Both of these levels of nursing require knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, medications, disease process and appropriate treatment methods. Both levels are also required to sit for and pass the NCLEX-RN licensing exam. However, there are differences in the levels of education. First, the time of completion is shorter for ADN degree. Next is the treatment methods that are learned in the BSN degree program. There are also many studies that show better patient outcomes when cared for by
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life every day. Symptoms of anxiety could be physical and nonphysical. The Crosta (2009, July 23) website states that, some symptoms of feeling anxiety physically can be “nausea, diarrhea, trembling stomach, numbness in arms or hands, restlessness, heart palpation,” and many more. There are also some non-physical symptoms of having anxiety disorder. The constant feeling of being tense, on edge, worried, or in some cases people will feel that if things don’t go their way then it’s wrong. These things
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Hypertension Blood pressure is determined by the amount of blood your heart pumps and the amount of resistance to blood flow in your arteries. The more blood your heart pumps and the narrower your arteries, the higher your blood pressure. Hypertension is the consistent elevation of systemic arterial blood pressure. It is also the most common primary diagnosis in the United States (Brashers, 2010). It is one of the most common worldwide diseases afflicting humans. Because of the associated morbidity
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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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Case Study Patient age range: Mid 70’s Allergies: enalapril (hives); iodine containing compounds (hives) Diet: Regular Diet Activity: Skilled Therapy Mobility Group: Ambulate to bedside commode with assist of 2. Diagnosis: Arterial Occlusion; Thrombosed Popliteal Aneurysm (acute obstruction) Presenting Symptom(s): The patient’s chief complaint was left leg pain from the left knee down to the left foot. When asked the patient he was unable to appropriately respond to the
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Introduction There is a lot of controversy on nutritional supplements and performance/health claims that go along with them. Many claims come and go without a lot of hassle, but none has generated the commotion of the interest or debate surrounding creatine (Cr). Many people believe Cr is another weight gaining powder or steroid alternative (Plisk and Kreider, 1999). What those people do not know is Cr is also found in the human body naturally as opposed to supplementation. Individuals know the
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not take Viagra while also taking Revatio, unless your doctor tells you to. Important information about Viagra You should not use Viagra if you are allergic to sildenafil. Do not take Viagra if you are also using a nitrate drug for chest pain or heart problems. This includes nitroglycerin, isosorbide dinitrate, and isosorbide mononitrate. Nitrates are also found in some recreational drugs such as amyl nitrate or nitrite ("poppers"). Taking Viagra with a nitrate medicine can cause a sudden and serious
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MedDRA® TERM SELECTION: POINTS TO CONSIDER Release 3.13 Based on MedDRA Version 12.1 ICH-Endorsed Guide for MedDRA Users Application to Adverse Drug Reactions /Adverse Events & Medical and Social History & Indications 1 October 2009 © Copyright ICH Secretariat (c/o IFPMA) Copying is permitted, with reference to source, but material in this publication may not be used in any documentation or electronic media which is offered for sale, without the prior permission of the copyright owner
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killers are cardiovascular disease and cancer, by far the leading causes of death in the United States as well as the rest of the world. Cardiovascular disease (CVD) comprises a group of diseases that includes two major categories: diseases of the heart and cerebrovascular disease (primarily stroke). Cancer is a disease characterized by uncontrolled cellular growth and reproduction. Cancer can occur in any part of the body, but we’ll discuss a few that are of the greatest importance to women’s health:
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inception of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA) in 2010, there has been a paradigm shift in the focus of healthcare from treatment to prevention. The origin of this paradigm shift occurred when traditional provider-directed/patient compliant approach failed to produce the outcomes that were expected (Udlis, 2011). Transforming healthcare from a treatment modality to one of prevention assumes that each person will be actively engaged in the prevention of chronic illnesses. Dorothea Orem’s
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