on our culture. The development in technology is driven by those who have a passion for delving deep into the underlying mechanics to unravel mysteries of the technology and to further develop it for both their own needs and the needs of others. “Coding Freedom” by E. Gabriella Coleman explores and analyzes a new culture that has developed amongst these passionate individuals‚ known as hackers‚ who have helped advance new technology in recent years. Coleman first attempts to provide a solid background
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A Middle Range Theory of Postpartum Depression: Analysis and Application by Jennifer R. Marsh‚ RN BSN Abstract: This paper examines Cheryl Tatano Beck’s middle range theory of postpartum depression: Teetering on the Edge. Concepts and definitions of the theory are outlined‚ as well as assumptions and propositions. The postpartum depression theory is further examined and evaluated in its relation to the field of nursing‚ its applicability to practice‚ and author’s scope of practice.
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Medical Coding Specific Purpose: To inform my audience on the process of medical coding. Central Idea: Coding is the conversion of descriptions of diseases‚ injuries and procedures into numeric or alphanumeric codes. Introduction A. There are three basic steps for locating codes to be assigned. 1. Locate the term in the Alphabetic Index. 2. Verify the code number in the Tabular List. 3. Assign the code once it has been verified. (Transition: First‚ we will learn
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ITEM ANALYSIS Facilitator: Marelen H. Amanuence Item analysis is a process which examines student responses to individual test items (questions) in order to assess the quality of those items and of the test as a whole. 1) Item Difficulty(Di) The percentage of pupils who got the item right 2) Item Discriminating Power (Dp) Indicates the difference between high and low achievers Item analysis procedures for classroom test 1. Score the papers and rank them from highest to lowest. 2. Separate
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POSTPARTUM DEPRESSION Vedros A new baby‚ a new family member is usually a very exciting thing. Although many changing are taking place in mom and dad’s life‚ normally these are all good and positive things‚ and they are overjoyed with excitement. However‚ many mothers begin to experience scary negative feelings soon after the birth or their baby. This condition‚ if extreme‚ is called Postpartum Depression. Postpartum Depression is a terrible disorder because it can affect the mother’s health
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Abstract Hypothyroidism during pregnancy is very dangerous for both mother and unborn child. There are several complications that the fetus can develop if left untreated. Many times hypothyroidism goes undiagnosed due to its symptoms similarity to pregnancy. Thyroid hormones play a crucial role in pregnancy for fetus brain and developmental growth as well as the mother’s health. With the right medical management hypothyroidism during pregnancy can prevent fetal birth defects by mandated
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Postpartum depression impacts the lives of 10-15% of postpartum women and typically occurs within one month of giving birth‚ despite the identification of some clear risk factors1‚2. Furthermore‚ having a baby is often viewed as a joyous event and there is a negative stigma associated with depression that occurs following the birth. Research has indicated that there are risk factors that can strongly predict postpartum depression‚ such as socioeconomic status‚ relationship status‚ and mental health
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During my maternal newborn block‚ I will be working with women in postpartum. These women and their families are especially vulnerable during this time‚ as their physical bodies and emotions are being stretched to the max. As part of being a nurse‚ it is essential that we enter into relationships with these women and their families as equal members‚ who are both there to share their experiences and knowledge. It is so important that nurses are non-judgmental and accepting and that they don’t take
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Teenage Pregnancy: Correlation is not Causation Dahlia Richardson MAT 540: Statistical Concepts for Research Ashford University Professor Dr. Stacy Thorne June 10‚ 2013 Teenage Pregnancy Introduction Teenage pregnancy has proven itself to be a global problem that places both the mother and child at risk. This paper will examine studies about the risk factors for pregnancy in women under the age of 19 and comparing them to risk factors for women between 19 and 35 inclusively to determine
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with such joy. I could just go on about the wonders of pregnancy but what about after the baby is born? When people no longer notice her or acknowledge her at all. When life goes from about you to all about the baby. Restless nights‚ sore body‚ and all around emotional stress can take a toll on a woman. Nine months of joy turn into absolute chaos especially when its involving first time mothers. These factors can cause a person to develop postpartum depression; a form of depression suffered by a mother
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