Telehealth in Nursing Practice The last few decades have been marked by tremendous technological advancements providing for ever-increasing possibilities when it comes to transmitting‚ accessing and storing information. As many others professions‚ the nursing profession is embracing technology in an effort to make nursing care more efficient‚ cost effective and flexible. This paper will explore how telehealth is reaching a wide variety of clients as in hospice‚ virtual wards and remote cardiac monitoring
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Neonatology Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) The birth of a baby should be an exciting and joyful time‚ but sometimes unexpected and serious complications arise‚ requiring specialized care. The 45 bed Neonatal Intensive Care Unit45-bed (NICU) provides the latest diagnostics and treatment options for very small and sick infants. They are: *The region’s most advanced neonatal intensive care unit. *One of the few hospitals in Virginia to offer pediatric heart surgery for congenital heart disease
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Lessons Learned From Long Term Capital Management LTCM was selling liquidity as their fund structure was more similar to an investment bank than a typical hedge fund. When investors or issuers need to change their positions or risk exposure‚ they would go to an investment bank or dealer to buy or sell securities. In turn‚ the dealer would utilize the capital markets to offload the exposure. LTCM was often on the other side of these transactions‚ in some sense‚ wholesaling risk to the investment
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nature of Adult Nursing means far more than just an academic course studied for a number of hours a week. It is undoubtedly an integral part of the society we operate in‚ as adult nurses are considered to be the backbone of the healthcare system as they promote health‚ prevent disease and help patients cope with their illness. For me there was no sudden intervention‚ no following in the footsteps of an admired parent or relative into healthcare but a progressive awareness that nursing would be the perfect
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As a nursing student‚ I felt really lucky to get a golden opportunity to be a part of this Australia attachment that I was eagerly waiting for. This is a dream come true moment for me in my life. It will be the best experience in my career of nursing. An overseas exposure would allow me to have a greater sense of contextual understanding for different interpretations of health by foreigners living and seeking medical attention. Besides‚ cultural competence can be gained through interactions with
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There is a common expression heard in nursing school and facilities that employs nurses‚ “nurses eat their young”. When I began school‚ I wondered about that expression; I now know the reason behind the expression and it is sad to say how true it is. Bullying plagues the nursing profession‚ but it is not the only form of violence experienced in regularity in this profession. Physical‚ emotional‚ economic‚ sexual‚ and verbal abuse occur frequently‚ often without ever being reported or discussed with
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On reflection there was no life defining moment that sparked my interest in nursing‚ for me it was a desire engrained in me from an early age‚ that desire has grown with me and I’m now determined to make a difference in somebody’s life and become a part of the NHS. I want to wear my uniform with pride and live up to every expectation I’ve ever set myself. A naturally outgoing approachable individual I am often the person friends and family come to for help and advice. I have always been hardworking
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How Long Term Alcohol Abuse Affects the Brain One in every thirteen adults suffer from alcoholism today in the United States alone (Connery 1). This is just one of many devastating truths about alcoholism. Available information on alcohol is abundant and includes not only statistics‚ but the differences between an alcoholic’s brain and a healthy adult’s brain‚ the negative affects alcohol has on the brain‚ and how to prevent those effects. Many people do not understand what‚ exactly‚ alcohol
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a result of delegation‚ since they remain accountable for the patient in the court of law. “Inappropriate delegation may be specifically stated as grounds for disciplinary action by your Board of Nursing” (Anderson‚ 2012). Consequences can include loss of employment‚ lawsuits‚ and revocation of nursing license. Other barriers include not knowing what can and should be delegated‚ perception of losing control‚ and not having confidence in their UAPs. Nurses can improve their understanding of appropriate
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Concepts of Professionalism in Nursing “The skill‚ good judgement‚ and polite behavior that is expected from a person who is trained to do a job well” (Professionalism‚ n.d.). Professionalism is a highly regarded characteristic in nursing today. There are codes of conduct that are set through many institutions‚ to hold nurses accountable for their actions. This paper will describe two concepts of professionalism‚ integrity and ethical practice. These concepts are essential and are the key features
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