Cell engineering techniques based on the use of fine organic synthesis are gaining popularity in modern medicine. Thanks to chemical synthesis, profound molecular studies of the structure of receptors and envelopes that allow pathogenic viruses to cross the species barrier are becoming possible. The focus of this work was the...
Electronic medical record systems refer to digital versions of the paper charts of health-related data on a patient that can be generated, collected, and referred by authorized clinicians and employees within one healthcare facility. On the other hand, an electronic health record is a digital version of a patient’s paper...
Introduction The aspect of leadership is noteworthy in the nursing career. Nurses should inculcate practical leadership skills as they engage in diverse daily practices to ensure quality care, which will promote patient safety. Nursing leadership can only be considered successful if the whole team accomplishes their promotion of quality care...
Electronic Medical Records (EMR) and Electronic Health Records (EHR) are a modern way of collecting a patient’s data in a digital form; while both have many similarities, there are significant differences between them. EMR is a digital version of the patient’s charts and data from one practice that doctors can...
Common health risk behaviors and diseases among Hispanics in the United States Latino population constitutes a significant part of the overall US population. According to Albert Einstein College of Medicine (2009), the percentage of Hispanic individuals is rapidly growing and reaches over 15%. Therefore, the health of this ethnicity is...
Introduction The concept of cultural competence refers to a person’s ability to effectively communicate and interact with people whose race, ethnicity, worldview, religion, gender, language, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status differ from their own. In nursing practice, cultural competence is of particular importance because it strongly affects the quality of...
What is CMSRN? CMSRN – Certified Medical-Surgical Registered Nurse credential; Available for medical-surgical nurses since 2003 (MSNCB, n.d.); Granted by MSNCB (medical-surgical nursing certification board); The next step for medical-surgical nurses; Grants both academic and practical skills and competencies. Why choose CMSRN certification? The primary benefits of the CMSRN certification...
Name of the organization General information Relevance to the APRN/DNP Area of practice Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) The main goal of the organization is to provide a healthy and safe working environment for citizens by designing the standards and providing training, education, and assistance. The organization has a...
Introduction Global oral health conditions are many across the globe. Statistics from World Health Organization have shown that effects of global oral health conditions are increasing especially in low-income countries. While high-income countries are able to curb some of the worst conditions, low-income struggle to restrain these conditions (World Health...
Introduction The Oregon Community Healthcare Information Network (OCHIN) provides and coordinates technology for community healthcare providers. The mission was informed by the need to have a system that could process medical claims in a speedy way. OCHIN has a database that consolidates and allows access to medical records in the...
Introduction World Health Organization (WHO) is an international entity that is primarily concerned with global health. Despite the organization’s goal of enhancing healthcare and actionable strategies to achieve it, some people question its effectiveness. While a number of concerns are evidence-based, it is essential to acknowledge the necessity of WHO....
Patient Description Amber D. is a 76-year-old African American female living with her children in the suburbs. The patient has a history of two infarctions, and her primary diagnoses are congestive heart failure, hypertension, osteoarthritis, and hyperlipidemia. She has no recorded history of medication allergies. She takes: Metoprolol Succinate (50...
In general, health care policy currently refers to plans, decisions, and actions that should be considered and undertaken in order to achieve particular health care goals. It involves the creation, development, and implementation of specific rules, laws, and regulations for the management of the nations’ health care system. In turn,...
In the described case, Betty faces a challenging situation and needs to decide on whether to accept the offer to visit the hotel in Hawaii. The purpose of visiting is to watch the demonstration of beds to purchase for the hospital. In this controversial situation, it is recommended for Betty...
Tetralogy of Fallot is a rare congenital condition, which is detected at birth. It is caused by the incorrect formation of a baby’s heart in the mother’s womb during pregnancy. The disease is considered to be critical as it usually requires surgery after the child is born. It leads to...
Contemporary pandemic reality made numerous people immersed in depression as well as impacted their physical health harshly. Children severely suffer from the stress that COVID-19 causes, too. Like any other historical event, this one may influence children’s growth and development both in the short and long run. Namely, fragile organisms...
Introduction Homecare is a type of supportive healthcare where a professional caregiver renders services to a patient in their home instead of group accommodation care commonly found in nursing homes or clinics. Homecare is also referred to as social care or in-home care, or domiciliary care. Activities performed in homecare...
Universal healthcare is a governmental system that provides health insurance to every citizen of the country. American citizens have pushed for universal healthcare for a long time. It is one of the most significant social issues discussed in the United States (U.S.). Historically, U.S. was practicing a mix of private...
Introduction Vitamins are nutrients that one receives and have essential roles in the human body for promoting health and wellness. A common vitamin that is readily available is vitamin D that is essential for healthy bones and improves gut health (Paranjpe et al., 2020). Folic acid is another essential vitamin...
Introduction The medical industry is designed to help individuals cope with their health issues. However, it can sometimes happen that people do not obtain the required care for many reasons. According to the American Nurses Association (ANA) (2015), the healthcare workplace can suffer from “harmful actions taken and those not...
The meta paradigms of nursing form a comprehensive framework that serves to guide nurses across their professional activities. Their primary concepts comprise such aspects as an individual, health, nursing, and the environment (Deliktas et al., 2019). The combination of these elements creates an ultimate unity that defines nursing as a...
An incivility is a form of workplace violence characterized by discourteous and rude actions of low intensity that cause damage to the dignity of coworkers. According to American Nurses Association (2015), workplace incivility violates professional standards of respect. The list of harmful behaviors includes spreading rumors, gossiping, expressing public criticism,...
Well-Child Visits Importance Well-child visits are essential because, during the examination, the pediatrician can assess the physical and emotional needs of the child and intervene if even slight deviations are found. Therefore, well-child visits are fundamental for disease prevention and early intervention. During these visits, the child also receives the...
Data management remains one of the key concerns in the healthcare environment. Specifically, condensing information about the properties of specific medications, including their purpose, expected effects, possible side effects, and proper use, as well as contents, volume, weight, and other vital information often represents a challenge. Herein lies the significance...