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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…

Prose offers readers a method of expression, some seek to inform, some to attack injustice, some to offer praise and some to be foolish. The poem, “Still I Rise” of Maya Angelou is in piercing contrast to the poem “Guidelines” by Lisa Suhair Majaj; however, they are parallel in numerous facets. They present these two works to express their experiences in their life with vile episodes that no citizen should endure. Assessing separately each poem for its connotation and the distinct elements that…

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…

African Americans were not always viewed with equal opportunities that they might be able to receive today. Historically, they have experienced a myriad of multicultural and multiethnic challenges, making it difficult to pursue psychology as a traditional practice. For several years, African American psychologists had limited job opportunities and other psychologist often held broad assumptions about African American’s intellectual “deficits". This oppression and dehumanization of African…

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…

Westside Regional Medical center is seeking full time employment in the Emergency Department for night shift. Requirements in order to apply for this position include graduation from an accredited nursing program, has a BSN or is working towards obtaining one, BLS/ACLS certified…

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 million people have diabetes, 86 million have prediabetes, and about $245 billion of total medical costs and lost work and wages…

Many people go to college to not just to get a degree but to get a better job. One may believe that some courses they take in college do not focus on their field of study, but those courses are important to succeeding. These courses are the ones that will prepare one for what one may see in their field. By doing this now one will be well prepared to handle the task that is given due to their college courses. The courses allow one to become a well-rounded person which makes someone more likely to…

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…