Entries by Addy

Disasters

Disasters Instructions: Choose one of topic below and post your response. Think about your own community and its residents or neighboring countries. What are some host factors that might increase its risk of experiencing a disaster? What environmental factors might be significant? In each case, identify the likely agent. What interventions could be included in […]

Substance Abuse

Please respond to one (1) of the following discussion prompts below: Select a research nursing article that addresses the effects of substance abuse on the individual, the family, or the community. Post a brief summary of the article. Choose one commonly abused substance and present a summary of the prevalence of the problem and the […]

Community Nursing

.Why do many people seem to have negative feelings toward elders? What do you think that they fear when interacting with or touching older people? How can you as a nurse can overcome some of those fears or hesitations? 2. What types of rights do feel older adults should have when it comes to the […]

How do you think current health policy legislation will impact health disparities in your community?

sing the weekly readings, the South University online library resources, and the Internet, research the major differences between Medicare, Medicaid, Children’s Health Insurance Program, and the Affordable Care Act. Based on your research, respond to the following: How do you think current health policy legislation will impact health disparities in your community? Give reasons and […]