History of Pediatric Nursing Pediatric Nurses are defined as nurses who devote their knowledge and skills to caring for children and their families from infancy through late teen years (Pediatric Nurse). Pediatric Nursing did not develop as a specialty in the U.S. until the second half of the 19th century. During this period‚ hospitals did not admit children with communicable diseases because of high mortality rates. Most children were delivered with the help of midwives and cared for by their
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Nursing: Pediatric Nursing Denean Kitchings Everest University Strategies for Success Pediatric Nursing “Nurses are angels in comfortable shoes.” (Author‚ 2012) This quote said by an unknown author is true in so many ways. Nursing is a very hard but rewarding career. Nurses have a number of responsibilities on the job that include obtaining vital signs‚ taking blood‚ and preparing patients for different procedures. In the world of pediatric nursing‚ it is an even better job. In pediatric
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The Role of Emotional Intelligence in Nursing I am going to discuss the book I read‚ Emotional Intelligence 2.0 by Travis Bradberry and Jean Greaves. I am going to talk about the history‚ definitions‚ and major concepts of emotional intelligence. I am going to discuss functions in nursing and how emotional intelligence is applicable. I am going to talk about how I will use emotional intelligence in my own practice and my personal growth after reading the book. History and Concepts of Emotional
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Nursing Assessment Joann Campbell Palm Beach State College August 26‚ 2012 Nursing assessment is one of the main stages of the nursing process. According to Webster’s dictionary‚ “nursing assessment is the gathering of information about a patient’s physical‚ psychological‚ sociological‚ and spiritual status”. As professional nurse’s‚ we are responsible to use skills to complete assessments on every patient that we care for. Collecting this information allows
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2011 Intro to Nursing History of the Nursing Nursing has played a big role in our past‚ present and will be in the future. Do we even know what nursing really is? Many people have interpreted it as “white uniforms‚ nursing cap‚ needles and bedpans” (Pg. 32). A nurse is defined as someone that tends to the patient needs but also shows commitment‚ caring‚ and dedication. “During the early Christian era men and woman spread the philosophy of Christianity while providing nursing care to the ill”
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Running head: The Future Nursing The Future Nursing The Future of Nursing The Affordable Care Act of 2010 (ACA) will have a great effect on nursing. According to this article nursing will have to change it role in the ACA and the three main categories that need to be changed and redeveloped is transforming practice‚ education and leadership. “The ACA outlines some new health care arrangements‚ and with these structures will come new opportunities for new roles.
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Assessment for Quality Improvement Quality improvement should be a major focus in any organization and requires four basic steps: “…specify the requirements‚ design the product‚ create the product‚ and examine the product.” (Burrill and Ledolter‚ 1999‚ p. 142). Each process must be completed in order as each is important. Once requirements and specifications have been determined‚ resources and standards can be evaluated to create and test the product. The means of creation will be different in
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Mr. Grey age 70‚ is accompanied by his wife who stated that for the past 10-12 months she has noticed that her husband has been experiencing forgetfulness‚ personality changes; and some memory loss‚ for example‚ inability to recognize familiar faces‚ places‚ or objects. Further‚ she stated that he continuously repeats the same stories‚ having forgotten that he has already told them. 1. What is the most likely diagnosis? - A probable diagnosis could be dementia base on patient’s history
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Caring for someone can be challenging‚ both emotionally and physically. It can also be a rewarding experience. However‚ from time to time carers may need some extra help and support. This could include counselling or advocacy for you as a carer‚ or respite services for the person you care for – which would allow you to take a break. Respite care can also give the person you care for variety and extra social opportunities. You might not think of yourself as a carer. In truth many carers see themselves
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