Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a chronic inflammatory disease which may affect many different organs and tissues in the body. Women of child bearing age are typically affected‚ but individuals of any age‚ sex‚ or race may develop the disease. SLE while uncommon‚ is not rare‚ with an estimated disease prevalence of 1 in every 2‚000 population. It is a condition which appears to be increasing in prominence especially over the last 15 to 20 years. This is likely explained by the earlier recognition
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease that can potentially affect all of the systems of the body. This disease can often be seen along with other autoimmune disorders. SLE is characterized by the antibodies of a patient beginning to attack normal healthy cells. “The Lupus Foundation of America estimates that 1.5 million Americans‚ and at least five million people worldwide‚ have a form of lupus‚” The Lupus Foundation of America (2015). It is often difficult and can take up
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1 Improving Wound and Pressure Area Care in a Nursing Home‚ Author: Sparkes K‚(2010)‚ Journal : Nursing Standard The purpose is to assess the gap and competency in nursing care‚ improve patient outcome by promoting standardized‚ assimilated care. Also‚ utilizing the best practice in wound care‚ and thereby reducing the severity‚ and number of wound in a community within a nursing home Qualitative and Quantitative Descriptive and experimental Two theoretical training sessions were delivered
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mainly centered on the daily cycle at their facilities and the teamwork involved. Afterthe study was completed it was found that “most interviewees perceived entering a geriatricorganizations as a difficult experience” (Aubry‚ Etheridge‚ & Couturier‚ 5). These subjects allagreed that their prior training did not prepare them at all for the heavy workload they weregoing to face in the reality of the job. The nursing assistants’ job did not revolve around beingcareful and taking time‚ but rather trying
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Grayson English 102-018 28 September 2014 Nursing Burnout Burnout first became a concept in the 70’s. Exhaustion‚ run down and overstretched are just a few symptoms. “Burnout is thought to arise from a prolonged disparity between what the person gives and receives in the work place (p3);” because of the burnout nurses experience they can’t perform there job to the best of their ability. “Strategies to Assist Prevention of Burnout in Nursing Staff‚” by Fearon C and Nicol M and “Stress
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taken a college level class since 1993 and only took a Nursing Math class which in my opinion is not very advanced. It was during the first module‚ I became much more at ease with taking this class gaining the confidence I needed to successfully complete it. My knowledge was definitely improved because ‚aside from graphing‚ I didn’t know or couldn’t remember any of the concepts of this course. My work was strong until Module 1 case study. Got a D-‚ which bothered me greatly but also motivated
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“Nazareth Living Center” Nazareth Living Center is a nursing home for those over the age of 65 and offers a variety of stays including independent senior living apartment homes‚ long-term nursing care‚ assisted living‚ memory care‚ and skilled nursing & skilled rehabilitation. Each branch of speciality at Nazareth caters to the specialized needs of each individual. Nazareth’s mission and values are as follows: sacredness‚ integrity‚ hospitality‚ and collaboration. Furthermore‚ Nazareth Living Center
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Infectious Mononucleosis and Community Health Nursing Infectious mononucleosis (IM)‚ or "mono‚" is a communicable disease that is most commonly caused by the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). EBV is one of the most common human viruses found all over the world‚ and most people will become infected with it at some point in their lives (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention [CDC]‚ 2014a). However‚ not all people infected with EBV will develop IM. By understanding the epidemiologic triangle of IM and
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Grand Canyon University Theoretical Foundations of Nursing Roles and Practices NUR-502 November 5‚ 2014 Addressing Cultural Diversity in Professional Communication The face of America is changing due to the growing number of immigrants. Nurses must be able to assist patients from all over the world‚ and embrace their cultural differences. Leininger and McFarland defined “Transcultural Nursing” as the study and practice focused on comparing the differences and similarities of cultural beliefs
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Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) is an autoimmune disease characterized by acute and chronic inflammation of various tissues of the body. Like other autoimmune diseases‚ lupus occurs when the body’ own tissues are attacked by its own immune system. Symptoms of lupus can vary from one person to another‚ and may come and go. There is no total cure of lupus. The goal of treatment is geared toward symptoms relief to protect the vital organs of the body. Better see your doctor immediately if you suspect
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