This reflection is based on my observations of the need for of effective communication skills and knowledge of nurses regarding the management of aggression in elderly patients with dementia. Clinician need to be equipped with seclusion‚ medication and de-escalation skills to be able to manage patient aggressive behaviours safely. I have chosen these particular observations after realising how fundamental they are in implementation aggressive behaviour management strategies in patients. While working
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completing which resulted in a medication error and patient harm. In this situation the nurse present should make sure they are providing the best care for the best possible outcome for the patient. Critically ill patients are a high stakes population. They can decline quickly
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Nurse Practitioner Specific work activities Analyze patients’ medical histories‚ symptoms‚ and test results to determine the best diagnosis Order‚ perform‚ and interpret medical tests such as blood counts‚ electrocardiograms (EKG’s)‚ and x-rays Prescribe medications based on patient’s condition‚ age‚ weight‚ and gender Develop treatment plans Diagnose and treat illnesses‚ infections‚ and injuries Counsel patients about medications‚ especially side effects and interactions with other drugs
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Long hours of direct patient care take its toll emotionally and physically. While the profession is rewarding for most‚ the constant stress can become a catalyst for all kinds of self damaging behaviors. The American Nurses’ Association estimates between ten and twenty percent of nurses will abuse drugs within the workplace at some point during his/her career (ANA‚ 2002). This percentage is similar to that of substance abusers within the general population. Due to the ease of access to narcotics
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Yaidelyn Alonso SLS1125: Matos 4/20/12 Nurses: “Caring Today For A Healthier Tomorrow” Growing up in a house hold of medical personnel‚ such as my mother and my aunt and other close relatives has really inspired me to become a Nurse Practitioner‚ but most of all my inspiration has come due to the death of my father. I want to help patients who may have false hope‚ who may think that there’s nothing anyone can do‚ I want to give patients hope‚ and I will devote my life to make a difference
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Mr Jones‘ bed bath‚ and ensured that there were not any obstacles around the bed so that my colleague and I could work effectively. Treating people with care‚ respecting their individuality and their dignity is a fundamental part of our conduct as nurses (The Code 2008)‚ therefore we introduced ourselves to Mr Jones and explained what we were going to do even though he did not seem to understand. As I closed the curtains around the bed‚ his behaviour began to change. He started using very harsh
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Epidemiology in the Classroom » How to Investigate an Outbreak Steps of an Outbreak Investigation On this Page Step 1: Prepare for Field Work Step 2: Establish the Existence of an Outbreak Step 3: Verify the Diagnosis Step 4: Define and Identify Cases Step 5: Describe and Orient the Data Step 6: Develop Hypotheses Step 7: Evaluate Hypotheses Step 8: Refine Hypotheses Step 9: Implement Control and Prevention Measures Step 10: Communicate Findings In investigating an outbreak‚ speed
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need to improve and not properly set for long term uses. An example of workaround situation is : some unsafe practice a nurse administering medicines to a patient without out documenting it. The nurse’s plan being documenting whenever she get a chance to do so. May be the nurse busy with another pt or has emergency so another nurse assigned to help this nurse. The other nurse check the electronic medication administration record (eMAR) and it shows patient due meds. This kind of risky performance
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A Neuroscience Nurse assists patients with all sorts of brain and nervous system disorders. Some duties include monitoring neurological exams‚ administering medication‚ and consulting physicians on patient progress. Neuroscience Nurses work in diverse‚ challenging and rewarding environments‚ such as hospitals‚ health care clinics‚ brain injury units‚ and intensive rehabilitation units. This type of nursing focuses on helping people deal with and recover from their conditions and improving physical
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PRECETORSHIP OF NURSES IN PRACTICE. I am predominantly a kinesthetic learner and I will endeavour to look at how this can influence the way I bring about training in my surroundings. To me it is essential to combine the way the preceptee with their different learning style learns and to provide the best learning outcomes plus conquer the challenges we may both face. I’m a practical person who likes to get on with the task before me with as few hassles as achievable. I surround myself with bright
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