Thank you for bringing this case to our attention. I had an opportunity to review this case with our Triage RN. Patient was referred to ED due to patient’s age (85 y/o)‚ history (long snapshot of chronic medical conditions) and symptoms (unresolved cough x 1 month‚ weakness‚ low blood pressure). Our RN thought this patient would be admitted and her intention was to expedite admission/transfer process. As far as having various conversations of ER transfers‚ we have had challenges in this area
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High school is a huge stepping stone in a young adult’s life. This is a time of growing mentally and physically. Most lessons are learned during this time period and this is also the time to “find yourself.” Your hormones are raging; you care too much about what people think of you‚ and don’t know whether or not you’re a kid or an adult. Add all of that up‚ plus the pressure to be perfect‚ multiplied by the hours of homework‚ and divided by the amount of energy drinks it takes to stay awake and you
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Adolescence describes the teenage years between 13 and 19 and can be considered the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood. Adolescence can be a time of both disorientation and discovery. The transitional period can bring up issues of independence and self-identity; many adolescents and their peers face tough choices regarding schoolwork‚ sexuality‚ drugs‚ alcohol‚ and social life. Peer groups‚ romantic interests and external appearance tend to naturally increase in importance for some time
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Essay Transition in Mid-Life I was 52 years old when my life was turned upside down. I thought that at this stage of my life‚ things would be easier. Children had flown the nest‚ I had a well paid job‚ a good social life and a wide circle of friends. I enjoyed at least two holidays abroad each year. This essay raises many personal memories‚ but I have learned a lot and am able to reflect on this time in my life that was challenging on many levels. I am ‘middle-aged’ and have looked at
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This essay is based on the role transition of a student nurse to a newly qualified nurse (NQN) and the roles and responsibilities a NQN is faced with in that transition period. In this essay the author will begin by giving a summary of the roles of an NQN and briefly discuss the changeover from student to NQN. The author will then explore Patient Group Directions (PRD’s) and Accountability as the two role choices. These two roles when then be critically analysed by using available literature
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Why RN TO BSN The Need for Highly-Educated Nurses In the 21st century‚ the health challenges facing the nation have shifted dramatically. The American population is older—Americans 65 and older will be nearly 20 percent of the population by 2030—as well as more diverse with respect not only to race and ethnicity but also other cultural and socioeconomic factors. In addition to shifts in the nation’s demographics‚ there also have been shifts in that nation’s health care needs. Most health care
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Anthany Nilhas IU315 Questions: 1. (2 points) Can a meaningful distinction be drawn between hacking and "cracking"? Hacking is activity by one who believes information sharing is a powerful positive good and it also is one who is programmed enthusiastically. Cracking is activity by someone who breaks security on a system. Crakers engage in vandalism‚ and theft once given access to a computer. 2. (1 point) What is meant by "active defense hacking" or "counter hacking"? It is meant that hackers
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Demographic transition The Demographic Transition is a model created by Warren Thompson an American Demographer in 1929‚ and the model was designed in 4 stages (1 being low growth-4 being low growth also). The model is applied to every country in the world showing birth and death rates with natural increase. Stage 1 is a stage that no longer any country is in thanks to the agricultural revolution which occurred between 8000 B.C. through 1750 A.D. During stage one a country experiences very high
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Sandra kindete A Transition from High school to College Education is a general form of learning and gaining knowledge from different people and places. In United States high school and college are the main educational grounds that help people to achieve their goal and enhance their knowledge. From my personal experience‚ transition from high school to college was not only an exciting experience but also a challenging one because it was a struggle for me to adjust and cope into new environment
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RNHeals Monthly Journal March 2013 Name: Jenen L. Valerio Province/Municipality: Imus City‚ Cavite Area of Assignment: Main CHU II I. Activities * Took initial patient history for consultation. Assessed client for check-up and measured vital signs and anthropometric data. Administered treatment on patients based on initial assessment and findings. * Gave proper referral to patients to their hospital of choice that needed a specialist physician for their case.
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