Nursing and the Global Environment

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In this article, the writer notes that the topic of healthcare has become increasingly more popular as the world moves into the information age. The writer points out that there are now many more opportunities in healthcare administration than there once were, and that a great deal of these opportunities are now open to women. Further, the writer maintains that there are still people who have such a strong desire to help others that they will willingly take a job making a low salary because the other rewards they receive are so great. The writer argues that the main hope for the future of nursing lies in finding more of these kinds of people. They are certainly out there, and with the changing global environment it seems quite likely that more and more of them will be able to be found. The writer concludes that the global environment is a very good thing for nursing.

Outline:
Introduction
Women in the Healthcare Field
Alternative Medicine
The Need for Lifelong Learning
The Shortage of Nurses
Conclusion

From the Paper:

"Women figure into the growing use of the Internet, as well. The Internet is out there to enlighten and empower consumers, and women are becoming very shrewd consumers. They like to read up on things, they like to know the facts...they want to be informed. Healthcare is especially important to women, who deal with healthcare not just for themselves, but often for their husband and children. They are very conscientious when it comes to their choice of a doctor or hospital, and they learn all they can before the appointment."
"Women who work in healthcare administration know this, because they have families too. The concerns of the wife and mother are the same concerns that these women have as well.
Now that women are starting to enter the field of healthcare administration in greater numbers, the marketing of healthcare will very likely change."

Sample of Sources Used:

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