LEARN Reflective Based on Previous Nursing Practice Look Back During a night shift in ICU‚ a 65 years old unconscious patient had massive bleeding from his IV catheter because I did not fix the end cap properly after starting the IV line. Elaborate Objective Recall Direct supervisor‚ resident physician and I were involved in this event. I fixed an 18 gauge IV catheter on the brachial vein of the patient’s right hand but I did not do the procedure properly. I put the end cap on the Luer lock but
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A t it’s very core‚ nursing practice “deals with issues and situations that have elements of ethical or moral uncertainty” (Burkhardt‚ Nathaniel‚ & Walton 2014‚ p. 21). In my limited experience‚ this has proved very true. I have encountered numerous situations that‚ in reflection‚ could be considered ethical dilemmas. As I was not necessarily able to recognize this in the moment‚ I feel that there is significant room for growth in my ability to confront these issues. In this paper‚ I will discuss
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Control (CDC) provides healthcare workers and patients with a variety of resources including guidelines for providers ‚ patient empowerment materials ‚ latest technology advances and educational tools (CDC‚ 2002). The findings have changed my nursing practice in that if I have to be a good advocate for my patients I have to educate them on life saving habits. During admissions to the hospital patients are encouraged to wash their hands and to report if or refuse care if they notice a healthcare worker
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(2017‚ p. 255)‚ “evidence-based practice (EBP) is a mechanism that allows nurses to provide safe‚ high-quality patient care based on evidence grounded in research and professional expertise rather than tradition‚ myths‚ hunches‚ advice from peers‚ outdated textbooks‚ or even what the nurse learned in school 5‚ 10‚ 15 years ago”. EBP allows nurses to apply current evidence using advanced technology and expert knowledge appropriately. It also allows nurses to practice safely and efficiently while making
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NRS 353 Gerontology and Gerontic Nursing Practice Assignment 2: Assignment Questions Questions and Answers about Elderly People and Patients Submitted by: Fujimi Sakai Student No: 11413992 Lecturer’s Name: Christine Haley Due date: 25 January 2010 Date of submission: 25 January 2010 Introduction Health of older people has some issues which nurses should know. Older people tend to suffer some health problems‚ however‚ some people do not know about problems of older people and may
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with her. The nursing model that will be using is the Roper‚ Logan and Tierney model of nursing. The Roper‚ Logan‚ Tierney model (1996) centres on the patient as an individual and his relationship with the five components of the model. The five components are activities of living‚ lifespan‚ dependence/independence‚ factors influencing the activities of living and individuality in living (Holland et al 2008). This model is based on the 12 activities of living and nursing‚ which are maintaining
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Contemporary Issues in nursing practice Paper TOLAC vs. elective repeat cesarean delivery Since the early 70’s‚ the Western world has observed the trend of rising numbers of cesarean deliveries. In 2007 32% of all deliveries in the United Stated happened via C-section; the highest number ever. With so many cesarean deliveries many women face a dilemma regarding prospective birth. Cesarean section limits future childbirth choices‚ but available medical knowledge and research data overthrow the
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Introduction Evidence-based practice is essential in nursing. It serves as the basis of nursing care being used today. To enable nurses further to improve such care‚ research becomes a necessity. One way of ensuring research study is useable and effective is by critically appraising it. This paper aims to correctly and systematically critique a chosen qualitative research article by scrutinizing its part one by one and providing a concluding comments at the end. Title and abstract A qualitative
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SELF - CONCEPT Self-concept is the unique‚ dynamic and always evolving way people think about themselves. Component’s of self-concept: 1. Identity - conscious description of oneself 2. Body Image - perception of physical self: appearance‚ function and ability 3. Self-Esteem - personal opinion and self-worth 4. Role in Society - assumed expected behavior Factors Affecting Self - Concept MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS Original 1940s version by Maslow 1990s Adapted Version 1940s MASLOW HIERARCHY
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Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process This week I have learned that the ability to think critically is an essential part of the nursing process. Critical thinking is defined in the book as a combination of reasoned thinking‚ openness to alternatives‚ an ability to reflect‚ and a desire to seek truth. From learning about critical thinking skills in concepts class and learning about health assessments in foundations class‚ I can see how critical thinking skills can be utilized when doing health
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