role of the nurse in the practice setting assigned. 

Trace the history of the public health nurse including the contributions made by Lillian Wald and the Henry Street Settlement.Summarize the role of the nurse in the practice setting assigned.  Include the following in your summary: Explain how the core functions of community/public health nursing and the standards of practice are met with that specific […]

Compare and contrasts the anatomy and physiology of blood vessels: arteries, veins and capillaries

1. Compare and contrasts the anatomy and physiology of blood vessels: arteries, veins and capillaries. Why are these differences significant in the overall function of the circulatory system? Please be specific. 2. Provide several examples of factors that cause increases or decreases in peripheral resistance and discuss their effect on overall arterial blood pressure. Lymphatic […]