inherent risks and potential complications. When you introduce chemotherapeutic drugs and known vesicants‚ those risks increase dramatically. In this case‚ a known risk‚ extravasation‚ occurred following administration. The question arises‚ could the nurses have acted sooner to prevent the extravasation and resulting tissue damage. The patient was an Oncology patient being treated as an outpatient for non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma‚ a cancer of the lymphatic system. On a regular basis (every third Friday)‚
Premium Intravenous therapy
Nurse Ratched A sexless‚ rigid caricature of a nurse‚ Nurse Ratched imposes discipline on her ward with all the fervour of an Army Nurse‚ which she had been. Large‚ with huge breasts only partially disguised by her ultra-stretched white uniform‚ she nevertheless has a pretty‚ delicate face that belies her cruelty. Manipulative to the core‚ the only thing that really matters to Ratched is her desire to control everything around her – the environment‚ the staff‚ and the patients. She has rendered the
Premium Electroconvulsive therapy One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Psychiatry
I believe that nurses should have more influence on improving the healthcare system. Nurse are trusted for information about health and healthcare and play a pivotal role in improving quality and safety of care‚ but this is not generally understood or recognized. I have noticed that insurance executives and the pharmaceutical industry have more influence on the healthcare system than nurses do. Nurses are the front-line caregivers in our health system‚ which gives us a unique and invaluable perspective
Premium Medicine Health economics Health care
As Barack Obama said‚ “America’s nurses are the beating heart of our medical system.” All people‚ at one time or another in their lives‚ have known the care and the skill that nurses offer. In hours of need‚ in moments where people are most vulnerable‚ and most worried‚ nurses are there‚ doing difficult and lifesaving work. As a result of growing population‚ the needs of nurse practitioners and anesthetists are also increasing. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics‚ “there is general growth
Premium Nursing Health care Nurse
Master’s Prepared Nurse Interview Stephanie Bakker Grand Canyon University: NUR 502 October 15‚ 2014 Master’s Prepared Nurse Interview Introduction Due to the demands of an evolving health care system and an emphasis in health and wellness‚ Master’s prepared nurses are in demand. What does a Master’s prepared nurse entails? According to the American Association College of Nursing‚ Master’s prepared nurses obtain a higher level of learning as well as key competencies and skills. The ultimate
Premium Nursing Nurse
Contributions in Medicine‚ Science & Technology: The contributions in the advancement of knowledge by the traditional Islamic institutions of learning (Madrasahs‚ Maktab‚ Halqa & Dar-ul-Aloom) are enormous‚ which have been summed up in Encyclopedia Britannica: “The madrasahs generally offered instruction in both the religious sciences and other branches of knowledge. The contribution of these institutions to the advancement of knowledge was vast. Muslim scholars calculated the angle of the ecliptic;
Premium Islam Muhammad Hadith
ADVANCEMENT IN TECHNOLOGY: GOOD OR HARM? As technologies and sciences are improving‚ from radio to computers‚ people nowadays can have a totally different style life than before. More and more devices are invented making people’s life easier. It is a good sign that people are improving as time goes on; however‚ it is also a challenge for youth. Many people‚ especially youths‚ now have more beneficial and luxurious life. Youth now gets more relaxing and lazy. As time goes on‚ it will be huge challenges
Premium Mobile phone Youth A Great Way to Care
Technological Advancements For Heart Disease Carmina Aquino ILR 260 National University Abstract Technology has a growing presence in the world of medicine. As it advances‚ so do the medicine and treatment of patients suffering from health issues‚ such as cardiovascular disease. Over the years‚ the development and improvement of technology used by medical personnel around the world has helped save the lives of several people. The status of technology today in the medical field has greatly
Premium Medicine Health care Technology
School Nurse Spending two days shadowing a school nurse was a wonderful experience. I had the pleasure of doing my school nurse rotation at Fox Creek Junior High School. I never realized how difficult and overwhelming it could be to be a school nurse. Ms. Bodauine was the nurse I got to shadow. She spent her day doing paperwork‚ helping the sick and injured‚ and doing vision and hearing screenings. There were several kids who came in throughout the day‚ approximately twenty-one per day that
Premium High school Middle school Secondary school
|Blancaecontreas@yahoo.com | Blanca Contreras |Objective |Seeking a responsible and rewarding position utilizing my full capabilities while gaining new experiences‚ in a career environment that offers | | |professional and personal growth with continued challenge and advancement potential | | |Bilingual (English and Spanish) Effective interpersonal‚ verbal and written communication skills.
Premium Customer service Customer Computer