Postpartum depression (PPD) is a mental health condition that happens mostly in new mothers. Symptoms of PPD include feelings of sadness, anxiety, and exhaustion that can interfere with a new mother’s ability to care for herself or her baby. Social support is considered a significant intervention in mitigating the symptoms and impact of PPD. There […]

A natural disaster is a catastrophic or devastating event that results from natural processes of the Earth. Natural disasters often cause significant damage to the environment, human life, and property. Examples of natural disasters include earthquakes, volcanic eruptions, hurricanes, droughts, wildfires, and landslides.  Several natural disasters have occured in the United States in the last […]

Linear and Logistic Regression are popular techniques in the field of statistics and machine learning used for different types of tasks. It studies the relationship between two continuous variables. Linear regression’s assumption is that a linear relationship exists between the independent variable(s) and the dependent variable. Also, there is an assumption that the differences between […]

Cultural competence in healthcare means the the ability to effectively interact and communicate with people from diverse cultures. Healthcare professionals who are culturally competent are those who are able to understand, respect, and value the differences in beliefs and practices among people groups. Additionally, it is important for care providers to acknowledge the existence of […]

The Baldrige Excellence Framework is a comprehensive and structured approach to organizational performance management and excellence. It was developed by Dr. Curt Reimann in late summer and fall of 1987 and is named after Malcolm Baldrige, the Secretary of Commerce from 1981 until his death in 1987. The framework views an organization as a system […]

The Neuman Systems Model was developed by Betty Neuman, a nursing theorist, educator, and consultant in 1972. The model has since undergone revisions and refinements. Neuman Systems Model views individuals as dynamic systems in interaction with their environments. The framework also emphasizes the importance of maintaining optimal wellness and stability in the face of stressors […]

Knowledge for Nursing Practice is the first DNP domain, which equip healthcare professionals with foundational knowledge to enable them to provide high-quality and safe care to patients. Person-Centered Care is the second domain and focuses on meeting the unique needs of patients based on their preferences and values. Providers who meet this domain engage patients […]

A practice immersion is a hands-on learning approach where students immerse themselves in a particular field or profession to gain practical experience, deepen their understanding, and develop expertise. A DNP practice immersion allow students to apply theoretical knowledge in real-world settings usually under the supervision of experienced practitioners. The practicum experience is also useful for enabling […]

Henry Mintzberg, best known for his work The Nature of Managerial Work published in 1973 argued that there are ten essential managerial tasks, categorized into three; interpersonal, informational, and decisional roles. The interpersonal category features tasks such as a figurehead, leader, and liaison. Figurehead, states that managers are expected to serve as symbolic leaders and […]

Health informatics refers to the use of technology to acquire, store, retrieve, and utilize healthcare information. It is also the use of computer structures to improve communication and manage medical information. The primary goal of health informatics is to enhance patient care, improve outcomes, and optimize healthcare operations. Healthacre facilities use informatics to leverage on […]

A just culture is a healthcare concept arguing that mistakes are a product of faulty organizational cultures, rather than solely brought about by the person directly involved. This model is used in organizations where human error can have significant consequences such as healthcare and aviation. After a mistake, organizations using this model ask the question […]

A terminal illness is a serious health condition which cannot be cured and may likely to lead to death. People who are terminally ill may have a single illness or a number of different conditions. The most common terminal illnesses include advanced cancer, dementia (including Alzheimer’s), motor neurone disease (MND), lung disease, neurological diseases, like Parkinson’s and […]

Provider obesity bias and stigma refers to the negative attitudes, beliefs, stereotyping, and discrimination meted against people who are overweight. Obesity bias causes people who are overweight and obese to avoid preventive health care and screenings. Most of the providers engage in verbal harassment, unfair treatment, and social discrimination towards obese patients. Also, some patients […]

Healthy People 2030 sets data-driven national objectives to improve health and well-being over the next decade. Healthy People 2030 includes 359 core or measurable objectives as well as developmental and research objectives. Social determinants of health (SDOH) are the conditions in the environments where people are born, live, learn, work, play, worship, and age that […]