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Evidence-based practice in nursing and genes in antisocial behavior

Drisko and Zayas provide significant details on the evidence-based practice (EBP) and how it can defined and applied in the daily practice of the nursing profession.

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Comparing the Rorschach and MMPI-2 personality assessments

There are various approaches that have been used over the years to assess personality by different institutions and two of the most widely used methods are the Rorschach and the MMPI-2.

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Personality assessment theories and cultural variations in interpretation

According to the humanistic psychologist's theory of personality, people in their endeavor, try to reach superior levels of mental functioning and personal growth that they also evaluate through objective measures and individual reflections.

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Exercise as a therapeutic intervention for mental health disorders

Callaghan, points out that exercise has been used for many years to prevent disease, promote good health and a sense of well-being. Callaghan asserts in the article that current evidence shows "empirical" evidence that mental health and well-being are enhanced through the use of frequent exercise.

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Ancient contemplative practices integrated into modern psychotherapy

Some ancient contemplative customs of meditation are the Christian meditation, Jewish Tzeruf, Buddhist and Confucian meditation, Islamic Sufi Zikr and Taoist and Hindu yoga. In several settings, the practices are believed to be conventional and a part of the everyday lives of the people.

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Online orientation program for adjunct nurse practitioners aligned with IOM goals

Orienting Toward the Future: How an Online Orientation Program for Adjunct Nurse Practitioners Promotes IOM Goals In 2010, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) released a pivotal report citing the need for greater numbers of nurses, especially those in positions of leadership practicing to the full…

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Musculoskeletal assessment techniques in pediatric nursing practice

What other questions should the nurse ask? Questions about past medical history including significant past diseases/illnesses, surgery, including complications, trauma.

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Stereotypes, power, and judgment in The Usual Suspects

In particular, the film shows how stereotypes about criminality and deviant behavior might influence judgment of character. For example, Verbal Kent does not conform to the stereotypes of a criminal mastermind but it turns out at the end of the film that he is the mastermind.

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Self-growth and self-actualization in personal development

Self-Growth Taking the self-development path is imperative in order to excel in life. This is true for all social life encounters careers, disciplines or even academics. We must take full responsibility of our lives if we wish to progress.

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Leadership styles in local small businesses: identifying models through employee interviews

This research proposal will focus on three to five small organizations in the local community and the types of leadership that can be found within those organizations.

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