Telehealth in Nursing Practice The last few decades have been marked by tremendous technological advancements providing for ever-increasing possibilities when it comes to transmitting‚ accessing and storing information. As many others professions‚ the nursing profession is embracing technology in an effort to make nursing care more efficient‚ cost effective and flexible. This paper will explore how telehealth is reaching a wide variety of clients as in hospice‚ virtual wards and remote cardiac monitoring
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nature of Adult Nursing means far more than just an academic course studied for a number of hours a week. It is undoubtedly an integral part of the society we operate in‚ as adult nurses are considered to be the backbone of the healthcare system as they promote health‚ prevent disease and help patients cope with their illness. For me there was no sudden intervention‚ no following in the footsteps of an admired parent or relative into healthcare but a progressive awareness that nursing would be the perfect
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As a nursing student‚ I felt really lucky to get a golden opportunity to be a part of this Australia attachment that I was eagerly waiting for. This is a dream come true moment for me in my life. It will be the best experience in my career of nursing. An overseas exposure would allow me to have a greater sense of contextual understanding for different interpretations of health by foreigners living and seeking medical attention. Besides‚ cultural competence can be gained through interactions with
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To whom it may concern‚ For me‚ choosing to be a part of the nursing profession was not as easy as it may have been for others. I am not the daughter or granddaughter of a nurse. My mother was a single unemployed woman for most of my life. I knew I wanted to walk my own path‚ but I wasn’t certain what that was. When I entered the workforce‚ I didn’t follow my dreams; I simply followed familiar steps. For many years I wanted to pursue a career in the medical field‚ but responsibilities held me back
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The effect of a nursing intervention on promoting self-care agency in breast cancer patients after breast surgery INTRODUCTION Breast cancer is a type of cancer‚ which is characterized by local uncontrolled cells growth and spread of abnormal cells in one or both breasts‚ which is the most common cancer in women around the world (Jemal et al.‚ 2011). In Australia‚ over 12‚614 (28%) women were diagnosed invasive breast cancer in 2006‚ and the number will keep on growing (AIHW‚ 2009). In 2006‚ a
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There is a common expression heard in nursing school and facilities that employs nurses‚ “nurses eat their young”. When I began school‚ I wondered about that expression; I now know the reason behind the expression and it is sad to say how true it is. Bullying plagues the nursing profession‚ but it is not the only form of violence experienced in regularity in this profession. Physical‚ emotional‚ economic‚ sexual‚ and verbal abuse occur frequently‚ often without ever being reported or discussed with
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I believe a job in nursing is an honor profession offering the individual both security and the option to work almost anywhere in the world. A nursing career is a very rewarding personally in terms of helping those who need assistance and care‚ easing the suffering of others even to the point of assisting in saving a person’s life. Nurses can bring delight‚ and support to those who are in need. Every minute of life is like a gift and nobody learns this lesson better than the ones who deal with a
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On reflection there was no life defining moment that sparked my interest in nursing‚ for me it was a desire engrained in me from an early age‚ that desire has grown with me and I’m now determined to make a difference in somebody’s life and become a part of the NHS. I want to wear my uniform with pride and live up to every expectation I’ve ever set myself. A naturally outgoing approachable individual I am often the person friends and family come to for help and advice. I have always been hardworking
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The establishment of dignity is foundational within all professional and interpersonal relationships‚ and it is vital to the development and maintenance of the therapeutic relationship within the practice of nursing. The exact meaning for dignity remains complex and unclear due to the fact that it is a multidimensional concept‚ however the Collins English Dictionary states that the word dignity comes from two Latin words: ‘dignus’‚ meaning worth‚ and ‘dignitas’ meaning merit (Colling English Dignitionary
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a result of delegation‚ since they remain accountable for the patient in the court of law. “Inappropriate delegation may be specifically stated as grounds for disciplinary action by your Board of Nursing” (Anderson‚ 2012). Consequences can include loss of employment‚ lawsuits‚ and revocation of nursing license. Other barriers include not knowing what can and should be delegated‚ perception of losing control‚ and not having confidence in their UAPs. Nurses can improve their understanding of appropriate
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