Social Stratification – Understanding the Impact of Stratification on Health My choice of health issue for this assignment is infant mortality. Simply put, infant mortality is used to refer to the death of a child before they reach the age of one year. I find this issue very significant since it is a clear indicator … Read more
Person-Centered Care and Cultural Humility The modern healthcare system prioritizes providing quality care and engaging patients in treatment. One of the approaches used to achieve this is person-centered care. The definition of person-centered care can be derived from the meaning of patient-centered care. Kuipers et al. (2019) argue that patient-centered care includes offering healthcare services … Read more
Nurse Leader’s Role in Conflict Management As a nurse leader or manager, handling conflicts between nurses on the unit requires a structured, empathetic, and detailed approach (American Nurses Association, 2023). To manage such a situation effectively, I would first arrange individual meetings with each nurse involved. During these meetings, I would actively listen to their … Read more
Mentee Instruction Guide This elaborate guide on instructional leadership incorporates the vital elements of instruction, curriculum, and assessment for improvement. As such, it aims to help junior school leaders in the school or district perform their duties and improve students’ achievement. Evaluating Leadership Skills for Effective Instructional Planning The concept of instructional leadership entails a … Read more
SOAP Note – Osteoarthritis ID: Client’s Initials*: M.W. | Age: 68 | Race: Native Hawaiian | Gender: Male | Date of Birth: 01/1/1956 | Insurance: _______ | Marital Status: Married M.W. came to the clinic accompanied by his last born-24-year-old son. He was aware of the settings and reasons for the visit and gave a … Read more
Discussion – Social Mobility An individual who has had significant upward mobility over the last generation is one of the elders in my community, Mr. Woods. Philip Woods was born in northern Colorado County back in 1946 to a single mother. His family struggled with poverty, and his mother was a farmer who worked day … Read more
Case Study – Understanding Edema in a 65-Year-Old Patient John, a 65-year-old accountant, presented with progressive swelling in his ankles and lower legs. His medical history includes hypertension and type 2 diabetes, managed with an antihypertensive and an oral hypoglycemic agent. Despite medication compliance, John has experienced shortness of breath and increased fatigue during his … Read more
Lymph Nodes – Vital Elements of the Lymphatic System Structure and Function of Lymph Nodes The lymphatic system, a crucial part of the immune and circulatory systems, is composed of various elements, including lymph, lymphatic vessels, and lymphoid organs. One of the most significant components is the lymph nodes, pivotal in maintaining overall health. Lymph … Read more
Discussion – Plan for Success I am completing my clinical rotation at the Inland Empire Family Clinic in Upland, California. This primary care clinic serves a diverse patient demographic, including all ages, genders, races, and ethnicities. The clinic is integral to the local healthcare system, addressing acute and chronic conditions such as hypertension, diabetes, asthma, … Read more
The Significance of Understanding the Context of a Film The context within a film consists of the environment under which it was produced or the setting of the movie. Context assists in providing direction to the meaning and supports the achievement of better clarity when speaking the intended message (Jacobus & Martin, 2022). Proxemics in … Read more