EVIDENCE PRACTICE IFEOMA DIMKPA‚ RN/BSN BRADLEY UNIVERSITY Introduction Pressure ulcer is simply a compromise to skin integrity. It is caused by immobility‚ poor nutrition‚ poor circulation and even little things like creases from the bed sheet. The issue of pressure ulcer in the elderly especially in long term facility is a growing concern because it could lead to infection‚ discomfort and even depression. This leads me to my research question: In patients admitted in a skilled Nursing facility
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Reflection The incident that I am going to reflect had happed during my nursing studies. I was posted in a busy emergency care (EC). My role was to observe and assist a RN. Ms. X came to EC with severe abdominal pain. After the initial assessment Doctor ordered a list of blood tests. I accompanied RN to observe blood sampling procedure. Ms. X was clearly not cooperating for the procedure and was screaming. I helped to position the patient with the help of family members so that the RN could carry
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moment of looking back on where one has come from and the success up to the present point. I‚ personally‚ before and as an incoming freshman to college knew exactly what I wanted to do; music and nursing both. Pursuing nursing first‚ I encountered a few minor setbacks; I was forced to change my major from Nursing. Recently‚ that change happened. I
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professional performance and organisational contractual agreements. Nursing is a regulated profession‚ governed by a professional body. The Nursing Council of New Zealand has competencies that set a standard of practice to ensure that nurses are competent and fit for practice. They also have a Code of Conduct that set a standard of behaviour that nurses are expected to uphold. Nurses must also hold a current practising certificate in order to practice. We have a professional development and recognition programme
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AKNOWLEDGEMENT During the reflective study‚ there a lot of partier giving helpful hand to make and finish my reflective study. Therefore‚ it will be unfair if I put a side their contribution rather. Firstly‚ the special thank goes to my helpful Staff Nurse Suhaini. The supervision and support that he gave truly help the progression and smoothness of the internship program. Also thanks for your skill and knowledge that you have thought me in the progress of completing my research. The skills and
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‘Sciences for Nursing’ NS701 Module ‘Broadening Perspective’ practice‚ to make my own understanding of the alternative field of healthcare to my chosen profession- Mental Health Nursing‚ evident. The reflective account will include my own practical and learning experience of the specific event that took place during the ‘Broadening Perspective’ practice concentrating on the aspects of safeguarding /advocacy and risk management. As the main requirement of the assignment is to produce a reflective account
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Category: C | Route of Administration: IM‚ SUBCUT | Drug Category: opioids analgesic | Indication: labor analgesia | Normal Dosage:Labor analgesia Adult: 50-100 mg given when contractions regularly spaced repeat q1-3h prn | Side Effects:CNS: drowsiness‚ dizziness‚ confusion‚ HA‚ sedation‚ euphoria‚ increased intracranial pressure‚ seizures‚ respiratory depression‚ anaphylaxis | Nursing Considerations/Teachings/Interventions: Nursing Consideration: pt should remain recumbent for 1hr after
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critical reflexive practice ( Cunliffe‚ 2004). The aspect of leadership is integrated in so many facets of our lives. It enables us to view others from various perspectives and gives a greater knowledge and understanding of concepts in making a decision and in making sense of any given situation. Thus far‚ I have a much more comprehensive knowledge of what leadership is and how it relates not only to my organization but also in everyday life. In management learning‚ to practice critical reflexive
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One aspect that I believe to have been a successful part of my practice over these past few weeks is my increased confidence and ability to recognize assessment results that stray from the norm‚ such as a blood pressure of 90/60. This was particularly made apparent a few times within these past few weeks‚ but more particularly when working with a patient whose temperature averaged around 34.5 degrees Celsius. As that is well below what one’s average temperature could be and could be a warning sign
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Case Study One In this case study I will use Gibbs (1988) model of reflection to write a personal account of an abdominal examination carried out in general practice under the supervision of my mentor‚ utilising the skills taught during the module thus far. What happened During morning routine sick parade I was presented with a 21 year old male soldier experiencing severe acute‚ non specific‚ abdominal pain. Under the supervision of the medical officer (MO) I proceeded to carry out a full
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