The effect of a nursing intervention on promoting self-care agency in breast cancer patients after breast surgery INTRODUCTION Breast cancer is a type of cancer‚ which is characterized by local uncontrolled cells growth and spread of abnormal cells in one or both breasts‚ which is the most common cancer in women around the world (Jemal et al.‚ 2011). In Australia‚ over 12‚614 (28%) women were diagnosed invasive breast cancer in 2006‚ and the number will keep on growing (AIHW‚ 2009). In 2006‚ a
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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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I believe a job in nursing is an honor profession offering the individual both security and the option to work almost anywhere in the world. A nursing career is a very rewarding personally in terms of helping those who need assistance and care‚ easing the suffering of others even to the point of assisting in saving a person’s life. Nurses can bring delight‚ and support to those who are in need. Every minute of life is like a gift and nobody learns this lesson better than the ones who deal with a
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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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The establishment of dignity is foundational within all professional and interpersonal relationships‚ and it is vital to the development and maintenance of the therapeutic relationship within the practice of nursing. The exact meaning for dignity remains complex and unclear due to the fact that it is a multidimensional concept‚ however the Collins English Dictionary states that the word dignity comes from two Latin words: ‘dignus’‚ meaning worth‚ and ‘dignitas’ meaning merit (Colling English Dignitionary
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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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During my practicum experience in the (2/1) multi-age classroom at Seven Hills State Schoo‚ I observed‚ learned and implemented a range of teaching and behaviour management strategies within two weeks. This reflective essay will focus on my experience in the classroom and the development of crucial planning and teaching strategies in line with the Australian Professional Standards for Teachers. One of the strategies that I observed from my supervising teacher was acknowledging students who were
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adult. But that would lead us to have and be ourselves of what nursing school has done for us other than that we would be sole individuals showing our individualism of going through nursing of being sleep deprived‚ altered mental status‚ ineffective coping through two years of training to absorbed and add to our growth “of an immature nursing adult to a mature” to a “MATURE AND NURSING ADULT” .The inimical expectation of the” nursing school farm” (as in a barricade of sheep’s)‚because we want to
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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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factors and alcohol abuse and depression is complex‚ there are very specific elements that contribute to both depression and alcohol abuse that are unique to the nursing profession. Examples of this are the issues of workplace violence directed at women‚ and unfair discipline directed mainly towards men. These two factors are specific within nursing and interact and compound other nurse-related issues which only makes the stress that arise from these two issues even more
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