Postmodernism describes a way of thinking which has become pervasive in the Western world and has influenced education over the last generation. Postmodernists believe that truth is an artificial illusion, misused by people and special interest groups in order to gain power over others. In essence, this philosophy describes the world we live in today […]
Postmodern Education Influence: Part 1 of 2
The postmodernism philosophical approach fits into my personal beliefs. Postmodernism describes a broad movement that developed in the mid- to late-20th century across philosophy, the arts, architecture, and criticism which marked a departure from modernism. In a postmodern world, everything is up for grabs because postmodernism believes that there are no truths and no right […]
Nursing Documentation And The Electronic Health Record: Part 2 Of 2
Barriers Barriers nurses face as they transition from paper to electronic charting, as described by Kunz (2010), were the logon and logoff process, dead computer batteries, missing power cords, misplaced laptops, resistance to change, and time management. On the other hand, Berner (2008) explained challenges encountered from using electronic systems, according to the general agreement […]
Nursing Documentation and the Electronic Health Record: Part 1 of 2
Nursing Documentation and the Electronic Health Record There is enormous pressure on all health care providers to document care in a succinct, accurate, and focused manner towards clinical outcomes. Due to the metamorphic nature of America’s health care system, it comes as no surprise that patient care documentation must follow suit in moving from paper-based […]
Teenagers
Teenagers are a diverse social group with their own beliefs, values, attitudes, expectations, and behaviors. These can differ widely and reflect accumulated knowledge, individual experiences, as well as a broad range of social and cultural influences. Today’s teens like to be in control, managing their lives and the things within it such as technology and […]