on boney prominences that are at risk for breakdown. Significance to Nursing Traditional bed bathing allows nurses to spend time with their patients‚ provide adequate skin care with lotions and good hygiene making patients feel better and clean. This type of bath is time- consuming for nurses. The increase in patient acuity and nurse- patient ratio has put many time constraints on nurses today. The place of the traditional soap and water bath in routine patient care is changing; and the use of anti-bacterial
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The last two weeks of clinical has been amazing. It was interesting to see and do various things thought out the clinical placement such as administering TB skin test and reading it two days later‚ being able to immunize multiple babies under the age of 2 years old‚ being independent with the influenza clinics‚ and being independent with the needle exchange program clients (N.E.P). It was very enjoyable clinical experience which I learned lots from the nurses at Public Health. One of my favorite
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living. Today the community health nurse visits‚ and Mrs. Long reports shortness of breath with activity. After the nurse consults with Mrs. Lon’s health care provider‚ Mrs. Long is admitted to the emergency department with diagnosis of heart failure exacerbation. 1. Three days after being admitted to the hospital‚ Ms. Long reports less shortness of breath; however‚ she is restless and fatigue. She is on a cardiac monitor and continues to receive oxygen. The staff nurse reports that Ms. Long has slept
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of Health Care Leader Interview of Health Care Leader My background and role in the interview was to determine what it takes to be an effective leader. The central issue to understand before conducting an interview with any subject is to ask oneself these following questions. They include‚ who is this subject? What does he or she do? How does he or she work and what makes them who they are? Asking these questions also are important when one is conducting an interview with a leader of a health care
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Thesis: Nurses and paramedics have very similar jobs but the requirements‚ performance‚ situations‚ and conditions have more differences than similarities. Audience: Future and/or current college students who are caught between the two fields of healthcare Purpose: to inform students of the similarities and differences between nurses and paramedics Have you ever wanted to become a paramedic but you didn’t want to wear the uncomfortable uniforms or drive around the big ambulances? Registered
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choose to pursue the dream of becoming a nurse. I love being around children and helping other that are hurt. My daughter and my sister have inspired me to become a better person. I have chosen that the best career for me would be a Pediatric Nurse. Being a Pediatric Nurse would benefit me. I would have a variety of job opportunities‚ flexible hours and last but not least you would get to make a great and rewarding salary. First‚ as a Pediatric Nurse I would have an excellent and flexible schedule
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Nursing NUR252S January 17‚ 2014 Plan for Becoming a Nurse Manager Long Term Goal As a practicing Registered Nurse (RN)‚ I like many others‚ aspire to continue my education and career path. I am not satisfied standing still‚ so to speak‚ but instead prefer to advance my knowledge and education in order to serve my patients more effectively. My long term goal for my future in nursing is to become a nurse manager. This role has many advantages and challenges but most of all it allows
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A head nurse has the following important duties and job responsibilities: * Planning and scheduling the work activities of junior nurses in her section. * Making sure that the medical reports and instruments are kept properly and safely. * Ensuring that the patients obey the instructions and advice of the doctors and follow their prescriptions sincerely. * Ensuring that the areas where the patients are admitted are sanitized properly on a regular basis. * Directing the patients
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Think back over the clinical experience you’ve had this semester. Share with your peers a change that has in your perception of community/public health nursing. Relate how this will impact your current place of employment. The clinical experience I have had in this semester definetly help me have better understanding about the role of a public health nurse and the importance of health and well-being of the communities. This is the foundation for me‚ as a nursing profesional‚ to reach out the community
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employs nurses both as special agents and as medical professionals. If one is a registered nurse ages 23 to 36 and have three years of nursing experience they qualify to apply for positions as FBI forensic nurses. If the nurse wants to‚ they can ask to become trained as a special agent. The FBI also provides training in the areas of “evidence handling‚ documentation‚ court testimony and wound identification.” (Brunot) These nurses turned agents can pursue specialization as sexual assault nurse examiners
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