...Caring for Populations: Milestone1: Community Windshield Survey Form Directions: Please refer to the Milestone 1: Community Windshield Survey Guidelines and grading rubric found in Doc Sharing for specific instructions in order to complete the information below. This assignment is worth 150 points. Type your name above and your answers below directly on this form. Click Save as and save the file with the assignment name and your last name (e.g., “NR443 Windshield Survey Form_Smith”). When you are finished, submit the form to the Week 2 Caring for Populations: Windshield Survey Dropbox by the deadline indicated in your guidelines. Your Name: Date: 7/16/2014 Your Instructor’s Name: Amy Minnick Criteria | Your response | 1. Community introduction: Identify the community you will be using for this assignment. It should be the area where you live or the area surrounding your work setting. | The community that I have chosen is East Flatbush. East Flatbush is located in Brooklyn NY. East Flatbush is a middle class residential neighborhood. ‘After World War II, immigrant Jews and Italians used to live in this area, then in the 1960’s many African American started to move in. Most recently the area has seen many West Indian immigrants such as Haitians, Jamaicans, Trinidadians, Grenadians, Panamanians and Guyanese groups coming to the area. There are three major hospitals in East Flatbush, they include: Kings County Hospital, SUNY Downstate Medical Center, and Kingsbrook Jewish...
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...schedule to where they feel that they have nothing left to give, and the fact that she had to, forced her to create more time and energy that was not there. She felt that she had nothing else to give for herself, and as a result, she deprived herself of personal focus. According to Bandura: [The effects of reinforcement] depend largely on our awareness of the relationship between our behavior and its outcomes. What is fundamentally important is our ability to figure out cause-and-effect relationships and to anticipate the outcomes of our behaviors. (LeFrancois, 2011, para. 14) Tasha was placed in an environment where she felt that diet and exercise were not possible. Again, as a mother, I understand what she was going through. One can psych their self out into believing that something is not possible, especially when it comes to hard work, and putting in the effort to get the results that are necessary. Briefly describe which approaches to motivation you feel best help us to understand the change in Tasha’s behavior. I feel that Tasha’s motivation can be related to psychological hedonism, because she is searching for a mentally and physically healthier person (pleasure), by joining support groups and exercising regularly. Tasha is also trying to prevent possible depression and a loveless marriage (pain). In what ways was emotion tied to the weight gain and loss? I believe that emotion is the main cause to Tasha’s weight gain and weight loss. Without emotion, we feel...
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...HOME > VOLUME 64 > NUMBER 4 > VIEWING HTML W/LINKS Peer-Reviewed Research Article Effects of stress on health and aging: Two paradoxes Authors Carolyn Aldwin, Oregon State University Loriena A. Yancura, University of Hawai'i Publication Information California Agriculture 64(4):183-188. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v064n04p183. October-December 2010. Author Affiliations C.M. Aldwin is Professor, Department of Human Development and Family Sciences, Oregon State University, Manoa. L.A. Yancura is Associate Professor, Department of Family and Consumer Sciences, University of Hawai'i, Manoa. Abstract Although older adults are thought to experience more stress and to be more vulnerable to its adverse effects, they often report less stress than younger adults and sometimes show more resilience. Paradoxically, while stress sometimes has long-term positive effects on well-being, studies differ as to whether this increases or decreases with age. We conclude that older individuals have learned to appraise and cope differently with stress. This protects them in spite of their increased physiological vulnerability and may also increase the possibility of stress-related growth and optimal aging. Full Text [View Enlargement] As people age their health trajectories tend to diverge, with some developing multiple chronic conditions and others maintaining good health; stress may play a role in this aspect of aging. Over the past century, remarkable changes have occurred in...
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...best for you. http://www.nrcyd.ou.edu/psych-med-youth-guide a Making Healthy Choices: A Guide on Psychotropic Medications for Youth in Foster Care 2012 The contents of this guide are for informational purposes only and do not substitute for professional medical advice. DOING WHAT YOU CAN TO FEEL YOUR BEST Everyone can benefit from learning what to do to be healthy. Young people in foster care have a lot of stressful things to deal with in their lives. Often they hurt a lot inside. Sometimes their coping skills are overwhelmed. They may need extra help in figuring out how to handle their feelings and improve their health. Teens who are sad or angry may feel better if they talk to someone they trust, do a favorite hobby, or exercise or play sports. Youth who feel really bad or act in unexpected ways often need help and support from other people. Sometimes, they need therapy and/or medication that can help them control their emotions and behaviors. When you’re hurt, there are often several things you can do to feel better. Imagine you fall and hurt your ankle—you can take a pain reliever, avoid walking on it, and/or apply ice. In the same way, when you hurt a lot inside, you can take medication, avoid activities that make the condition worse, and/or look for positive activities that help you balance your feelings. I can lp. Get H e EEL I CAN F . t my B es http://www.nrcyd.ou.edu/psych-med-youth-guide WHAT’S IN THIS...
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...------------------------------------------------- Functional Health Patterns Community Assessment Guide * Functional Health Pattern (FHP) Template Directions: This FHP template is to be used for organizing community assessment data in preparation for completion of your collaborative learning community (CLC) assignment. Address every bulleted statement in each section with data or rationale for deferral. You may also add additional bullet points if applicable to your community. Value/Belief Pattern Predominant ethnic and cultural groups along with beliefs related to health. * Caucasian 69.9% * Hispanic 17% * Black 5.8% Predominant spiritual beliefs in the community that may influence health. * Christian (several mega churches in the community) * Catholic * New Age, Wiccan ( Predominantly in the Old Colorado City and Manitou areas) Availability of spiritual resources within or near the community (churches/chapels, synagogues, chaplains, Bible studies, sacraments, self-help groups, support groups, etc.). * New Life Church (Mega Church) * Focus on the Family ( church and Christian Publishing company) * St. Mary’s (Parish and school) * Corpus Christi (Catholic church and school) * Colorado Christian School and Church * Temple Shalom (Jewish Synagogue and Community Center) * MADD * Al-Anon * AA * Penrose- St. Francis Health System offers health clinics, support group for cancer pt’s and family, breastfeeding...
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...worst times in your young life. Middle school can be difficult, stressful, and just plain horrible, but there is a way of helping with the hardships of middle school. Keeping care of your mental health can improve your life significantly. You should take care of your mental health by relaxing, staying connected, as well as taking care of your physical health. One of the best ways to keep healthy is to take some time to relax. Relaxing is very important for your mental health because it gives you time to stay calm and do something productive. Meditation is a great way to do this, as it allows you be calm as well as stop thinking about whatever's stressful in your life. Hobbies can also help your health, because it allows you to do something productive while having a bit of fun. One quote that proves this is: ¨The ´relaxation response´ is your body's ability to experience a decrease in heart rate, respiration rate, blood pressure, muscle tension, and oxygen consumption. Learning to relax is a skill that requires time and practice. Benefits include a reduction of stress, lowered anxiety and burnout, increased energy, improved concentration, a stronger immune system, along with increased self-confidence.¨ (Amherst College)....
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...including: the right to a public education, access to public roads, and the right to health care for those living in poverty. There are no guarantees when it comes to life, but having health insurance makes a huge difference with preventing, diagnosing, and treating diseases. Of course having insurance itself is a great resource to ensure medical care and containing costs, but not all insurance programs are created equal. Insurance programs have caveats, exclusions, varying co-payments, and access to certain doctors and hospitals, which creates an ethical dilemma. Receiving the best care is subjective in most cases, but with money you can buy almost anything, including the best care. Although those living in poverty are given access to healthcare, that does not mean they receive the best or equal care as those who are wealthy. Living in a capitalist society, the richest Americans enjoy larger homes, nicer cars, better education and even health care. Even if we lived in a capitalist society where everyone had access to The practice of using inter-professional teams in delivering care is not a new concept but current health policy requires professionals work within a multidisciplinary team Department of Health (2001) and entrenched in the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2008) Code. The principle focus of this essay is to discuss the importance of inter-professional collaboration in delivering effective health care and what challenges and constraints exist. The integration of a case study...
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...am compassionate, enthusiastic, caring and dedicated nurse who has been working at St. Joseph Hospital for 23 years. I started in 1995 as a license practical nurse and have made my way up to become a Nurse Practitioner. I was able to advanced my education and achieved my goals with the help of SJ’s employee reimbursement program as well as with The Al Greenway Nursing scholarship. I would love the opportunity to continue to work for Baycare to show my appreciation and have more of an impact on my patients care as provider. During my first 12 years at SJ, I worked on cardiac step down caring mostly for post open surgery patients and cardiac patients treating conditions such as CHF, HTN, CP, post MI, arrhythmias. I later felt that I was not...
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...Application of Community Health and Population Focused Nursing VWT Task 1 Cassidi Roberts Western Governors University Community Health and Population Focused Nursing Rated number one for the best place to live in America, McKinney, Texas is “unique by nature” As one of the fastest growing cities in the US, McKinney has a current population of more than 149,000, located 30 miles north of Dallas and is the seat of Collin County. McKinney offers rolling hills, lush trees, a historic downtown square and unique neighborhoods and developments. The city ranks number 2 in the CNN’s Money Magazine Best Places to Live in America’s list (Live Edit, n.d.). According to the US Census Bureau (2010), McKinney was one of the most populous places to live with a census of 54,369 in 2000 and 131,117 in 2010 (QuickFacts, para 1). The 141.7% increase over ten years signifies why it was rated number one on the list of Top 10 fastest growing cities with a population of 50,000 or greater (Live Edit, n.d.). In this 100% urban city, there is more than 2300 acres of open space containing 47 parks, 50 miles of hike and bike trails, neighborhood centers and sports complexes. As of the 2012 census, McKinney had a population of 143,223 (49% males and 51% females) with a median age of 32.7. The racial and ethnic composition of the population was 64.5% non-Hispanic white, 10.2% non-Hispanic black, 0.7% Native American, 1.0% Indian (from India), 3.1% other Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander,...
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...According to Working in Social Work, “Mental health services are provided in both inpatient and institutionally based settings and in outpatient settings” (Rosenberg). Working in Social Work also includes “Inpatient care includes psychiatric emergency rooms and hospital impatient psychiatric units” (Rosenberg). Group homes are also essential for Adults who are unable to live on their own. The idea of group homes are very effective in many ways. The adults are assisted with anything and everything. Group homes have incorporated activities for the patients during the day. These activities are mainly to help the patients improve their social skills to prepare them for the outdoor society. This is mostly effective for people with depression, bi-polar disorder, or autism. As for mental health clinics, there is one well known clinic called the Mental Health Care Center, located in many areas. According to the “Christian Health Care...
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...human services field is because I would like to work in the mental health field working with children and their families. I would like to use my medical knowledge that I have gained from medical assisting and from working closely with other medical professionals, such as physicians, nurses, unit secretaries and nurse practitioners. My reasoning for this is because I want to use what I have been through and deal with on a daily basses with a child that has many mental issues. I feel that it is very important to know that there are others that deal with these types of things and that they are not alone. I have been on a three year long battle of trying to get my child the proper care and treatment that she truly needed. It is very hard to deal and except that a family member has a mental condition, it’s even harder when is a child especially your own. In many ways this situation with my daughter has given me strength and courage to face the unknown and I have truly appreciate all who have been there to guide me. If social workers, case management and medical liaisons were not put in my path I would still be struggling to help my child. That being said, I want to help others in difficult situations and give back to the community that so selflessly was provided to me. Furthering my education and becoming a case manager is only the being of my journey, I would like to eventually become a LISW and do intakes for psych...
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...Erectile Dysfunction Erectile dysfunction is one of the most common forms of male reproductive health problems. Most men do not discuss their erectile dysfunction, although if they would, they would discover that there are reasonable treatment options available that can enhance their relational life. Men were brought up with the misguided notion that real men didn’t have such issues. This is terribly misguided, and a lot of men experience erectile dysfunction at least once in their life. As researched erectile dysfunction can be caused by other health conditions, medication, or even psychological problems. The purpose of this paper is to critique the research on erectile dysfunction mentioned below. Critique of Research The National Kidney and Urologic Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NKUDIC) were the first pieces of literature researched on Erectile Dysfunction (ED). Stating that ED is usually associated with medical conditions physical and or psychological. The report gives information regarding what is ED and how ED occurs and how is it diagnosed, and treated. The information presented was consistent with other research on ED. Erectile dysfunction (ED) is defined when a man has trouble getting or keeping an erection. This definition is also consistent throughout the research reviewed. ED is said to be more common as men get older. But male sexual dysfunction is not a natural part of aging. This finding was not mentioned in any of the other literature reviewed....
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...Introduction The New Yorker named Jean Nidetch, who is at the start of Weight Watchers in 1963, when she decided to invite her friends to hers in order to give them the possibility to lose weight "together". From there, the first Weight Watchers meeting was born. Quickly, the reputation of this program was spreading across the United States. It made thousands of followers. By 1970 it spread on to Germany, the first European country to import the Weight Watchers diet. In 1973, it followed by France and Switzerland and Belgium in 1974. The company is now present in forty countries across the world and hasn’t said its last word. In 1978, the company was sold to the famous U.S. food group H. J. Heinz until 1999, best known for the manufacture of ketchup and canned food. Since 2001, it went public and was listed on the New York Stock Exchange. The Weight Watchers program, in addition to the weekly meetings that have been develop in all countries where it operates, brand extension of products created under the logo of the brand through partnerships (105 products from 12 different categories in 2011). In 1993, Weight Watchers has developed additional services, including concept correspondence "Weight Watchers at home." But the revolution came in the 2000s with the development of the Internet, which hasn’t escaped to Weight Watchers. Weight Watchers International is the global leader in weight management services, operating in all the market through a network of owned...
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...is not what we say, but it is how we say it. A quality education and career training are sound investments for a bright future, an illustrious career, and a successful life. Individuals who complete more years of education have greater access to higher paying jobs-such as management, professional, and related occupations than those with fewer years of education. “Where one goes to college can have effects on one's future education, occupation, and income” (Karen, 2002, p. 193). Self-discipline, sacrifice, patience, perseverance, and positive attitude should be sufficient motivating factors, and a reminder that a good education pays off eventually by reaping the fruits of hard work. Physical well-being, personal wellness, and good health are part of personal responsibility. “Participation in physical activity should remain a high priority to facilitate maintenance of healthy body weights” (Liebman, 2005, p. 95). Personal drive, ambition, and desire to succeed are necessary attributes that help in overcoming any obstacles. Volunteering, part of personal responsibility requires time, and flexibility to help less fortunate members of the community, and may work in homeless shelters, children’s, and nursing homes, hospitals, churches, correctional institutions, and schools. Learning from our past can help avoid repetition of mistakes in the future. Responsibility means doing the right thing and not blaming others for our actions. People who drink and drive risk getting...
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...mostly define a child’s acceptance and good relationship with things within the environment. Good socialization skills are developed when humans are exposed to as many things as possible. The more events that a child encounters and has positive reactions to, the better response he/she will have when these events are repeated throughout the course of life. It is important that you make the socialization process as entertaining and rewarding as you possibly can. This means that during this process, your infant will need to accept being handled and being touched by other humans so that she will not fear strangers (healthcare providers, or people whom they are introduced to.) This will prove beneficial when you have to take the infant to the health clinic per se. Make sure that all the experiences a child is introduced to are pleasurable experiences. That way the child will build a good association between the event and the reward. Human contact us necessary not only for the infant’s physical well-being, but for healthy social and psychological development as well. As infants grow, their inborn...
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