25‚ No. 2 SAJCC ARTICLE 44 Prevention and management of ventilator-associated pneumonia – the Care Bundle approach Department of Anaesthesia and Critical Care‚ Groote Schuur Hospital and University of Cape Town R Gillespie‚ MSc (Nursing) Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP)‚ defined as pneumonia occurring >48 - 72 hours after endotracheal intubation‚ is the most common and fatal nosocomial infection of intensive care. Risk factors include both impaired host immunity and the
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of nursing. I am glad to have made it this far where I can finally put my skills‚ knowledge and compassion into practice as a Practical Nurse. In being a Practical Nurse‚ it requires for one to practice within state regulations such as the Nurse’s Practice Act and follow definite guidelines mandated by the Arizona State Board of Nursing. A Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) has many options in employment after passing the NCLEX-PN exam. Practical Nurses can work in places such as skilled nursing facilities
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Orathinkal Critique Liberty University Abstract This paper is a comprehensive evaluation of an article entitled “Forgiveness: A Perception and Motivation Study Among Married Adults.” The researchers of this study are Jose Orathinkal‚ Alfons Vansteenwegen‚ Roger Burggraeve. This paper will attempt critique and evaluate all pertinent and assigned elements within this article. DDuring this comprehensive evaluation we will disclose the strengths and weaknesses of this research‚ its methods
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I choose nursing as my career path because I want an honest career where I can help others. My desire to help others in need comes from watching my sickly grandmother health deteriorate before my eyes and not being able to help her. I was one of my grandmothers care takers‚ for a whole year I watched my grandmother suffer. I watched a scab go to a stage four decubiti’s ulcer‚ in less than two weeks all because she was not changed positions every two hours and proper cleaning techniques was not used
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Introduction and Purpose Statement Defined In this week’s assigment‚ I am turning my attention to article B‚ to evaluate the introduction and purpose statement. The authors reporting on a qualitative study use the introduction to provide the audience with a narrative to introduce the topic‚ to identify that the topic is well-established‚ beginning with the general problem‚ then focusing on a specific problem and its consequences (Creswell‚ 2009; Harley‚ Buckworth‚ Katz‚ Willis‚ Odoms-Young & Heaney
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Staff Shortages in the Medical Profession With the increase in demand for health care a critical nursing shortage is expected to rise over the years if necessary action is not in to effect. According to the bureau of labor statistics‚ the medical professional is expected to grow to 19% by 2022. While this is only a projected growth‚ many variable factors may affect the overall growth of the industry. Compared to an 11 percent projected growth for all occupations‚ the workforce is expected to grow
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History of Nursing Research Worksheet There have been many influential publications‚ agencies‚ and people in the field of nursing research. Write 1–3 sentences in each cell of the table below to describe the importance‚ goal‚ or influence of each item. Publications First publication date and importance: Nursing Research First published: 1952 Importance: “Nursing Research covers key issues‚ including health promotion‚ human responses to illness‚ acute care nursing research‚ symptom management
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Nursing school was never meant to be easy. Being accepted to the program was already a challenge and long journey that requires patience‚ perseverance‚ and knowledge. The moment I received that acceptance letter to the nursing program‚ mixed emotions filled my mind and soul. I asked myself a question‚ “Am I physically‚ psychologically‚ and spiritually ready for this?” Funny that I worked hard to get into the program‚ but then question myself afterwards. First day of nursing school was very overwhelming
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Running head: Nursing Informatics The Use of Computerized Management Systems in Nursing The quality of patient care can be increased when utilizing a computerized management system. These systems facilitate coordination among multiple providers and healthcare institutes by providing easy and quick access to clients’ information. Patient’s data is placed together which can be monitored more efficiently instead of waiting to receive information by mail or fax
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To Shame or Not To Shame The use of shame as a punishment seems to be contagious through the United States court system as an alternative to incarceration of non-violent crimes. When considering the effectiveness of this act‚ reading the effects of shame as a punishment for criminals’ calls for analytical comparison. Dan M. Kahan’s “Shame Is Worth a Try” argues that shame is cheap and effective. Kahan’s belief in shameful punishments has support from evidence alluding to the cheapness and effectiveness
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