Critique The Model using Alligood and Tomey. Kings definitions are clear and conceptually derived from research literature that existed at the time of the definitions were published. Kings (1978) Theory of Goal Attainment presents 10 major concepts‚ making the theory complex. However these concepts are easily understood and with the exception of the concept of self‚ they have been derived from the research literature. Kings Theory (1981) has been criticized for having limited application in areas
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|Reflective Essay | Introduction The aims and objectives of this assignment are to reflect on an incident and to explore and discuss research and theory with my understanding of the incident. Within this study the client referred to will be called Mr Bloggs‚ this is in order that his real name is protected and that his confidentiality will be maintained‚ in line with the UKCC code of conduct (1992). This contributes to one of the four NMC outcomes (Professional/ethical
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Mr. Comer was admitted to his local community hospital for respite care. He has suffered multiple‚ acute strokes in the past‚ which has left him with severe disabilities. These include paralysis rendering him immobile‚ aphasia (speech loss) and dysphagia (swallowing difficulties). He relies on carers for all normal activities required for daily living (Roper et al 1996) and is advised to have a pureed diet and thickened fluids. My mentor asked me to observe her feeding Mr Comer. She had prepared
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This essay will discuss the importance of needs assessment in nursing practice. It will also identify and explore the use of appropriate tools that are required for the service user in the scenario. From the assessment tools selected‚ one will be prioritised and applied in relation to the service user’s condition. The possible outcomes will then be discussed for future care planning for the service user. Finally‚ the essay will summarise what has been learnt from using the assessment tool. According
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Using Cultural Competency in Practice Cultural competencies is a term that has long saturated the healthcare world‚ especially nursing. The United States has become a melting pot of culture and ethnicity and to practice in the hospital setting it is essential to know the backgrounds of your patients and their families. Different cultures have different perceptions on health and illness. Providing culturally competent care includes knowledge about subcultures‚ attitudes‚ and skills that’s supports
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REFLECTIONS ON “THE BIBLICAL MODEL” FOR DISCIPLESHIP Introduction As Christian disciple makers‚ we would do well to remember that merely developing a curriculum simply for the purpose of conveying information will not suffice. God created us in His image‚ and just as Jesus loved us and commanded us to love our God with all our heart‚ mind and soul (Mark 12:30)‚ those whom we disciple and teach need the engagement of all three aspects of their humanity to fully grasp the depth of God’s Word
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Case Study Reflection Paper Jo Channing Case Study Reflection Paper The case study about John and Mary and their children illustrated cultural‚ legal‚ and ethical issues that can arise in the healthcare setting. Having worked in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for the last decade of my nursing career has exposed me to several situations that were also complicate by these same issues. As nurses‚ we often encounter patients and family members whose beliefs differ from our own. This case
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Arrest Leena Justus Introduction Nursing is a profession where we have to work collaboratively with both our colleagues and the interdisciplinary team. In emergency like cardiac arrest‚ if nurses work as a team without any role confusion‚ time is saved resulting in saving many precious lives. Background It was the time when I started to work in a medical ward for the first time after my graduation in Nursing. I had been caring for one patient during my shift‚ a 38 year
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The idea that children of divorced parents would be the ones who would suffer‚ was seen as conservative thinking and many scoffed at this notion in the 1970?s. What child would want to be part of a family that constantly fought? With the accepted idea of couples counselling a few years away many saw divorce as their only option. Because of this attitude‚ today there are fewer and fewer people under the age of 30 who are getting married than at any other time in history. The mistakes of the past generation
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I am one of the first and the few fellow Class of 2015 Nursing students who were faced with numerous adversities and unfortunately stripped of the chance to attend the pinning ceremony. Due to my current situation‚ I am urged to address this regrettably experienced in the nursing department. I have been enrolled in the RN evening nursing program at Essex County College since 2013. Recently in our last semester‚ which ended in December 2015‚ the scheduled exam dates were accelerated directly after
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