Icon hospital in Chicago • Experienced staff‚ low turnover rate • Nurses with master’s degree • Head nurses and assistant head nurses familiar with managerial roles • Management working on improving Emergency Department (ED) flow • People seek medical care at ED Weaknesses • Emergency Department (ED) used as primary care by local residents • ED transfers to clinical units taking more than 15 hours • Patients lying on stretchers for long periods of time • Long ED waits • Staff nurses
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Emergency Driving Procedures Emergency situations sometimes arise that prevent your car from functioning properly. While these can be scary situations‚ it is important to remain calm‚ and know what to do when these situations arise. From brake failure to engine fires‚ always follow a few tips. How to Avoid Vehicle Malfunction 1. Although some vehicle malfunctions may not be avoidable‚ routine maintenance helps keep the vehicle functioning at its best. Get oil changes every three months
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each member of a family shares similar genes that places them at risk for developing certain genetic conditions. Obtaining a family genetic history is an essential nursing skill that requires expertise and the proper knowledge to assess these families (Kaakinen et al.‚ 2015). The purpose of this paper is to complete a genomic nursing assessment. Therefore‚ with this being said‚ I will identify three generations of one family and discuss a brief health history of each family. I will also explore the
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Primary care providers‚ working in a clinic setting‚ should be prepared for any potential emergency that may present itself‚ being ready to make adjustments to meet patient needs. Being prepared and aware of evidence-based planning is key‚ to successfully managing any office emergency (Buttaro et al.‚ 2013). Importance of Managing Emergencies Evidence-based Plan of Care Clinical Presentation Sexual assault refers to any sexual act that is coerced or forced without consent‚ not including
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responsibility. The nursing profession enjoys a place of honor in contemporary Western society. In a recent Gallup poll‚ nurses ranked the highest out of 21 professions with regard to honesty and ethical standards‚ surpassing pharmacists‚ physicians‚ police officers‚ high school teachers and even members of the clergy (2011). The purpose of this paper is to explore how theoretical frameworks have established the foundation for‚ and continue to guide the ethical aspects of nursing practice. Concepts
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Issue in the Nursing Literature Keeping people alive and functioning physiologically via artificial means of technology leads to much discussion of the terms life and living. Beliefs are that biological functioning is being alive‚ no matter if the person is aware of one’s self or others. This leads to the question of what is quality of life (Burkhardt & Nathaniel‚ 2014). “Quality of life‚ a subjective appraisal of factors that make life worth living and contribute to a positive experience of living
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concern. Poor fire safety practices and improper planning for fire emergency can consequently lead to critical situations. This is more threatening particularly for buildings which accommodate laboratories‚ chemical stores or server rooms. Observance and application of fire prevention principles can help to reduce or eliminate potential fire hazards. Moreover‚ much emphasis must be put on elaboration of a well designed emergency plan that defines the appropriate procedures to be followed in case
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A few months ago‚ a patient arrived in the emergency room on a stretcher with symptoms of face drooping‚ arm weakness‚ and speech difficulty. The emergency room physician‚ who also specialized in neurology‚ immediately suspected that the patient suffered from a stroke. Stroke occurs when the blood flow to a certain part of the brain is blocked‚ which causes the blood vessels to burst or leak within the brain. This leak of blood in the brain causes nerve cells to die (“What is Stroke?” 1). To confirm
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Comp. II 11th Feb. 2013 Mr. Wilson Concept of Community College: Then and Now Joliet Junior College‚ opened in 1901‚ is thought to be the first continuously operating public community college in the United States. By 1998 there were 1‚600 community colleges across all 50 states. Since their creation at the turn of the twentieth century‚ community colleges have provided pathways to higher education. It is an undisputable fact the community colleges have consistently increased their enrollment
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States‚ most corporate companies today encourage its employees to car pool or use public transportation to get to work. The communities where our families reside are diversified neighborhoods. People in the communities are from various countries‚ different ages‚ and various income ranges. Some of those in the communities are retired citizens. Other people in the community work in various different types of field ranges from example; school teachers‚ business owners‚ public servants‚ realtors‚ oil
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