Shiftwork: Its Detrimental Effects Every new nurse graduate looks forward to the day where they graduate and only have to work three 12 hour shifts a week. Most graduates are unaware of shiftwork and the detrimental effects it can have on their health. Shiftwork means working any shifts that fall outside of the norm nine to five schedule. In terms of the healthcare sector‚ it has two main categories of shift durations that allows for continuous care of patients. These two systems can further be
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Present value is where the value on a set date of a future payment is discounted to reflect the time value of money and other factors. This can also apply to a series of future payments. Present value calculations are commonly utilized in business and economics to provide a way to compare cash flows at different times. Present value can be described as the current worth of a future sum of money or stream of cash flows given a specified rate of return. (http://www.getobjects.com) Future cash flows
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Introduction In this assignment I will talk about a moment that has impacted on my nursing practice‚ and also speak about values and attitudes. I have chosen the value of non-judgemental and an attitude of recovery from the Te Pou booklet and talk about how this is incorporated in my nursing practice. Values and Attitudes Values and attitudes are what guide us throughout our lives. They are learnt Moment Jonathon had been discharged from hospital. This was my second visit to see him. He
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Becoming a Nurse Essay Opportunities in Nursing My decision to pursue a career in nursing came from my personal and professional experiences. When I was 13 years of age‚ I took care of my elderly grandma who had been suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. I knew that the disease was incurable but I did all to help grandma cope with her daily problems. I learned a lot from that experience. From that time I have dreamed to become a highly qualified‚ experienced‚ and very competent nurse. I want to
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Professional Values Name:______________________________________ Using this format‚ prepare a 30 - 50 word response in each box that describes your understanding of the values for the nursing student. Review the assigned reading assignments found in located page. Prepare an APA-formatted reference page. Define: Identify how nurses demonstrate this value. Discuss how you demonstrate this value. Altruism According to Salvage (2006)‚ people say they remember the little things. The nurse who was
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Family Values Family Values The author will explain in this paper the importance of family supporting patients with End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) who are receiving in-center hemodialysis. Describing how a family can work as a system in promoting the health of its members. Recognizing the concept of family most used in the in-center dialysis unit along with identifying if it is the most helpful concept for considering family in nursing practice. Finally‚ relating a nursing theory to the dialysis
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Running head: SYSTEM OF INQUIRY PAPER System of Inquiry Paper Wendell A. Garcia University of Phoenix March 18‚ 2008 American Nurses Association’s Code of Ethics for Nurses Ethics is an integral part of the foundation of nursing. Nursing has a distinguished history of concern for the welfare of the sick‚ injured‚ and vulnerable and for social justice. This concern is embodied in the provision of nursing care to individuals and the community. Nursing encompasses the prevention of
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Role Strain on Nurses Years of research on fatigue and role strain on nurses have made little progress on reducing the stresses of nurses at work. While ANA (2001) from the code of ethics charge nurses to provide a safe and competent patient care‚ nurses‚ as studied‚ are the sickest people in the world. Research have asserted that the unhealthy working environment impacts the nurses’ health‚ their quality of work life‚ and the health outcomes of the patients. In the study of Horrigan et al. (2013)
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Nurse staffing ratios Running head: NURSE STAFFING RATIOS Nurse Staffing Ratios Maureen K. Halstead Grand Canyon University: Theories and Concepts in Leadership and Management/451V September 15‚ 2012 Nurse Staffing Ratios Over the past number of years there has been a nursing shortage which has led to the need of more registered nurses in the hospital setting. This is due to the uprising acuity of patient care and a decrease in there overall hospital stay
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Sometimes to get through the tough time‚ we need a little guidance. We can’t always go through things alone‚ sometime we’ll need a friend‚ or a family member to help us through the tough times. I had to accomplish something so far out of my reach‚ that I couldn’t do alone‚ I needed my family‚ friends‚ a few doctors and some prayers to help me towards the happy ending. Around December of 2011‚ I was 12 years old. I was getting a physical so I could join my middle school bowling team. I felt great
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