residents living in a long-term care facility‚ 60% of hospitalized older adults‚ and an estimate of 5%-10% of older adults living in community settings are malnourished (Maher and Eliadi‚ n.d.). These statistics sadly show that hospitalized and long-term care patients are more likely to become under nourished compared to the elderly population in the community. According to the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI‚ 2007)‚
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Assessment of Patient with COPD and CHF The nursing role in health assessment involves a systematic collection of data that provides information to facilitate a plan of care to deliver the best care for the patient. Assessment is the foundation of nursing practice. The nurse carries out health assessment to determine the patient ’s condition of health‚ risk factors‚ as well as the need for health education in order to develop an individualized care plan. The nurse oversees the holistic care of the
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basic education that a nurse should have has always been an issue of debate and controversy. The ADN program is shorter and more concise which focuses on the clinical skills and is more tasks oriented. It lacks the theory and science behind nursing as a profession. ADN nurses usually have 2-3 years education and are focused to provide individualized care to their patients based on their diagnosis. The BSN program is a four-year degree‚ which is knowledge‚ theory and research based and the
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In this journal‚ five RNs use the nursing process to put together a care plan for an elderly patient. Pedro Ruymán Brito-Brito‚ Cristina Oter-Quintana‚ Ángel Martín-García‚ Mª Teresa Alcolea-Cosín‚ Susana Martín-Iglesias and Domingo Ángel Fernández-Gutiérrez are the RNs who have developed a care plan for Mr. A who has “urinary incontinence” and has developed “social interaction problems” after his “prostatectomy”. Mr. A is a retired 75 year old man who has developed a urine leakage problem due to
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Values-based Education for creation of awareness on Non Revenue Water and promotion of good sanitation practices in Secondary Schools of Uganda. Abstract Only 30% of Ugandans have access to improved sanitation; however this low statistic has been highly attributed to culture‚ mindsets and attitudes of individuals. The cultural uprightness of the Ugandans has also been questioned as part of the root of the NRW problem and according to the Water Herald‚ high levels of water theft are likely
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Differences in Competencies between Baccalaureate and Associate degree levels in Nursing October‚ 28 2012 A Registered nurse is a healthcare professional who artfully delivers care with compassion‚ caring and respecting a client’s dignity. Nurses play the role of caregiver‚ to help clients regain health and achieve optimal level of independent function through the healing process. They use the nursing process measures and critical thinking skills together with other employees of healthcare‚ to
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BSN vs. ADN Becoming a Registered Nurse is considered a grueling process by most people who go through it‚ whether it is through the Diploma‚ Associates or Baccalaureate program. The Diploma program has almost been completely phased out as an acceptable program‚ leaving the Associates and Bachelor programs in play. The Associates Degree in Nursing is usually a 2year program obtained in community colleges‚ whereas the Bachelor of Science in Nursing is a 4year course done in undergrad colleges. Some
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The quality of health care remains an ongoing concern for consumers‚ payers‚ and policy makers. There are a number of national initiatives to measure quality and drive improvements in care. One initiative that has received significant attention is an effort by a group of purchasers known as the Leapfrog Group. (Sultz and Young) Founded in 2000‚ the Leapfrog coalition includes more than 65 employers and agencies that together purchase care for more than 34 million people. The Leapfrog Group has focused
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The Differences Between a C.N.A. and a R.N. The healthcare industry is one of the few career fields that‚ despite hard economic woes‚ is hiring at an alarming rate. Healthcare jobs are expected to grow faster than any other industry-roughly 22%‚ or 3.2 million new jobs‚ by 2018 (Healthcare Occupaions). As the medical field advances‚ career opportunities in healthcare become increasingly diverse. The top two most in demand jobs are a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) and a Registered Nurse (RN) (Perry)
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Differences in Competencies‚ ADN v. BSN Jett Jordan-Woodbury Grand Canyon University RN-BSN NRS 430v: Professional Dynamics Linda Permoda May 11‚ 2012 Difference in Competencies Between an Associate Degree and a Bachelor Degree Nurse While an Associate Degree Nurse‚ also known as an ADN‚ and Bachelor of Science in nursing nurse‚ also known as a BSN‚ are given the same preliminary education relating to patient treatment‚ there are notable differences in their professional and educational
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