mother were extraordinary people. Each day I visited‚ they would treat us with such kindness; unfortunately my mother and father both passed away from cancer‚ so I became determined to pursue a medical career to help those in need. Due to my life experience I have acquired a deep admiration and respect for nursing so I have already prepared for this future profession. Over the course of my high school career I have taken biology‚ psychology‚ and a human anatomy and physiology course. Additionally I am
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important assumptions and concepts of the theories. Florence Nightingale is the most recognized name in the field of nursing. Her work was instrumental for developing modern nursing practice‚ and from her first shift‚ she worked to ensure patients in her care had what they needed to get healthy. Her Environmental Theory changed the face of nursing to create sanitary conditions for patients to get care. Biography of Florence Nightingale Florence Nightingale was born in 1820 in Italy to a wealthy British
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How do people "catch pneumonia"? Some cases of pneumonia are contracted by breathing in small droplets that contain the organisms that can cause pneumonia. These droplets get into the air when a person infected with these germs coughs or sneezes. In other cases‚ pneumonia is caused when bacteria or viruses that are normally present in the mouth‚ throat‚ or nose inadvertently enter the lung. During sleep‚ it is quite common for people to aspirate secretions from the mouth‚ throat‚ or nose. Normally
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Pneumonia Human Anatomy & Physiology Pneumonia Pneumonia is an inflammation of one or both lungs‚ which is usually caused by an infection. This inflammation causes the tiny air sacs‚ called the alveoli‚ within the lungs to become filled with fluid‚ making it harder for the lungs to function properly. To fight this infection‚ the body sends white blood cells to the lungs‚ but although this helps kill the germs it can also make it harder for the lungs to pass oxygen into the bloodstream
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Describe at least two strategies for effective time management To ensure effective time management‚ work spaces should be kept neat and organised‚ if tidy and methodical then time will not be wasted on searching for resources and information You should also take advantage of delegation. Delegation happens when you give one of your staff members a task to complete which‚ currently‚ you undertake. This ensures that managers can get on with more important tasks‚ it will allow subordinates to develop
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Describe at least two benefits if using enterprise systems. Enterprise system is an integrated enterprise-wide information system that coordinates key internal processes of the firm. Set of integrated modules for applications such as sales and distribution‚ financial accounting‚ investment management‚ materials management‚ production planning‚ plant maintenance‚ and human resources that allow data to be used by multiple functions and business processes. Enterprise systems
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NOVA SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF NURSING NUR 3180 SIMULATION DIABETIC KETOACIDOSIS Preparation Questions 1. Describe the pathophysiologic changes in DKA. The lack of available insulin results in a disorder in the metabolism of carbs‚ protein‚ and fat. Because they are attempting to rid the body of excess glucose‚ the kidneys excrete the glucose along with water and electrolytes (esp. sodium and potassium). The fatty acids are converted into ketone bodies by the liver. Ketone bodies are
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respiratory distress syndrome) & Pneumonia – airways fill with fluid and pus. Some questions to think of or how to pursue the topic: What is Pneumonia? What is community acquired pneumonia and ? What are some signs or symptoms of Pneumonia? How is Pneumonia diagnosed? What treatments are available for people with Pneumonia? What other organizations have information about Pneumonia? What causes Pneumonia? How common is Pneumonia? The presentation should
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La Salle University School of Nursing and Health Sciences Undergraduate Nursing Program Spring 2014 COURSE NUMBER: NUR 316 TITLE: Care of Older Adults in Health and Illness CREDIT/CLOCK HOURS: 5 credits 3 hours theory per week; 8 hours of clinical practice for 9 weeks‚ 4 hours Hospital Orientation + Lab day: (84 clinical hours) PRE/CO-REQUISITES: NUR 304‚ NUR 305‚ NUR 307‚ NUR 312‚ NUR 310 Class Day /Time: Class Location: Faculty: Denise Pruskowski Kavanagh‚ MSN‚ RN Office
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Blood Institute. (n.d.). Pneumonia. Retrieved from http://www.nhlbi.nih.gov/health/dci/Diseases/pnu/pnu_all.html * World Health Organization. (2011). Pneumonia. Retrieved from http://www.who.int/mediacentre/factsheets/fs331/en/index.html Pneumonia By: Sami Greif‚ SN What is Pneumonia * Infection of the lungs * Fluid & pus fills alveoli * Source: more than 100 different germs can cause pneumonia.
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