Hepatitis B Virus Hepatitis B is a global health problem‚ it is a liver infection that can cause serious complications and is potentially life threatening arising from the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). This paper will provide an overview of hepatitis B‚ including demographic information‚ determinants of health‚ the epidemiological triangle‚ the role of the community health nurse and a national organization that addresses the communicable disease. Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by
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1. Nurse-Patient Relationship Phases a. Orientation (beginning) i. Therapeutic Relationship 1. Develop trust 2. Establish goals 3. Therapeutic contract 4. Nursing diagnosis b. Working (Middle) i. Planning and Implementation 1. Communication skills to help client 2. Work on behavioral changes 3. Explore feelings and problems c. Termination (End) i. Evaluation 1. Inform client of other sources of help available 2. Evaluate therapeutic outcome 3. Evaluate nurse-patient relationship
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Difference between associate degree nurse and baccalaureate degree nurse competency hope ward‚RN grand canyon university nrs-430v This paper will detail the differences between ADN(associate degree nurse) and BSN(baccalaureate degree nurse). Both are nurses but they are different in the amount of education each degree requires. Associate Degree Nurse ADN nurses are those that attend community colleges for 2 to 3 years. ADN graduates are qualified to take the National
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Pages a) Demographic Profile: a. Name: Mr. R. A. b. Address: Ibaan‚ Batangas c. Age: 44 years old d. Status: Single e. Occupation: Farmer (previously) f. Educational Attainment: High-school graduate g. Chief Complaint: Hematemesis and melena h. Admitting Diagnosis: Hepatitis B infection i. Final Diagnosis: Esophageal varices s/t liver cirrhosis s/t chronic hepatitis B infection j. Date and Time of Admission: 3/3/13 07:00 am
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The ethics‚ values‚ and beliefs of the nurse executive can impact the organization and outcomes in a variety of ways. The ethics of the nurse executive in the health care organization facilitates the organization ability to carry out nursing responsibility in a manner that is consistent with delivering quality care to patients and maintaining all ethical obligations of the profession. (ANA‚ 2001) Values have a major influence on the actions of practitioners and are integral to socialization and
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Nurses: Strength‚ Commitment‚ Compassion By: Gianna Marla B. Recamara “Take charge of your health. If you don’t nobody else will”. These are the unforgotten words my mother had instilled in my young mind during my younger days! I didn’t realized the effect of those not till I entered in the medical profession! That’s because in this brave new world of managed care‚ keeping qualified nurses and achieving safe nurse staffing‚ often takes precedence over providing quality patient care. Ironically
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Life of a Registered Nurse I. Intro Paragraph A. Almost everyone has thought about becoming a Registered Nurse (RN)‚ but they never really think about what a Registered Nurse really goes through or what they have to deal with during work hours and the people they deal with. “…an RN can be both mentally and physically demanding…” (Herliny‚ S. (2014)). B. The purpose of this paper is to analyze the drawbacks and benefits of becoming a Registered Nurse (RN).
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REGISTERED NURSE ANESTHETIST: OCCUPATIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES‚ PERCEIVED STRESSORS‚ COPING STRATEGIES‚ AND WORK RELATIONSHIPS Tristan Roberts Perry Dissertation submitted to the Faculty of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy In Curriculum and Instruction Kerry Redican‚ Chair Jane Abraham Charles Baffi Bonnie Billingsley John Burton November 6‚ 2002 Blacksburg‚ Virginia Keywords: Nurse Anesthetists
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The Advance Practice Nurse Role can be nurse practitioners‚ nurse midwives‚ nurse anesthetists or clinical nurse specialists. They play an essential role in healthcare and are often primary care providers and are just as qualified as doctors to provide care. (Preventive Health Care: The Role of Nurse Practitioners‚ 2016). Advance Practice Nurse (APRN) is often defined as a constellation of four roles: the Nurse Practitioner (NP)‚ Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS)‚ Certified Nurse Midwife (CNM)‚ and
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The Minnesota Nurse Practice Act Statute 148.261 Grounds for Disciplinary Action‚ part 11 states “Engaging in any unethical conduct‚ including‚ but not limited to‚ conduct likely to deceive‚ defraud‚ or harm the public‚ or demonstrating a willful or careless disregard for the health‚ welfare‚ or safety of a patient. Actual injury need not be established under this clause.” This state statute applies to the given scenario as the nurse by complying with the doctor’s orders is participating in an
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