Improving the Adverse Childhood

ARTICLE Improving the Adverse Childhood Experiences Study Scale David Finkelhor, PhD; Anne Shattuck, MA; Heather Turner, PhD; Sherry Hamby, PhD Objective: To test and improve upon the list of adverse childhood experiences from the Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE)...

Characteristics of the Aging Process

Describe the characteristics of the aging process. Explain how some of the characteristics may lead to elder abuse (memory issues, vulnerability, etc.). Discuss the types of consideration a nurse must be mindful of while performing a health assessment on a geriatric...

Applying the Concept of Positive Deviance

Discussion: Applying the Concept of Positive Deviance      Focus on the successful exceptions (i.e., positive deviants), not the failing norm. —Pascale, Sternin, & Sternin, 2010   Positive deviants—those who are able to innovate and create affirmative results—do...

End-of-life Care

End-of-life care becomes an issue at some point for elderly clients. Even with the emergence of palliative care programs and hospice programs, most elderly people do not die in their own home as is their preference. What are the reasons for this trend? Discuss what...

BIOL 102 Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology.

College of Health Sciences Department of Public Health ASSIGNMENT COVER SHEET Course name: Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology Course number: BIOL102 CRN Answer the following questions: 1. The body is able to allow its internal conditions to vary while maintaining...