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Introduction A concept represents a symbol or a building block of a bigger spectrum, it is in within the basis of what a researcher might want to pursue, the research can be applied through the use of Evidence based practice. The most important part of developing a theory is its concept.  A concept is very…

Abstract The Environment Theory, as discovered by the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale, places great emphasis on the individual needs of patients as it pertains to their surrounding environment. It establishes the nurse’s role in providing an environment suitable for optimal patient recovery and allowing the body to self-heal. This places a great emphasis…

An Evaluation of the Theory of Modeling and Role-Modeling Abstract The purpose of this paper is to explore Erickson, Tomlin, and Swain’s theory of Modeling and Role-Modeling. This paper evaluates the validity, usefulness, congruence with current nursing standards, and applicability to the nursing profession. Modeling and Role-Modeling: A Theory and Paradigm for Nursing , was…

Introduction Mental health nursing is a complex healthcare practice, because it aims to meet the needs of clients with mental health needs, which are usually also complex and require more than a single therapeutic approach. Mental health nurses usually provide supportive and therapeutic care adhering to nursing and healthcare principles of beneficence and non-maleficence, and…

Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is defined as glucose intolerance of variable severity, with onset or first recognised during pregnancy1. This definition includes women whose blood glucose goes back to normal after giving birth, those with undiagnosed type I or type II diabetes and also those with monogenic diabetic2. GDM is believed to complicate approximately 1%…

Orem’s Model of Nursing and Leininger’s Cultural Care Diversity Theory Dorothea Orem and Madeleine Leininger are nurse theorists who made an impact by providing awareness of patient’s autonomy in personal care and culture awareness.  Orem’s Model of Nursing is based on the human adaptation model. This model is based on the expanding movement in psychology…

Patient noncompliance is a major medical problem in America. Consequently, numerous studies and reports have been performed to articulate the meaning of the problem and to suggest improvements. The literature however, in its effort to explore all facets of the current compliance situation, has produced a complex construct, making it exceedingly difficult for clinicians and…

This essay will describe prenatal development, labour and birth. Before getting pregnant women take folic acid, this helps prevent birth defects that can affect the brain and spinal cord. Women wanting to get pregnant will also ensure that they eat healthily and drink less alcohol. Prenatal development is the period from conception to birth, it…

Abstract Traumatic brain injuries are caused by external forces that affect many areas of cognition. These types of brain injuries lead to impairments in many different areas within the brain. Such areas include attention, reasoning, judgment, language, memory, problem-solving, psychosocial and perceptual and motor abilities. In this paper we will discuss the different assessment techniques…

Part 1 – Case study and treatment plan Summary Jacob is a 63 year old man with a history of Major depressive disorder and Alcohol use disorder. He lives alone and has had many failed relationships, leaving him feeling isolated and worthless for the last 10 years or so. He has cycles of binge drinking…