the subject. As I looked into the products I asked myself some questions before selecting a product. Namely; how computerized management systems could increase quality of care. Why active nursing involvement in planning‚ choice‚ and implementation of the system is important. How handheld devices used by nursing staff can be integrated into the management system for better quality of care. I will discuss the security standards of data and patient confidentiality‚ including the need for data storage
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sore mouth‚ oedema of ankles‚ increased susceptibility to infection‚ palpitations‚ angina in elderly‚ delayed healing‚ sensitivity to cold‚ cheilosis (dry scaling of the lips and angles of the mouth caused by riboflavin deficiency). Specific nursing Actions for Anaemic patients – briefly review relevant diagnostic assessment‚ explain the condition‚ relating it to the cause of the patient’s problem eg. Fatigue‚ assist and support the patient during diagnostic procedures‚ implement measures to
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The nursing process: A help or a hindrance to contemporary nursing practice. Introduction. The nursing process is the core for the nursing care plan and enables one to think like a nurse. It was based on the theory developed by Ida Jean Orlanda in 1950’s where she observed good and bad nursing practices (Faust‚ 2002). The nursing process is important as it is a systematic problem solving approach which involves the partnership with both the patient and their family. It serves as an important tool
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Douglass‚ “Leadership and management are achieved through effective communication.” (1992‚ p. 151). Communication is key in the field of nursing‚ without proper delivery‚ reception‚ and interpretation of the message‚ patient’s safety is at risk. According to Gardezi et al. (2009) “inadequate communication is a primary cause of medical errors” (p. 1391). Though nursing schools encourage and support the importance of good communication‚ there isn’t a formal class or training specifically addressing this
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What is Nursing Professionalism? Cathy Soto Nursing 408 Transitions in Professional Nursing Linda Jacobson 9/21/2011 Abstract According to Maister (1997) "true professionalism means the pursuit of excellence‚ not just competence". Nurses must be competent in their pursuit of excellence. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Position Statement‚ rapidly expanding clinical knowledge and mounting complexities in health care mandate that professional nurses possess
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Nursing Management Management | Rationale | * Monitor patient’s LOC‚ cardiac and respiratory status (ECG‚ vital signs‚ hemodynamic status). * Administer medications such as Vastarel‚ Citicholine and Nifidepine as indicated. * Implement Aneurysm Precautions such as:*Elevate head of the bed 15 to 30 degrees.*instruct patient to wear thigh-high elastic compression stockings*Provide patient all personal care; a quiet and non-stressful environment; instruct to avoid Valsalva maneuver‚ straining
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revitalized by administration of tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA) and the influx of calcium can be limited with the use of calcium channel blocker. 8. Which of the following is not a symptom of CVA? Lumbar pain 9. As you walk to the nursing station‚ the charge nurse is talking to N.T.’s doctor. She ordered a modified barium swallow study and referral for speech - language pathologist‚ OT (occupational
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University of Phoenix Material History of Nursing Research Worksheet There have been many influential publications‚ agencies‚ and people in the field of nursing research. Write 1–3 sentences in each cell of the table below to describe the importance‚ goal‚ or influence of each item. |Publications |First publication date and importance: | |Nursing Research |First published:
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The definition of nursing excellence can be defined in many ways. What is common amongst all of the definitions of nursing excellence is that providing the patient with high quality compassionate care seems to be the common thread. Florence Nightingale (considered by many to be the first nursing theorist) initiated the elevation of the nursing profession by educating those in charge of caring for patients and teaching them to use the environment to assist in patient recovery. From that point on
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Future of Nursing July 14‚ 2013 The Future of Nursing According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM)‚ the nursing profession is the largest population in the nation ’s health care workforce with over three million members. Because of this‚ nurses have a fundamental role in the transformation of the nation ’s rapidly changing health care environment. To achieve this role‚ the IOM addressed several key recommendations to serve as a guide to the direction of the future of nursing (Institute
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