Ethics of Emergencies “The Ethics of Emergencies” explains Ayn Rand’s radical and unique view of altruism. She believes that there are 4 consequences of altruism‚ all of which are negative. These‚ simply put‚ are lack of self-esteem‚ lack of respect for others‚ a pessimistic view of life‚ and an indifference to ethics. She says that altruism hinders acts of true benevolence‚ and instead people act out of an obligation to others that has been internalized over time. Rand then argues that one should
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Nursing Preceptor Angelica Johnson November 14‚ 2014 NS3326D: Professional Role Development Nursing Preceptor Introduction “No one was ever able to teach who was not able to learn”- Florence Nightingale. A nursing preceptor’s role is to guide new nurses in the transition from nursing student to a professional nurse by acting as a role model (Potter‚ Perry‚ Stockert‚ & Hall‚ 2013). A professor or an instructor can be defined as being a preceptor because their role is to guide‚ teach and prepare
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to be the ruling document. If you are unable to view the course syllabus in its entirety. Please print in “landscape” view. Thanks Course Description This course focuses on the professional role and discipline of nursing. Students will examine the image of nursing and develop strategies for improvement. Standards of professional practice will be discussed in relation to the profession‚ role‚ and value behavior. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding
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heath issues in the homeless population. High risk for infections‚ trauma‚ violence. Don’t age very well. Where do they seek health care services? (pg. 425‚ Effects of Homeless on Health) Health care is usually crisis oriented and sought in emergency departments. Those who access health care have a hard time following prescribed regimens. Insulin-dependent diabetic man who lives on the street may sleep in a shelter. His ability to get adequate rest‚ exercise‚ take insulin on a schedule‚ eat
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Emergency contraception Mechanism Progesterone-only method‚ one dose‚ 1.5mg within 120 hours of unprotected sex Alternatively‚ Levongestrel in two doses‚ 0.75 mg‚ q12h Levonorgestrel ECPs prevent pregnancy by preventing or delaying ovulation. May also prevent fertilization of an eff by affecting the cervical mucus or decreasing the ability of sperm to bind to the egg **Note: levonorgestrel ECPs are NOT effective once process of implantation has begun‚ and will no cause abortion Classification:
Free Birth control Pregnancy Combined oral contraceptive pill
Nursing has become a harder profession to get into. It is one of the most rewarding professions out there in the world. A patient wants to be reassured that the person taking care of them knows what they are talking about‚ and know what to do when the time comes. Nursing is more than just helping people get better. It is a livelihood that a registered nurse can be proud of achieving. The nursing field is bigger than most know about. There are hospital nurses‚ there are nursing home nurses
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interested about this career. That something is not the money‚ even though the starting salary is $18.75 per hour/ $41000 annual‚ but the way the nurses corporate and help with the illness patients. I also like the way that LPNs just don’t work at nursing homes‚ they also work in Hospitals‚ Doctor Offices‚ Medical Offices‚ and Home Health Care. LPNs are able to choose their work schedules which meet their needs‚ so you have time for your family and kids. My grandmother was also an LPN‚ she was my role
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Scenario 1 It is always good to have a back-up plan in an emergency or non-emergency. If we apply the scientific method‚ we can solve any and all everyday problems. So it is always good to keep a spare of something that can potentially be lost on a daily basis or give oneself enough time to get ready for an event and have extra time in case of an emergency. Asking Questions Being the type of person that loses things often‚ I have to set all the things I need to walk out of my house with all
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The Nursing Shortage: The Need for Nurse Educators “The American Nurses Association (ANA) states nursing is the protection‚ promotion‚ and optimization of health and abilities‚ prevention of illness and injury‚ alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response‚ and advocacy in the care of individuals‚ families‚ communities‚ and populations‚” (ANA‚ 2012). However‚ what happens when there are not enough nurses to care for humanity? For many years now there has been
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Week 5 Assignment Emergency Operation Plan for Ashford University HSM 315 Emergency Planning Instructor Donald Walker November 2‚ 2012 Emergency Operation Plan Ashford University 400 North Bluff Blvd Clinton‚ IA 52732 Toll-free number 1.800.242.4153 Fax number 563.243.6102 After office hours‚ please call Clinton Police Department 563.243.1458 Director of Student Success 563.242.4023 ext. 7382 Manager of Campus Security 563.242.4023 ext. 7868 Associate Director of Student Services
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