deliver nursing care. Ethnocentrism is defined by Germov‚ (2005) as “viewing others from one’s own cultural perspective‚ with an implied sense of cultural superiority based on an inability to understand or accept the practices and beliefs of other cultures.” (p.152). To understand the term ethnocentrism properly we also need to be aware of what culture actually is as it is commonly misconceived. “Culture refers to the beliefs and practices common to any particular group of people.” (Nursing Council
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as myelin‚ is attacked by the disease‚ causing inflammation and damage ("Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada‚" 2015). Myelin is made up of Schwann cells‚ and facilitates the transmission of nerve impulses. According to Canadian Medical Surgical Nursing there are 5 different types of multiple sclerosis‚ relapsing-remitting‚ benign‚ primary-progressive‚ secondary progressive and progressive relapsing (Lewis‚ 2014). Relapsing-remitting is the most common type of Multiple
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multi-disciplinary team as “…bringing together the wisdom and skills [and] …differing expertise‚ different value systems and different organizational hierarchies” of the various areas of knowledge. Whilst on this placement‚ I have worked alongside and assisted nursing Sisters‚ staff nurses‚ auxiliary nurses‚ physiotherapists‚ consultants‚ clinical fellows and house officers. I have assisted clinical fellows and house officers to insert a cannula into a patient’s vein. I have assisted the physiotherapist to
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number of items correct. Transfer your answers and the correct answers to the items you missed to this assignment document. Complete the reflections in Part B. Performance Objectives: Apply gerontologic nursing principles and standards in nursing practice across the continuum of elder care. Distinguish normal and abnormal changes of aging and functionality in caring for older adults. Rubric Use this rubric to guide your work on the assignment‚ “Immobility and Functional Decline.” Task Accomplished
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The History Behind Nursing Informatics Jackie Bailey Colorado Christian University Prof. L. Rieg CIS312A: Final Paper September 26‚ 2012 The History Behind Nursing Informatics Nursing informatics (NI) has become a vital part of healthcare delivery and has become a defining factor in the selection‚ execution‚ and assessment of technology that supports safe‚ exceptional quality and patient-centered care. Nursing has become so uniform. The data in patient records has become a valuable
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DEGREE NURSING RNSG 1341 COMMON CONCEPTS OF ADULT HEALTH Original Spring 2001 Revised May 2012 Revised Spring 2013 MISSION The San Jacinto College Central Campus Department of Associated Degree Nursing (ADN) will provide an educational environment of the highest standards‚ to prepare graduates committed to excellence in nursing practice
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Theory of Transpersonal Caring Plan of Care Learning Team B NUR/513 December 12‚ 2011 Theory of Transpersonal Caring Plan of Care Analysis Current Influences of Research Utilization in Practice According to Squires‚ Estabrooks‚ Gustavsson‚ & Wallin (2011)‚ research utilization is the use of any kind of research in any way. Concern has been expressed as to whether nursing practice is guided on the basis of scientific evidence or research. Research is available‚ but is it used to its
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Beth Israel School of Nursing NURSING 101 Student’s Name: New York‚ New York Date: Patient’s Initials: P.E.R.S.O.N.- NEED and NURSING DIAGNOSIS GUI DE Rm & Bed #: ANALYSIS: ASSESSMENT DATA and NURSING DIAGNOSES (NANDA International)
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who had been admitted for adult failure to thrive. I kept my patient’s admission diagnosis in my mind‚ and was informed that she had been previously emotional due to being discussed about her new living situation. She was now going to go live at a nursing home and she wasn’t happy about it; she was upset but hoped for the best. I believe I was lucky with my patient as she communicated very well with me during clinical and I enjoyed my time with her. It was great watching my patient color in her coloring
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What is Person Centred Planning Person centred planning is a set of approaches designed to assist someone plan their life with support. It is most often used as a model to enable people with disabilities or otherwise requiring support to increase their personal self determination and improve their own independence. It discovers and acts on what is important to the person. In dementia care is a key aspect of best practice. It is a way of caring for a person with dementia as an individual with
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