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    The different nursing theories discovered by nursing pioneers have provided most of the foundation on which modern nursing stands. Back then‚ when the nursing profession had just started‚ nursing care was pretty much basic. Originally‚ the role of the nurse was to primarily care for a patient as prescribed by a physician. This then led to the discovery of the biomedical model of nursing care which still strongly influences nursing practice today. This model however focuses heavily on pathophysiology

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    A Brief History of the Nursing Home Today‚ there are approximately 16‚100 nursing homes in the U.S. with approximately 1.5 million residents (www.cdc.gov). However historically‚ the sick‚ disabled‚ and aged were cared for at home by family members. Changes in technology and social changes have created a shift in how we care for our elderly and disabled‚ and there is evolution in geriatric care that continues today (Morris‚ 1995). Nurses have had a huge role in revolutionizing the care for our

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    aspects of his institutionalization. One example is: 1. selection of medication times. 2. availability of his own small electrical appliances. 3. smoking in the privacy of his own room. 4. application of advance directives. ANS: 4 The application of advance directives is an autonomous decision. Agency protocols relative to medication times‚ access to private electrical devices‚ and smoking are rarely waived. 3. The LPN may exhibit accountability by: 1. adhering to agency policy. 2. working

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    Goal 1: Lizzie will improve her emotional and behavioral regulation. • Lizzie’s mother was not in a good mood; however‚ Lizzie appeared to be in a good mood. • Lizzie’s mother showed the QP the back window in her car shattering and she doesn’t know why; therefore‚ she must pay $315 to get it fix. • Lizzie and her mother listened as the QP shared the purpose and benefits to receive negative consequences. • Lizzie commented‚ “mama fusses at me for yelling‚ not cleaning up my stuff‚ fighting with

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    Patient is a 65- year- old‚heterosexual‚ upper middle class‚ a caucasian female who has been fighting esophageal cancer for the past year and a half. The patient is married with two adult children. She resides at home with her husband and has an exceptionally supportive immediate family‚ friends‚ and relatives. Patient has an older sister whom she is very close with. She reports having a job that she takes great pleasure in. Patient has experienced a difficult time coping with her cancer diagnosis

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    registered nurses’ ability to make excellent clinical decisions. It will examine what factors can change a nurses’ capability to be aware of‚ and act on abnormal assessment findings. As well as assessment being part of the nursing process that is used in every day nursing‚ it is also a critical part of patient safety (Higgins‚ 2008). Assessment findings are used to determine what needs to be done for the patient next. Early warning scoring systems currently exist to aid in the early detection

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    registered nurse Introduction National competency standards for registered nurses were first adopted by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) in the early 1990s. The ANMC was a peak national and midwifery organisation established in 1992 to develop a national approach to nursing and midwifery regulation. The ANMC worked in conjunction with the state and territory nursing and midwifery authorities (NMRAs) to produce national standards – an integral component of the regulatory framework

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    NURSING THEORIES CORE CONCEPTS Nursing theory is still a young field and as such‚ it continues to evolve as new knowledge is gained. There are numerous theories of nursing‚ each of which took years to develop and most of which continue to evolve and adapt. There are commonalities between and among the existing theries although each may focus more heavily on different aspects f responsibilities. It has to do with the philosophical foundations for each theory. Moore (2008) reported a nursing

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    Jessica`s nurse arrived at Igoe 7/1/15 she was introduced to Jessica at about 10:30am. Prior to her Jessica’s return home she was given a tour‚ a copy of medication‚ and an explanation of Jessica’s current behaviors. The nurse spent the day trying to get familiar with her. The nurse seemed overwhelmed with the behaviors exhibited by Jessica. Jessica spent the majority of the day with staff. Staff performed normal supports such as bathing‚ feeding‚ dressing‚ and food preparation laundry. Staff observed

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    ARTICLE XI: ACCOUNTABILITY OF PUBLIC OFFICERS Section 1: PUBLIC OFFICE AS A PUBLIC TRUST Public officers and employees must at all times be accountable to the people‚ serve them with utmost responsibility‚ integrity‚ loyalty and efficiency‚ act with patriotism and justice and lead modest lives. Section 2: IMPEACHMENT/REMOVAL FROM OFFICE Impeachment: (as means of removal from office) 1.  Who may be impeached: - President - VP - SC Justices - Constitutional Commission members - Ombudsman

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