unit are often admitted within the first 24 hours after birth. Newborns may be sent to the NICU if: • they’re born prematurely • difficulties occur during their delivery • they show signs of a problem in the first few days of life (sepsis/infection‚ congenital defects‚ cardiac / respiratory abnormalities‚ low birth weight) NICU EQUIPMENT: • BLOOD PRESSURE MONITOR may be a smaller version of the blood pressure cuff used on older children and adults. Or an ARTERIAL CATHETER (tiny
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Continuing Professional Development ( CPD) Activities Professional Development Plan Evidence of Achievement Reflective Practice Appendix : : Acknowledgment: The Nursing Professional Portfolio Group is using this opportunity to express their gratitude to everyone who supported us throughout the process of formulating the Nursing Professional Portfolio Format. We are thankful for their aspiring guidance‚ valuably constructive criticism and
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to the folder of evidence 3 Reflective Account 4-9 References 10-11 Action plan discussed with mentor 12 Introduction to the folder of Evidence This assignment is an analysis of my leadership development though my training‚ and to assist me to adapt from a student nurse to a staff nurse confidently. This‚ along with an action plan (appendix 1) is completed though out my module 8 placement in accident and emergency. My leadership
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discuss the statement: ‘Infection prevention is every healthcare professional’s responsibility’. In order to identify the healthcare professional’s responsibility the author will be drawing from three different sources including documents from the Department of Health‚ the Nursing and Midwifery Council’s code of conduct and the Royal College of Nursing. After this‚ the essay will talk about two different practises that healthcare professionals can use to break the chain of infection. These will include
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Patient teaching plan Cleven Isidor HSC-175 Mrs. Scott‚ MSN‚ RN-C Patient teaching plan During a clinical rotation we come into contact with many patients‚ from many different backgrounds‚ with many different disease processes which effect their systems. Each patient has their own manifestations‚ of signs and symptoms‚ along with courses of action which are taken to best meet their individual needs. One of the tools used when caring for a patient is education. CDC.gov states “A well-informed patient
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standards can create psychological issues which can cause stress‚ depression‚ and eating disorders. As learned in the course text‚ we know that stressors can cause a lot of issues health wise. Using the textbook example of the Upper Respiratory Tract Infection and compare it with obesity. Like URTI‚ obesity effects physical‚ and psychological health which could potential cause more issues down the road. Looking at physical health‚ obesity can affect the immune system. Which is due to a positive feedback
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Name: John Doe Class: NRN 101 Date: 12/12/12 Pt. initial RB Age 100 Date of Admit 01/01/01 DOB 07/01/01 Code Status full Allergies NKDA Admitting Diagnosis: Pneumonia secondary to a bacterial infection Nursing Diagnosis: Risk for ineffective tissue perfusion (arterial‚ venous‚ and peripheral) STG: Patient will have adequate perfusion AEB Spo2= 95% or greater LTG: Patient will maintain adequate tissue perfusion to vital organs AEB mucous membranes‚ capillary refill time
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Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN)‚ using nontraditional experiences for practicing nurses. These experiences come in the form of direct and indirect care experiences in which licensed nursing students engage in learning within the context of their hospital organization‚ specific care discipline‚ and local communities. Based on the feedback offered by the provider‚ identify the best approach for teaching. Prepare a presentation
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Preventing Infection INFECTION The invasion or colonization of the body by pathogenic microorganisms The presence of a particular type of microorganism in a part of a body where it is not normally found and may lead to a disease Microorganism A small (micro) living plant or animal that cannot be seen without the aid of a microscope A microbe Contributions TYPES of Microorganism Bacteria Fungi Protozoa Algae Viruses Multicellular Animal Parasites BACTERIA Very small‚ simple‚ unicellular
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Name Dose Frequency Purpose for taking Insulin glargine 40 units qhs blood glucose management Novolin-R sliding scale ac & hs blood glucose management Avandia 4 mg bid blood glucose management Ampicillin 3g q6h tx of foot infection Ceftriaxone 1 g q24h tx of foot infection Aspirin 81 mg qd prevention of MI Lipitor 10 mg qhs lower blood cholesterol Lovenox 40 mg q24h prevent thromboses Neurontin 300 mg q12h relieve neuralgia Metoprolol 25 mg qd manage HTN Valsartan 80 mg qd manage HTN
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