theories range from grand‚ to situation-specific‚ to mid-range the nurse tends to focuses on which theory will provide the best care to his/her patient. Perhaps in my opinion mid-range theories with their growing frequency of use are best suited for nursing in the 21st century. Mid-range theories are said to be middle rather than ordinary but they are specific enough to evaluate observed situations (McCurry‚ Revell‚ &Roy‚ 2009). There are multiple reasons why mid-range theories offer some of the most
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Introduction Gaynor R Williams and Lesley Lowes (2001‚ p. 1482) found that “Reflection is now a prerequisite for all nurses‚ midwives and health visitors. It is the method endorsed by the UKCC to promote the development of informed‚ knowledgeable and safe practice‚ and qualified practitioners are required to maintain a personal professional profile containing evidence of reflection on practice.” For my reflective portfolio assignment I will discuss a scenario where I felt dignity was not provided
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Theology 104 September 15‚ 2014 Reflection Paper #1 Introduction: I started attending church when I first came to the United States at age of 13. Many Korean immigrants choose religion just for relationship within Korean community and for to earn information on their children’s education. This was the same reason why my dad took my brother and I to church. I was a Sunday Christian for 10 years. I knew knowledge on the Bible but always questioned inside if I am a true Christian. With grace of
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mother‚ which he says helps him to feel better. I also encourage him to participate in activities at the nursing home. At first he refused‚ but later I see that he started to socialize and got to know other patient in the nursing home. He stated that he benefited from the psychiatrist at the nursing home as well as the counseling I provided to him. The nurses‚ doctor and other staff at the nursing home reported that the patient is starting to sleep and eat better than before. As a result‚ he is getting
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Mentoring has been established in a variety of fields for many years. Within nursing‚ the term ‘mentor’ denotes “A nurse‚ midwife or specialist community public health nurse who facilitates learning and supervises and assesses students in a practice setting”‚ (Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) 2005). The essay will explore the role of the mentor in the field of nursing‚ with personal reflection on the authors experience as a mentor in my current role as a community mental health nurse (CMHN)
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questionnaire to identify past medical problems. Physical examination: might include blood and urine tests designed to help eliminate other possible conditions. These will measure things like blood count‚ thyroid and liver function‚ and levels of glucose and other blood-based indicators of illness. A depression screening should also be conducted. Neuropsychological testing: The Mini Mental State Examination (MMSE) is the most commonly used test for complaints of memory problems or when a diagnosis of dementia
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essay will reflect on my personal and professional development during my first year on the nursing diploma programme. I will do this by discussing my experience with the five essential skills clusters which include care‚ compassion and communication‚ medicine management and nutrition and fluid management. I will relate the five skills by showing an understanding of a recognised model of reflection. Reflection‚ is a way of analysing past incidents to promote learning and improve safety‚ in the delivery
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REFLECTION ON DOCUMENTATION ASSESSMENT EXPERIENCE I have come to learn that documentation is an important part of nursing practice‚ in the clinical setting (Perry & Potter‚ 2014). One of the fundamental aims for nurses in all areas is to safeguard the welfare of their patients through proper documentation ((Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia - Codes and Guidelines‚ n.d). This can be achieved by implementing and upholding good documentation practice through progress notes writing in every healthcare
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References: BALZER RILEY (2008) Communication in Nursing‚ 6th edition .MOSBY ELSEVIER. GOLDSMITH‚ MALCOM (1996) Hearing the Voice of People with Dementia HARGIE‚ O (1986) The hand book of communication skills‚ 2nd edition LEY PHILIP (1990) Communicating with Patient Improving communication satisfaction and compliance NORTH WALES DEAF ASSOCIATION‚ (2001) Good communication with people who have a hearing disability NURSING &MIDWIFERY COUNCIL‚ (2004) the Code of Professional
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Assessment for Quality Improvement Quality improvement should be a major focus in any organization and requires four basic steps: “…specify the requirements‚ design the product‚ create the product‚ and examine the product.” (Burrill and Ledolter‚ 1999‚ p. 142). Each process must be completed in order as each is important. Once requirements and specifications have been determined‚ resources and standards can be evaluated to create and test the product. The means of creation will be different in
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