It’s absolutely mind blowing to think of all the things I’ve learned and experienced in just three years of me working in the nursing field. It’s not entirely about applying my knowledge from what I learned in the classroom to the field; the experiences I continue to have as a nurse are basically lessons about life itself and I feel blessed to be in a profession that because of all these things‚ I can continuously acquire new knowledge and grow as a human being. Being a private duty nurse
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INTRODUCTION Nursing research is a systematic process by which nurses may used to confirm or refine existing knowledge and to explore new ideas about issues related to nursing practice (Borbasi‚ Jackson‚ & Langford‚ 2008). It falls largely into two areas‚ namely: Qualitative research and Quantitative research whereby qualitative research is based on the model of phenomenology‚ grounded theory‚ and ethnography and examines the experience of those receiving or delivering nursing care. The research
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and nutritional therapy is to assist persons with diabetes in making self-directed behavioral changes that will improve their overall health (Franz‚ 2012). Blood glucose monitoring and goals of blood glucose monitoring Testing blood glucose levels pre-meal and post-meal can help the patient with diabetes make better food choices‚ based on how their bodies are responding to specific foods. Patients should be taught specific directions for obtaining an adequate blood sample and what to do with
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actually did a complete discharge from beginning to end by myself. At our patient care plan meeting on Wednesday my patient and her husband agreed that it was not safe for her to return back home. They decided that they would like to have a skilled nursing home placement near the Kinston area. We were able to have her placed at Signature Healthcare in the heart of Kinston by the hospital. She and her husband were very pleased that she was able to stay nearby. The discharge process begins after the care
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An Assistant in Nursing is someone who offers support services to enrolled and registered nurses.They help in ensuring the needs of the patients in a healthcare institution are met.They are also considered an intermediary between the nurses and patients.It is a great career for those people who enjoy being caregivers. To become an assistant in nursing‚ you have to understand the expected daily duties which include: Cleaning the patients and their linens.Feeding those unable to feed themselves.Dressing
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Traditionally‚ four patterns or “ways of knowing” have been used in the field of nursing. These are empirical‚ aesthetic‚ personal and ethical knowing originally identified by Barbara Carper in 1978. By combining these ways of knowing a nurse develops clinical knowledge which guides nursing actions in different situations. The following personal experience demonstrates the use of multiple ways of knowing in a nursing situation. Last Friday night‚ I received a call from the answering service for
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There is often debate if nursing an infant in public is acceptable. In this cartoon you‚ will find two authority figures questioning a woman about publicly displaying her breasts. She is sitting alone on a bench in a peaceful manner feeding her baby‚ when approached by these very intimidating looking men. When you look at the cartoon you can see a Victoria’s Secret ad plastered on the wall behind the somewhat conservative looking woman. Some might argue that the model is much more audacious than
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INTRODUCTION Critical incidents are snapshots of something that happens to a patient‚ their family or nurse. It may be something positive‚ or it could be a situation where someone has suffered in some way (Rich & Parker 2001). Reflection and analysis of critical incidents is widely regarded as a valuable learning tool for nurses. The practice requires us to explore our actions and feelings and examine evidence-based literature‚ thus bridging the gap between theory and practice (Bailey 1995). It
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Workplace Violence in a Nursing Setting Problem and related phenomenon of interest The profession and practice of nursing are as crucial as it entails the intense exercise of caring for patients‚ with the sole aim of ensuring that they are attended to satisfactorily. It is therefore expected that a conducive working environment is created within and outside the medical facilities. However‚ this paper identifies a fundamental problem in the nursing setting that it will address. For instance‚ the
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This essay sets out to discuss the importance of comprehensive and accurate assessment on a registered nurses’ ability to make excellent clinical decisions. It will examine what factors can change a nurses’ capability to be aware of‚ and act on abnormal assessment findings. As well as assessment being part of the nursing process that is used in every day nursing‚ it is also a critical part of patient safety (Higgins‚ 2008). Assessment findings are used to determine what needs to be done for the
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