Needle Exchange The incidence rate of Hepatitis C infection, the most common blood-borne infection in the United States, has more than doubled since 2004 (Zibbell, 2018). The opioid crisis in the U.S. has largely contributed to this increase because shared needles among injection drug users is the primary factor in hepatitis C transmission.   Needle […]

Self-Assessment and Reflection You made it! You’re finishing up a difficult series of A&P courses! Take a moment and reflect on how much your knowledge of human anatomy and physiology has improved.   In your post, address the following questions:   How will your increased knowledge of anatomy and physiology impact your chosen career?   […]

End of Life Care The right-to-die is a concept stating that a patient with terminal illness should have the choice to voluntarily end his or her life. Some see this as a humane way to die with dignity, while others condemn this idea.   Patients in the entire United States can currently choose to refuse […]

Birth Control Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, most forms of birth control are now covered by health insurance with no out-of-pocket costs, but there are limitations. Research the various methods/techniques of birth control and find statistical data on unplanned pregnancies across the United States and within your state.   In your post, address the […]

Energy Drinks Consumption of energy drinks (such as Redbull®, Monster Energy Drink®, and Rockstar®) among children, teenagers, and young adults has risen in the last decade. Emergency department visits relating to energy drink consumption has also risen (Thorlton, 2014). These drinks contain various vitamins and electrolytes, and other ingredients that alter the body’s fluid balance. […]

Dialysis Safety Hemodialysis (also known as “dialysis”) is a common treatment for patients with kidney disease. In the United States, more than 468,000 patients are on dialysis (NIH, 2018). Since 1993, hospitalization rates related to the process of dialysis has risen between 47-87% (CDC, 2018).   Many patients seek dialysis care at outpatient facilities that […]

Diets and Dietary Supplements Individuals trying to lose weight or increase their energy levels commonly resort to various diets and dietary supplements such as Paleo diet, Atkins diet, Mediterranean diet, DASH diet, and various weight loss/energy marketed supplements. Research the different types of diets and dietary supplements that are marketed to the public and address […]

Tobacco Usage “On Dec. 20, 2019, the President signed legislation amending the Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act, and raising the federal minimum age of sale of tobacco products from 18 to 21 years. It is now illegal for a retailer to sell any tobacco product—including cigarettes, cigars and e-cigarettes—to anyone under 21.”   Perform […]

During Modules One and Two of this course you have refreshed your understanding of the terms “philosophy” and “science”. This knowledge is then applied to the philosophy of science in nursing. Course readings provide the foundation for your reflection on your worldview or lens informing professional nursing practice. From a historical perspective, Florence Nightingale’s nursing […]

During Modules One through Seven of this course, you studied the foundation of nursing philosophy, science of nursing, and various nursing and interdisciplinary theories. This knowledge led to your reflection on your worldview or lens informing professional nursing practice. You wrote a professional nursing practice philosophy. For Assignment Two, you demonstrated knowledge of theory analysis […]