Qualities of a nurse with a BSN as a Mentor The nurse I chose as a mentor has wonderful qualities that I hope to have after I also obtain a BSN. She shows great communication between nurses‚ doctors‚ and families. She is able to explain any situation in a professional manor. Her confidence is shown through her professionalism‚ for example‚ when she addresses information of medication and disease process to a family‚ she explains thoroughly‚ which builds trust with the family‚ shows her confidence
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Nursing Leader Interview The nurse manager of the cardiac rehabilitation unit has been a formal nurse leader for the past five years. The conversation began with a discussion about her personal leadership style and how it evolved from a knee jerk style to her current democratic style. Being a nurse leader requires adaptation and flexibility. Administration‚ Medicare‚ and certifying organizations require changes to be made frequently to improve patient care. These changes are often tied to service
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Running head: THE EVOLUTION OF THE NURSE The Evolution of the Nurse Expert Witness The Evolution of the Nurse Expert Witness The Importance of Knowing the History of Professional Nursing Wisdom regarding the history of nursing provides nurses with an appreciation for their profession today (Zerwekh & Claborn‚ 2009). A classic reason for studying history is to avoid repeating it. However‚ knowing the history of professional nursing can not only enlighten an individual to changes that need
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Ever since I can remember I have always had a strong desire to be a nurse‚ to help others in need. I have a tremendous amount of respect for nurses and their dedication to their life long profession. In my opinion‚ a nurse must always have good interpersonal skills‚ be reliable‚ caring and empathetic. A nurse must be compassionate and provide care without being prejudice and without judgement. Being that nurses are usually the first line of care for a patient who is scared and upset‚ you must have
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The role of nurses in Transitional Care is an innovative topic in the healthcare arena. According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) more than one-third of Medicare beneficiaries who are discharged from a hospital are re-hospitalized within 90 days and most of these are preventable. This indicates a need to improve coordination of post-discharge care. Health Care Reform’s Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act Section 3026: Directs the Secretary to establish a Community-Based
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This can present a challenge for nurses who must also continually evolve their methods of teaching to fit the client’s specific needs. According to Edelman‚ Kudzma & Mandle (2014)‚ in order to meet these challenges‚ nurses need to be able to assist the patient’s behavioral changes‚ by valuing individual lifestyles‚ values and beliefs and incorporating these into the teaching methods used so that personal health goals can be achieved. Nurses also carry the responsibility to act as role
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The author main points within this article are the policy of social media among the nurses and the patients. In other words‚ to “introduce social media and outline ethical issues surrounding their use for medical-surgical nurses” along with “identify existing guides from professional and regulatory associations that nurses can use to navigate social media ethically.” As stated on page 326 by Vicki D. Lachman. With the world of social media advancing it’s important for nurse’s “to become familiar
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Neonatal Nurse Normally‚ when people think of nurse who are not familiar with health care careers‚ think of someone who takes care of the elderly or with adults in the hospital. What many people don’t know that there are several different kinds of nurses in the medical field. Personally‚ I would love to be a neonatal nurse. A Neonatal Nurse is a Nurse specializes with infants who are severely ill or born prematurely and need intensive care. A Neonatal Nurses job duties and responsibilities go way
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heal and manage. Caring requires a registered nurse to understand the patient’s needs and to have compassion. By providing patient-centered care the person/patient will be able to receive services designed to meet their individual requirements and preferences. For instance‚ a nurse may have two patients with the same illness‚ however each patient may react differently to certain medications and treatments. Therefore‚ it is imperative for a registered nurse to monitor their patients‚ such as checking
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Becoming a professional nurse‚ a nurse must self-regulation with knowledge to practice standards and code of ethics. One of the first stepping stone is reflecting in journal of experiential learning. “Knowledge of yourself is gained from reflecting on your experience” (Cooper‚ 2001‚ p.22). In the course Development of self as nurse I have learned how to be a professional nurse practicing the standards and code of ethics in a working environment. Also how the tools of communication is affective towards
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