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It is obvious that the prediction of nursing shortage in the next decade is a reality, but the problem is actually focusing on the supply of experienced nurses in the year 2010. Another issue involves lack of experienced faculty member and the rapid aging of the nurses today. Women have abundant job opportunity that can provide a conducive, safe environment, pension plan, retirement plan, and self worth and respect compared to the nursing profession. Unless these issues are resolved, recruitment and retention of nurses will be affected.Nurses are also faced with ethical dilemma that forces re-evaluating the reason why we entered the profession in the first place. Nurses are forced to choose
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Part 2 - Developing an Advocacy Campaign
Explain whether your proposed policy could be enacted through a modification of existing law or regulation or the creation of new legislation/regulation
Patient advocacy is a vital piece of the nursing profession. Patient advocacy has influenced the advancement and development of healthcare. In the last application submitted on “Developing an Advocacy Campaign,” I proposed developing a policy on Asthma Management Disparities amongst African American Youths and Caucasian youths. In the face of the needs and risks of asthma, health care expenditures are at the minimal for African American and Hispanic children as compared to white children who double
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School of Nursing
NMIH101
Spring 2018
Details of Assessment Tasks
1. Assessment task 1
Assessment Title eLearning Posting
Task Description
Choose one (1) of the three (3) concepts below as applied to the health
context :
• self-awareness,
• emotional intelligence or
• empathy
Based on the concept you have chosen, post a short answer (total of 700
words) in the Moodle discussion forum (in the assessment 1 folder) that
addresses the following:
1. Source an established definition relevant to the healthcare
context for your chosen concept. The definition can be used as your
introduction. Briefly explain your understanding of the concept using in-
text referencing to support your
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Nursing Ethics and LawA value system can be defined as a set of consistent ethical values and measures used for the purpose of ideological or ethical integrity. A proper value system can also be defined as a moral code of ethics which is used for guiding a certain group or society.. Normally, this system would be made of personal and cultural values. Culture can be defines as the patterns of a persons activity and the symbolic structures that give significance to such activities. A person's culture plays a major role in the development of an ethical and a value system in that the value system, a collection of ethical and cultural morals, is normally constructed from the ethics and cultures
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My perception of the role of nursing in the healthcare system has significantly changed ever since my enrolment in the nursing program. My previous perception of nurses was that their work is limited to following the doctor's orders, medication administration, and taking vital signs. However, the clinical setting showed me that the nursing role is much greater than I could ever imagine. A nurse is not only involved in the patient's care they are also engaged in communicating with patients' families, healthcare team, and colleagues. Hence, the nurse is responsible for knowing her patient and stepping in as a team leader in a critical situation. According to CNO, "each nurse shows leadership
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Professional Goals and Values-Task 1 Assignment
WGU C304
Nursing Theory
One theory that has mainly influenced my values and goals as a professional nurse is Dorothea Orem's self-care deficit theory. The theory highlights that when a patient has a deficit in their ability to do things for themselves, it is the nurse's responsibility to help fill in and improve those deficits (Cherry & Jacob, 2017, p.84). The reason that this influenced me is that it helped give me a guide on how to approach patient care. I can now look at each patient and find the areas there is a deficit that I can help improve. It also helps me look at the patient, not just the symptoms.
Application of Nursing
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, and collaborative practice with nursing professionals.
The paper is to be a minimum of 5 pages in length.
The paper must include an introduction paragraph related to the purpose and focus of assignment.
The paper must include a conclusion paragraph that summarizes focus of paper and what you learned in relationship to nursing practice.
The paper must include a minimum of three in-text citations.
The reference page must have a minimum of three professional references.
References can include the course text, the professional organization web site, professional journal articles or books. Note: Do not use Wikipedia or other non-professional references.
Use APA guidelines in
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In the nursing home setting, communication is a key element for not only the nurse aide to the resident but also the nurse aide to the health care team. One way at Twin Lakes that I used communication with the health care team is through reporting everything that was recorded or performed. After I made the resident's beds and restocked the room with new trash bags and towels, I reported it to the nurse aide in charge and the head charge nurse. Another way of communication with the health care team was to report after assisting a resident. When I finished taking care of a resident, I would immediately document what activities or procedures were completed and report them. On Wednesday I was
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Task 1 C304
WGU C304 Professional Roles and Values
A. NURSING THEORY
Nursing theories help to guide nurses in their daily practices. Florence Nightingales environmental theory helps to guide my daily nursing practice. Nightingales environmental theory in summary, states that, the patients environment effects their healing while in the hospital. (Cherry and Jacob, n.d.). A patient with a clean room, clean linens, and bathed daily, has a better chance at a more positive outcome.
A1. EXCELLENT NURSING PRACTICES
According to the environmental theory, a patient has a better chance to heal in an environment that promotes healing. The factors in this environment are: clean rooms, clean
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Student:
[Victoria Kelly]
Module Co-ordinator:
[Dr Loretta Crawley]
Module:
[Perspectives on Nursing
NMHS 10080]
Student Number:
[17395766]
Title:
Perspectives on Nursing
Word limit:
[1500 words]
Submission date:
[12th April 2018]
Actual word count:
[1535 words]
In recent years nursing has developed from a task-orientated to a systematic, more complex approach to care. Pearson et al (1996) suggests that this has been achieved through the use of theories and models to guide practice. By using nursing models or philosophical frameworks it helps to protect and preserve the focus and clarity of nursing's distinct contribution to health care. These models are not limited to nurses; they are
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When we talk about the different nursing theories, the theory of goal attainment and the theory of transcultural nursing will always come to my mind. That's because in our current nursing practice, we have been inadvertently following these to its scope. DeNisco & Barker (2016) agree that some nurse practitioners consistently use models and theories to guide their practice, but most nurses are unaware of the existing theories and models or even know how to apply them (p. 642).
In comparing these two theories, let first understand it. The goal attainment theory was introduced by Imogene M. King. The theory states that "Nursing is a process of action, reaction and interaction by which nurse
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intramuscular injection
Stress Management: Teaching Progressive Muscle Relaxation (RM MH RN 10.0 Chp 9, Active Learning Template - Basic Concept, RN QSEN - Patient-centered Care)
· Progressive muscle relaxation: a person trained in this method can help a client attain complete relaxation within a few minutes.
· Breathing exercises are used to decrease rapid breathing and promote relaxation
· Use nursing judgement to determine the appropriateness of relaxation techniques for clients who are experiencing acute manifestations of a psychotic disorder.
Sensory Perception: Evaluating Understanding of Hearing Aid Care (Active Learning Template - Basic Concept, RN QSEN - Patient-centered Care, RM FUND 9.0
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interesting ones to cover that you don't normally do... hello jugular vein distention measurement???) and then did it.
Care of the Older Adult:
Again basic knowledge of elder care here, this will closely mimic your gerontology nursing class from back in the day. BUT, this is the one OA that I failed!! I was shocked. A little tidbit, outside of your general elderly medicine, variables, assessments, etc make sure you READ IN DEPTH on the dang Medicare and insurance crap... for some reason my assessment was about 70% Medicare questions (and I KNOW my insurance stuff, so this was excessive). Otherwise hope your version of the test isn't so pigeonholed into this arena. This is supposed to be one of
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payment mechanisms and quality reporting requirements. To have a better understanding of this, my mentor enrolled me in two online classes as a part of my clinical rotation. They are Understanding Data Analytics and The Business of Value-Based Care.
The primary concept of this meeting was the importance of nurse involvement. You can see this represented in the first chapter of our textbook when Yoder-Wise (2015) states "one can conclude that no substantial health reform can unfold without active nursing engagement. nurses are expected to help fulfill health care's triple aim" (p. 3). The goal of triple aim is better healthcare, better health, and lowered cost (Yoder-Wise, 2015).
5/17/2017
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Running head: Organizational Systems Task 1 2
Organizational Systems and Quality Leadership
Task 1
Chaniece Vasquez
Western Governors University
A. Understanding of Nursing Quality Indicators
Nursing-sensitive indicators identify structures of care and care processes, both of which in turn influence care outcomes (Montalvo, 2007). The indicators reflect nursing and the impacts it has on patient care. The mission behind this is to help nurses with patient safety and improving quality by providing access to research-based material that correlates nursing care and patient outcome. In the scenario if the nurses who were caring for Mr. J were educated on the Nursing Quality Indicators
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person and not just the disease, be this psychologically, spiritually or socially. The whole concept of holistic care is defined in the World Health Organisation guidelines (2002) as it states that the psychological and spiritual needs of a patient is to be incorporated into their care.Doyle, Hanks, Cherny and Calman (2005) explain how therapeutic practice is an important part of palliative care nursing and it can be performed by all members of the inter-disciplinary team at different levels. They also go on to say that therapeutic practice can be formed as therapeutic relationships between nursing team and patient and their families or it can be through therapeutic interventions like
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comfortable. I had to make sure that before I started the day, I made a game-plan of how I was going to approach the shift to make sure I completed everything on time. I also worked alongside my preceptor who was able to guide me to the appropriate and most important things first. Overall, the good days out numbered the bad ones. I was able to observe and get the hands-on skills needed to prepare me for my future as a nurse. I learned that it’s okay to make mistakes, it’s okay to not know something and it’s okay to ask questions. I luckily for most days had a great preceptor who always reminded me that and always pushed me to reach out of our comfort zone, wanted me to learn and perform new tasks even if I was unaware. Overall, I have learned a lot this semester. This clinical immersion program has taught me that success comes from hard work, dedication, and time management. I am eager and excited to start my nursing career and ready to see what the future holds for me.
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Community Health and Population Focused Nursing
Measles is a very contagious respiratory disease, mostly seen in children however adults can get it also. Measles is an airborne disease and can be caught when the person infected coughs, sneezes or even breathing around others. The rubeola virus is the culprit that causes measles. Symptoms seen with measles are high fever, a runny nose, coughing, sneezing, followed by a rash all over the body. The symptoms are how measles is diagnosed. Other complications can occur due to measles, such as encephalitis, pneumonia and in rare cases, death. According to the website, healthychildren. org, "of every 1, 000 people who got measles, 1 to 2 would
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One nursing theory that impacted my personal values and goals is the environmental theory, created by Florence Nightingale. Nurses must apply this theory to their workday because the patients we encounter have unique needs that could vary daily. A nurse must create a healthy environment based on their patient's needs to help them regain their health. (Petiprin, 2016) We can improve a patient's environment with food, cleanliness, temperature, bedding, noise reduction, and advice. (Petiprin, 2016)
My professional practice focuses on the needs my patient can voice and those I might also observe. Often, the patient may not speak up when they feel uncomfortable or sad. I may notice they
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control, how it is understood and applied in practice. ‘Infection prevention and control (IPC) is a scientific approach and practical solution designed to prevent harm caused by infection to patients and health workers.’ (Worlds health organization, 2018). This report will also evaluate the role of patient care and public involvement (PCPI’s) in infection prevention and control. Evidence-based practice plays a large role in understanding infection prevention and control in health care settings.
Teaching method: 2
Nursing students are thought infection prevention and control through lectures, seminars and workshops. Lectures are one of the frequently used teaching methods at university, they
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