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According to the United States Census Bureau’s Industry and Occupational Statistics (2012), 9.6% of all registered nurses (RN) were male as of 2011. This is over a 300% increase since 1970 where the prevalence of men in all nursing fields was only 2.7%. Although the prevalence of men in nursing fields has increased, the statistics show that there are significant challenges of recruitment of males into the nursing role, and retaining them. Chad E. O’Lynn, and co-author Russell E. Tranbarger of…

with actual or potential tissue damage. It is a universal experience that is subjective to the individual and can sometimes be indiscernible to others while still consuming all aspects of a person’s life (Berman, et al., 2012). Pain management is an integral component of nursing care, and therefore a patient who is constantly complaining about pain should be seen as a priority for nurses (Shoqirat, 2014). For example, during my placement on the Perioperative ward I was undertaking a rotation in…

Words alone cannot fully express the extent to which gratefulness is an integral part of our lives . One should not, however, fall prey to the misconception that expressing gratefuleness is the sole determinant of happiness. Through taking pleasure from small things, one can easily fail to see big the picture in life and can . Naiive optimistic atitude can not only but it can also . The life of Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent civil rights' activist, perfectly exemplifies the . In a valiant…

holidays, and enjoyed at summer barbeques, yet those who defy these uncivilized ways are patronized and deemed naïve and pretentious? Well, I’m here to ensure you that I am not naïve, nor pretentious for accepting the reality that meal choices have an integral affect not only on personal wellbeing, but that of this planet and the sentient beings that concurrently inhibits it.…

Self reflection practices has been a integral part of my life in personal growth by learning about myself and prioritizing what I consider important. In my mid-thirties, I had a strong intuitive feeling that I was not living a fulfilling and purposeful life in accordance with my personal values. During this time I was working as an inbound customer service representative in a call center for a promotional product manufacturer. Although I enjoyed the daily interactions with customers via phone…

As I peered down the bluff, I saw the magnificent black-and-white beasts breach the water of the Salish Sea. The L-pod resident orcas were gliding past Henry Island in the San Juan Islands of Washington State. This sight reminded me why I was in the San Juans in the first place: to appreciate nature and do my part to protect it. I finally got to experience these natural beauties that I had heard oh-so-much about from the locals. The sea breeze flowed onto my face, and I appreciated the wonder of…

It is a known fact that there are currently more men in the technology field than there are women. Narrowing this gap in representation will help to produce better workplaces for all, and a more sustainable and profitable industry that produces products and services that more closely reflect the balance of the population. I believe this is a serious issue that should be addressed as diversity is something the tech industry lacks tremendously. According to a popular tech site named WIRED, "Only…

Paul Revere is worthy of a heroic poem because he played an integral role in the American Revolutionary War. First, he was a member of the Sons of Liberty. In the group, Revere was able to work with important figures who would eventually become founding fathers, like John Hancock. Revere acted as a strong voice for the colonists, so he became a very influential figure in the Sons of Liberty. Also, Revere was a participant in the Boston Tea Party. The colonists felt that they were being taxed…

Pi The pertinence of the number pi has been indefatigable throughout the history of mathematics. Pi is a fairly simple concept to grasp, as it is the ratio of the circumference of a circle to the diameter of that circle. Pi is notorious to the masses for its aeonian nature; however, mathematicians classify this attribute as being both irrational and transcendental. Skeptics and misanthropes of Pi’s characteristics have claimed that it is a simple calculated number and there must be a…

On October 19, 1781, General Charles Cornwallis of the Britain surrendered to George Washington of the Continental Army at Yorktown, Virginia. This date not only marked the end of conflict between the two sides, but the beginning of the construction of the government we have today. Many historians argue that the Americans had done something revolutionary by overthrowing the British Monarchy and establishing a Republic. Others will argue that the movement was not revolutionary because it did not…