Reducing the number of pregnancies and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among those aged under 16 is a government priority due to rising numbers of both (Department of Health‚ 1999; 2001; Social Exclusion Unit‚ 1999). Contraceptive nurses have a key role as they are in a unique position to give clients the opportunity to talk about intimate areas of their sexual life and anxieties in a non-judgemental environment (Everett‚ 1998). Most agencies offering information‚ advice or services on sexual
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normal game‚” I told myself‚ as we took that excruciating long bus ride down to our final game of the season. As of then we were five and two; nevertheless‚ still looking for that final win against a team we’ve never had to play. Rumor had it they had the same record as us‚ but we were a solid freshman team. Having faced upperclassmen in the past and held up against them. We suited up as the rain started to fall. Even though I had butterflies in my stomach‚ I took my place on the field. The game has
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1. Panic attack Abrupt experience of intense fear and discomfort‚ consumer feels a sudden elevation of fear‚ may occur anytime. Consumer having the attack show’s physical symptoms such as dizzines and palpitation. How it relates to or affects my clinical practice: If the consumer is having panic attack the nurse can calm the consumer and the nurse can assisst the consumer through out the episode of the attack.
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Since graduating in 2008 with my diploma in nursing‚ I have had many personal and clinical experiences. The challenges I have faced have facilitated my competency as a nurse and increased my desire to continue my education in nursing. My introduction to emergency room nursing was during my senior year as a nursing student‚ as a patient care technician. Even though some days were trying and there was a lot of learning to be had‚ I almost immediately knew this is where I belonged. I have continued
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A Registered nurse helps individuals‚ families‚ and groups to achieve health and prevent disease. In this career a nurse needs to maintain accurate‚ detailed reports and records. Monitor‚ record and report symptoms and changes in patients’ conditions. Record patients’ medical information and vital signs. Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients’ responses and conditions. Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess‚ plan‚ implement and evaluate patient care plans
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As a staff nurse in the emergency room I had to develop leadership skills in order to effectively deliver quality care and maintain safety in a fast paced environment. By identifying safety risks associated with the assignment of inexperienced nurses to triage and discussing the breakdown in communication between physicians and staff‚ caused by inaccurate triage acuity levels‚ I effectively facilitated the change in the process of assignments to triage. Once the need of education‚ mentoring and
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[doctorally] prepared advanced practice nurse who provides advanced nursing care to neonates up to two years of age in a variety of clinical settings” ("Neonatal Nurse Practitioner."). There are many different levels in the neonatal field such as level one being just taking care of healthy infants. These days now it has started to decrease because if they are healthy they are more likely to be in the room with their mothers. Level two on the other hand the nurses are having to be more in demand because
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As the population continues to grow‚ so does the need for educated nursing professionals. With such a strong need for nurses many would think it would be easy to get a nursing education. The fact is it may be harder than many people think. Today the United States also has a shortage of nursing educators and this makes many nursing programs hard to get into often with long waiting lists. Even with all these hurdles in place‚ a nursing career is still a great choice as long as you select the correct
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Psychiatric nurse practitioners are advanced nurses that strive to treat mental health issues in individuals‚ families‚ and communities. They help assess‚ diagnose‚ and treat a patient’s mental health needs that include psychotherapy and prescription medication. Due to the normalization of mental health issues‚ there is now an increasing demand for psychiatric nurse practitioners. According to Regis‚ to successfully become a psychiatric nurse practitioner‚ there are many steps you have to take
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“Bound by paperwork‚ short on hands‚ sleep and energy; nurses are rarely short on caring‚” a quote said by Sharon Hudacek‚ where she expresses that nurses are caring even when they are exhausted. Being a registered nurse is not only an important job‚ but a privilege also. These people have decided that they want to spend they lifetime and career caring for other people and making sure other people are healthy. Registered nurses are people who will take care of others‚ even if they are exhausted‚
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