3.1 Role In Nursing
client is hospitalized. If no form is filled out then staff must verify with client that it is ok to release information to the person on the phone.
Provision 3.1 plays a role in this author role as a Nurse. Once a client was hospitalized from
An emergency C Section that had left client paralyzed. Author worked on the unit that day, started shift on time and was ready to start morning assessments. Author did not work the day before. The day was going well clients resting, did not want to go into detail with client regarding C section all author knew was that the sister is super difficult to deal with. When caring for client’s author never take calls from families for updates, always verify with paper work or verbally by client if it would be ok to give out …show more content…
information. Well the day going smooth sister called and wanted an update, author told her that I was not able to give information due to her not being authorized or listed. “well the other nurse did it why can’t you.” Well, she then got upset and said she was reporting everyone for violating HIPPA and reporting the hospital to the state. Author was in disbelief, wow is all I could think of. Since the hospital was aware that she threatened staff for information and many of the nurses gave in the days before, as to say doing a service for the client, one must safe guard information and protect the clients from a violation of HIPPA.
Once working with an LVN team nursing working a busy Medical-Surgical Unit, this author
Usually maps out the plan as to who will do what to keep up. A time author made a nursing error is when the LVN pulled all the IV antibiotics which is something author never does. Author usually double check medication to ensure right patient, since there were two patients with the same last name and first same initial of the first. Since team was busy, the LVN thought to keep us from not drowning, LVN pulled all the antibiotics and picked the one that needed to be hung.
First off for electrolytes we check results to ensure what the numbers were, everything seemed to check out. Did not have time to double check since LVN was the best on the unit and author trusted his judgement. We did not verify the clients first name only the last. After about 30 min into the infusion LVN went to check on client and joked with her calling her a different first name. Jokingly client stated oh my name is Mary, after LVN glanced up and noticed wrong patient. LVN had to stop the infusion and notify RN. RN had hung wrong medication for wrong
client.
Doctor was rounding and made aware of the mistake, no harm had come to the client
Doctor did not get upset or angry was able to communicate in a caring manner since no harm was done. Provision 1.5 “Relationship with Colleagues and Others.” (ANA 2016 p.g.1).
Four leadership qualities that represent excellence Nursing the person is Competent,
Communicate effectively, knowledgeable and has Respect for others. Nursing functions as a unit, many Nurse Leaders are often on the unit going into client’s rooms and introducing themselves as the Nurse Leader offering services when staff is busy able to assist clients to the rest room, getting fresh water, tending to occluded IV lines, assisting to restart IV’s, carrying out task that nurses do daily. Leaders are not sitting in the office they are on the unit communicating with staff and clients, showing respect for staff. Confident in speaking with
Doctors about clients concerns, upcoming test, procedures and timeframes. Leaders often step into the role as an RN if one is busy and a client is in distress a leader will activate a code or call a Rapid Response to save a life. Competent leaders who make rounds on the unit play a
big part also in the safety of the client. One Ensures client is safe from falls, call light within reach and needs are met. Often assisting clients with care. How an organization’s structure impact nursing leadership there must be an effective leader that has the knowledge and skills to run a unit. Having a Unit Manager to oversee the workflow of the staff and that the staff follows rules and regulations of the policies and procedures. Also,
Provision 3.1 plays a role in this author role as a Nurse. Once a client was hospitalized from
An emergency C Section that had left client paralyzed. Author worked on the unit that day, started shift on time and was ready to start morning assessments. Author did not work the day before. The day was going well clients resting, did not want to go into detail with client regarding C section all author knew was that the sister is super difficult to deal with. When caring for client’s author never take calls from families for updates, always verify with paper work or verbally by client if it would be ok to give out …show more content…
information. Well the day going smooth sister called and wanted an update, author told her that I was not able to give information due to her not being authorized or listed. “well the other nurse did it why can’t you.” Well, she then got upset and said she was reporting everyone for violating HIPPA and reporting the hospital to the state. Author was in disbelief, wow is all I could think of. Since the hospital was aware that she threatened staff for information and many of the nurses gave in the days before, as to say doing a service for the client, one must safe guard information and protect the clients from a violation of HIPPA.
Once working with an LVN team nursing working a busy Medical-Surgical Unit, this author
Usually maps out the plan as to who will do what to keep up. A time author made a nursing error is when the LVN pulled all the IV antibiotics which is something author never does. Author usually double check medication to ensure right patient, since there were two patients with the same last name and first same initial of the first. Since team was busy, the LVN thought to keep us from not drowning, LVN pulled all the antibiotics and picked the one that needed to be hung.
First off for electrolytes we check results to ensure what the numbers were, everything seemed to check out. Did not have time to double check since LVN was the best on the unit and author trusted his judgement. We did not verify the clients first name only the last. After about 30 min into the infusion LVN went to check on client and joked with her calling her a different first name. Jokingly client stated oh my name is Mary, after LVN glanced up and noticed wrong patient. LVN had to stop the infusion and notify RN. RN had hung wrong medication for wrong
client.
Doctor was rounding and made aware of the mistake, no harm had come to the client
Doctor did not get upset or angry was able to communicate in a caring manner since no harm was done. Provision 1.5 “Relationship with Colleagues and Others.” (ANA 2016 p.g.1).
Four leadership qualities that represent excellence Nursing the person is Competent,
Communicate effectively, knowledgeable and has Respect for others. Nursing functions as a unit, many Nurse Leaders are often on the unit going into client’s rooms and introducing themselves as the Nurse Leader offering services when staff is busy able to assist clients to the rest room, getting fresh water, tending to occluded IV lines, assisting to restart IV’s, carrying out task that nurses do daily. Leaders are not sitting in the office they are on the unit communicating with staff and clients, showing respect for staff. Confident in speaking with
Doctors about clients concerns, upcoming test, procedures and timeframes. Leaders often step into the role as an RN if one is busy and a client is in distress a leader will activate a code or call a Rapid Response to save a life. Competent leaders who make rounds on the unit play a
big part also in the safety of the client. One Ensures client is safe from falls, call light within reach and needs are met. Often assisting clients with care. How an organization’s structure impact nursing leadership there must be an effective leader that has the knowledge and skills to run a unit. Having a Unit Manager to oversee the workflow of the staff and that the staff follows rules and regulations of the policies and procedures. Also,