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symptoms of severe substance use disorder and potentially childhood trauma. According to the criteria from the DSM-5 on Substance Use Disorder, the “substance is often taken in larger amounts or over a longer period than was intended” (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Gwen shared that she and her boyfriend recently woke up late prior to their attendance at their friend’s wedding, unable to remember the details leading up to the end of the night. This, and other shared accounts from the…

In this assessment I will compare and contrast between a Nurse and a Dietitian. The role of the Nurse varies with the needs of the patients, the Nurse credentials. And type of employment setting. A registered Nurse (RN) assesses a patient’s health and promote wellness. The choice of personnel for particular patients depends on the needs of the patients, Health teams commonly include the Nurse and some or all personnel that follow. (Kozier2004)A registered Dietitian has a specialist knowledge…

The Path to a Successful Future Transitioning into a professional nursing role can be challenging for newly graduated nursing students. In order to succeed in the future you must be aware of the steps to obtain a nursing license, requirements to apply to a position as well as create a personal and professional short and long term plan to achieve your career goal. It is an important aspect to maintain a holistic life balance which requires practicing self-care activities to reduce stress and…

Vimalananda et al., (2011) diabetes is a major health concern for the Haitian community, and they have the worse glycemic control compared with both African Americans and non-Hispanic whites in an urban safety-net hospital. In fact, diabetes is a major health concern for the United States (U.S.) population too. According to American Diabetes Association [ADA] (2016) “Diabetes is the seventh leading cause of death in the U.S. and can cause serious health complications.” In 2014, about 29.1…

I am standing in the ICU about to make rounds with the medical team on my first day shadowing a clinical dietitian. I had already been working in the hospital first as hospitality and then as a diet clerk so I was experienced with the foodservice side of things but I was very excited to experience a day in the life of a clinical dietitian. As I move from patient to patient, I see the integral role that the dietitian plays in the healthcare team and the relationship to my diet clerk…

I always knew there would be a point in time where I would have to choose a career and I've always had an interest in being something medical so I decided I would research about how to become an anesthesiologist. The reason I choose this topic is actually kind of a dumb reason. I've always was interested in a medical job but what really got me thinking of having a medical job was because of the show Grey's Anatomy. It is a show about surgeons/doctors in a hospital. I always knew I probably…

Outlining Profession Preparing for the future is an exciting but complicated experience. I am currently attending Kaplan University as the first step to becoming a dietitian. As a dietitian I may work in a variety of settings, including schools, long term care facilities, hospitals, community/public health facilities, corporate nutrition programs, the food and nutrition industry, sports nutrition or business (My Plan, 2016). After schooling I will have obtained the skills to expertly explain…

Are you aware of the name of the first high school basketball prodigy who went from high school straight to the professional level? His name was Moses Malone, and he was not drafted into the NBA,(National Basketball Association) but into the ABA (American Basketball Association) once the NBA’s top contender in the world of basketball, especially in the mid to late 1900s. The ABA is very well known for grooming some of the most highly touted basketball prospects in the late 20th century. College…

I firmly believe Dounya Zayer is the only person who can educate the scholars at DCMS on life's struggles and how to get through them. Dounya Zayer an 18-year old role model on Instagram who has through and through battled many hardships in her life. Quite recently she was faced with another misfortune as she fell ill again, and although she's facing difficult times she posts inspiring content on her page to show support for others facing hardships as well. Dounya Zayer should come out to speak…

Diabetes afflicts more than 25.8 million people within the United States, or 8.3% of the population and is rising each year (Klein, 2013). From my personal experience, I see many patients newly diagnosed or hospitalized due to complications from diabetes. With diabetes on the rise in the US population, management, and patient education is something that needs to be more prevalent. Through better patient education and teaching, a number of hospitalizations in regards to diabetic side effects can…