“Communication is at the heart of who we are as human beings.” (Rimal & Lapinski‚ 2009‚ p. 247). Communication is defined in the Australian Oxford Mini Dictionary as the sharing or imparting of information (2010‚ p. 102). The ability to communicate effectively with patients is important in establishing a therapeutic relationship that will contribute to their care needs‚ both physically and emotionally (Stein-Parbury‚ 2009‚ p. 9). This essay is about the communication skills used by Nurse Gwen
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Application of Theory in Nursing Process Introduction * Theories are a set of interrelated concepts that give a systematic view of a phenomenon (an observable fact or event) that is explanatory & predictive in nature. * Theories are composed of concepts‚ definitions‚ models‚ propositions & are based on assumptions. * They are derived through two principal methods; deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning. Objectives * to assess the patient condition by the various methods
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Culture Competence in Nursing Shannon Karlsson California State University‚ Chico Introduction According to the United States Census Bureau (2010)‚ over 30% of the total population in the United States is comprised of various ethnicities other than non-Hispanic Whites. This statistic highlights that the United States (US) has a significant multicultural population today. These diverse cultures bring with them new languages‚ religious beliefs and practices‚ social structures‚ and health care
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Abstract This paper reports on my individual views of what professionalism in nursing means to me and how professionalism is important to nursing as a profession. Professionalism in nursing provides a framework for the development and advances in the profession of nursing. Factors that influenced me to become a nurse are explained in detail with orientation to higher education and pursuing a profession. Reasons are given why I have returned to school to achieve my goal of obtaining a BSN while
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Using the technique of therapeutic communication‚ I was able to calm a patient down till my nurse arrived in the room when I answered a call light‚ and was not able to fulfill a patient’s request because she was on a clear liquid diet. 06/18... In the process
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Family sculpting‚ Family stress ballet‚ Family thermometer‚ Parts party‚ Therapist communications and Touch Bowen’s theory using Central Constructs: are chronic anxiety‚ differentiation of self‚ emotional distance and triangles. Theory of the Person: Differentiation is the essential feature of human life and Individuality and togetherness need to be balanced. Nature of Therapy: Assessment‚ Goals of therapy‚ Role of the client and Role of the counselor. Process of Therapy: Family learns about the
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Introduction The profession of nursing main factor is to improve the health and quality of life. That is geared towards individuals‚ families‚ and communities/ population depending on area of interest. Which allows certain skills and qualities that is required by nurses to be carried out by their roles and responsibilities. The foundation that represents the nursing profession is the conceptual framework pillars of nursing. For example‚ public health nursing to use the philosophical skills and practices
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Nursing Shortage and Nursing Turn Over Nursing shortage and turnover is an enormous issue affecting nurses in the delivery of patients’ care. Nursing shortages have been shown to cause unfavorable effects which include decreased job satisfaction‚ decreased access to care‚ and can lead to increased turn over. This paper is about nursing shortages and nursing turn overs‚ and how the author would expect nursing leaders and managers to approach this issue. The writer’s rational would be supported by
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Introduction Tele-nursing is the use of telecommunications technology such as videos‚ computers and tele-monitoring technologies to provide nursing care and advice at a distance. This growing technology offers many advantages in the delivery of healthcare information‚ disease monitoring‚ health promotion and disease prevention services‚ as well as nursing diagnosis‚ treatment and education to patient at home from a centralized location. Tele-nursing can be instrumental in helping patients
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pathophysiology of infective endocarditis as it relates to this case. c. What additional clinical manifestations should the nurse include in the assessment of the patient? d. What medical management should the nurse anticipate for the patient? e. What nursing management should be provided for the patient and family? 2. Mrs. Robbins‚ a 58-year-old patient with suspected aortic stenosis‚ presents to the cardiac care clinic for evaluation. About 1 month ago she noticed that she was having increasing
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