In conclusion, more effort needs to be put into making the lines less blurry for APNs so that they can make end-of-life decisions with more confidence and support.
References:
Ahrens, T., & Kolleff, M. (2003). Improving family communications at the end of life:
implications for length of stay in the intensive care unit and resource use. Am J. Crit
Care,12(4): 317-324.
Beckstrand, R.L., & Kirchhoff, K.T. (2005). Providing end-of-life care to patients: critical care nurses' perceived obstacles and supportive behaviors. Am J. Crit Care,14: 395-403.
Daly, B.J. (2006a). End-of life decision making, organ donation, and critical care nurses. Crit Care Nurse,26(2): 78-86.
Daly, B.J. (2006b). The ethics of end of life care. Pgs. 16-17. The Frances Payne Bolton School
of Nursing. Case Western Reserve University. Accessed on February 13, 2011:
http://fpb.cwru.edu/alumni/magazines/Spring06/Ethics.pdf
Hansen, L., Goodell, T.T., DeHaven, J., & Smith, M.D. (2009)....
Decision Making and Accounting Theories Business owners find that they always have to put on business hats when they are starting up or managing their businesses. However in business it is not the owners who are meant to make decisions only, decisions can also be made by employees. When classification of business decisions is done it is on the basis of how predictable that particular decision is. Programmed decisions are those
Decision Making The strategic decision for Microsoft that will be discussed in the decision to proceed with Windows 8. Launching a new version of a flagship product is always a big decision, and this was no exception. Windows 8 represented a major overhaul of the company's signature product, redesigning the interface in particular with the objective of having it work across multiple technologies (i.e. tablets, laptops) rather than segregating different versions
Decision Making Barnes and Noble Inc. is one of the most successful bookstores in the world. The company operates throughout the United States and boasts roomy inviting stores. In addition to books, the company also sells DVDs and music. The company operates both brick and mortar stores and it is also the largest internet bookstore. Furthermore, Barnes & Noble, Inc. is a Fortune 500 company and the largest bookseller in the
Decision Making at Chesapeake Energy Corporation Chesapeake Energy Corporation is founded by Aubrey K. McClendon and Tom L. Ward with an initial $50,000 investment. Chesapeake completed its IPO at a split-adjusted price of $1.33 per share that valued the Company at $70 million and reduced McClendon's and Ward's common stock ownership position to just under 60% from 100%. Chesapeake drilled a major deep gas discovery at Navasota River in the deep portion of
This analysis points to the need to make some merchandise changes, and get our branding allowed with a high level. This takes us away from the major competitors who are beating us, something of a blue ocean strategy (Investopedia, 2014) that allows us to carve out a niche for our business that plays to our strengths. We are good at selling clothes to women at premium prices, and that is
" To that end, the Treasury Department would limit executive compensation for institutions receiving "exceptional assistance" (Geithner and Summers, 2009). Troubles continued in the financial sector -- both Citigroup and the Bank of America needed second rounds of capital infusions, and federal guarantees against losses totaling tens of billions more -- while Ben S. Bernanke, the Federal Reserve chairman, warned that more capital injections might be needed to further stabilize the
Our semester plans gives you unlimited, unrestricted access to our entire library of resources —writing tools, guides, example essays, tutorials, class notes, and more.
Get Started Now