Korean-Americans are the fastest growing subgroup of Asian Americans. In a 10 mile radius of the hospital I work in the Korean population varies from about 10 to more than 50 of the population comprising some of the surrounding towns (Holy Name Medical Center Korean Medical Program‚ 2013). Therefore‚ it is very important for healthcare providers to be able to communicate with this culture. In response to the needs of the patients‚ our hospital has created the Korean Medical Program. The program
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Importance of ethics in today’s society Having ethical society is improving the other life factors as political and businesses. Ethics is all about the action that you think is right and proper to do per the society values. . The society is the untie that groups of people live in‚ so if from the beginning we start with the society to be aware of ethics‚ the other factors in life will be easy to manage. A lot of people don’t recognize the significant of ethics and how it influences
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The nursing pillow provides the necessary support for an optimal position during breastfeeding. Given the weight of the bag‚ the pillow stays in place and the baby does not slip between the mother and the pillow. When your baby is born‚ you can use a pillow during breastfeeding or when you give him the bottle. You can‚ for example‚ the wedge in your back and enjoy this time with your baby. Later‚ your baby may also lie on this cushion and have a little nest. Your baby may also be maintained when
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for medical practitioners as defined by the Nursing Practice Act. The Board of Nurses receives questions‚ such as whether it is within the scope of practice of a RN to perform a certain procedure. In Texas‚ the
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Evidence based nursing is the shared partnership between the patient and clinician that involves the best evidence and clinical outcomes and values when making health care decision’s (Huber‚ 2014). There are thousands of ways to implement evidence based practice into the end of life arena. I recall many years ago when all hospice did was sit at the bed side and give morphine. Look where hospice care has gone today. They have surpassed the days of morphine to all and through evidence based nursing improved
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start with a school that has somewhat of a medical field‚ like Franklin Police & Fire high school the school I currently attend. One of the paths that can lead to a licensure as an RN is earning a diploma‚ an Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) While
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For centuries‚ many different cultures have practiced spirituality in the care of people. For many‚ health is not just about the body‚ but it is about the mind‚ body‚ and soul combined. Even when one is out of balance‚ the person is unable to have full body wellness and health. I am a firm believer in the balance of the mind‚ body and soul. As nurses‚ our main focus is the health and wellness of they body but what many may not realize is by using spiritual care for the mind and soul it can positively
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My plea for the scientific community is that review boards and ethics committees live up to the ethical codes as well! Promote beneficence: maximize our benefits and minimize our risks by actually allowing promising research to move forward. If a proposal meets all the ethical requirements‚ and it could truly have
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meet strategic goals is an opportunity that cannot be overlooked. Four stakeholder groups are identified that need to understand and support the goals of the strategic plan and include: 1) Board of Trustees/Executive Leadership; 2) Hospitalists; 3) Nursing; and 4) Pharmacy and Physical Therapy. The educational topics planned for the strategic plan kickoff include: 1) HCAHPS measures; 2) Hospital Compare Data; 3) Communication/Mindful Practice Strategies; 4) Hardwiring Practice; 5) Pain Management ;
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When I asked the administrator she seemed slightly confused and asked if we had someone coming in that did not speak English. I did find out that we use a communication board for daily interactions with nursing assistance and we encourage family involvement. If information is being exchanged regarding medication changes‚ diagnosis and informed consent first we check if their doctor can translate‚ because many use doctors that speak their native tongue. This
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