Professional Capstone and Practicum Reflective Journal Introduction The health care industry continues to grow, and new opportunities are being developed in this sector. More research is being done and some innovations have been developed and this has helped to improve the provision of healthcare to many people. Nurses have been at the forefront when it comes to the provision of healthcare related services to people such as diagnosing, creating awareness on certain diseases and attending to patients that have been admitted to various health centers. The healthcare sector has also experienced a number of challenges which have affected service delivery to people looking for these services. Nurses just like other healthcare personnel have also been affected by these challenges which have limited their abilities to work effectively. This paper will focus on discussing the emerging trends in the healthcare sector such as new practice approaches, Intraprofessional collaboration, ethical issues, health policies and disparities as well as the role of technology in improving healthcare. New Practice Approaches With continued research and innovations in the healthcare sector, new practice approaches are being…

Poverty and Obesity Obesity is the term that is used to refer to the abnormal accumulation of excess fats in the body that may impair the health of the individual. For adults, obesity is diagnosed when the individual has a BMI greater than or above 25, while a child is said to be obese if they have a B,I greater than or equal to 30. According to Dr Jackson, the rates of obesity is increasing gradually and so is the risk of diabetes, and thus a lot of resources allocated to the health sector are being consumed by this major challenge. The solution to this major challenge is simple and that is increasing physical activity. According to a given study, there was a significant increase in the number of Americans who do not engage in regular physical exercising. Apart from that, Dr. Jackson says that obesity is also being hugely contributed by unhealthy diet in which case the rate of consumption of foods rich in fats and sugars rather than fruits and vegetables has dramatically gone up. According to Jackson,…

How to Lose Weight The number of people on weight loss programs keeps growing every day, and it has become a norm among many people. People give varying reasons for losing weight. Some lose weight to look good and others for health reasons. Losing weight is not an easy process, and it requires full motivation, hard work, and determination. Also, it is typical for people trying to lose weight to want to lose it quickly. For one to increase the chances of successfully keeping the weight off, it is crucial to do it gradually and steadily. However, there is no “one size fits all” solution to permanent healthy weight loss, meaning that what works for one person may not work for another. This paper seeks to explain the process, steps, and rationale behind losing weight. To begin with, a person should set a weight loss goal, such as the amount of weight one wants to lose. To determine the amount of weight to lose, one should assess the body mass index. Also, one should keep food a weight diary to…

What is Options Trading? Introduction What is Options Trading? There are two significant ways you can trade options. The first involves buying the option itself and speculating on the price of the premium. The cost of the premium is going to fluctuate based on how the underlying stock moves so you can profit from these movements. For example, if you think a stock is going to go up, you can buy an in the money call, and as the stock rises, the intrinsic value increases as well. Thus, you benefit from the rise in the overall premium value. With a put, as the stock falls, the intrinsic value of the put rises, and so does its premium. Remember, you’re buying a put to benefit from the price drop (you’re not selling a put). The second method of speculating options is not to pay as much attention to the premium. What I mean is that you’re not concerned with the price rise in the underlying, you’re far more concerned with exercising the option. This involves an additional step, but if you…

Effect of Stimulating Extreme Obesity on Healthcare Professionals’ Attitude and Perception Qualitative Research Study Introduction In the United States, obesity has become one of the serious health concerns, with almost a quarter of the population having the condition. As per the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention, consider the status as a national epidemic due to severe consequences it has on individual physical, metabolic, and physiological health. The number does not only increase but also increases the cost associated with treating other obesity-related diseases with an estimated loss of $ 390 billion and $560 billion per year in productivity (Yang & Colditz, 2015). The studies conducted primarily focuses on the impact of stimulating an extreme type of obesity on healthcare professionals. Previous multiple studies showed that extremely obese patients posed substantial challenges for those who strived to provide care Hales et al., (2018). In determining the impact of stimulating obesity on the attitudes and perceptions of health experts towards extreme obesity, a qualitative approach was conducted. The paper focuses on several aspects that are important in a qualitative research study,…

KABBBOS: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY IN AGRIBUSINESS. Definition: Research:- it is a systematic investigation into a subject of interest in order to establish facts that will facilitate reaching a new conclusion. Research seeks to answer the critical, basic societal question that are the pillars of our daily actions plans. These are; Who b. What c. Why d. How e. When f. Where. Research methodology: procession of planning, organizing, and implementing the research in order to answer the research lifeline questions. This is a  process used to collect data and /or information for the purpose of making comparisons and or decisions. Research methodology in agribusiness, therefore, refers to process that aim at generating data or information to facilitate business decisions (planning execution and evaluation) In other words, Research Methodology has been defined as a systematic, theoretical analysis of methods applied to a field of interest. It encompasses the theoretical analysis of the body of methods and principals associated with a branch of knowledge. Research techniques. It simply a manner in which technical details are handled or treated in the event of planning for…

Health care laws and regulations The United States has seen several enacting of healthcare laws and regulations that have helped to improve the provision of health care services in the country. The implementation of these laws is done by the department of health and human services (HHS). Through the laws and regulations, and ethical environment for the provision of services is created. Patient confidentiality has been emphasized by health care regulations that have seen improvements in ensuring patients’ medical privacy. Even insurance companies have released regulations that govern how information concerning a patient’s health is issued. Also, through laws and regulations, the relationship between patients and health care providers is regulated. It is unethical for caregivers to enter into personal relationships with their patients. In this case, if they engage in sexuality, the practitioner can lose his or her license. This is because the act is viewed as a severe violation of the patient’s rights, and thus, the doctor can be sued and therefore forbidden from giving any medical service in the future. Malpractices and negligence by doctors have been…

Emergency Administration/Management   Mitigation is the measures taken to lessen the likelihood of occurrence of risk or diminishing the magnitude of its effects. It can be done by hazard evaluation, through the procedure of identification and examining risks, that gives the statistics necessary to set alleviation actions. Efforts of risk mitigation can discontinue the destruction pattern. The more the expected degree of hazard, the more the need to target specific hazard susceptibilities. Reducing risk combats life loss and property damage. Preparedness actions increase the response capability of a community towards any disaster occurrence. “It is a continued series of planning, organizing, training, equipping, exercising, evaluating, and taking corrective action to ensure coordination during incident response according to national incident management system” (NIMS). Preparedness activities include equipping individuals with the required skills and creating awareness to the members of the public. It can take different forms, including emergency software installation and ensuring security among communities. A well-articulated emergency strategy permits effective resource harmonization. Response actions can be concurrent with the hazard before or after, to prevent property damage and death. It…

40 great things to do in Pensacola, FL If you enjoy travelling and touring new places, Pensacola should be your next destination. This little haven in Florida is one of the best tourist destinations in the States. In case you are wondering why, here are the 40 fun things to do in Pensacola: Visiting the Pensacola Museum of Art Pensacola has several family fun attractions. One of these is the Pensacola Museum of Art, located in The University of West Florida. Here, you will get a view of the city’s old jailhouse and several art pieces from local and regional artists. Attending Bands on the beach From April to October, The Gulfside Pavilion beach offers some of the best live music performances every Tuesday night from 7 pm. You can, therefore, bring your chair to the beach during such nights and get treated to live bands from regional artists. Visiting Casino beach One of the best family fun attractions in Pensacola is the Casino Beach. Located on Santa Rosa Island, this little gem has alcohol free zones making it an…

What is the right Keto bodybuilding diet? People who want the best bodies have got to follow some simple principles. What are these principles? They must train well, have enough protein, have the correct quantity of calories, maintain their hormone balance, and have ample water. Keto bodybuilding diet is following these principles while on the Keto diet. Training well on the Keto diet Every workout tells the body cells what to adapt to. Thus, the importance of doing more challenging exercises. New Keto dieters are less likely to be able to do as intense workouts as they did before. At first, all sets lasting from 30 seconds to 2 minutes are going to be much harder to cope with. Thus, keto dieters will lose endurance and strength by doing a set of 8 reps or more. However, they don’t have to discontinue workouts altogether. To gain strength and muscle, new keto dieters must stay within 3 to 5 reps and raise the number of sets and rest times. However, this sort of workout is twice to thrice longer than a…