Politically speaking‚ mentoring truly matters in nursing because the relationship that is created between the new graduates with their mentors provides positive feedback and is indeed a great investment in the health care. On the long run‚ confident nurses improve the overall health outcome of the system as a whole as well as patients’ health‚ which naturally leads to reduction of fiscal spending on patient’s readmission into hospitals and less occurrence of medical errors. A mentor possesses many
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demonstrated by being aware of body language and facial expressions during an act of assertiveness. Confidence may be described by looking at a situation as an opportunity‚ rather than as an obstacle or a challenge. Demonstrating self-confidence in nursing practice may require the ability to prepare and plan for possible situations that you may encounter. Experience is very important for building confidence because as someone may complete certain tasks and achieve such goals‚ this will
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“Ethical behavior and practice are essential to providing safe patient care and are key components of nursing education” (Morgan & Hart‚ p. 241‚ 2013). Often‚ policies are created and standards are set without giving students the information and tools to utilize and implement integrity into their training (Morgan & Hart‚ 2013; McGee‚ 2013; Craig‚ Federici‚ & Buehler‚ 2010). Across all nursing tracks‚ students have a genuine lack of knowledge regarding what is inappropriate behavior related to academic
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and unresolved task management. Delegation is important for efficient leadership and management‚ and is a key function of nursing. Delegation of acts beyond those taught in the basic educational program for the licensed practical nurse should be based upon a conscious decision of the registered nurse. Delegation of nursing care is an expression that describes parameters for nursing delegation. These parameters are defined by the State Nurse Practice
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Compassion As‚ a nurse‚ compassion is critical in my view to be effective in the field of nursing. Compassion encompasses empathy‚ kindness‚ consideration and understanding which will be felt by an individual as one provides care. It requires the delivery of quality care with utmost respect and patience for all individuals irrespective of who they are. The compassion is shown through a nurse- patient relationship which respects the autonomy of patients as individuals who have dignity and worth
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has been in the nursing home for almost a year and did not have a single order for pain medication other than the standard order of Tylenol for every patient admitted to the nursing home. I watched in agony every day for months feeling frustrated and powerless. I was in fear of losing my job and did not want to create conflict. Since I was new on the job‚ I felt I did not have the authority to do anything. I do not want to be religious‚ but God answered my prayer and the nursing home was cited by
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A recent nursing error issue that is tragic and unfortunately avoidable is regarding a case where a 7-month-old boy‚ August Elliot‚ was a patient at Luke’s Magic Valley Medical Center on October 2‚ 2015. During his stay at the hospital a nurse mistakenly administered a medication that was not meant for 7-month-old August‚ but actually meant for a full grown adult. August Elliot was given a dose of saline solution infused with potassium and unfortunately went into cardiac arrest only 10 minutes after
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Each position has specific licensure and credentialing. Set guidelines are typically in place to describe what is in the job description. Working outside of your job description and cause many problems. It can turn into a legal issue when you go outside of whatever is expected of you in your assigned position. Scope of practice issues aren’t exclusive to orthotics and prosthetics. They are said to come up frequently for Physicians‚ RNs (Registered Nurses) and LPNs (Licensed Practitioner Nurse)
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Professionalism forms the foundation of all the responsibilities of a nurse. Professional development and implementing a career plan in nursing can result in higher retention‚ higher skill levels‚ and increased patient satisfaction. This paper will reflect on my personal strengths and weaknesses‚ relationships with others‚ and incorporate them into a professional development plan for growth. During professional development‚ it’s important that I am able to determine what my strengths and weaknesses
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Prior to this assignment‚ I thought that medical ethics meant to practice nursing as a prudent nurse would practice‚ in a socially acceptable way. Ethical behavior is one doing what is right rather than what is wrong. I knew that all medical professionals had to comply with patient confidentiality‚ but I did not realize that all medical professionals‚ including writers‚ were held accountable just as if they were providing bedside patient care. I never considered medical writing before and never wrote
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