This reflection is based on my observations of the need for of effective communication skills and knowledge of nurses regarding the management of aggression in elderly patients with dementia. Clinician need to be equipped with seclusion‚ medication and de-escalation skills to be able to manage patient aggressive behaviours safely. I have chosen these particular observations after realising how fundamental they are in implementation aggressive behaviour management strategies in patients. While working
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completing which resulted in a medication error and patient harm. In this situation the nurse present should make sure they are providing the best care for the best possible outcome for the patient. Critically ill patients are a high stakes population. They can decline quickly
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will then be anaylsed using theory‚ to create possible explanations and consequences for the behaviour and actions shown by Joe and the nurses. APIE is a nursing process which guides health professionals through the problem solving approach‚ which promotes the individualised‚ holistic delivery of care. It is tailored around the patient’s needs and allows nurses to holistically assess the patient‚ then plan and set goals according to the information gathered. These plans and goals are then implemented
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Nurse Practitioner Specific work activities Analyze patients’ medical histories‚ symptoms‚ and test results to determine the best diagnosis Order‚ perform‚ and interpret medical tests such as blood counts‚ electrocardiograms (EKG’s)‚ and x-rays Prescribe medications based on patient’s condition‚ age‚ weight‚ and gender Develop treatment plans Diagnose and treat illnesses‚ infections‚ and injuries Counsel patients about medications‚ especially side effects and interactions with other drugs
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Yaidelyn Alonso SLS1125: Matos 4/20/12 Nurses: “Caring Today For A Healthier Tomorrow” Growing up in a house hold of medical personnel‚ such as my mother and my aunt and other close relatives has really inspired me to become a Nurse Practitioner‚ but most of all my inspiration has come due to the death of my father. I want to help patients who may have false hope‚ who may think that there’s nothing anyone can do‚ I want to give patients hope‚ and I will devote my life to make a difference
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A Neuroscience Nurse assists patients with all sorts of brain and nervous system disorders. Some duties include monitoring neurological exams‚ administering medication‚ and consulting physicians on patient progress. Neuroscience Nurses work in diverse‚ challenging and rewarding environments‚ such as hospitals‚ health care clinics‚ brain injury units‚ and intensive rehabilitation units. This type of nursing focuses on helping people deal with and recover from their conditions and improving physical
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follow their dreams ‚ stand up for their beliefs . And overcome obstacles in their way. One person would be the first deaf and blind person to earn a bachelors arts degree‚ helen adams keller. Helen adams keller was influential because of her accomplishments‚ her success as an american activist‚ and as an american author. hellen keller is influential as an political activist she would follow her beliefs no matter what the obstacle. Throughout the first half of the 20th century‚ Keller tackled
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Nurse Practitioners (NP) are becoming an important part of today’s health care system and their role has grounded in the disciple of nursing. Many studies proved the effectiveness of NP as a primary care provider compared to physician. These studies also indicated that care provided by NP in primary care settings brought improved patient satisfaction. This improved satisfaction is related to certain approaches NPs used in patient interaction such as‚ openness‚ connection‚ concern‚ respect‚ reciprocity
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For six years‚ Hamilton served on the Health Committee of the League of Nations. In 1919‚ she was the first woman to ever be on the Harvard Medical School faculty. Of her many great accomplishments in life‚ this was her most famous achievement. After retiring‚ Alice Hamilton was presented the National Achievement Award of the Chi Omega Sorority and the Lasker Award for her work. She was also in the list of Men in Science in 1944 and named
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result of their environment. Three systems exist within the professional nursing model: the compensatory system‚ in which the nurse provides total care; the partial compensatory system‚ in which the nurse and the patients share responsibilities for care; and the educative-development system‚ in which the patient has the primary responsibility for personal health‚ with the nurse acting as a consultant. The basic premise of Orem’s model is that individuals can take responsibility for their health and
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