MRI imaging

INTRODUCTION: MRI is one of the most important imaging modalities as it offers many advantages over traditional X-ray radiography. The biggest giveaway of MRI is that it is non-invasive – it does not use radiation in order to produce images and produces images with excellent spatial resolution. MRI can also produce images of soft tissues … Read more

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is caused by the parasitic protozoan trichomonas vaginalis and affects approximately 300 million people annually worldwide. The majority of cases occur in developing nations, however each year there are 5-8 million new cases in North America alone.1-3 The Center for Disease Control and Prevention recognizes trichomoniasis as a neglected parasitic infection, which affects approximately … Read more

Speech-language pathologist – interview

I am currently studying to become a speech-language pathologist; therefore, I chose to interview my relative, Camille xxxxxxxx, who has been in my desired field of study for the past two years.  Camille graduated from Purdue University with her bachelor’s degree and then went on to earn a master’s degree from Miami University of Ohio. … Read more

In patients with chronic systolic heart failure, does the use of Entresto lead to fewer hospitalizations than the use of Enalapril?

Nursing Research EBP Project Step 1: What is the clinical question that guided the project? In patients with chronic systolic heart failure, does the use of Entresto lead to fewer hospitalizations than the use of Enalapril? What is the clinical question in PICO(T) format? P: Patients with systolic heart failure (HFrEF) I: Entresto C: Enalapril … Read more

Organizations who have pushed towards finding ways to effectively treat and prevent HIV and AIDS

Beginning in the 1980s, the virus known as HIV began to rapidly affect those throughout the world, most commonly observed then in homosexuals, hemophiliacs, heroin users and those of Haitian decent. Since then, numerous organizations have pushed towards finding ways to effectively treat and prevent HIV and AIDS while balancing the need for progress with … Read more

Plan to increase staff compliance in using BCMA

Executive Summary Recently, a 350-bed urban hospital spent millions of dollars initiating the usage of the Bar Code Medication Administration systems in efforts to decrease the number of medication errors, improve documentation, and help to reduce the amount of money spent in replenishing supplies. Even though the amount of “rights for medication” has increased overtime, … Read more

China: impact of economics, culture, and social factors on population health

Introduction and Purpose The country that I choose to examine the impact of economics, culture, and social factors on population health and examine three health issues will be China. China, also known as the People’s Republic of China is a country with long history and ancient civilization. China has a permanent population of 1.39 billion … Read more

A literature review on nursing management of inadvertent hypothermia in the PACU setting

This literature review will analyse the current evidence on inadvertent perioperative hypothermia (IPH) in the hospital setting. It is a serious event that can cause serious injury and even death to a person. IPH is often an emergent factor in the post anaesthetic recovery unit (PACU), therefore, it is imperative that staff are trained to … Read more

Work experience – dental surgery

Observing in the dental surgery for an hour and a half during a root canal treatment made me truly understand and appreciate the high level of determination, coordination and intricacy involved in dentistry. Moreover, I was very inspired by the cohesiveness of the dentist and the dental nurse in providing a holistic approach to ease … Read more

Tommy John surgery: Athletes Aren’t Invincible

I lay amongst a group of medical professionals on a cold, rigid metal table, frightened, knowing that I am about to undergo Tommy John surgery. My heart is pacing as the anesthesiologist tries to comfort me and he pushes the medicine through my veins so that I will drift off into a deep slumber. At … Read more

Nursing as a profession

Nursing is a field that has always been about caring for people and doing what’s right by the patient. Nursing’s ethical principles have remained a constant; to do for the good of the patient, to do no harm, to support a patient’s autonomy, and to be faithful, just, and truthful. These principles are the pillars … Read more

Advancements of the health of First Nations people

Part 1 1) Health inequities observed in Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people today result from their historical context of social persecution, beginning with colonisation in 1788 (Hampton & Toombs, 2013). Colonisation was the European settlers’ expansion in Australia, where First Nations people were actively killed, and exposed to diseases such as smallpox, measles and … Read more

Becoming a Nurse Practitioner

The healthcare system, not only in the United States but around the world, is in a constant state of evolution. Everyday new evidence based practice discoveries allow for policy and practice changes that affect patients, practitioners, and the legal system around us. Because of this, as we begin the journey to becoming Family Nurse Practitioners, … Read more

Policies on a national and local level that attempt to address the issues surrounding smoking

Public health is continuously evolving, with new issues arising along with new developments concerning old issues. The first International Conference on Health Promotion was held in Ottawa in 1986. The conference aimed for action to achieve ‘Health for all’ by the year 2000 and beyond. The charter is a clear statement of action for health … Read more