(2004)‚ fatigue results in slowed reaction times‚ an increase in critical errors‚ and difficulties in problem-solving. Fatigue in nurses is a particular concern because they are using their skills in maintaining the health and well-being of ill patients. Bae and Yoon (2014)‚ suggest that multiple studies indicate that nurses working long hours have an increased number personal adverse reactions such as musculoskeletal injuries‚ needlesticks‚ and motor-vehicle crashes. But‚ their research also indicates
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Researchers routinely choose an ◊-level of 0.05 for testing their hypotheses. What are some experiments for which you might want a lower ◊-level (e.g.‚ 0.01)? What are some situations in which you might accept a higher level (e.g.‚ 0.1)? You are correct when you say that the influence of the media has an affect on the children of "todays" behavior. There are so many TV shows and movies that protray violence and crime‚ I think it may lay the foundation for ideas for the kids that do not have a
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achieving your set goal can be hard for some of us. I have chosen to pursue my career in nursing. Becoming a Nurse is a very challenging career field‚ but it has always been my dream. I have always felt compassionate toward caring for people in need‚ saving peoples’ life‚ bringing cheer and joy to patient while they are sick‚ and most importantly comforting patient in need etc. To become a nurse requires dedication towards
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An emotional intelligence nurse is someone who has the ability to identify‚ assess‚ manage and control her emotions and others as well (Wikipedia p.1). She is aware that by not being able to control her own emotions‚ this could bring negative consequences‚ affecting others as well and their surroundings. Someone that in the midst of a chaotic and stressful situation can remain calm‚ confident and secure due to pocessing the skills necessary to deal with such.. I could also describe her as someone
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Nurses’ Work Hours I have been a staff nurse in the emergency room for fourteen years. I have worked a variety of 8‚ 10‚ 12‚ and even 16 hour shifts. I currently am working 8 and 12-hour shifts on nights. Previously‚ I also worked some 12-hour day shifts. I personally have been struggling with working the 12-hour shifts. My commute to work is 1 hour one way and I have fallen asleep several times driving home from work. The last four hours of my shift I experience great
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nursing students in school is a catalyst for nurse burn-out in hospitals that are already short staffed. The United States is hiring more and more foreign trained nurses. These nurses are filling many vacancies‚ many in less attractive areas and there is a marked difference in their educational level compared to their American counterparts. Both of these traits are impressive in trying to alleviate a nursing shortage. Research suggests that hiring foreign nurses is beneficial because of their ability to
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Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) are leaders in nursing‚ and their skills and expertise are crucial to improving care delivery and safety. There are more than 72‚000 CNSs across the United States alone utilizing this important nursing role. It is principal we acknowledge and utilize CNSs significance‚ they alone can make a bigger difference in improving health care if more people understand the value‚ and expertise and skills clinical nurse specialists bring to health care practice. When researching
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the primary cause of poor quality of care (Ivancevich et. al 2014). If I was in charge of socializing the newly hired nurses at a local hospital‚ the following steps are the ones I will take to ensure that the newly hired nurses understand the hospital’s organization culture: I will ensure that the hospital recruit using realistic job previews following the hospital core values. I will make sure that the company only selects the job applicant which best meets the demands of the job‚ fits with
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lower rate of survival. With that being said‚ becoming a neonatal nurse comes with multitudinous responsibilities‚ making sure the babies are getting the required treatments and being properly cared for. The educational steps needed to become a neonatal nurse will be a long bumpy ride‚ but it does not mean it is impossible. Michele S. Ramirez‚ a neonatal nurse at the Odessa Regional Medical Center (ORMC) Hospital stated in a personal interview‚ “It’s tough‚ but you can do it. It’s stressful‚ yes‚
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The Case of the Disgruntled Nurses Introduction: At the board of directors’ meeting‚ board president received a letter from staff council of Oneida Home Health Agency (OHHA)‚ highlighting various staff concerns and suggestions. Rachel Nelson‚ who had been hired as the executive director of OHHA‚ was shocked and angered to see the letter‚ since this was a clear violation of organizational hierarchy and brought her management skills into question. Rachel had replaced Chuck about two years ago‚ who
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