The assignment will discuss the importance of assessment in Mental Health nursing‚ focusing on a 54 year old lady suffering from major depression. The Department of Health (DoH‚ 2010) pointed out that depression is a disorder of mood and may be characterised by low mood and feelings of unhappiness‚ exhaustion‚ self blame and suicidal thoughts. The assessment scale called Health of the Nations Outcome Scales (HONOS) (see appendix B) and the rational for using this scale will be explored. A brief profile
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to respond and adapt to changes evolving in the health care system‚ there must be a transformation in nursing education‚ practice and leadership. Based on these changes and transformation‚ the Institute of Medicine (IOM)‚ released the report “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change‚ Advancing Health.” This comprehensive report explores the need of the profession to adapt to changes and prepare to meet challenges that will occur as a result of the health care reform. With the recent passage of the Affordable
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As I answered each question of the survey‚ I realized that none of my answers surprised me‚ and quite honestly‚ I felt relieved knowing exactly what my weaknesses are. I found comfort in knowing what I can develop upon. I have always struggled with writing. My mind will draw a blank‚ or I will panic that my writing is not good enough or meet requirements. I have always been well-organized and allow for efficient time to complete assignments. What stuck out to the most was no matter where I was in
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I am a Registered Nurse who works on the IV team and provides venous access for patients during the hours of 7pm to 7am at the only hospital in Owensboro‚ Kentucky. We are an extremely busy organization who has a bed limitation of 300. Keeping the patients safe and to do no harm is a promise we all strive for (Clancey‚ 2011). By giving medications in a timely manner is a way of providing safety. Patients expect quality care and this nurse wants to provide the best treatment in the most efficient
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Isabella Caban Health Period 2 3/28/13 I make an effort to eat breakfast every morning. However‚ according to my food log‚ my breakfast might not be substantial enough to start my day. Usually‚ I eat a fruit accompanied by a piece of toast or a small cup of cereal. This breakfast doesn’t contain much protein to help me start day. I eat within the first hour of waking up on weekends‚ but not on weekends‚ which is another thing I could improve on. I think I could do better with eating meals/snacks
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Feather Rae Weber HCR 230 14931 Virginia Dumas Week 3 How to Promote Better Health for Adults References: http://ezinearticles.com/?Weight-Management-to-Promote-Better-Health&id=5143740 http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/databriefs/db01.pdf http://www.cdc.gov/nchs/data/nhanes/databriefs/adultweight.pdf Obesity in adults has increased significantly over the last decade. Due to this‚ many diseases have also had a high increase. Overweight adults are suffering from type 2 diabetes
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specific topics that cannot be resolved due to personal opinions. However‚ before reading the enlightening information concerning gun control‚ this was one of the several issues that I wanted to research and find data regarding students being allowed to carry weapons such as a firearm on college campuses. Furthermore‚ after reading lesson four and discovering that gun control is one of those topics that I should shun regarding my research project. Besides‚ realizing that each person has their personal
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s4343298 Individual Diary TIMS7301: Entrepreneurship and New Ventures – Diary and Key Decisions 1 s4343298 1: Brainstorming: 17/04/2014 I had trouble finding a group member having not openly advertised myself to other class mates. I was beginning to stress and thought I’d better hurry. My last attempt was to check the discussion board on Blackboard to see if anybody else was looking and luckily enough‚ there was. I met with my new partner‚ Xu Yin‚ after class on this particular
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The Declaration of Independence is very important in the history of the United States of America. It is the justification of the American Revolution presented to the world. It was used to officially declare the thirteen colonies of the United States of America as a separate country that is not and will never again be ruled by England. It helped create one of the greatest countries in the world. The colonist felt like that they weren’t able to do anything without permission. They were
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Paper on Individual Skills and Strengths Introduction On this paper I will be trying to explain and talk about certain skills that I believe I posses and how those skill work and help me to achieve my goals in life and in my professional life. There are many types of skills and is not until we sit down and think about what skills are and how is it that we use them‚ that make us reaklize who we really are. There are social skills‚ basic personal skills and professional skills‚ there is so much
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