follow up by the nurse in community helps to identify the risk and level of care needs (Ryan et al 2006). This helps the nurse to plan interventions and develop programs for best practice care. For example‚ if a person presents with any signs of dementia‚ it is very important to get an accurate past history of the patient. This help the nurse and care giver to manage and give the best care possible. Managing patients medical and experiences of patient illness: In Ryan et al (2006) study‚ participants
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The nursing and healthcare professions are unique in that they are responsible for caring for others. Nurses‚ in particular‚ are especially important because they have the greatest amount of contact with people during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Nurses are taught early on about the holistic nature of health and wellness‚ the need to understand each patient’s perception of illness‚ and the importance of establishing therapeutic relationships with patients and their caregivers
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Nursing Diagnosis | Expected outcomes | Interventions | Rationale | Evaluation | Nursing Diagnosis: Sleep deprivation R/t: Age related sleeping problems and dementia. A.E.B: Verbal report of not sleeping well. Also maybe be caused by dementia. Nursing Diagnosis: Risk of hopelessness R/t: Client’s loss of family members in the past. A.E.B: Lack of eye contact‚ passive attitude‚ and deteriorating physical and mental condition. | Client will take part
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Four Signs Your Loved One Is Being Emotionally Abused in Their Nursing Home There are many forms of abuse of the elderly that can occur in nursing homes. The elderly can be subjected to physical abuse‚ but also emotional abuse. They can be bullied‚ ridiculed and humiliated in many different ways. However‚ unlike physical abuse that can manifest itself in bruises and broken bones‚ emotional abuse can be more difficult to detect. The following are just a few signs to look for. Feelings of depression
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many different theories that are used in the nursing profession. Each of these theories have their own concept and uniqueness that can be applied in a nursing capacity. All nursing theories have some form of connection to the advanced practice nurse (APN) practice. There are different types of theories for nursing circumstances. It is important for APN to obtain a good understanding and know how to apply the theory to their practice. Some of these nursing theories are Maslow’s theory‚ Orem Self Care
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Running Head: NURSING-SENSITIVE INDICATORS Nursing-Sensitive Indicators (my name) Western Governors University 1 NURSING-SENSITIVE INDICATORS 2 Nursing-Sensitive Indicators In 1994 the American Nurses Association began work to demonstrate that the profession of nursing has many unique opportunities in which the practice of nursing may impact patient care (ANA‚ 2014a). This paper analyzes Nursing-Sensitive Indicators (NSI) and how they may have impacted patient care in a scenario involving a
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Comprehensive nursing assessment in the care of older people. This article provides a framework and guidelines for gathering information and treating the elderly. The article discusses the holistic approach of looking at patients and recording information for the care of older adults. The article focused on listening‚ observing and gathering information related to symptoms. They expand idea associated with gathering information about emotional and psychological needs of the patient. They also
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Ethical and Legal Issues in nursing The nursing regulatory body‚ the Nursing and Midwifery Council requires all registered nurses to have an understanding of the ethical and legal principles which underpin all aspects of nursing practice(NMC‚2010). A comprehensive understanding of current legal and ethical frameworks facilitates the delivery of appropriate skilled nursing care. The purpose of this assignment will be to critically discuss an episode of care encountered whilst on clinical placement
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Nursing Education Expansion: A Side Effect of the Nursing Shortage Mercedes Gutierrez Walden University NURS 3000‚ Issues and Trends in Nursing September‚ 4th‚ 2014 Nursing education expansion: A Side Effect of the Nursing Shortage In this modern world‚ news travel incredibly fast‚ and is not a secret that locally‚ nationally and globally we are experiencing a nursing shortage. Media coverage on this topic has become more frequent as the situation has worsened
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Baccalaureate Nursing vs. Registered Nursing Grand Canyon University Baccalaureate Nursing vs. Registered Nursing There is an ongoing debate on the differences of nurses who possess an associate’s degree versus a bachelor’s degree. Individuals considering nursing as a career may find some confusion when comparing the two degrees. Both bachelor degree nurses as well as associate degree nurses can sit for the nursing licensure exam also known as the NCLEX. One might wonder why a bachelor’s
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