The Hispanic Community Grand Canyon University Concepts in Community and Public Health NRS-427V-O104 October 27‚ 2013 The Hispanic Community Based on the United States (U.S.) Census Bureau in 2011‚ there were roughly 52 million Hispanics living in the nation‚ which represented about 16.7% of the total population (Zepeda‚ 2011). People of Hispanic origin are the nation’s largest ethnic minority group (Zepeda‚ 2011). Arizona’s Hispanic
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Assignment Grading Criteria Personal Impact Paper Week Two Choose a chronic disease. Research the personal impact on a patient living with the chosen chronic disease. You may choose to interview a current patient (obtain a patient release) or find patient impact videos on the internet. In selecting information‚ be sure your source is informational not promoting a product or service. Write a 1‚350- to 1‚500-word paper that describes the patients experience and impact on their life. Include
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History of Nursing Research Worksheet Jose Zepeda NUR/443 January 9‚ 2012 Deborah Mc Coy History of Nursing Research Worksheet There have been many influential publications‚ agencies‚ and people in the field of nursing research. Write 1–3 sentences in each cell of the table below to describe the importance‚ goal‚ or influence of each item. Publications First publication date and importance: Nursing Research First published: 1952 Importance: “Research conducted by the ANA and other specialty
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Leadership Questions Nur/492 October 18‚ 2012 Leadership Questions By definition leadership is the action of leading a group of people or an organization (Merriam-Webster‚ 2012). Therefore‚ anyone should be able to lead. Not so much. Leadership is an umbrella adjective that encompasses certain qualities that one needs to be an effective leader. To connect with the people you are charged with leading one must possess a certain set of characteristics and skills. This paper will discuss
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Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing Karen Scroggins NUR/391 November11‚ 2013 Joy Brock MSN‚ RN‚ FNP Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing Nurses today face many challenges related to ethical and legal issues. The American Nurses Association Code of Nursing Ethics is a guideline for nurses to use when facing these issues. Personal and societal values will also influence nurses faced with these issues. If nurses adhere to the Code of Ethics even though personal or societal values may be in conflict
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POLITICAL ACTION AWARENESS PAPER Soeurette Joseph University Of Phoenix LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT IN NURSING HEALTH CARE NUR/587 LINDA MORRIS August 18‚ 2014 POLITICAL ACTION AWARENESS PAPER There is an increase in societal changes and demands in the nursing profession today. It is vital that nurses keep up to date with what is happening in their profession. This is attainable by becoming a member of professional organizations (American Nurses Association‚ 2014). The three major categories
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Nursing Research First published: 1952 Importance: Research began expanding to establish standards of caring in nursing‚ prompting the publication of the first nursing research journal. “Research conducted by the ANA and other specialty groups provided the basis for nursing practice standards that currently guide professional practice. The increase in research activity in the 1940’s prompted the first publication of Nursing Research” (Burns & Grove‚ 2007‚ p. 12). Sigma Theta Tau Journal
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Nursing Shortage and Quality of Care The need for more registered nurses continues to rise as we now come to face an increase in the geriatric population that is the “Baby Boomers”. The safety and quality of patient care is directly related to the size and experience of the nursing workforce. Nurses work in a variety of conditions that may not be preferential because hospitals have not kept up with the rising demand for nurses. As a nurse assistant‚ staff nurse‚ charge nurse or nursing administrator
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Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing NUR/391 Sharon Little-Stoetzel February 17‚ 2013 Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing Within the profession of Nursing there are many decisions and clinical vignettes that will play out. This paper will depict an end of life case study‚ which will be explored. When reviewing each case study there are two nursing actions for how end of life care is viewed and carried out‚ according to the American Association Code of Nursing Ethics. Throughout
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Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing Marissa Meyer NUR/391 Nov. 24‚ 2014 Sharon Berry Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing Throughout a nurse’s professional career‚ many difficult ethical and legal situations will arise. Since nurses are given the unique privilege of caring for patients and their families‚ it is important to uphold certain professional standards. The American Nursing Association (ANA) Code of Nursing Ethics provides a foundation on which a nurse should conduct her professional life
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