Burzotta, L. & Noble, H. (2011). The dimensions of interprofessional practice. British Journal of Nursing, 2011, 20(5): 310. This article uses the Gibbs reflective cycle to analyze a specific case confronted by a nurse in the field of practice. Continue Reading...
These are important traits in a nurse, since the long hour inherent in the work environment can create fatigue and a less than happy disposition. Hence, if friendliness and patience are already inherent personality traits, this gives the nurse an im Continue Reading...
...I need(ed) a lot of reassurance. Had I gone to a unit where they put me with a preceptor who really didn't care about educating...I think I would have struggled big time....[but] they never treated me like I was stupid," are common responses of ne Continue Reading...
" (Albaugh) study by Aiken et al. (2001) ascertained that the job dissatisfaction experienced by nurses was due to staff shortages and the fact that this resulted in nurses not being able to provide effective and high - quality care. This study also Continue Reading...
Stress Ulcer Prevention The subject up for study in this report shall be whether stress ulcers in hospital patients induced by being bedridden can be mitigated or even prevented by turning the patient to a new position at least once every two hours. Continue Reading...
Clara Barton arrives in London as a dignitary after the civil war, and sits down to discuss her experiences with Florence Nightingale, about the training of nurses. Nightingale greets Barton, and they begin with a little bit of small talk. "Ms. Barto Continue Reading...
Assertiveness Many people believe the word "assertive" is a synonym for "aggressive" and that is not the case. Assertiveness also has been misunderstood to mean something like pushiness, or even bullying. The actual meaning of assertiveness relates Continue Reading...
Moral Distress According to a peer-reviewed article in Nursing Ethics, moral distress has become an increasingly serious concern in the nursing profession. The implication is that moral distress is associated with "ethical climate"; in other words Continue Reading...
Community Health Scenario Death is an inevitable destiny of life. It is essential to be able to provide the best care that a patient may need during his last days, when all medical treatment fails. Frequently, the battle of life and death leads one Continue Reading...
Preceptor Orientation and Intervention Plan Orientation and Development Guide for Preceptors Role of the Preceptor The role of a preceptor in any student program is paramount to clinical training. The preceptor demonstrates the practical side of t Continue Reading...
These skills are vital for them to make an impact, considering the powerful relationship between leadership strength and influence. (...) In Australia the following study has noted a change in skill mix may be necessary: Rising demand for health s Continue Reading...
This can determine where or not the situation will turn out to be a positive or negative outcome. Along with that, due to research, it is apparent that decision making is a process of identifying and evaluating choices since people make many decisio Continue Reading...
Conflict Resolution The profession of nurses is perhaps the most dynamic and the most complex as it is very difficult to draw the lines of duty. Almost all the patients challenge the nurses to look after them and yet so many see them as either enemi Continue Reading...
Gender Perspectives on Globalization The social impact of globalization: case of Indian nurses migration The globalization advent can be dated back to the post WWII era leading to the cold war period where countries increasingly chose the nations t Continue Reading...
Nightingale met a friend Richard Monckton Miles in 1842. Then in 1844, Nightingale asked Dr. Howe if she could do a charitable job in a hospital like the catholic nuns, and refused her marriage to her cousin, Henry Nicholson. By 1845, Nightingale st Continue Reading...
I must put aside the desire to have fun and instead study as hard as I possibly can. I must also focus on my career satisfaction, advancement, and financial stability in the future, despite the uncertainty of the present moment. Are you willing to Continue Reading...
Healthcare can be a stressful occupation. When providers encounter individuals who are experiencing problems with their health, it is only natural these patients may be brusque and harried, especially if they feel that they or their loved ones are no Continue Reading...
(Torpy, 2007) Some of the symptoms of ventilator assisted pneumonia may be the onset of fever, a higher white blood cell count, and a new or changing lung infiltrate that may be visible on a normal chest x-ray. Cultures taken as samples from the pa Continue Reading...
The understanding of TMJ anatomy as well as its function is very important to generate stable as well as healthy intercuspation. TMJ consists of condyle, disk, muscles and ligaments. It connects the lower jaw to the temporal bone in the skull in bot Continue Reading...
Plastic Surgery Teen Plastic Surgery: A Controversial Medical Practice According to the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, in 2007, more than 87,000 teenagers had cosmetic surgery; and that number has grown exponentially since. Although aestheti Continue Reading...
Potential topics 1. Patient positioning 2. Nosocomial infections 3. Infrequent monitoring Picot Question In mechanically ventilated patients on a pulmonary Med Surg floor, does positioning the patient in a semi fowlers position result in a decrease i Continue Reading...
1. The concerns Tonya and Lisa have regarding genetic testing raises several ethical questions that Dugas (2005) outlines. The right to self-determination is central in matters linked to genetic testing, and nurses do need to understand their role in Continue Reading...
HR Managerial - Interview Questions Mike K NYC Health & Hospitals Mike K. is a Russian immigrant and is the current head of HR at NYC Health & Hospitals (HHC) under the title of Chief of Staff of human capital. He has over 15 years' experi Continue Reading...
Ethical Leadership Advance directives are a way to help people ensure that their wishes are carried out at the end of their lives, even if they are no longer in a state to communicate these wishes. Indeed, these kinds of directives exist precisely f Continue Reading...
agrees that ethics is an important part of effective leadership in the field of health care but there is no universally accepted understanding of what constitutes ethical leadership (Milton, 20004). The concept of ethical leadership has been address Continue Reading...
Health Policy Introduction This paper will outline some of the high-level issues in the American health care system. At this level, the discussion centers around issues such as the political environment, the influence of key stakeholders and power st Continue Reading...
Sustainability in Pharmaceuticals Industry Ethical Pricing in the Pharmaceutical Industry The reality of medicine if the modern era is that resources must be allocated to help support the development of new pharmaceutical and in turn, there must al Continue Reading...
Compliance to Ventilator Care Bundles on Reducing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia (VAP) is a common infection that is acquired by patients who have used mechanical ventilation in health care facilities. This infection Continue Reading...
Note the reading when the rhythmic sounds stop. This is the diastolic reading. Step 10 -- Record results; if possible take with other arm and average. (Andersen, 2009). 4. An easy and cost effective interactive solution would be done in steps, de Continue Reading...
Introduction/Background The basis of self-management is rooted in patient-centered care. The idea behind it is that the patient will feel empowered to take ownership of his or her care process. Patient collaboration helps to get to the heart of patie Continue Reading...
Introduction Accurate measurement of blood pressure is critical for making appropriate clinical decisions in the management of high blood pressure in order to reduce cardiovascular risk and prevent organ damage. This is important because an inaccurat Continue Reading...
Advanced Practice Nursing Advanced Practice RN's in the Home Health Care Arena Identification of the phenomenon. There is an urgent need for APRN services in the home health care environment. That is the pivotal position this paper proposes to pu Continue Reading...
Nutrition For Babies and Children GenerallyBabies and toddlers need a nutrient-rich diet for their healthy development. Nutrients play a vital role in developing the brain, eyesight, and growth of the child (Phoebe, Fetherston, & Nilson, 2019). Breas Continue Reading...
Part 1: After completing the reading in Northouse and Huber, and viewing the leadership PPT Part II, answer the following questions: 1. Reflect on your own leadership style, ability, and skills. Leadership has got to do with the ability of an individ Continue Reading...
EMR Systems Benefits of Research-based EMR Systems Research is an investigation conducted on the sources and study materials for the researcher to establish facts and offer new conclusions on a given subject matter. Currently, research is the main Continue Reading...
It would help for me to have some understanding of the LP and EP of the employer side of the negotiations, therefore, I would consult with any available experts who might be better able to explain to me the position that the employers take. One of Continue Reading...
Government Regulations and Hospice Government Regulations Affecting Health Care in Hospice Hospice Regulations Affecting Health Care in Hospice Impact of rules on Hospice services Annotated Bibliography This paper focuses on how government regu Continue Reading...
While it may not be just to hold an organization liable, absolutely, for every instance of employee negligence, there is a rationale for imposing such liability in many cases. For example, many types of industries entail potential danger to others t Continue Reading...
