The Differences in Competencies: Associate-Degree Level and Baccalaureate-Degree Nursing Stephen D. Iulg Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V Professional Dynamics Wednesday‚ June 06‚ 2012 The Differences in Competencies: Associate-Degree Level and Baccalaureate-Degree Nursing The difference competencies between nurses prepared at the associate-degree level nursing versus the baccalaureate-degree level will be discussed in the following manner to inform the reader and the
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Newborn screening has improved lives for thousands of children across America. Newborn screening is a series of tests conducted from a blood sample taken from a newborn within the first few days of life. In New York State‚ newborns are screened for up to fifty different metabolic‚ endocrine‚ and hematologic disorders. This screening process aims to provide early diagnosis and referral for treatment for several genetic diseases. Some of these disorders may be life threatening and severely debilitating
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Competency Goal 4: To Establish Positive and Productive Relationships with Families Develop trust between the teacher and parent. This is accomplished by treating each other with mutual respect. Understanding the role that you play as the teacher and the parent plays as their primary caregiver. Constantly keep open dialogue about the students’ progress and areas of needed growth. Keep updated in student’s interests‚ activities at home‚ upcoming events. Be willing to engage in conversation about
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Nutrition of newborns Optimal nutrition during the neonatal period supports newborn growth and development‚ as well as providing bonding with the parents. Current recommendations are for exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months of life‚ followed by a combination of solid foods and human milk until 12 months of age. Parents may also choose to feed their newborn commercially prepared formula. It is important for parents to know about the nutritional needs of newborns‚ the benefits of breastmilk
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Vol. 21 Summer 2005 Newborn Screening in the 21st Century From the Editors and Authors: Since our last Update on Newborn Screening in 1998‚ there has been significant expansion of newborn screening programs in various regions of the country‚ mostly to include metabolic disorders identifiable by tandem mass spectrometry. States in our region are just now starting to expand their programs. The Summer 2005 Genetic Drift provides an update on newborn dried blood spot screening (NBS). Specifically
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Manuscripts > * PMC2947955 * Performing your original search‚ compliance of mothers on newborn screening‚ in PMC will retrieve 926 records. J Perinat Neonatal Nurs. Author manuscript; available in PMC 2010 October 1. Published in final edited form as: J Perinat Neonatal Nurs. 2009 Oct–Dec; 23(4): 326–334. doi: 10.1097/JPN.0b013e3181a1bc1f PMCID: PMC2947955 NIHMSID: NIHMS182350 Newborn Screening: An Appeal for Improved Parent Education Audrey Tluczek‚ Ph.D.‚1‚2 Kate Murphy Orland
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Ryan Davis 2/28/12 Seton Hall University College of Nursing NUTC 3914 Maternal Newborn Nursing Post Partum Assessment Mother’s initials: CC • Age of Mother : 36 Allergies • Medications: NKDA • Food: None • Environmental: None Gravida Para: 1‚ Gravinda 4 • Term : 2 • Pre-term : 0 • Abortion : 2 • Living : 2 Age of siblings : 4 Type of delivery • Normal Spontaneous Vaginal delivery (NSVD) or caesarean-section delivery
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Nursing care plan Name of client: Miss Ng Sex: F Date of assessment: 31/10/2014 Medical diagnosis: Caesarian section Diagnostic statement: Impaired comfort related to tissue trauma and reflex muscle spasms secondary to surgery as evidenced by vomiting Assessment Nursing diagnosis Goals & expected outcome Nursing interventions Rationales Method of evaluation Subjective data: 1. Patient reported of abdominal pain. 2. Elevated scoring of 8/10 of pain score Objective data: 1. Restlessness 2. Facial
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Cultural competency is defined as a person having enough knowledge of cultural groups that are different from themselves to be able to interact with diverse groups and make them feel respected and understood (Harkreader‚ 2007). Nurses need to exhibit an attitude that values differences‚ and understand their own beliefs‚ before they can care and accept other cultures (Harkreader‚ 2007). Developing a plan to help meet the health care needs of transgender individuals could most likely be implemented
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Educational Impact on Competencies of Nursing Practice To become a registered nurse‚ one can choose one of 3 pathways: First‚ go to one hospital to obtain a diploma which costs 3 year. Second‚ go to a community college to obtain an associate degree which usually costs 2 or 3 years. Third‚ go to a university to obtain a baccalaureate degree which costs 4 years. Then all graduates need passing a NCLEX-RN© licensing examination to obtain a RN license. Do the nurses through these 3 pathways have the
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