The ideal composition of a healthy community is one that has an overall physical, mental, and social well-being.  An example of where this has broken down is in Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria.  Viewers see on television that communities are without power and even access to clean drinking water. This natural disaster has affected every […]

This windshield survey is a tool used by public health nurses to obtain basic knowledge about a given community (MIAMI, FLORIDA). This survey can be conducted by traveling by car, walking, or taking public transportation to gather information on the health of a community and the members of that community. When conducting this survey, make […]

Now that you are very close to completing this major accomplishment in your nursing career, what are your plans for your future? Please share your plans to keep up to date in your chosen specialty and nursing in general. What professional and nursing organizations do you plan to actively participate? Have you considered continuing your […]

 I NEED A POSITIVE COMMENT BASED IN THIS ARGUMENT..BETWEEN 120-150 WORDS   What nursing interventions are appropriate for Mrs. J. at the time of her admission? Elevate head of bed to patient’s comfort Oxygen administration Suction as needed EKG/imaging studies IV placement Laboratory studies/Lactic/ABG’s Medication administration Monitor vital signs Drug therapy is started for Mrs. […]

Application 1: Nursing Informatics Pioneers One of the major drivers in recent health care reform legislation is the American Reinvestment and Recovery Act’s (ARRA) HiTech Incentive. This act, passed in 2009, earmarked $22 billion for the adoption of electronic health records (EHRs), with a goal of 100% adoption in all practice settings by the year […]