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Evidenced-Based Practice: Sucrose for Neonates Neonates are frequently exposed to pain as a result of minor procedures such as venipunctures or heel sticks. Many infants require vaccines, labs, and tests that result in pain. Non-pharmacological methods of relief beyond standard comfort measures exist but are not always utilized. Pain can inhibit development especially in the early stages (Basnet, Shrestha, & Shrestha, 2010). Pain in neonates is commonly measured as changes in vital signs or…

From Recording to Real Time The behavioral health unit in Promise Hospital is committed to providing high quality mental health services to a culturally diverse population. Amidst the pressure and high levels of stress, mental health nurses pride themselves with cultural competence and ability to deliver appropriate care in a challenging environment. In an effort to continue its mission of rendering “the highest quality of professional and compassionate care” (Promise Hosptital, 2014) to…

Monroe’s Motivated Sequence Organization Pattern: Template Presentation Title: Too Much Technology Topic: Technology Dependence Purpose: To persuade students to be aware of the side effects of using too much technology. Thesis statement: In the world today we are surrounded by technology, whether it be a computer at home, a cell phone, or even a just a television. As the amount of technology increases, so does the amount of time spent by the average American. We currently spend a large amount…

Dr. Bennet Omalu, founder of Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy (CTE) is a highly respected and renowned physician in medical communities around the world. In 2005, Dr. Omalu et al caused disruption in the National Football League (NFL) with their research linking repetitive head trauma to Neuro-degenerative disease (Omalu, Hamilton et al 40). The medical term Neuro-degenerative covers a wide-range of medical conditions that affects the nerve cells in the brain, causing encephalopathy or brain…

The concept of dying well within the hospital setting is often one of considerable contention and results in a frequent practice based issue. End of life decisions often present themselves within the hospital and it is one of the most prevalent settings for this issue. When these end of life decisions occurs, the patient should feel a sense of control and autonomy over their care. The research question that will be assessed in this paper is how do healthcare professionals describe dying well…

The databases that were searched included: The Cochrane Library, CINAHL, and MEDLINE with Full Text. The keywords and MeSH terms that were used were unplanned pregnancy, unwanted pregnancy, intrauterine device, implant, and long active reversible contraceptives. Furthermore, articles that included the terms adolescent, teen, and young…

Aaron Fonner Effects of energy drinks caffeine on exercise Dr. Koenig 11/8/2015 Abstract- Children are one of the largest groups of consumers for things like sports drinks and energy drinks. But in kids caffeine is rarely used as a supplement to enhance performance. Introduction- The purpose of this study was to observe and determine if different doses of caffeine can enhance anaerobic functions of males aged 8 to 10 years old. I hypothesized that the larger the dose of caffeine, the higher…

Interprofessional teams thrive in environments whereby good communication exists; thus providing greater satisfaction and empowerment within a healthy workplace (Firth-Cozens, 2004; Wilson, 2006; Reina et al., 2007; Campbell, 2014). Effective interprofessional collaborative teams therefore require reliable communication processes, with clearly defined responsibilities and appropriate roles (Headrick et al., 1998; Kennedy, 2001; Belanger & Rodriguez, 2008; Choi & Ruona, 2011; Campbell 2014).…

Problem The problem that this paper will address is that many school aged children are not getting an adequate amount of exercise throughout the school day. Not getting the proper amount of exercise can lead to the children becoming overweight and experiencing difficulty focusing in school. Not being able to focus in school will lead to a decrease in cognitive function which may lower their grades and learning abilities. Children need at least 60 minutes of at least moderate intensity…

Abstract Approximately 100,000 individuals live with sickle cell disease (SCD) in the United States (Center for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC], 2016). SCD is a genetic blood disorder (CDC, 2016) characterized by acute painful episodes. According to Nouraie & Gordeuk (2015) patients with SCD visit the emergency department 190,000 times annually and are admitted in the hospital 110,000 times per year. Indeed, due to advance medical treatment of patients with SCD most patients now live…