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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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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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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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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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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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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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Running head: nursing and benefits of communication 1
nursing and benefits of communication 8
Nursing and the benefits of effective communication
Avery R. Long
Galen College of Nursing
Abstract
Effective communication between nurses and patients is critical to obtain favorable results of nursing care and the individual patient. In order for these outcomes to be obtained, nurses need to understand how to help the patient. Nurses do this by being creative and applying many types of communication techniques based on individual patient and case. Patient care should be practiced by nurses with courtesy, respect, empathy and confidentiality to obtain trust from their patients. and must not forget
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Running Head: NURSING ESSAY
Nursing Admission Essay
Bryant & Stratton College
When I was in high school, I had major surgery and spent a week in the hospital recovering. I watched how much care and attention the nurses gave to their patients, including me. I only saw the doctors briefly on their daily rounds, but it was the nurses who were there, making sure I was comfortable and understood what was happening. They made a difficult situation a little easier and less scary. I realized just how much work nurses do for their patients. I decided at that moment that I wanted that same challenging and rewarding position, so I could make a difference for my patients. I will do my best to change
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Running Head: PERSONAL NURSING PHILOSOPHY 1
PERSONAL NURSING PHILOSOPHY PAPER 1
Personal Nursing Philosophy Paper
Jovana Saunders
Liberty University
Abstract
Nursing philosophy described as a personal definition, I provide a comprehensive discussion of personal philosophy related to accountability, compassion and professionalism that drives my personal practice. Life and career experiences are used to demonstrate application of philosophy showing growth of my career that still brings a special light to my life.
Keywords: nursing, philosophy, personal
Introduction
Nursing has always felt more than a career, it was a path chosen due to my passion for using knowledge and skills to help those
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without the presence of their carers (ABC News,2003; Chivell, 2003). During this process, the blood samples were mislabelled, bagged and sent to the laboratory. Furthermore, Miss Stoll did require a blood transfusion during her surgery and received the incorrect blood samples eventuating in the decline of her health and death (Chivell, 2003). Reflecting on this article I was engaged with sadness for the loss of the patient’s life and frustrated that the death could have been avoided if safe and quality care was utilised. On evaluation it is essential that registered nurses adhere to thinking critically whilst practicing and providing safe and quality care for their patient (Nursing and
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Ethnocultural empathy in healthcare
Improving Ethnocultural Empathy in Healthcare Students through Targeted Intervention
Joan Pearson, RN
Northeastern State University
Gregg Wadley College of Science and Health Professions
Department of Health Professions: Nursing
NURS 3102 Cultural Competency in Nursing
Spring, 2018
Improving Ethnocultural Empathy in Healthcare Students through Targeted Intervention Comment by DIANA MASHBURN: The title is not bold
An effective healthcare provider builds a relationship with their patient. The ability to understand and relate to others from ethnic and racial cultural groups different from one’s own has been termed ethnocultural empathy. Students in any
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the team normally shadowed another member of staff to know the routine of the ward, this wasn’t managed very well due to the workload and shortage of staff. Myself was designated to work one side of the ward to make sure the patients I care for was managed. One of the new members of staff shadowed me. I explained and used my communication skills to the team member about the skin bundles with intentional rounding that must take place. Some patients are three hourly and some two hours, and it is within our code of practice to adhere in order to comply with the Nursing and Midwifery Council NMC code of conduct (2015) by preventing pressure sores. Food charts and fluid charts that need to be
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