Essays

Internationally the concept of specialized expert or advanced nursing is not new and can be identified as early as the 19th century in the United States Civil War. (Hamric et al., 2005; Jacobs 2007). Advanced nursing practice, however, became definitively …

Gender refers to the differences and disparity between males and females. Gender roles, meanwhile, refers to the social differences between males and females. Gender differences may either be innate or inherent or it can also be caused by a multitude …

According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services there are 100, 951 people on the Organ Procurement and Transplant Waiting List. Over 300 people are added every month. The rate of organ donation has increased along with …

Obesity is fast becoming a major concern in the world these days. Majority of western-country citizens are suffering from this problem due to countless reasons. In the United States, current statistics indicate that over the las two decades, there has …

It is true that developing credibility and having empathy to the audience are arguably toughest considerations in delivering a persuasive speech. To address this, the speech should start with worldwide ideologies about dieting and how this affects people in their …

It is very easy for intellectuals and politicians to make grandiose statements about the universality of exploitation. Ironically, it is this ability of theirs that alienates them from the masses. For the hoi polloi, exploitation is not a theory that …

In 2009, there were only two cases of pertussis or whooping cough recorded in California’s county of San Luis Obispo. However, from two cases, this number or statistic skyrocketed to 193 cases of pertussis by the end of June 2010. …

Community organizing involves the creation of networks and partnerships that assist the community in dealing with health problems (Minnesota Department of Health, 2006). Community organizing primarily includes the creation of a core group in the community through coalitions with parents, …

The success of the health education rendered by the community health nurse can be measured through the administration of simple quizzes about pertussis. In cases of demonstrations of interventions, a return demonstration from a representative of each community group can …

 Pertussis or whooping cough is a medical condition wherein the body’s respiratory capabilities are diminished due to the irritating effects of the pertussis bacteria toxin and inflammation of the respiratory tract mucosa. A perinneal condition with a previously low prevalence …