READING JOURNAL Keeping a reading journal: http://www.gmu.edu/departments/writingcenter/handouts/puller.html 1. What do you find interesting in this reading assignment? Summarize the point of interest and then discuss why you find it interesting. 2. What do you find unclear in this reading assignment? Summarize the section you find muddy or foggy and explain what you think it means but why you’re still uncertain. 3. What do you find "linkable" in this reading assignment? Something may link
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Description It is my first day of work after graduating from nursing school. I am currently in a remote island of Maldives. It is a small hospital consisting of 50 beds and almost 20 staffs working in 3 shifts. I came for morning duty and the nursing in-charge shown me maternal and surgical ward as my first work place. After taking handing over from the night shift staff I made everything ready for the ward round as the doctors will be here in no time. Just before the doctors arrival we got a patient
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9 Practical Applications of Journal Bearings 9.1 INTRODUCTION A hydrodynamic journal bearing operates effectively when it has a full fluid film without any contact between the asperities of the journal and bearing surfaces. However‚ under certain operating conditions‚ this bearing has limitations‚ and unique designs are used to extend its application beyond these limits. The first limitation of hydrodynamic bearings is that a certain minimum speed is required to generate a full fluid film of
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INTRODUCTION Critical incidents are snapshots of something that happens to a patient‚ their family or nurse. It may be something positive‚ or it could be a situation where someone has suffered in some way (Rich & Parker 2001). Reflection and analysis of critical incidents is widely regarded as a valuable learning tool for nurses. The practice requires us to explore our actions and feelings and examine evidence-based literature‚ thus bridging the gap between theory and practice (Bailey 1995). It
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Essay preview The purpose of this assignment is to critique and evaluate the chosen article in terms of strengths and weaknesses‚ to demonstrate an understanding of the research process. According to Polit and Beck (2004) the aim of critically appraising an article is an attempt to determine its strengths and limitations. Therefore‚ the research critique should reflect an objective and balanced consideration of the study’s validity and significance (Polit and Hungler 1999). The task of critiquing
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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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Amanda Raspanti Special Topics “Plantation Slavery” Professor da Silva Journal Article 2 April 24‚ 2013 “To See Who Was Best on the Plantation: Enslaved Fighting Contests and Masculinity in the Antebellum Plantation South”‚ written by Sergio Lussana‚ gives us insight into the life of those on Southern plantations from the male slave perspective. In comparison to the amount of information available on the role of women in slavery‚ there is surprising less information
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her obligations of employment. Working extra shifts‚ teaching‚ and membership in NAPNES are personal values‚ not accountability. 4. The LPN reminds a group of students that the values they demonstrate in their practice have their roots in: 1. nursing school education. 2. family influence. 3. peer relationships. 4. agency policies. ANS: 2 The family shapes values that are demonstrated in later life. These values may be enhanced or challenged by life experiences‚ but the base is forged in
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Ever since I was a little girl I have always loved helping others feel better. I have always had a heart of gold and this is why I have chosen Nursing as my career choice. I feel like becoming a registered nurse is where I will belong and be most happy at. I am most fulfilled when I know I am helping‚ and doing for others. I am a very passionate individual and show a lot of compassion in everything I do‚ which are key qualities most nurses have. Although registered nurses have many responsibilities
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A Reflective Journal It’s 2010 and e-Learning is quickly becoming the way of future learning. Via online learning you are able to eliminate barriers including distance‚ time and entry requirements. The same principles apply as attending a normal classroom‚ only you’re able to do it in the comfort of your own surroundings at your own pace. Online learning provides access to learning materials such as‚ i-Lectures; online links to the same lectures held in classrooms‚ YouTube links‚ online books
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