Author Archive: Yvonne M
General Information on Human Immunodeficiency Virus
In the early 1980″s a new disease known as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) was introduced into the medical field. The disease was something new to study and had no cure at the time. Society began to speculate where this disease came from. For approximately twenty years the disease was thought of as the gay man’s […]
AIDS Treatment and Care
AIDS caused by HIV infections through the transmission of human body liquids. It is recognized now as the most lethal virus in the world. There”s no exact cure for it; drugs (medical treatments), physiotherapy, and the recently developed “Cocktail Treatment” seem to be the choices that a patient can rely on. Even though there are […]
Symptoms of Bronchitis
Bronchitis is the inflammation of the bronchi. It may develop suddenly, following a head cold (acute bronchitis), or it may persist or return regularly for many years, causing progressive degeneration of the bronchi and lungs (chronic bronchitis). Certain people are more susceptible than others; Men are more of a target to bronchitis than women, outnumbering […]
Culture
“Culture has a powerful effect on an organization and is recognized by many as the “glue” that holds an organization together and allows it to adapt to changing environments” (Glickman, Bagget, Krubert, Peterson, & Schulman, 2007). An environment that embraces diversity and equality will help assure the standards of nursing to include cultural competency. It […]
Data, Statistics, And Analyses
When conducting original research, the final step researchers must complete is weighing the evidence and interpreting the meanings of their data, statistics, and analyses. This is the culmination of the research process in which all of the research methods and designs can be synthesized into a meaningful conclusion. In this stage, researchers should formulate explanations […]
Assessing The Genitalia And Rectum
Patients are frequently uncomfortable discussing with health care professional’s issues that involve the genitalia and rectum; however, gathering an adequate history and properly conducting a physical exam is vital. Examining case studies of genital and rectal abnormalities can help prepare advanced practice nurses to accurately assess patients with problems in these areas. In this assignment, […]
Left Radical Mastectomy
Esther Jackson is a 56-year-old black female who is 1-day post-op following a left radical mastectomy. During morning rounds, the off-going nurse shares with you during bedside report that the patient has been experiencing increased discomfort in her back throughout the night and has required frequent help with repositioning. She states that the patient was […]
The Importance of the Organizational Training and Development Strategy
Training in a funeral home should be proactive, rather than reactive. Reactive training is training based on responding to needs as they are identified and as they become urgent. Proactive training refers to training employees before the need becomes urgent. In any service-based industry dealing with the public, proactive training is the better option […]
Analyzation of the Intellectual Development of Young Children
Intellectual Development of Young Children. In two separate issues of “Time” magazine, the intellectual development of infants and preschoolers was analyzed with contrasting viewpoints regarding the development of their brains and the views regarding how best to encourage the cognitive abilities of these young children. In the earlier issue, dated February 3, 1997, the special […]
Human Performance Technology
Human Performance Technology (HPT) uses a wide range of interventions that are drawn from many other disciplines including, behavioral psychology, instructional systems design, organizational development, and human resources management. It stresses a rigorous analysis of present and desired levels of performance, identifies the causes for the performance gap, offers a wide range of interventions […]
