Critically evaluate the link between marijuana use and long-term neuropsychological impairment Cannabis is the most commonly used drug in the UK after alcohol and tobacco‚ however only 1 in 8 adults and 1 in 5 young people have admitted to using it in the last year (FRANK‚ 2013). The main active ingredients in cannabis are delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and this is what causes the ‘high’ and cannabidiol (CBD) which acts as a counterbalance‚ making you feel alert and creative (Alexandrou‚ 2011)
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Pocholo N. Isidro R.N. Philippine Women’s University‚ Master of Arts in Nursing Theoretical Framework for Nursing Practice – Module 3 A. What are the 5 types of concepts and its characteristics? Give an example of each type. 1. Primitive Concepts are those that have a culturally shared meaning (Walker and Avant‚ 2005 as cited by Peterson and Bredow‚ 2009) or are those that are introduced as new in the theory (Meleis‚ 1997 as cited by Peterson and Bredow‚ 2009). For instance‚ in culturally
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Ever since I was a little girl I have always loved helping others feel better. I have always had a heart of gold and this is why I have chosen Nursing as my career choice. I feel like becoming a registered nurse is where I will belong and be most happy at. I am most fulfilled when I know I am helping‚ and doing for others. I am a very passionate individual and show a lot of compassion in everything I do‚ which are key qualities most nurses have. Although registered nurses have many responsibilities
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The University of the West Indies Faculty of Medical Sciences The UWI School of Nursing‚ Mona Year II Semester II BScN Catheterizing the Female Urinary Bladder Overview: Urinary Catheterization is the introduction of a catheter through the urethra into the bladder for the purpose of withdrawing urine. Purpose of the Urinary Catheterization is to 1. Prevent or relieve bladder distension 2. Promote urinary elimination 3. Obtain a sterile specimen of Urine 4. Obtain
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Nursing Essay: Sample Reflecting on one’s Communication Skills Introduction Nursing students can enhance their learning through reflection that is‚ reflecting on a situation that involves nursing care (Parker 2006‚ p.115). In line with this thought‚ I shall reflect on an experience and discuss the communication skills I used or should have used during the patient encounter. I will use the three what model based on the work of Borton (1970) and Boud (1985) to help structure my reflection. Before
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The Difference Between Research & Science The terms science and research are often used together‚ sometimes even interchangeably. It is not uncommon to read about a science project or research project‚ with each referring to the same undertaking. But they are really not the same; in fact‚ one is actually part of the other. Science Definition o Science comes from the Latin word "scientia‚" which simply means knowledge. Modern definitions are more complex‚ and refer to the step-by-step
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The Process of the Criminal Justice Process Ticauda Coleman Strayer University Dr. Denise DeShields January 13‚ 2013 The topic that I chose to describe is the criminal justice process. The criminal justice process is described as a process that involves a series of steps beginning with the investigation of the crime and the arrest of the suspect. The next step following the investigation is the pretrial activities‚ which include the first appearance‚ a preliminary hearing‚ information or
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entirely make or break an experience. This is as true in clinical experiences as it is in life. My experience in my senior year clinical preceptorship was without a doubt unique but I feel its uniqueness was in what I made of it‚ something every nursing student can do for themselves. If there is one lesson to gain from reading about my experiences it should be that the success of a clinical is entirely what the student makes of it. My first day I walked into the ICU and almost ran right back out
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TITLE OF CLAIM CONTINOUS PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITIES IN THE WORK PLACE. LINK NURSE FOR PALLIATIVE CARE IN HAEMODIALYSIS UNIT. LEARNING OUTCOMES I am able to carry out assessments on patients and consequently identify the patients that will require palliative service. I am able to improve the management of patients’ symptoms (symptom control management). I am able to determine when and where to source for help in order to meet the needs of the patients. I am able to refer patients
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Florence Nightingale’s Influence on the Development of Nursing Research Kristal Casey NUR 518 October 7‚ 2012 Veta Massey Florence Nightingale’s Influence on the Development of Nursing Research According to Polit (2012)‚ several would agree that research in nursing began with Florence Nightingale. She saved thousands of soldier’s lives during the Crimean War by improving the military hospital ’s unsanitary conditions. She then later helped build medical reform by using
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