Hi Katherina‚ Human error in nursing is usually unavoidable‚ unpredictable and unintentional. Further‚ some risks include language barriers‚ neglecting to follow the policy‚ in a hurry to complete the task. As a supervisor‚ I encountered a nurse who gave a patient the wrong medications. The error occurred when the patient answered to the wrong name‚ and the nurse failed to check the patient’s identification bracelet. Other errors can include carelessness on the behalf of the staff as well as not
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Nursing Specialty: Legal Nursing Central Methodist University Historical Trends in Nursing NU25 July 07‚ 2013 Nursing Specialty: Legal Nursing The world of healthcare is one of frequent changes. Those who have dedicated themselves to the nursing profession understand that healthcare is continuously evolving‚ as it is our responsibility to provide only the highest standard of care to our patients. Each nurse that is certified within a nursing specialty strengthens the entire healthcare
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proficiency of a registered nurse in a given area of nursing specialty. Multiple studies indicate that nurses that have been certified in specialty areas enjoyed higher rates of patient satisfaction while they also had fewer errors in their nursing practice as well. Many healthcare facilities‚ nursing organizations and agencies recommend certification for those who have a longer nursing practice history so that they enjoy better progression in the nursing profession. It is a step for new grads to look
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(MBA‚ 2014; NMBA‚ 2008‚ 2014). Clinical documentation reflects the assessment of the patient‚ the clinical findings‚ the plan‚ patient’s response and outcome of care (Heartfield‚ 1996; Jeffries‚ Johnson‚ & Griffiths‚ 2010). Accurate documentation is seen not only as a record of patient care (Rodden‚ & Bell‚ 2002) but also as an essential means of communication to other health professionals (Björvell‚ Wredling‚ & Thorell-Ekstrand‚ 2003; Kuhn. et al. 2015). Clinical documentation has evolved over time
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INTRODUCTION Congenital Adrenal Hyperplasia (CAH) refers to a complex series of rare but well-studied enzymatic errors of metabolism with deficient levels of different enzymes involved in the synthesis of cortisol (hydrocortisone). CAH comprises a group of disorders resulting from defective synthesis of adrenal corticosteroids. Lack of glucocorticoids‚ especially cortisol‚ causes various kinds of metabolic problems. The response to low levels of cortisol is increased production of corticotropin (ACTH)
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ABORTION I. INTRODUCTION Abortion‚ expulsion of the products of conception before the embryo or fetus is viable. Any interruption of human pregnancy prior to the 28th week is known as abortion. The term spontaneous abortion‚ or miscarriage‚ is used to signify delivery of a nonviable embryo or fetus due to fetal or maternal factors‚ as opposed to purposely induced abortion. Therapeutic abortion is an induced abortion performed to preserve the health or life of the mother. Abortion‚ when induced
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and appropriate nursing practice and registered nurses are directed to follow these guidelines in their practice. In the case scenario under discussion‚ four competency standards given by ANMAC are relevant i.e. Professional practice‚ Critical thinking and analysis‚ Provision and coordination of care and Collaborative and therapeutic practice. Professional practice would require nurses to consider their ethical and moral responsibilities‚ ensure high level of care and integrate nursing knowledge‚ skills
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final diagnosis Nursing Process: a method of collecting and analyzing clinical information with the six main components 1. Assessment 2. Diagnosis 3. Outcome Identification 4. Planning 5. Implementation 6. Evaluation Nursing Diagnosis: clinical judgments used to evaluate the response of the whole person to actual or potential health problems First Level Priority Problems: emergent‚ life threatening problems prioritized by A‚ B‚ C‚ V A: airway problems B: breathing problems C: Cardiac/circulation
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Philosophy of Nursing NURS 210 Transition to Pro Nursing Jillian Edwards DNc‚ MN‚ ARNP November 25‚ 2013 Introduction Around the world‚ nursing has many definitions. From place to place‚ the role of a nurse may change a thousand times. However‚ I believe‚ we do have one thing in common. The desire to care for our patients and treat them as a whole individual the way we would want to be treated if we were in the same position. I have wanted to be a nurse since I was young
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light of this‚ collaboration and interaction between individuals have increased‚ enabling people to share opinions‚ ideas‚ and information. Social media use of stereotypes does not change the part it plays in shaping the roles in current society. This paper explores the image of the nursing profession in the media and the impact of the media towards the perception of nursing. These results explain how the media affects the image of nursing‚ both positively and negatively (Muehlbauer‚ 2012). For instance
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