This reflection is based on my observations of the need for of effective communication skills and knowledge of nurses regarding the management of aggression in elderly patients with dementia. Clinician need to be equipped with seclusion‚ medication and de-escalation skills to be able to manage patient aggressive behaviours safely. I have chosen these particular observations after realising how fundamental they are in implementation aggressive behaviour management strategies in patients. While working
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Introduction The aim of this piece of work will be to describe‚ analyse and evaluate what role the staff nurse holds in the effective management of the care of the bereaved person. Throughout the author will relate this to the bereavement of a family following the death of a loved one in a care of the elderly setting. In relation to this assignment and because the focus of this assignment is on the staff nurse effectively managing the care of the bereaved person the author will focus on the issue of the
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The nurse assesses Josh’s vital signs. His respirations are rapid and shallow. 1. What is the best technique for the nurse to use to assess Josh’s respirations accurately? A. Observe chest expansion for 15 seconds and multiply by 4 B. Encourage Josh to breath as deeply and slowly as possible C. Watch for nasal flaring and count the air exchanges with each movement D. Place a hand on Josh’s chest and count the hand motion D. Place a hand on Josh’s chest and count the hand motion - Rationale:
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I will reflect on an incident that occurred during my shift to develop positive attitude towards nursing informatics. In this reflection‚ I am going to use Gibbs (1988) Reflective cycle. This model is a recognized framework for my reflection. Gibbs (1988) consist of six stages to complete one cycle which is able to improve my nursing informatics and learning from the experience for better practice in future. The cycle starts with description of the situation‚ analysis of the feelings‚ evaluation
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differently – see sample APA paper. In short papers you want to avoid long direct quotations – understand your content and use your words when possible. According to (Watson & and Foster‚ 2003)‚ (as cited by (Clark‚ Watson‚ & Brewer 2009)‚ nurses universally appear to be torn between the human caring values and the calling that attracted them to the profession‚ and the technologically‚ high paced‚ task-oriented biomedical practices and institutional demands‚ heavy patient load‚ along with
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Nurse act 2012 conpetency standards for enrolled nurses national competency standards for the enrolled nurse Introduction Description of Enrolled Nurse National Competency Standards Assessing Competence Glossary of Terms Introduction The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) is a peak national nursing and midwifery organisation established in 1992 with the purpose of developing a national approach to nursing and midwifery regulation. The ANMC works in conjunction with the state
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PRECETORSHIP OF NURSES IN PRACTICE. I am predominantly a kinesthetic learner and I will endeavour to look at how this can influence the way I bring about training in my surroundings. To me it is essential to combine the way the preceptee with their different learning style learns and to provide the best learning outcomes plus conquer the challenges we may both face. I’m a practical person who likes to get on with the task before me with as few hassles as achievable. I surround myself with bright
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“Mental health nurses must use skills and knowledge to facilitate therapeutic groups with people experiencing mental health problems and their families and carers.” (Nursing and Midwifery council‚ 2010a). Reflection is a skill that can be used to help nurses improve care by having a better understanding of their self and their practice situations (Dolphin‚ 2012). Throughout our nurse training‚ we are encouraged to reflect as much as possible. The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC‚ 2010b) essential
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Field Trip Reflection: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital I had great expectations before the field trip to the hospital. I was expecting a large and grand hospital field with the latest technology‚ stainless floors‚ and a grand waiting room. Perhaps from my previous tours at hospital facilities such as Vanderbilt Medical Center or UT Southwestern Medical Center exposed me to facilities that pushed more of their extra finances to renovating their building. I expected to tour to focus solely
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This essay will reflect upon an incident in practice when I administered a drug to a child. I will use Gibbs reflective model (Gibbs 1988)(see appendix 1). This model of reflection will be applied to the essay to facilitate critical thought and relating theory to practice where the model allows. Discussion on the incident will include the knowledge underpinning practice and the evidence base for the administration of the drug. A conclusion to the essay will then be given which will discuss my knowledge
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