Mental Health Self Reflection Assignment December 1‚ 2014 Introduction Although theoretical preparation clearly is important‚ there is no substitute for the learning that takes place during clinical experiences. Clinical experience is acknowledged as being the core of nursing education. As nursing student without previews experience in mental health‚ I was reflecting the same attitude held by general public that mentally ill patient are dangerous‚ prone to violence‚ unpredictable‚ and to some
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was crucial in my learning process because in order to grow as a person you need to be self aware of the things that you do well and not so well. This course allowed you to receive constructive criticism to better yourself not only as a student but as a leader too. The suggestions that the students gave allowed me to recognize how others see me in a classroom and utilize this to my advantage. Once I became self aware this semester it allowed me to further my learning on how I can become a better thinker
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The Braden scale can identify if an individual is at risk for developing pressure ulcers. The Braden scale has a numerical (6-23) rating system based on ones sensory perception‚ skin exposure to moisture‚ physical activity‚ mobility‚ nutrition‚ and risk for friction and shearing (Braden‚ Maklebust‚ & Maklebust‚ 2005). A lower Braden Scale Score is and indicator that an individual is at a greater of developing a pressure ulcer due to ones lowers level of functioning. Whereas a higher score indicates
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Chrysler also known as Americas ‘Big Three’ automobile companies are located in this city. The concept of External Scale Economies can help us explain why these three major companies are located in this area. Scales economies are important for a country because they represent a growth in its economy. Companies are able to produce more products or services at a lower cost of input. “External scale economies are based on the size of an entire industry within a specific geographic area.”1 These companies bulk
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annually in the United States (McEwen and Willis‚ 2014). An immediate demand for accountability and quality in the health care system requested and many quality improvement/management initiatives were undertaken that directly impacted the discipline of nursing. A recent announcement was made that The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality estimated 1.3 million fewer patients
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The fourth skill in self-management is self-efficacy. This is an individual’s belief that they have the ability to achieve each goal in certain situations. It is important to keep the goals in mind whilst thinking positively and visualising success. The second guiding principle is empowerment. Empowerment is important in chronic illness care as it give the patient the confidence in providing their own care. An example of giving empowerment to a patient is enabling them to perform their own subcutaneous
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practice to make a difference in the lives of others. This class marks the beginning of my path to a hopefully long and influential career in the field of social work. This course has presented opportunities and challenges to raise a level of awareness of self that I did not realize I possessed. I have and will continue to use this discernment to relate and understand others. Prior to this semester‚ I did not fully grasp how each of these exercises‚ experiences‚ and interactions would correlate and influence
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The impact of the IOM report on the future of nursing The passing of the Affordable Care Act by congress in 2010 will require the health care system to transform the future of nursing in order to keep up with the changes in health care in the United States. This paper will discuss the 2010 Institute of Medicine’s report on the impact of nursing education‚ nursing practice with a focus on primary care‚ how it will change current nursing practice and the nurse’s role as a leader. The Institute of
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They’re meaningful service‚ link to curriculum‚ reflection‚ diversity‚ youth voice‚ partnerships‚ progress monitoring‚ and duration and intensity. On page 18 it asks what Service-Learning standard do you most connect with and why? For me‚ I connect the most with reflection and partnerships. Reflection is ongoing just as our service to our communities should be. With our reflection we’re asked to think about our relationship with society. I think this is an important
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care to four patients. Additionally‚ the purpose of this paper is to explain and provide examples of how our patient care included the concepts of Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) competencies‚ delegation‚ hand off reporting‚ and a reflection of our clinical experience. Quality and Safety Education for Nursing (QSEN) Competencies To provide patient centered care‚ I had to educate the patient when administering medications about why the patient was taking the medication and side effects
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