The role genetics plays in the disease Genetically there is a predisposition to some malabsorption syndromes, but may not apply to this particular patient. Malabsorption syndromes can therefore be due to genetic disorders like celiac disease, cystic fibrosis or enzyme deficiencies. However, in elderly patients, protein...
The health care industry is heavily regulated by multiple sources. It is important for nurses to understand health care policy and regulatory environments for their local area to make sure they are following industry standards as well as not performing tasks nurses are not allowed...
Topic 1: The Impact of Attitude How does your attitude influence your interactions and relationships in the workplace? Reflect on a time when your attitude positively or negatively affected a professional situation. Discuss strategies for maintaining a positive attitude even during challenging times. Topic 2: Characteristics of Positive People Identify...
Our second video this week is "The Elevator Pitch." Here is another one of my favorite speakers, Vanessa Van Edwards; she shares tips for perfecting your elevator pitch and some REALLY GREAT non-verbal tips. Let's talk about the "elevator pitch." If you have never heard of...
The following video by Mr. Guy Kawasaki (early Apple marketing executive) is based on his book "Enchantment." This is a very high-tech, business-focused brief, but the concepts apply to retail, military, government, or any other organization. This video gives the meat and potatoes of his...
Identify concerns you may have with yourself- presentation in a resume, cover letter, or interview process. Explain these concerns and devise some ideas about how to address them. For example, you may be concerned that you have been out of the workforce for a while...
At its core, pathology is the study of disease. Diseases occur for many reasons. But some, such as cystic fibrosis and Parkinson’s Disease, occur because of alterations that prevent cells from functioning normally. Understanding of signals and symptoms of alterations in cellular processes is a critical...
Scenario: Patient is a 45 year old male presenting with acute onset of pain that began in his legs and has since spread to his lower back. The pain is rated 9/10 and described as deep, throbbing, and constant. He has had several similar episodes...
The purpose of this assignment is to develop a health maintenance plan for a selected Disease, such as asthma, hepatitis, hypo and hyperthyroidism, and coronary artery disease, in a selected Population. 1. Assess, develop, and recommend health maintenance plans for clients in all developmental stages of...
Conducting intake interviews is a major part of most counselors’ roles. Before conducting an intake interview, you should have a plan for how you will sensitively and naturally obtain all the information you need to assess the case and write thorough notes. Most experienced counselors...