EVIDENCE PRACTICE IFEOMA DIMKPA‚ RN/BSN BRADLEY UNIVERSITY Introduction Pressure ulcer is simply a compromise to skin integrity. It is caused by immobility‚ poor nutrition‚ poor circulation and even little things like creases from the bed sheet. The issue of pressure ulcer in the elderly especially in long term facility is a growing concern because it could lead to infection‚ discomfort and even depression. This leads me to my research question: In patients admitted in a skilled Nursing facility
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Nursing Practice and Palliative Care Palliative care is a specialized segment of health care which involves minimizing and preventing the patients’ pain and suffering. Patients suffering from chronic illness‚ end of life or curable illness may be placed in palliative care. The goal of palliative care is to improve the quality of life for the patient and family. The role of the BSN prepared nurse regarding palliative care is to be knowledgeable on palliative and gerontologic nursing practice. The
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Effective Communication in Business Meetings Outline Abstract 1. Communicating in business. 2. Communication techniques. 3. Effective communication skills. 4. Ten methods to ensure your speeches are successful. 5. Hold effective meetings. 6. Practical recommendations in business communication. 7. Conclusion. Abstract Effective communication will increase productivity in business meetings. It is the oil that greases the business
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What is a nursing practice model you might ask. It is a model that reflects nursing values that exemplify the culture of an organization. The dominant attributes shared among models and featured in these organizations includes nursing autonomy‚ empowerment and cost effective quality care. The goal of the practice model is to support the relationship between the nurse and the patient. The nursing care model witnessed by this writer in the long term care facility was based on a team approach. A team
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including nurses Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is an expected core competency irrespective of discipline. EBP is necessary to integrate the best research with clinical expertise and patient value to establish best health outcomes (Winters & Echeverri‚ 2012). This essay will describe concise outline of Evidence based practice. Further it will discuss necessity of EBP into nursing practice and how EBP will helpful to improve the quality of care. The possible role of EBP in nursing will be explored. In addition
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EBP:Definition & Explanation As I go through my research regarding evidence-based practice and its importance to my profession‚ I came to encounter different authors who had stated numerous definitions and explanations for the term. One definition that succinctly captures the essence of evidence-based practice (EBP) is that of Ingersoll’s (2000). She defines EBP as‚ “the conscientious‚ explicit‚ and judicious use of a theory-derived‚ research-based information in making decisions about care delivery
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This paper will first discuss how a pregnant‚ anxious‚ sixteen year old patient will need to be approached and cared for by healthcare professionals‚ in this case a staff nurse in a hospital ward‚ it will consider how interpersonal communication skills can be applied to improve the patient outcome‚ before outlining the legal issues of consent. Following‚ it will then continue to discuss moral and ethical issues in healthcare and consider the patients’ rights‚ dignity‚ preferences‚ beliefs and cultures
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Reflection The incident that I am going to reflect had happed during my nursing studies. I was posted in a busy emergency care (EC). My role was to observe and assist a RN. Ms. X came to EC with severe abdominal pain. After the initial assessment Doctor ordered a list of blood tests. I accompanied RN to observe blood sampling procedure. Ms. X was clearly not cooperating for the procedure and was screaming. I helped to position the patient with the help of family members so that the RN could carry
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Communication and Nursing My ultimate goal is to become a pediatric nurse. In this field as in many others communication is very important. Everyone needs to be in the loop of what is going on to get a clear understanding of whatever the situation may be. This is where all 9 elements come into play‚ although I will only speak of a few. As a speaker the speech pattern is imperative. The nurses/patient(s) voice should be clear‚ strong‚ fluent‚ and articulate with a clear expression of thought. Abnormalities
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The Value of Communication Skills in the Workplace Athens State University Organizational Communication (21380) March 31‚ 2014 The Value of Communication Skills in the Workplace The value of communication in the workplace is important. Employers should make employees aware of what is happening within the workplace. Organizing meetings regularly would help to keep a strong flow of communication and a positive attitude toward the company and each other. Enhance Workplace
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