.What exactly did philosophical historian Will Durant mean when he stated that, “It is the age of Socrates again”?
1.What exactly did philosophical historian Will Durant mean when he stated that, “It is the age of Socrates again”? How well does his assessment of American culture in 1929 coincide with twenty-first century issues and concerns? 2.Some philosophers argue that “autobiographical” considerations are irrelevant when it comes to philosophy. What do they mean by autobiographical […]
Identify specific strategies you can use to develop and leverage sources and types of power to achieve desired outcomes.
• Reflect on your personal current sense of power within your organization and the profession; • Do a self–assessment of your leadership skills by doing the How Good are your Leadership Skills? assessment at http://www.mindtools.com/pages/article/newLDR_50.htm o How did you score? You do need not to reveal this in your paper, but hopefully it will guide […]
Discuss the ethical issues or concerns about MCOs providing a lower quality of care compared to traditional fee-for-service (FFS) organizations?
To support your work, use your course and text readings and also use outside sources. As in all assignments, cite your sources in your work and provide references for the citations in APA format. Start reviewing and responding to the postings of your classmates as early in the week as possible. Respond to at least […]
Write a one page paper about nursing homes.
Write a one page paper about nursing homes. What are your upcoming week’s specific learning goals and objectives? Were there any placement items/issues that occurred this week that you feel your instructor should be aware of that are private in nature and are more appropriately shared here than in the discussion board with your classmates? […]
What is the leap of faith and why does Kierkegaard characterize it as the “teleological suspension of the ethical”?
1.What was Kierkegaard’s “universal formula”? How did it influence his thinking? What did he learn from the episode with Regina Olsen? 2.What did Kierkegaard mean by “the crowd” and why was he so critical of it? Do you agree with his assessment? Explain. 3.Explain what Kierkegaard meant when he said that “truth is subjectivity.” Is […]
Why does Kant claim that the only thing good-in-itself is a good will?
1.Briefly explain how Kant completed the “epistemological turn” begun by Descartes and progressively developed by Locke, Berkeley, and Hume. 2.What did Kant mean by “a scandal in philosophy”? Was he right? Explain. 3.Distinguish between phenomena and noumena. Give examples of each. Why did Kant think it necessary to posit the existence of the noumenal world? […]
Identify the approach that best fits your personal and professional philosophy of nursing and explain why the approach is suited to your personal leadership style.
NURSING SHORTAGE & NURSING TURNOVER Paper , Order, or Assignment Requirements In this assignment, you will be writing a 1,000-1,250-word essay describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following: 1. Select an issue from the following list: nursing shortage and nurse turn-over, nurse […]
Provide a teaching plan (avoid using terminology that the patient and family may not understand).
Pathophysiology and Nursing Management of Clients’ Health Mr. P is a 76-year-old male with cardiomyopathy and congestive heart failure who has been hospitalized frequently to treat CHF symptoms. He has difficulty maintaining diet restrictions and managing his polypharmacy. He has 4+ pitting edema, moist crackles throughout lung fields, and labored breathing. He has no family […]
Discuss the “egoistic hook” that Bentham discovered and explain its significance to his philosophy.
1.Characterize simple utilitarianism. How do egoism and hedonism figure into this philosophy? Explain. 2.What is the hedonic calculus? Apply it to a real-life case, and assess its strengths and weaknesses. 3.Discuss the “egoistic hook” that Bentham discovered and explain its significance to his philosophy. 4.Compare and contrast refined utilitarianism and simple utilitarianism. 5.In your own […]
Identify at least two positions taken on this issue by scholarly experts in the ethics discipline.
the ethical issue is Short hospital stay post-mastectomy or other radical surgery 1. Define the scope ethical issue. 2. Examine the scope of the issue as it relates to nursing and principles identified in codes of ethics. 3. Identify at least two positions taken on this issue by scholarly experts in the ethics discipline. 4. […]
Are efforts to “honor diversity” aiding or hindering class consciousness?
.Carefully explain why Marx’s philosophy is sometimes called historical materialism. 2.What is the dialectical process of history? Explain it in terms of the five epochs of history. 3.What did Marx see as the inherent contradiction in capitalism? How is the contradiction related to his prophesy of violent revolution? Do you think his analysis is sound? […]
identify the actions the organization is taking, or identify three action-item issues to be addressed by health care organizations in general. What actions should the health care organization take regarding each of these NPSGs, and why?
The Joint Commission National Patient Safety Goals (NPSGs) address patient safety issues within health care organizations. First, review the current NSPGs at http://www.jointcommission.org/standards_information/npsgs.aspx. Next, determine three patient safety issues that are being addressed by your health care organization (or health care organizations in general). Lastly, identify the actions the organization is taking, or identify three […]