Supporting and maintain medication adherence is an essential role of mental health professionals. The main purpose of this paper is to review three journal articles related to adherence and non-adherence to antipsychotic medication on mental health nursing. The two journal articles researches were performed to investigate the issue of education of mental health nursing which…
Asthma: Pathophysiology- Education and Health Promotion
Diagnosis: Based on the HPI, ROS, PE, and diagnostic tests, the diagnosis is most likely to be an acute asthma exacerbation. Episodes of an asthma attack are mostly triggered by exposures to an allergen, including: grass, pollen, dust or animal dander (Tillie-Leblond, Gosset, & Tonnel, 2005). Some triggers also include air irritants such as chemical…
Assessment of patient diagnosed with COPD
Focused Assessment ABCs:  ï€ Airways : this patient has an airway obstruction as he has a history of COPD. This patient’s airflow may also be limited by the thick secretions as he has a productive cough. Close monitoring is required to assess his airway clearance, by checking the mouth, monitor the amount of sputum,…
Influence of Culture in Nursing Curriculum | Research
Amber Hussain Abstract : The aim of this study is to identify the influence of culture in nursing curriculum. 30 nursing instructors participated in the study. A questionnaire was distributed, which included five thematic categories. Findings revealed that teachers view definition of culture differently and they are aware of its importance in nursing in order…
Effects of Sunlight on DNA and the Immune System
Sunlight: Friend or Foe? (With reference to the effects of sunlight upon DNA and the immune system discuss the involvement of sunlight in disease.) Is sunlight harmful or beneficial to health? Most of the positive effects of sunlight are due to the UVB induced production of vitamin D in the skin which acts in aiding…
Type 1 Diabetes in Children
Diabetes mellitus type 1, also known as juvenile-onset diabetes, is a chronic condition that occurs when a child’s pancreas no longer produces insulin at the rate which is needed (Robertson, 2016, p. 472). This occurs when the body’s immune system damages the cells that are responsible for producing insulin ( Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus in…
COPD Case Study Essay
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a chronic progressive lung disease caused predominantly by smoking National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence NICE, 2010. It is characterised by airflow obstruction which is not fully reversible. The airflow obstruction does not change markedly over several months and is usually progressive in the long term (NICE, 2010). COPD…
Demonstrating Personal Philosophy of Nursing Education
The purpose of this paper is to describe my philosophy of nursing education in terms of the role of educator and learner, evidence-based practice in nursing education and useful teaching strategies. Three key issues in nursing education are examined: raising the educational level of nurses, increasing interdisciplinary learning opportunities, and preparing nurses to lead initiatives…
Communication and Interpersonal Skills Reflection
The aim of this report is to look at a critical incident that occurred in placement and relate this to the theory and knowledge regarding communication and interpersonal skills, so as to demonstrate an understanding of my views on the art and science of reflection and the issues surrounding reflective practice . Reflection is part…
How You Are Using Reflective Practice Nursing Essay
The aim of this assignment is to discuss how I am using reflective practice and codes of conduct in my journey to becoming a health professional. Through this discussion, the relationship between reflection, codes of conduct, and professional development will be demonstrated. For the purposes of this assignment, references to a reflection on an aspect…