Research Article Critique: Are postoperative dressings necessary? Barbara A Body Grand Canyon University Research Critique Introduction Since 2008, the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS) no longer pay the full cost of care if certain hospital acquired conditions (HAC) are coded as a secondary diagnosis. Surgical site infection (SSI) is classified as a HAC and considered a preventable condition. For an eligible patient with a SSI coded as a secondary diagnosis, the hospital
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The Differences between an Associate Degree prepared nurse, and a nurse prepared with a Bachelorette Degree Scott E. Scherpenberg Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V April 19th, 2014 Nursing is a profession that has a multitude of educational, ability, and professional affiliation levels. Registered Nurses can advance their careers simply by the skills they develop, the work environments they choose, or through supplemental training programs. A nurse can hone into a particular specialty,
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Accountability of Nursing Professionals Grand Canyon University: NRS ¬- 430V 07/08/2011 Accountability of Nursing Professionals Professional accountability means “ being answerable to someone for something done ” (ANA, 2002) Professional nurse is accountable to the profession, patient population, inter- disciplinary team, community, to the employer, and to self.
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Educational Preparation Lindsey Schnoor Grand Canyon University: NRS-403V Professional Dynamics August 23, 2014 Nursing is a profession that has been around for a very long time. While there was not a formal education program when nursing was in its infancy, the need for higher and continuing education has grown exponentially. There are many pathways to choose to enter the field of nursing. Healthcare has had many changes and much advancement. The field continues to evolve on a daily basis
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Dilemma, Impact of Voluntary/Assisted Euthanasia Luellen Lawler, Soma Philip, Annamma Anto, and Janice Haddock Team Green, Grand Canyon University Ethical Decision Making in Health Care 437 V Dr. Ann Leslie Claesson September 01, 2012 Analysis of an Ethical Dilemma, Impact of Voluntary/Assisted Euthanasia There are several topics in the field of biomedical ethics that are controversial and by nature require careful examination of one’s own values and viewpoints. The purpose of this paper
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Running Header: Why Would I Be A Teacher Why Would I Be A Teacher Licia Wheeler Grand Canyon University: EDU 130 Exploring Education as a Profession September 11, 2012 Introduction Teachers have a noble and rewarding profession. It allows them to change lives of eager children. Becoming a teacher provides opportunity to spend time with young children and watch their minds blossom into great minds. Teachers give students the tools of basic learning
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Differences in Competency Between Associate Degree Prepared Nurses and Baccalaureate Degree Prepared Nurses Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics July 2013 Differences in Competency Between Associate Degree Prepared Nurses and Baccalaureate Degree Prepared Nurses Achieving a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN), or an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN), makes an individual eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Once
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Running head: Family Health Assessment Family Health Assessment Teresa A. Harris Grand Canyon University NRS 429V Family Health Promotion June 2, 2011 Family Health Assessment I had the pleasure of interviewing an interesting young couple with an eight year-old daughter who were all very willing to answer my questions openly and honest. The following areas were addressed. Health Perception & Management: The possibility of delays due to her prematurity is what Mom worries most about
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Baccalaureate degree level nursing Nicole M. Doherty Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics Tara B. Harris, RN, MSN July 7, 2013 Differences in Competencies of Associate degree and Baccalaureate degree level nursing An associate degree educations main forum is a community college, where the program is 2 years and more focused on clinical skills. Most community colleges are in close proximity to student’s homes and cost less than a university education. An associate degree lacks theory and
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Running Head: Business Strategy Analysis Paper Business Strategy Analysis Paper Grand Canyon University LDR – 620 November 19th 2012 Business Strategy Analysis Paper C.H. Robinson Worldwide is an international third party logistics provider, specializing in over the road, railroad, and ocean freight. Currently they utilize over 53,000 transportation companies and currently have over 37,000 customers. With over 200 offices in North American, they also have offices that operate in such
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