The nursing profession is constantly evolving‚ with facilitation recognised as a key role within the NMC (Nursing and Midwifery Council) Code (2008) and Standards to support learning and assessment in practice (2008)(Appendix1). As a registered nurse‚ working in a Day Surgery Unit (DSU) in a non NHS island setting‚ this module was undertaken in order to fulfill these duties and obligations‚ whilst developing existing knowledge and skills as a mentor in practice. The aim of this assignment is
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Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals‚ families‚ and communities so they may attain‚ maintain‚ or recover optimal health and quality of life. Nurses may be differentiated from other health care providers by their approach to patient care‚ training‚ and scope of practice. Nurses practice in a wide diversity of practice areas with a different scope of practice and level of prescriber authority in each. Many nurses provide care within the ordering scope
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Medieval Pilgrimage In this essay I will discuss how medieval pilgrimages were considered to be a cultural phenomenon. Overall there were many motivations for pilgrims to participate in the act of a pilgrimage. Elaborate excessive artwork led to competitions at pilgrimage sites. Medieval pilgrimages changed Christians along with other religious people‚ spiritually and emotionally. Pilgrims went on journeys that were over long distances that proved to be physical and mental hardships. Before
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Introduction As I make my way through nursing school I have had many eye opener moments‚ as well as many a-ha moments. The classroom and clinical setting has advance my perception of nursing in general. As I read and practice on the floor I imagine myself one day working on my own as a Registered Nurse giving medical attention to the ones who seek it. There are so many personal reasons that becoming a nurse has always been my dream; due to so many family members of mine being diagnosed with so many
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I personally think I had a great experience at Seven Hills Hospital during my psychiatric clinical rotation. During the rotation‚ I got to experience different units of the psychiatric hospital and experience many different cases of mental health. In the adolescent unit‚ it was very surprising to find out that most of the children that were admitted there came from broken homes. It really hit me hard hearing some of their stories about how they were beaten or their parents were not around at all
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question my choice was: Discuss research utilization in nursing practice versus evidenced based practice of nursing. Are the definitions interchangeable? The reference chapter used was chapter 17 in the text book titled Using Research Findings in Practice Settings. I would like to start off by defining Research Utilization and Evidence Based Practice. Research utilization refers to using research knowledge to change an existing clinical practice or profession situation‚ a process of using
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During my first day of clinical‚ I encountered an issue that I believe is very significant. As a student nurse‚ our duty for this day was to follow our health care aide around the ward and assist in completing resident care. The resident required assistance in many of her daily tasks. The health care aide asked if I would perform one of those and do perineal care for her. I turned down her offer because I did not feel comfortable with my skill level. The resident had a bowel movement during the night
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Develop Decision-making Skills Introduction Working in the University as nursing demonstrator and clinical instructor in leadership and management module‚ my role is to assist students‚ evaluate their presentations‚ overlook their projects‚ and supervise them in the clinical area. Therefore‚ I am leading‚ instructing‚ and making decisions. However‚ making a decision sometimes seems very difficult. I noticed that I am unable to make a good decision in my work‚ as I frequently face unusual problems
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OUR JOURNEY TOWARDS THE IMPLEMENTATION OF A CLINICAL INFORMATION SYSTEM TO THE CRITICAL CARE ENVIRONMENT INTRODUCTION The delivery of health care has become increasingly complex‚ and most clinical research focuses on new approaches to diagnosis and treatment. There have been significant advances in medical technology used in patient treatment and care. The Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in an acute hospital is designed to treat the most complex and unstable medical and surgical patient.
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In “The Hostile Media Phenomenon” by Vallone‚ Ross‚ and Lepper there is a section dedicated to the perception of bias. They wrote about a study conducted about Pro-Israelis and Pro-Arabs and whether or not they perceived news segments as biased‚ and sure enough each side was blaming
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