Week 1 Individual Assignment: Vulnerable Population Article Cynthia Davis NUR/440 February 4‚ 2013 Sheila De Vaughn Week 1 Individual Assignment: Vulnerable Population Article Based on my understanding of what I have read over the past week‚ I would define a vulnerable population as any individual or group of people with a decreased capacity to communicate effectively in a given setting. The term vulnerable populations is be defined as “people with questionable capacity.” It is further
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physical‚ or sociological standpoint. De Chesnay & Anderson (2012) explain the idea of an entire population being vulnerable as “a public health concept that refers to vulnerability by virtue of status: that is‚ some groups are at risk at any given point in time relative to other individuals or groups.” The chronically mentally ill and the elderly go under this definition of vulnerable populations and could be helped by two conceptual models of nursing. Because those with mental illness usually
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Subject: macro level factors in an external environment Date: November 20‚ 2012 Hello Mr. Doe‚ It is my understanding that the large presentation on social networking is quickly approaching and a brief memo discussing how macro level factors in an external environment have impacted the structure of the online social networking industry in the global marketplace is required. In order for that to be done properly there is some information that needs to be addressed. Just what are Macro environment
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advocate for and facilitate change at various levels of society‚ including individuals (micro)‚ small groups or communities (mezzo)‚ and organizations or government (macro). Macro-level advocacy and intervention efforts work to address problems of diverse populations‚ such as issues of civil rights and equality‚ and achieve systemic change. By intervening at the macro-level‚ social workers are often able to orchestrate greater change at the micro level. In order to do so‚ they must demonstrate an
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reform society or to study it dispassionately? 2. Of the three theoretical perspectives‚ which one would you prefer to use if you were a sociologist? Why? 3. Considering the macro- and micro-level approaches in sociology‚ which one do you think better explains social life? Why? Considering the macro- and micro-level approaches in sociology‚ which one do you think better explains social life? Why? I had never felt heat like this before. This was northern Africa‚ and I wondered what it must
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Shut-In and Shut-Out of Society: The Vulnerable Elderly Population James Estes Excelsior College Abstract Increasing concern over the impact of health problems associated with the elderly shut-in population has fostered the attention of communities and public health professionals across the country. However‚ despite the attempts of local and state services‚ many members of this group are being overlooked and basically forgotten. The objective of this project
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between macro and micro- level influence‚ and what influences do the portray on the family? While we are all aware that families are changes compared to many years ago such in their choices to marry or to divorce; most of these changes are due to economic issues and having to care for the parents or loved ones. To better understand these choices‚ many people look at the macro and micro-levels that influence their decisions‚ where social interactions focusing on those individuals (micro-level perspective)
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A normal hemoglobin A1C level is below 5.7. If it is between 5.7 and 6.4‚ then you are considered a pre-diabetic. You are a diabetic if your A1C test shows that your number is above 6.5. There are ways that you can lower your A1C levels and get your diabetes or pre-diabetes under control. However‚ there are roadblocks that you may encounter. Below is a list of barriers that prevent you from getting your hemoglobin A1C under control: Not Following Your Doctor’s Plan Everybody is different. That
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according to Business Dictionary‚ labor is the aggregate of all human physical and mental effort used in creation of goods and services. It is a primary factor of production. The size of nation’s labor force is determined by the size of its adult population‚ and the extent to which the adults are either working or are prepared to offer their labor for wages. Labor and employment plays a major role in the economy. There some labor and employment factors that people cannot notice that can affect the
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Self-Awareness with Vulnerable Populations: Hispanic Culture NSG/440 April 29‚ 2013 Self-Awareness with Vulnerable Populations: Hispanic Culture The nursing profession requires caring for a culturally diverse group of patients. Health care professionals need to be mindful that one’s personal cultural background‚ values‚ and beliefs have a profound influence on health and how patients respond to medical care and compliance. There are many vulnerable populations that nurses care for every day
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