Word Count: 3435 As a student nurse you have approached a patient and their parent to inform them that they will be discharged from hospital in 2 days. The patients parent appears concerned at this news and explains that they are an only parent and are worried they will not be able to cope at home‚ they ask you if there is any help available to them. This assignment will explore the above statement in relation to the role of a student nurse and what actions the student would be expected to take
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From the ward you are practicing in choose an operation that was done to patient for whom you have given nursing care. From your experience describe the indications and purpose for this operation and the salient post-operative nursing care. Arthritis is one of the leading causes of femoral fractures especially in the elderly. It may also be caused by trauma or injury‚ starting from simple falls to more extensive such as a fall from height. Indeed‚ a femoral fracture affects hip movement as it
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October 7‚ 2013 State of Registered Nurse To Whom It May Concern: My primary goal as a professional Registered Nurse is to provide superior customer service and the best possible outcome for every patient. I am applying for a Registered Nurse position within a prison setting because I know my leadership ability‚ management experience‚ clinical assessment skills‚ dedication‚ and integrity will be assets to the your facility. My strengths include the ability to problem-solve and prioritize
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Patient Y adjusted well on the postpartum unit with the help of the nursing interventions mentioned above. Patient Y’s pain score continued to decrease throughout her stay. She started taking medication for severe pain and by the third day she was only requiring mild medication to alleviate her pain. Patient Y’s following was discontinued the following day and she remained free from any urinary infections. In regards to reducing the risk of infection for the incision‚ the healthcare team performed
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Rehabilitation using the arts and music. Prisoners do illegal acts that lead them into that facility however do you really think by forcing them to do labour work will help these convicted criminals to become a clean again? Prisoners are to work in the prison industries programs that are meant to help them gain ‘technical skills’ and to develop ‘positive work habits’‚ (Source: Queensland Government‚ day of a prisoner). However that’s not the case‚ in unpublished state government records acquired
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The nursing history is obtained as follows: 1) description of the current illness with attention to initial symptoms‚ including onset and duration‚ nature (intermittent or continuous) and changes. 2) History of similar symptoms previously experienced. 3) Current medications. 4) History of risk factors and other illnesses such as hypertension and 5) family history of stroke or cardiovascular disease (2000 p.1526). Miller & Elmore explain the following guidelines for responding to a stroke; Within
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In order to provide safe competent and ethical patient care‚ I as a new graduate nurse need to abide by the CNO practice standard and guidelines (CNO‚ 2014). Therefore‚ understanding that in order to maintain the necessary knowledge and skills‚ I need to reflect on my daily practice. Once I have completed the BScN program at McMaster University and successfully written the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX)‚ I will have accomplished the entry-to-level practice requirements according to
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Intro 350 In this assignment‚ I selected a case study (refer to appendix) in which I will be linking my Sam to the legal‚ ethical‚ professional and personal factors that are raised in the scenario. My essay will relate back to my Sam throughout while linking to relevant legislations and guidance stated by the nursing and midwifery council. In my chosen scenario‚ this issues of consent and mental capacity and a potential safeguarding concern are raised. I have decided to use the issue of consent
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Stroke Definition: A stroke is the sudden death of the cells in a specific area of the brain caused by inadequate blood flow. Another name for it is cerebral vascular accident (CVA). A stroke is also called a brain attack. Description: A stroke occurs when an artery bursts or becomes closed when a blood clot lodges in it and blood flow is interrupted to that part of the brain. Blood circulating to that area of the brain served by the artery stops at the point of rupture‚ and the brain tissue
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Based Nursing Community health nursing is defined as a synthesis of nursing and public health practice applied to promoting and preserving the health of populations‚ according to the ANA in 2000. As an R.N. in the ICU hospital setting‚ I have not come across the terms community based nursing and public health nursing often. Community health nursing is a synthesis of nursing practice and public health practice applied in promoting and preserving the health of populations. Since Community health nursing
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