hadn’t previously been working in health care. While I was passionate and eager to learn I was still greener than every other nursing student in my class and I felt very alone. Although I had started school knowing a nurse is what I wanted to be It wasn’t until the third semester of my first year that I found someone who inspired me and truly helped me find my inner nursing voice. Stacy works at a local hospital where I did my clinical rotations‚ It’s a small rural hospital with 15 beds 1 hospice
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Problem #1: Acute Pain r/t R TKR Revision Goal/Outcome: Patient will have pain no > 3/10 on my shift. Nursing Intervention Rationale Patient Responses Assess pt’s sx & sx of pain and administer pain meds as prescribed. Monitor and record the Rx effectiveness and adverse effects. Assessment allows for care plan modification‚ as needed. (Potter & Perry‚ 965) Patient denies pain and discomfort‚ but stats pain is around a 4/10 at 11 am. (Last pain med given at 6 am) Plan Activities with pt to
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Patients with diabetes need to understand what diabetes is. Patients who understand what diabetes is and the complicated process associated with the disease are more likely to comply with the prescribed regimen. Diabetes Mellitus is a syndrome with disordered metabolism and inappropriate hyperglycemia due to either a deficiency of insulin secretion or to a combination of insulin resistance and inadequate insulin secretion to compensate (Davis‚ 2001). Diabetes is a chronic progressive disease that
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Watson’s Theory of Human Caring Tammy L. Holman University of Phoenix Theories and Models of Nursing Practice NUR 403 Caroline Etland July 1‚ 2010 Watson’s Theory of Human Caring With many changes in our health care systems today I believe nurses and our patients are suffering as a result of all the financial restructuring. Despite the hardships of administrative numbers‚ hospital nurses continue to provide care‚ practice the core of nursing‚ and maintain the caring model. To assist us in
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paper explores the personal nursing philosophy I plan to convey in my nursing career. I believe the nature of nursing is rooted in commitment to public service and the undeniable desire to help those in need. Nursing is more than treating an illness; rather it is focused on delivering quality patient care that is individualized to the needs of each patient. My philosophy of nursing incorporates the knowledge of medicine while combining it with relational‚ compassionate caring that respects the dignity
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The theory of human caring started in 1975 and continues to evolve. Jean Watson is a widely published author and recipient of several awards and honors. She “holds the only endowed chair in caring science in the United States. For this reason‚ Watson explains‚ she felt obligated to explore the development of nursing as a caring science” (Davidhizar‚ 2005‚ p. 314). Her research is in the area of human caring and loss. She published her theory in 1988. She believed a liberal arts background
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and models of nursing practice Dr. Sabah Abbas Ahmad College of Nursing \ university of Baghdad Sabah.abbas@ymail.com COMPETENCIES 1. Definitions of theory‚ concept‚ model‚ proposition. 2. Explain the relationships of concepts and propositions to theory 3.Discuss the purpose of theory. 4. Explain the USE OF theories from other disciplines: . .5. Explain the interdependent roles of nursing practice‚ nursing theory‚ and nursing research. .6.History and evolution of nursing theory 7. Identify
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Concept of Community 1 Running head: Concept of Community Concept of Community Abstract The purpose of this paper is to discuss the concept of community. The paper will explore the differences and definition between community and aggregate. The author will further discuss specific identification and description of an aggregate. The paper will conclude with the writer’s personal expression regarding this topic. Community vs. Aggregate Public health nurses and other care
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or rolled up blankets to keep your baby on her back. These items can cause your baby to suffocate. When she can turn over on her own‚ you don’t need to return her to the back position. Use a firm‚ flat surface for sleep. (Canadian Pediatric Society Caring for Kids‚ 2010). Waterbeds‚ air mattresses‚ pillows‚ couches/sofas or soft materials are not safe sleep surfaces for babies. Babies can turn onto their side or stomach and bury their face in these soft materials‚ not getting enough air to breathe
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When I graduated my BSN program I knew that I would continue my education in a master leveled program but I was unsure where my heart would lead me. I started my nursing career in a level one trauma center ER in Spartanburg‚ SC. There I grew my knowledge by leaps and bounds. Due to a 64 mile distance between my home and that ER‚ two years later I moved from a PRN RN in a smaller ER to a FT position in Hendersonville‚ NC which is closer to home. In both the suburban and rural areas I noted the
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