Medical Surgical I Disease Process of Hypertension By Ms. Margarita Minor‚ LPN Pathophysiology The Merriam-Webster dictionary defines hypertension as an abnormally high arterial blood pressure that is indicated by an adult systolic blood pressure of 140mm Hg or greater or a diastolic blood pressure of 90mm Hg or greater. The cause is unknown but may be attributable to a preexisting condition that result in thickening and inelasticity of the arterial walls of the left ventricle
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which occurs quite often in emergency rooms‚ I would be yelled at and even called racist if a white person was called back to a room first. I was lucky enough to have the benefit of the mayor of the predominantly African American community work as a LPN in the emergency room with me. He was an older African American‚ well known throughout the community‚ and very well respected. I could send him out to talk to unhappy patients because they took better to him‚ probably due to having the same
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As a child growing up I think I always wanted to work in the medical field‚ seeing my mother as a LPN. I also have always had a natural interest in the medical field because I like to watch a lot of ER and hospital shows. At first I didn’t really know what health career I wanted to pursue. I just knew that I liked being in the healthcare class and learning about the different health science careers and what they do. I think a medical office administration assistant would be a very good career for
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I felt like I would be continuing the tradition of being in healthcare. My grandmother was a nurse aide back in the 50’s & 60’s. She told us many stories from the days when she worked in a small community hospital. Next was my aunt‚ she became a LPN in the early 70’s; she also told may stories about things that would happen while she was working in the same hospital. All of these stories sparked my interest in the nursing field. I started into college fresh out of high school with a goal to graduate
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Part I: Kitchener (1984) identified five moral principles that are viewed as the cornerstone of our ethical guidelines. The five principles‚ autonomy‚ justice‚ beneficence‚ nonmaleficence‚ and fidelity. 1. Autonomy is the principle that addresses the concept of independence. The essence of this principle is allowing an individual the freedom of choice and action. It addresses the responsibility of the counselor to encourage clients‚ when appropriate‚ to make their own decisions and to act on
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University‚ my major is Public Health. I going for an Associate’s Degree not a bachelors yet. My overall goal is to get a degree related to the field of nursing‚ before I head into a nursing program. Being a male nurse in my objective. I plan on pursing an LPN certification first and then my Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing for Registered Nurse. Going to a major university in Philadelphia is an average of 19‚000 dollars per semester. My personality is really a reflection of nursing and fits perfectly for the
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ESS Consultant Tech/LPN QI Audit Form Facility:_______________________ Med Cart:__________________ Date:_____________ Consultant Tech/LPN:Katie Mullins Information may be contained that is privileged‚ confidential‚ and exempt for disclosure under applicable law‚ and may include information utilized for Quality Assurance purposes. Med Cart/PCC Match Back: Resident Room Number Medication Order NO Stop Date In PCC NO Exp Date DC’d Med In PCC Missed Doc. In PCC Charted “9” In PCC Med on Cart
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Growing up in Ghana‚ West Africa‚ it was not the richest country and so our resources were not on the same level as the United States‚ the healthcare was not up to par and so coming to this country learning and education were important to me. When I came to the states I always knew I wanted a career helping other people but I wasn’t sure until the gradual realization that nursing was the perfect career suited for me. I think the main reason that inspired me to become a nurse is that in my soul I
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general duty nurses who focus on the overall care of patients are registered nurses. They administer medications under the supervision of doctors and keep records of symptoms and progress. General duty nurses also supervise licensed practical nurses (LPNs)‚ nursing aides‚ and orderlies. RNs can specialize mostly by work setting or type of treatment. Plus‚ critical care nurses work in intensive care units‚ and psychiatric nurses treat patients with mental health disorders. Some RNs choose to get special
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