Entries by Daphne Hanson

Signs of Short-term memory loss

An athlete gets hit in the head and complains of a slight headache and ringing in his ears. Within a few minutes he shows signs of short-term memory loss. What should you do next? a.Just monitor for additional signs and symptoms. b.Have the athlete lie down. c.Call emergency medical personnel. d.Call the athlete’s parents or […]

Examine the importance of professional associations in nursing

Examine the importance of professional associations in nursing. Choose a professional nursing organization that relates to a specialty area of interest. In a 750‐1,000-word paper, provide a detailed overview of the organization and its advantages for members. Include the following: Describe the organization and its significance to nurses in the specialty area. Include its purpose, […]

PICOT question In psychiatric nursing

PICOT question In psychiatric nursing Form a PICOT question including the following: Patient Population of interest: What populations are you interested in? Intervention/Issue: What intervention are you interested in? Comparison Intervention: What will the intervention be compared to? Outcomes: What outcome do you want to see? Time: What time frame for or duration of the […]

The complex behaviors of living organisms

To understand how life works, you need to watch it in action, says bioimaging scientist Gokul Upadhyayula. Taking us down to the cellular level, he shares the work behind cutting-edge microscopes that capture and record, in three dimensions, the complex behaviors of living organisms — from infecting cancer cells to crawling immune cells — and […]

Why is it important that nurses implement health promotion interventions based on evidence-based practice?

Discuss how the concept of “health” has changed over time. Discuss how the concept has evolved to include wellness, illness, and overall well-being. How has health promotion changed over time? Why is it important that nurses implement health promotion interventions based on evidence-based practice? Please reply to this DQ with 2 -3 recent references less […]

Philosophy of nursing

My initial philosophy of nursing while in nursing school was just a career that will pay my bill. However, from the moment that I started clinical to graduation and today, my views changed. Everyday encounter with patients and staff changes my views more and more. I became heartbroken by the care disparity among minorities. Today […]