Baccalaureate Prepared Nurses A BSN represent a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing‚ while an ADN is an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Both degrees will qualify a person to take the same licensing exam NCLEX. There are several differences in the competency levels of these two-degree programs. BSN program is a four-year degree‚ which is knowledge‚ theory and research based and the emphasis is on the entire picture of the field of nursing. Exposing the nurse to human diversity and global perspective‚ health
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NURSING CARE PLAN STUDENT’S NAME: Louanne Tracy B. Cruz PATIENT’S NAME: R.F. AGE: 13 GENDER: M CIVIL STATUS: S ADMISSION DATE: 11-22-12 WARD: Palacol 3 ROOM NO.: BED NO.: 15 MEDICAL DIAGNOSIS: Dengue Fever NURSING DIAGNOSIS: Ineffective tissue perfusion related to decreased HgB concentration in the blood secondary to Dengue fever SHORT-TERM GOAL: After8 hours of nursing intervention‚ the client will demonstrate behaviour to improve circulation. LONG-TERM GOAL:
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Abstract Pressure ulcers are an important concern for the community in the health care setting that cause serious problems to patients‚ family members‚ and to the facility that treats the patient. The aim of this essay is to present the role of the community nurse in preventing pressure ulcers in patients with risk factors. Methods used is the research and review of articles and publications discussing the responsibilities and role of the community nurse. Results of the analysis of published papers
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Nurse Practice Act. Standard of practice – determined by the nursing profession American Nurse’s Association Standard of care – policy and procedure of the institution. QSEN project – quality and Safety for nurses 1- Patient centered care 2- Teamwork and collaboration 3-Evidence based practice. 4-Quality improvement 5-Safety 6-Informatics SBAR – provides standard framework for communication between members of the health care team. S-Situation – concise statement of problem B- Background
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Patient’s name: K.M Age: 17 Diagnosis: Pain related to increased uterine contractions and pressure on pelvic structures Assessment Nursing Diagnosis Scientific Analysis Goals/Objectives Interventions Rationale Evaluation Subjective: “Ang sakit ng tiyan ko at ng likod ko‚ humihilab” as verbalized by the patient Objective: BP: 120/70 mmHg PR: 71 bpm RR: 17bpm Temp: 36.6 C Pain scale: 8 Pain related to increased uterine contractions and pressure on pelvic structures as evidenced by reports of pain
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MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING MEDICAL SURGICAL NURSING RESPIRATORY SYSTEM: List 4 common symptoms of pneumonia the Tachypnea‚ fever with chills‚ productive cough‚ nurse might note on a physical exam. bronchial breath sounds. State 4 nursing interventions for assisting Deep breathing‚ fluid intake increased to 3 liters/ the client to cough productively. day‚ use humidity to loosen secretions‚ suction airway to stimulate coughing. What symptoms of pneumonia might the nurse expect to see
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It is our job as nurses‚ our piece to the healthcare puzzle‚ to provide the BEST possible care to every patient‚ every time. In doing so‚ we as nurses need to be diligent and compliant with our documentation‚ using the proper standardized healthcare terminology to establish a uniform representation of nursing care; an “unambiguous description of how nursing problems‚ interventions and outcomes are documented” (Hebda & Czar‚ 2013‚ p. 300). Our textbook (Hebda & Czar‚ 2013‚ p. 298) uses the definition
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Community and Public Health Nursing Reflection Licia Phillips NUR/405 July 8‚ 2013 Professor Cindy Januale RN‚ MSN In the Young’s neighborhood the community is family and community centered. The community nurse and their partners and the individuals of the community come together for the greater good of the community. The neighborhood health clinic offers free immunizations as long as he individuals bring a copy of their shot records. The community also holds annual health fairs to update
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cotton and grain. There are many complications of COPD‚ the most common are pneumonia‚ pneumothorax‚ cor pulmonale‚ atelectasis‚ and in severe cases there maybe respiratory insufficiency and failure (Bare‚ Cheever‚ Hinkle‚ & Smeltzer‚ 2010). Nursing management for a patient with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease begins with assessment; gathering information from the patient including detailed medical history‚ present symptoms and evaluate findings of diagnostic tests. Symptoms vary with
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deliver nursing care. Ethnocentrism is defined by Germov‚ (2005) as “viewing others from one’s own cultural perspective‚ with an implied sense of cultural superiority based on an inability to understand or accept the practices and beliefs of other cultures.” (p.152). To understand the term ethnocentrism properly we also need to be aware of what culture actually is as it is commonly misconceived. “Culture refers to the beliefs and practices common to any particular group of people.” (Nursing Council
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