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Providing health care services for patients with high mortality rates is a challenging task, which becomes particularly stressful during pandemics. Nurses constitute the largest professional group in the health care system, but they are also subject to increased stress levels due to the nature of their work. A mindfulness mediation program for nurses working with high morbidity patient groups is the focus of the research. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the effect of the discussed technique on nursing within twelve weeks. In the course of practicum research, a program was proposed, which included daily forty-five-minute mindfulness meditation sessions for twelve weeks. The aim was to determine whether such a technique could alleviate work-related stress in the case of nursing. According to Barbe et al. (2017), stress, among other factors, negatively affects the nurses’ work process, which is why reducing should be a high priority for the health care system. Accordingly, nurses experiencing such issues may demonstrate poorer results in terms of nursing outcomes. The participants of the present study used the proposed meditation technique and reported a moderate decrease in overall stress levels. As a result, an improvement was observed, as far as their workplace satisfaction is concerned. Consequently, stress reduction positively affected the implementation of patient-centered care methods. The practicum site saw an increase in positive feedback from patients, as well. During the final weeks of the study, there was a significantly better level of communication between nurses and their patients, leading to better health care outcomes. Overall, the practicum study returned promising results, as the mindfulness mediation program proved to be effective in the setting. However, the degree to which it reduced stress levels was moderate, and results varied among participants. Nevertheless, positive outcomes were observed, confirming that such techniques have much potential for the improvement of the workplace environment. However, further research is required to provide a comprehensive paradigm of mindfulness mediation use in the clinical setting. Reference Barbe, T., Kimble, L. P., & Rubenstein, C. (2017). Subjective cognitive complaints, psychosocial factors and nursing work function in nurses providing direct patient care. Journal of Advanced Nurs
The women working in the Mills at Lowell found their lives very much changed from the gender norms of the 19th century. In what ways were they independent as mill workers? How did they use this independence to further their own interests and goals? Were they successful in achieving their goals? Did anything stand in their way? First of all, it is necessary to highlight the basic events, which took place in the first half of the 19 th century in Lowell, Massachusetts. In the early twenties of the nineteenth century, a big textile manufacturing center was constructed. The decision to build the center was taken by some Boston capitalists who decided to buy the land. In other words, I suppose that the capitalists saw a great opportunity, as at that time there were no cities around. Thus, one can make a conclusion that their project was really innovative at that time. While speaking about the employees of the factory, it is necessary to point out that there were Yankee women from the countryside who were employed by the capitalists. Later, in the early forties, some other textile corporations appeared. Thus, textile manufacturing center was expanded. This situation was really ambiguous, as the representatives of other cities and towns started to build the same firms. The pressure of competition appeared. However, it is also necessary to point out that overproduction became the problem of textile manufacturing centers. The wages were shortened, as the profits of the firms were also declined. Taking into account these changes, it was obvious that young girls who worked in the Lowell Mills could not accept unpleasant conditions without protest. So, it was the growth of industrial capitalism, which influenced the response of the employees. While speaking about the gender norms of the 19 th century, it is necessary to say that at that period most of women expected to raise families. In other words, a woman’s mail role was to carry about husband and children. Unfortunately, most of single women as well as those ones who were poor had to work hard in the textile factories, various domestic services, etc. Generally, for those women who worked in the Lowell Mills, “liberty rhetoric came to define the nature of their identities within the mills. When women felt that the work was undignified, or feared that people might see them as coarse because they did it, they drew on liberty rhetoric to defend themselves” (“Uses of Liberty Rhetoric Among Lowell Mill Girls,” par. 1). When speaking about the independence of the employees at the Lowell Mills, one is to keep in mind that the so-called independence was determined by interpersonal relations between the women. In other words, communication between the employees created favorable conditions for mutual understanding and cooperation. Thereby, one c
An important sign of impatience in the story can be seen through the cyclic nature of the events and thoughts. In general, it can be stated that violence, one of the main themes in the story, is a cyclic phenomenon by itself, where violence subsequently leads to other acts of violence. In that regard, such perceptions are found throughout the whole story, from a particular sequence of the events, such as the death of Caesar’s mother, the flowers stolen by Angelo, being beaten and kicked out of the house by his father, the introduction to Sherman, a sequence of robberies, and the death of Sherman; to the recurring idea of rubbing the retarded woman. Accordingly, this sequence might demonstrate the inevitability of the events, where previous sequences act as a justification for the next to occur. One example of the aforementioned can be seen through the flow of Caesar’s actions after Angelo stole the flowers for the funeral, where such event symbolized for Caesar that Angelo loved his mother “as much as he loved anyone” (66), and thus it was a justification to hang with him despite what people saying that he [Angelo] would never again have good luck” (66). This event, in turn, led to that his father kicked Caesar out of the house, which was another key event, forcing Caesar to be on his own. The impatience and the cyclic nature of the events in the short story can be demonstrated by the scene, in which Caesar beat Carol for not handing the money, a scene that can be considered as a replication of some sort of Caesar being beaten by his father in his childhood, where Caesar might have recognized himself following the same pattern as his father. An indication of impatience, as a deciding factor in Caesar’s involvement in crime, can be seen in Caesar’s now-or-never fatalistic state of mind. Caesar acting ahead of any possible outcomes can be related to the feeling of insecurity, which might have been caused by Caesar’s acknowledgment that the worst things that might happen in his life, took place earlier than he was prepared for it. In that regard, the subsequent events in Caesar’s life only confirmed his position that enjoying the moment and waiting will bring unpleasant surprises. Although the death of Caesar’s mother can be considered a critical point in the story, the moment his father kicked him out of the house can be considered more surprising and unexpected for him. The latter can be evident in the way Jones emphasized the timing between Caesar’s return home and the moment he was on his own with no shelter. “ I gave you more chances than you deserved,” his father said and closed the inner and outer doors to the house. Caesar, still sprawled on the ground, saw the hall light go out. Seconds later, he saw the light in the upstairs front bedroom, his father’s room, go on, and a moment later, that light went out (68). Thus, the author provided a picture in which it was a matter of seconds between
Dambisa Moyo dismisses China’s model of economic growth, which is mainly state-centered. Moyo asserts that it is a model, which poor countries should not emulate because its long-term consequences could be detrimental. Nevertheless, several governments have adopted the China model to control the growing discontent in the public. It is taking them backward with possibly dire consequences for the global economy. The sheer size of emerging economies, which include the so-called BRICs but also other countries, implies that their economic activities could jolt “equity and bond markets, shift foreign exchange rates, bump commodity prices, alter global trade and shape corporate investment decisions” (Moyo). Hence, it is imperative to understand their model of growth. Emerging economies have diverse politics and culture. Nevertheless, the main cause of unrest in these countries emanates from a noticeably similar set of entrenched economic woes: “low growth, stubborn poverty, stagnant wages and intractable unemployment rates that cut off millions from work and any real prospects of progress for themselves and their families” (Moyo). While at least an economic growth rate of seven percent is necessary to increase individual incomes and make significant changes in poverty eradication, many emerging economies will not register such a rate. As citizens clamor for progress, many governments have turned to policies that could hinder economic growth an
Introduction Reggae music is one of the few genres of folk music that are still influential and mainstream. Reggae was developed in Jamaica in the 1960s from a fusion of various genres. Since its creation, it has evolved greatly with regard to types and influence on popular culture. According to historical records, reggae music was created from fusing European and African folk dance music. One of the most significant impacts of reggae is its contribution to social change. One key area that reggae has impacted significantly is politics. For many years, the genre has been associated with poor people because a large percentage of its lyrics are aimed towards criticizing the various social challenges that exist in society. For example, corruption racism, oppression, and poverty are major themes explored by reggae musicians. Many reggae artists criticize and oppose the prevalence of injustice and oppression in many parts of the world that arise from poor governance and unstable political systems. Reggae is a tool for social change, especially in the political arena. Origin of reggae Jamaica is famous for its white-sand beaches and sunny days that make up most of the year. In addition, it is also known for the origin and evolution of reggae music. As mentioned earlier, reggae music originated in Jamaica in the 1960s from music genres such as Rocksteady, American Rhythm and blues, and Ska. Reggae has popularized the Jamaican culture throughout the world and has become a major form of entertainment. Despite its evolution
Introduction Globally, communicable diseases pose a serious threat to myriad communities and have become a burden on economic development. COVID-19, a communicable disease that emerged from China, has developed into one of the world’s most threatening pandemics in recent times. Ideally, the disease is a new phenomenon that caught almost all sectors unawares. Nonetheless, the World Health Organization (WHO) highlights the most common symptoms: fever, tiredness, dry cough/and difficulty breathing. The other health concerns may include headaches, loss of taste, and a sense of smell. Scientists are still doing research to understand the origin, the epidemiology, and the variations in prevalence witnessed in different parts of the world. There is clear evidence indicating that elderly people are at more risk of the disease and succumb to it more than the youthful and the working class. Geographically, there is a disproportionate distribution of cases, fatality rates, and prevalence concerns. Notably, many of the cases exist in the western world, including Europe, America, China, and other white-dominant populations. It is notable that the African continent has not showcased very high cases of deaths as compared to other continents. It is important to understand the determinants, epidemiology, and the role of nursing practitioners in the healthcare system. Determinants of Health There are several determinants of health in modern civilization. These are factors that combine together to shape the health status of an individual in any society. Primarily, social, economic, and environmental factors tend to play a central role in defining people’s wellness at any point in time. Emerging from Wuhan province in China, COVID-19 posed a massive threat to human existence and has since then been a primary issue in the world. Some of the key emerging determinants that seemed to define what could rather claim more than one million lives include lifestyle. This disease is believed to have emerged from the consumption of infectious animal products as reported by scientists. Gradually, COVID-19 is changing the daily life routines of older people and the care support they need to receive. Subsequently, it is also altering the social network and perception of gathering (Armitage & Nellums, 2020). Notably, there are multiple concerns that this generation faces complex health issues based on their physicality and body activity. Many of them construe their beliefs to the concepts of traditional health ideas. Ideally, the COVID-19 rules constrain the elders to stay at home to avoid contracting the virus. At the same time, their movements around gatherings become limited owing to their immune vulnerability. Accordingly, these prevention proposals become very pertinent in en
Global warming is a controversial issue by itself; however, the documentary The Great Global Warming Swindle has made it even more debatable. The film was released in March 2004 in the UK and caused different opinions about the issue which is presented. Global warming critics supported the documentary, while different scientific organizations greatly criticized it. The film presents the idea that global warming can hardly be man-made with CO2 emissions having no relation to raising the temperature of the Earth. Instead, as the film posits, global warming “is one of the defining moral and political courses of our age” ( The Great Global Warming Swindle 2007). According to the film, the main aim of the scientific organizations is to get funding for the research of this problem and attract additional attention to global warming, while in reality, the climate is changing regardless of human activities. While the world is greatly preoccupied with the theory of anthropogenic global warming, The Great Global Warming Swindle argues against this theory. Its main arguments are that the climate has always been changing and that some facts within the issue under consideration do not match the theory; on the one hand, the arguments presented in the film are convincing, while on the other hand they are based on the out-of-date research, which makes the problem of the global warming still open to discussion. Film’s Key Points First of all, the documentary in question expresses the idea that CO2 emissions have no relation to global warming. Several scientists agree with the view that the greenhouse effect is caused by humans (Newman 2000; Manahan 2007). As stated by them, “the most common cause of … greenhouse effect is the release of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere” (Manahan 2007, p. 22). In this way, industrious society and the use of technologies are blamed for global warming. However, there exists an opposing view that “long-term global warming is not caused by human beings” (Vilcox and Mohan 2007, p. 87). The documentary supports this idea by stating that “the Earth climate is always changing” (The Great Global Warming Swindle 2007). Expressing this point, the film gives several examples of how the climate of the Earth changed throughout the centuries; at this, carbon dioxide emissions were quite low. Thus, the film mentions the Little Ice Age which took place in the 14 th century, the Medieval Warm Period, Holocene maximum, etc. These events date back to those times when humans hardly knew anything about environment-destructive technologies, which is why climate change is not
The Secret Life of Bees tells a story of a fourteen-year-old girl named Lily Owens, who undergoes a considerable change in her personality in her search for the truth about her mother. Lily has experienced many hardships since childhood because she lost her mother at the age of four. Willing to uncover the mystery of her mother’s life, Lily started her journey to find the truth about her. On her path, the girl achieved personal fulfillment as she turned from an insecure, withdrawn, and immature individual into a self-confident, open, and forgiving person. At the novel’s beginning, Lily is represented as a person who lacks confidence, resulting from her difficult circumstances. She lived a motherless life, which is complicated on its own but is further aggravated by the fact that Lily was the cause of this situation. She accidentally killed her mother with a gun when she was four and felt guilty for this. Moreover, her father, whom she called T. Ray because he was “not the Daddy type,” punished her cruelly and did not support her as she grew up (Kidd 238). As a result, she had “no one to ask about training bras, no one to drive her to junior cheerleader tryouts, and no one to whom she can show the ‘rose-petal stain on her panties’” (Arifatin 135). As a result of her sense of abandonment, she was highly insecure, longing for her mother’s love she could never get and being jealous of her peers who received proper attention from their parents. Perhaps, she would continue living her miserable life if her father had not told her that her mother had left her. Having a picture with the sign “Tiburon, S. C.” as her only clue, the girl made her first step toward her personal fulfillment by starting her journey in search of the traces of her mother. In Tiburon, Lily met several people who contributed to her personal growth and maturation. For example, Zach, a boy with whom she fell in love, helped her build her self-confidence, affirmed to her that “she is lovable,” and restored her dream of becoming a writer (Arifatin 140). He presented her with a notebook with the words, “This is for you…So you can get a head start on your writing” (Kidd 135). Further, from May Boatwright, Lily learned to express her feelings as she established the wailing wall similar to that May used for releasing her burden. Finally, August Boatwright, being a kind, caring, and intelligent woman, led Lily to open herself and reveal her true life story that she had been hiding since her arrival at Tiburon. In her conversation with August, Lily finally released her feelings: “T. Ray…he told me, my mother…’ The tears rushed up, and my words came out in high-pitched sounds I didn’t recognize. ‘He said she left me, that she left both of us and ran away” (Kidd 238). Expressing her grief was important for Lily
Introduction Every person has some sacred childhood memories that they carry throughout their lives and later share with their children and grandchildren. For many generations not only in the USA but also all over the world, such memories inevitably involve Walt Disney’s classic animated films. The heroes in these animations are known to millions of individuals. The songs have been translated into many languages and have become the most recognizable pieces. The characters’ costumes have inspired many children to play games full of magic where the good always wins over the evil. Recently, however, the company has acquired a new strategy of remaking its popular classics into live-action films, making them extremely true-to-life. Unfortunately, such changes are not only a step toward modernization. Along with bringing the company profit, the live-action tendency takes away people’s childhood by altering the well-known characters and making them look strikingly different. Disney should stop remaking its animated films because by doing so, they ruin them; and the classics always outshine live-action movies anyway. Background on the Issue Disney’s world of magic earned popularity in 1937 with the theatrical premiere of Snow White and the Seven Dwarves (Wills 1). Despite skepticism, the play had immense success, and its creators continued developing their projects. In 1939, the first feature-length film was released, which had even more positive reviews than the play. Snow White was referred to as “a magical, timeless piece of cinema” by the most pronounced critics (Wills 2). The studio’s population grew rapidly, and the company was viewed as synonymous with “family, fun, childhood, and the American Dream” (Wills 2) and “wholesome family entertainment” (Elnahla 114). Every next animated film became a hit that would remain in the hearts of many generations as the most touching childhood memory. Cinderella , The Beauty and the Beast , Aladdin , Bambi , Dumbo , Alice in Wonderland , One Hundred and One Dalmatians , Mulan – the list can be extended by many more titles that have become known to the whole world. Disney’s fame was based on the combination of “artistry, business, and family values” (Wills 1). Artistry and family values were the factors that promoted the company’s popularity. However, business was an inseparable part of the whole production process, and with time, it introduced serious changes to the company’s work. Once the place that made