Educational Preparation of Nurses : Baccalaureate versus Non Baccalaureate Jophymol Thomas Grand Canyon University : Professional Dynamics : NRS 430V June 29 , 2014 Meaning of Associate Degree Nurses versus Baccalaureate Nurses : A person can become an RN through three different routes. A 3 years Diploma program learned in hospitals. A three year ADN achieving from a community college and four year BSN from a college or university. Graduates of all these program must pass the NCLEX – RN licensing
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Running Head: HEALING HOSPITAL PARADIGM Assignment One, Healing Hospital: A Daring Paradigm Michele F. Broskey RN Grand Canyon University HLT 310V Emory Davis September 23, 2012 Introduction Illness often has a way of drawing an individual closer to their spirituality. As caregivers, taking care of the sick can also enhance your spiritual nature and inevitably compassionately aid them on their journey. The World Health Organization may have said it best in 1948 with their statement on
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Associate Degree Nurses vs Bachelor Degree Nurses Gladys Baldwin Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V-0501 April 19, 2015 The digressions in the competency of nurses with an associate-degree in nursing and a bachelor-degree in nursing might be puzzling due to the various educational pathways available to become a nurse. Understanding the history of the varied programs available aid in a better understanding of factors that influence nursing education. Nursing programs at all levels offer multiple
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Temperature Why was the hot tub set to such a dangerously high temperature? First, Roma and Clint had a very high BAL of 0.20. At that point their decision making would get very weak and they cannot stand up. So with the poor their poor decision, they could have set the temperature of the hot tub higher. Also, since the weather was colder than usual at 15 degrees Celsius, the water temperature could have been lower due to the cold air. How does water temperature affect core body temperature
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childhood there mortality rates approach 0 and the patient’s life expectancy approaches that of the general population prior to surgical repair, patients may need to be treated with diuretics; digoxin; ACE inhibitor; or beta blockers to prevent congestive heart failure (Moser & Riegel, 2007). Following surgical repair patience will receive aspirin to prevent clots, and be monitored closely for dysrhythmias and pulmonary hypertension. Oxygen and nitric oxide therapy have proven to be beneficial in treating
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Ninety percent of all postpartum hemorrhages are caused by uterine atony-that is, failure of the uterine muscles to contract normally after the baby and placenta are delivered. The blood vessels supplying the placenta during pregnancy are severed when the placenta separates from the wall of the uterus. The bleeding that results from these severed vessels normally stops when the uterus contracts, compressing the vessels. However, if the uterus doesn't contract enough, the bleeding can continue. Significant
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Difference in Competencies of Nurses Prepared by Associate degree vs. Baccalaureate degree Grand Canyon University November 14, 2014 A “nurse is a nurse” right? Wrong! Nurses are prepared at different levels. Each level offers its own advantage that can be taken into the nursing career to serve patients and create individualized care to ensure the best outcomes. However, each degree does not prepare future nurses in the same way. A Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing or BSN is a four to
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travel time to an emergency room by 30 minutes. The Chilton County department of public health offers Bio monitoring for chronic disease management (for people whose sole source of insurance is Medicaid) such as diabetes, hypertension, and congestive heart failure (Alabama public health [ADPH], 2017, para. 6). The department of health is a major source in the community that provides medical services, inspections of food services, provides WIC, free immunizations, family planning, STD testing, tobacco
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Heritage Assessment importance for patient care Melissa Conover Grand Canyon University NUR-429 Angel Godbolt January 25, 2014 Heritage Assessment Importance for Patient Care Patients from all nationalities and cultures are admitted to hospitals and other healthcare services daily. Each culture has its own unique beliefs and traditions. One’s culture is not necessarily related to their skin color. It cannot be assumed that a patient who may have an olive complexion is of Latino descent
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Educational Preparation, the Difference between Associate Degree Nurses and Baccalaureate Degree Nurses Educational Preparation, the Difference between Associate Degree Nurses and Baccalaureate Degree Nurses Wayne Williamson, RN Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V-O191 May 11, 2014 Educational Preparation, the Difference between Associate Degree Nurses and Baccalaureate Degree Nurse There has always been a question regarding the skill levels of nurses prepared at the Associate Degree level
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