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and its roots, he discussed the corruption of the American government (calling our leaders “power-drunk chimpanzees”), the “idiotic” wars we are/were involved in, and sarcastically noting how war “only made billionaires out of millionaires” progress. Throughout this discussion on war and our government, Vonnegut throws in some insite on how sadness, through war or slavery, made music better, noting “the absolutely priceless gift which African Americans gave to the whole wild world when they were…

Discussion Vascular access, along with airway management is a standard of emergency care, and is an essential part of cardiopulmonary resuscitation in many groups of patients. Peripheral vascular access is the most efficient means of gaining vascular access as it’s induces minimal trauma, is the safest method of gaining access to venous circulation. It may however be difficult in stressful situations and require several attempts despite its widespread usage failure may result in prehospital…

Prior to the release of the DSM-5 in 2013, Trichotillomania, also known as hair-pulling disorder, was classified as an impulse control disorder in DSM-IV-TR. This disorder involves the perennial pulling of one's hair from various parts of their body.. These behaviors are often done in privacy, are more common in adult females and often become prevalent on the onset of puberty. Many people with trichotillomania try to stop the picking but feel like they just can’t. The sense of being unable to…

This paper will examine my grandmother’s life along with various factors that have directly impacted her life. One of the main factors that I will examine include the relationship between her diabetes and her mental health. I also will briefly explain the strengths perspective. I have included a signed consent form by my grandmother, the participant, in the appendix section. Background My grandmother, Melissa Sant, was born and raised in West Monroe, Louisiana. She is a sixty-two year old…

1. My school is a high school in a small town in rural northwest Tennessee. It serves approximately 800 students in grades 9-12, with roughly 200 students per grade. Approximately half of these students are white, with African-Americans making up approximately thirty-five percent of the student population, Latinos making up approximately ten percent of the student population, and Asian, Pacific Islander, and other students making up the remaining five percent of the student population. The…

and library researchers. They were evaluated according to relevance, timeliness and accuracy. There are a number of possibilities that libraries can build on in Participatory Culture. In particular, it supports the Core Values of the American Library Association (ALA) especially that of providing access regardless of technology or format, upholding intellectual freedom for all without fear of sanction, and valuing diversity. As grassroots producers increase, it is anticipated that the…

non-dental areas. Other owners or operators of teeth- whitening businesses say that there services are safe and that they have the right to provide them. At the federal level, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) did not approve the American Dental Association 's request to change the classification of peroxide teeth whitening products from cosmetic to a drug. Either way, teeth whitening is a risk if not done correctly. That is why it is safer to get it done in a dental office, so people…

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…