Geriatric conditions such as functional impairment and dementia are common and frequently unrecognized or inadequately addressed in older adults. Identifying geriatric conditions by performing a geriatric assessment can help clinicians manage these conditions and prevent or delay their complications. Although the geriatric assessment is a diagnostic process‚ the term is often used to include both evaluation and management. Geriatric assessment is sometimes used to refer to evaluation by the individual
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Community Nurse Interview Community nurses are important members of the health care team. They are involved with all members of the community and see patients first hand. They are involved in education‚ assessments‚ care coordination‚ care management‚ support and follow up with individuals. Community health nurses can be involved in schools‚ correctional facilities‚ hospice and palliative care‚ and help in disaster areas. Community health nurses can be occupational nurses‚ travel or visiting nurses with
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an exceptional leader! While I did not mention the nurse leader interview in my clinical log‚ I interviewed‚ Anne Fereday‚ RN‚ BSN‚ MSN who began her nursing career in Albany‚ NY and has held a variety of nurse leadership roles since 1991.
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at Vanier and I have decided to interview her for this Homework. According to her‚ she has been in the nursing program for a year and a half now. While she was applying for the program‚ the college asked her for a letter of intent which is a letter that describe the reason she applied for the program. My friend explained to me that the reason why she chose nursing is because she was really interested in helping other people that are ill and the salary of a nurse is high. She mentioned that the
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Talking with an actual nurse was very comforting to me. I interviewed Margie Grier‚ a nurse at St. Luke’s Woman’s Clinic in Boise. Her experience in the field and knowledgeable perspective were enlightening. She made it clear that I don’t have to figure it all out at once. “There’s so much pressure on people
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Samantha Klein Sociology 101-03 Mrs. Spessert April 18‚ 2013 The 3 D’s in Geriatrics After attending a workshop given by Diana Hoffman‚ L.S.W.A. called “The 3 D’s with Geriatrics: Dementia‚ Delirium and Depression‚” I have gained a deeper understanding of the disorders. Beginning with dementia‚ it affects the ability of the brain that thinks‚ processes and stores information. Having dementia can result in changes in mood. Dementia patients can have hallucinations and trouble focusing. They often
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In this article by Barrett & Soltys (2002) if gives examples of the different types of cases that Geriatric social workers has to deal with on a daily basis. Their multiple roles range from being a coordinator within the clinic settings for both inpatient and outpatients and displaying the role as the patient advocacy. It discusses the different treatment processes that social workers are a part of in order to help the person return back to their meaningful life. Since the duration of medical stay
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Geriatric Project Patient L.G. is a 92 year old black female‚ born and raised in Augusta GA. L.G. is the oldest of 6 children and has an 8th grade education. She had to leave school at an early age to help her parents who were “Field Hands” with her young siblings. L.G. spent most of her youth picking cotton alongside her parents and tending to her younger brothers and sisters and was unable to complete her education. L.G. was a very quick learner and very good with her hands. She always envisioned
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Master ’s Prepared Nurse Interview Name: Vidia Saleem Grand Canyon University: Nurs 502 Feb. 2nd‚ 2015 Top of Form Bottom of Form Master ’s Prepared Nurse Interview Interview selection This paper is about an interview of a master’s prepared nurse who is in the position of an Assistant Director of nursing. The theme of the interview is concerned in showing how a graduate of a Master in science in nursing would be able to prepare a nurse in assuming a bigger role in the nursing practice‚
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Advanced Practice Nurse Leader Interview Project It is imperative that an Advance Practice Nurse (APN) have the understanding of the nine core competencies skills and their application in the healthcare practice setting. This paper will examine the nine Core Competencies embraced by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF)‚ recognize a currently licensed APN and give their experience information. In conclusion‚ the interview will illustrate the importance of applying them
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