Portfolio 2 In this essay I will be discussing how the evidence from my portfolio demonstrates that I have achieved one specific proficiency. ‘A professional portfolio is a collection of carefully selected materials that document the nurse ’s competencies and illustrate the expertise of the nurse.’ (Oerman‚ 2002). The proficiencies are based on the NMC 2013 code of practice. I will be exploring how the proficiencies principles were attained and how my evidence connotes the achievement- the evidence
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A Presentation on Drug Abuse in Bangladesh Course Name : Composition & Communication Skills Course No : ENG 102 Section : 17 Prepared for : Shakil Sarforaz Rabbi Lecturer East West University Prepared by : 1. Segupta Kabir Nodi ID No : 2010-3-10-216 2. Sharmin Khanam ID No : 2010-3-10-224 3. Rehnuma Rahman Anchol ID No : 2010-3-10-108
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unborn child. Specifically‚ substance abuse during pregnancy can lead to premature birth‚ low birth weight‚ significant cognitive and behavioral issues‚ and even miscarriage. Pregnant women who use substances such as cocaine‚ heroin‚ marijuana‚ methadone‚ methamphetamine‚ and other addictive substances put themselves and their babies at great risk; however‚ there is increasing evidence that even substances such as alcohol and cigarettes‚ which are commonly thought of as less dangerous than the previously
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DOI: 2/13/2004. The patient is a 66-year-old male bartender/food server who sustained a work-related injury when he slipped and fell as he was walking through the dish area. As per OMNI‚ the patient was diagnosed with lumbar degenerative disc disease‚ chronic pain syndrome‚ lumbar spondylosis and bilateral knee degenerative arthritis. As per OMNI‚ the patient is status post anterior and posterior C4-5 and C5-6 fusion on 12/30/05. According to the AME report on 1/30/07‚ allowance to see the treating
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Opiate History The first written mention of opiates is believed to have come from third-century B.C. Greek culture and the writings of philosopher Theopphrastus. By this time‚ people had discovered that drying the poppy plant’s extracted fluid created a highly powerful drug which would become known as opium. The first opiates are believed to have been cultivated during the Neolithic period in what is now known as Switzerland. The settlements in this area cultivated Papaver which was a source
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“Given what we understand about drugs‚ is current policy and practice in the United Kingdom‚ an appropriate response to the presence of illicit drugs within our society?” Illegal drug misuse is one of the biggest issues facing contemporary society today. It wasn’t until the 19th century that drugs became to be seen as something evil. This was purely as a result of government thinking rather than a result of drugs being ‘harmful’ or causing criminal behaviour‚ as there is not much evidence to suggest
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Comprehensive Scholarly Paper Gerontology is the scientific study of old age‚ the process of aging‚ and the particular problems of old people. With maturation the elderly suffer from age-related changes that effect their overall health and day to day living. Even those these changes provide limitations that can be lived with‚ these changes can also exacerbate many medical conditions. The elderly client I decided to evaluate‚ H.J.is a 76 year old african american female‚ that has a past medical
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Test 5 Drug Ed 2013 Fall The textbook pointed out that drug prevention and drug ________ might have different goals and use different approaches. education mitigation interdiction demand reduction Primary prevention programs are aimed at elderly patients that may need medication assistance. adolescents who require substance abuse treatment. young people who have not tried drugs. addicts that require prevention or follow up. In the public health model‚ programs designed to reach
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strengths perspective shows how she is a strong woman who works hard to protect the people in her life. She was doing the best she could with her assets and surrounding environment from when she was young. She utilized many opportunities‚ like the methadone clinics in town and churches. She dropped out of school at 14 when she had her first child‚ but she uses those around her to complete daily tasks—like reading and dealing with bills. For her education and socioeconomic level‚ she tried her best to
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amount to simply helping drug addicts get drugs.” (Katel) When using opioids such as methadone or buprenorphine to treat an addiction‚ many become addicted to this opioid and use illicitly. “There also has been a dramatic increase in deaths from methadone — in the wafer form prescribed as a pain medication‚ not the liquid form used as maintenance for former heroin addicts‚ says Hazelden’s Seppala. “The pill is a
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