Integration of Mid-Range Theory and Practice Paper: MaryKay Livingston Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Case Western Reserve University Dr. Deborah Lindell The Practice Situation Complex physiological changes during pregnancy have a significant impact on almost every organ on the body system including the oral cavity -- these changes are due to hormonal changes. Estrogen causes increased blood flow to the oral
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Peplau (1969) suggested that nurses need to become aware of themselves‚ their personal needs and their personal reactions‚ in order to help patients to meet their own needs. Nurses must develop the skill of attaining professional closeness‚ an attribute only learned through professional Some limitations of Peplau’s theory include the lack of emphasis on health promotion and maintenance; that intra-family dynamics‚ personal space considerations‚ and community social service resources are less considered;
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The effect of communication theories in business Introduction Communication has existed since the beginning of human beings‚ but people didn’t pay attention to it until the 20th century‚ especially into the 21st century along with the communication technologies development. Nowadays‚ there have many communication theories. Among of these theories‚ interpersonal communication (IC) and organizational communication (OC) are the most commonly-used theories applied in business to help us resolve problems
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A Brief Introduction to the Basics of Game Theory Matthew O. Jackson‚ Stanford University I provide a (very) brief introduction to game theory. I have developed these notes to provide quick access to some of the basics of game theory; mainly as an aid for students in courses in which I assumed familiarity with game theory but did not require it as a prerequisite. Of course‚ the material discussed here is only the proverbial tip of the iceberg‚ and there are many sources that offer much more complete
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The focus of this assignment is to outline the assessment process within nursing and show its practical use and importance. The assignment is broken down into different elements‚ including defining what assessment means and its importance within the nursing process leading on to the various sources of information which are used to inform nurses upon their assessments. The STAMP assessment tool will be explored to show how it supports the assessment process in practice. Finally‚ suggestions will be
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Syllabus College of Criminal Justice and Security CJA/214 Version 3 Introduction to Police Theory and Practices Copyright © 2012‚ 2010‚ 2009 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course is an introductory overview which provides students with the opportunity to gain an understanding of policing in the United States. It surveys the basics of police functions‚ from individual and organizational roles to the issues faced on a daily basis. This course also examines
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concepts and theorems in a way that does not require the reader to have an in-depth knowledge of the theory of numbers but also touches upon matters of deep mathematical significance. A companion website (www.cambridge.org/davenport) provides more details of the latest advances and sample code for important algorithms. Reviews of earlier editions: ‘. . . the well-known and charming introduction to number theory . . . can be recommended both for independent study and as a reference text for a general mathematical
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First‚ Masters (2012)‚ in her book ‘Nursing Theories: A framework for professional practice’ describes a person as “individuals‚ families‚ communities and other groups who are participants in nursing” (Masters‚ K‚ 2012‚ P3). This statement refers to patients as individuals in need of the care of nurses. In fact‚ these individuals can have very complex needs and health problems requiring specialized and attentive care to facilitate healing and improvement of their condition. The term patient can
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Introduction to Learning Theory and Behavioral Psychology Learning can be defined as the process leading to relatively permanent behavioral change or potential behavioral change. In other words‚ as we learn‚ we alter the way we perceive our environment‚ the way we interpret the incoming stimuli‚ and therefore the way we interact‚ or behave. John B. Watson (1878-1958) was the first to study how the process of learning affects our behavior‚ and he formed the school of thought known as Behaviorism
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Nursing Theory of Practice Mark A. Berger Walden University Primary Care of Adults Across the Lifespan NURS - 6531N - 6 Dr Brown September 21‚ 2014 Nursing Theory of Practice A common goal for Advanced Practice Nurses (APN) in the healthcare setting is to work towards disease prevention and the management of chronic and acute diseases. Decisions about patient care are driven by the APN with collaboration of the patient. The nurse brings special knowledge and skill sets to the table whereas the patient
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