Professional Development of Nursing Professionals Grand Canyon University October 12, 2014 Professional Development of Nursing Professionals Nursing is the profession where the need of continuous education and advancing the skills to move along with the inventions of technologies and evidenced based research are imperative. Nursing is all about caring and health. The more knowledge and skills a nurse acquire the better the quality of care they provide and promote optimal health of living for
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the disease process and increase their chances of maintaining the levels of health for which they have achieved. Approximately five million people in the United States have Congestive Heart Failure (CHF) and it is the cause of about 300,000 deaths per year (American Heart Association, 2013). The American Heart Association estimates that 78 million American adults have hypertension, a leading cause of Coronary Artery Disease (CAD). Leading the way to CHF and CAD is poor dietary habits, a
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“Don’t take life too serious it ain’t like your getting out alive anyhow” (Hank Williams) This quote was said by Hank while explaining how one should live life to the fullest because you never know when its gonna be over, ironic because of his very young death. Simply known as the greatest country singer of all time, Hank Williams wrote ballads of frustrated love that brought rural music into mainstream radio programs. He was a sincere artist whose early death turned him into a country music legend
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According to Dr Chapman “ Any teenager who uses an e-cig faces a risk of harming their brain development” (Hamill, 2015). Furthermore some commodities have negative impact and can lead to health problems. The E-cigarettes are common worldwide and it has been getting a lot of attention lately and around 2 million people use e-cigarettes in UK, and their popularity is growing wildly. E-cigarettes, which are Electronic cigarettes, are a device, which works by batteries to deliver nicotine with other
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about are Coronary Heart Disease (CHD) and Diabetes type 2. Coronary heart disease (CHD): Causes of CHD: Coronary heart disease is usually caused by a build-up of fatty deposits on the walls of the arteries around the heart. The fatty deposit is called atheroma, which are made up of cholesterol and other waste substances. The build-up of atheroma on the walls of the coronary arteries makes the arteries narrower and limits the flow of blood to the heart. This
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Angel Lopez 02/11/2014 Difference Between Associate Degree Versus Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing Abstract In this paper will analyze the difference in competency of education between nurses prepared with an Associate degree or a Baccalaureate degree in Nursing. A comparison in scholastic preparation of both degrees. Will discuss the recent increase of demand of Baccalaureate degree graduates over the Associate degree as a new hire in the medical setting. We will also focus on magnet status
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John Monaghan 11/9/2009 Nutrition Diet Analysis In life, many people participate in various daily events and activities that help them enjoy being who they are. People may enjoy getting together with friends, going to the mall, going to an amusement park or simply finding relaxation in nature. However, a big part of everyone’s life is of course eating and many people find pleasure in doing so. Eating is a very enjoyable and delectable must for everyone but should be done so, like everything
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DIFFERENCE IN COMPETIENCIES BETWEEN ASSOCIATE DEGREES VERSUS BACCALAURATE DEGREE LEVEL ANIT ALEXKUTTY GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY Difference in competencies between Associate Degree versus Baccalaureate Degree It is a difficult question to answer. Which one is good? One or other day all has to face this sometime. I believe both degrees make better nurse, but still there are difference in the programs that makes them unique. Associate Degree Nursing Associate Degree Nursing
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4 Variables: The Elderly and Epidemiology Desarae Fly Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 01/28/16 4 Variables: The Elderly and Epidemiology Desarae Fly Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University 4 Variables: The Elderly and Epidemiology When it comes to the elderly in terms of epidemiology, there are many variables that come into play. Now, some of these variables are easier said than done. Some variables include pre-screening and regular check-ups
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Educational Preparation Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics April 13, 2014 Nurses can choose between different educational programs. The two most common programs are the baccalaureate degree of nursing and the associate degree of nursing. By completing either one of these programs, both graduates can sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN) exam. The licensure exam was created to guarantee public protection. The exam evaluates the abilities
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