Entries by Daphne Hanson
Social issues regarding gun violence
Letter to the Editor
Plasma membrane and molecules
Plasma membrane and molecules.
Mrs. J. has a history of hypertension, chronic heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Mrs. J. is a 63-year-old married woman who has a history of hypertension, chronic heart failure, and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD). Despite requiring 2L of oxygen/nasal cannula at home during activity, she continues to smoke two packs of cigarettes a day and has done so for 40 years. Three days ago, she had sudden […]
Big data has the potential for significant rewards and risks to healthcare
As the volume of data increases, information professionals have looked for ways to use big data—large, complex data sets requiring specialized approaches to use effectively. Big data has the potential for significant rewards and risks to healthcare. When you wake in the morning, you may reach for your cell phone to reply to a few […]
Healthcare technology trends
Reflect on the healthcare use of technology and offer a technology trend you observe in your environment. Throughout history, technological advancements have appeared for one purpose before finding applications elsewhere, leading to spikes in its usage and development. The internet, for example, was originally developed to share research before becoming a staple of work and […]
Traits of an effective leadership skills and behaviors
Reflect on traits of effective leadership skills and behaviors. Do you believe you have the traits to be an effective leader? Perhaps you are already in a supervisory role, but as has been discussed previously, an appointment does not guarantee leadership skills. How can you evaluate your own leadership skills and behaviors? You can start […]
Adverse event or near-miss from a nursing experience
Write a comprehensive analysis of an adverse event or near-miss from a nursing experience. Integrate research and data on the event to propose a quality improvement (QI) initiative to your current organization.
Success in the healthcare field requires the ability to adapt to change
The only constant is change. As a nursing professional, you are no doubt aware that success in the healthcare field requires the ability to adapt to change, as the pace of change in healthcare may be without rivals. You will be called upon as a professional to share expertise, inform, educate, and advocate. Your efforts […]
Possible bariatric surgery for his obesity
Mr. C., a 32-year-old single male, is seeking the information at the outpatient center regarding possible bariatric surgery for his obesity. He currently works at a catalog telephone center. He reports that he has always been heavy, even as a small child, gaining approximately 100 pounds in the last 2-3 years. Previous medical evaluations have […]
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