Operating Theatre Operating Theatre Introduction Surgical site infections (SSIs) are the second to third most common site of health care associated infections (HAIs). These complications of surgical procedures cause considerable morbidity and‚ when these occur deep at the site of the procedure‚ can carry mortality as high as 77%. As illustrated below there are several key steps or “chains” that have to be connected to result in infection. However‚ for SSIs‚ the initial introduction of microbial
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Mentoring student nurses in theatre The Operating theatre is an alien environment for students and may be deemed hostile and uninviting. The role of mentors in such a specialised environment is to encourage interaction rather than passivity and utilise every learning opportunity that exists. Students should be encouraged to reflect on those experiences in a structured manner‚ to assist in their development of meaningful reflection‚ which is a valuable tool for throughout their career (Quinn 2000)
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verbal so that the message could be understood and do not break the nurse-patient communication. In my opinion‚ I evaluated that it does not a matter whether it was a patient-centred communication or task-centred communicationbecause both communication mentioned by McCabe (2004) actually doesinvolves communication to the patients. So it was not a problem to argue whichtype of communication involves in my conversation with my patient. After analysed the situation‚ I could conclude that I was be able
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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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When walking inside the Merced theater‚ while the audience searched for their seats‚ I nervously waited. At the same time the performers onstage were practicing before the official performance. At first‚ I felt uncomfortable because I have never attended a symphony before and I was unsure of what to expect. Once the performance started‚ I felt worried about not being able to understand the musical techniques being used. I was struggling on taking notes because I did not know what to take notes on
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I decided to attend a show at a local dinner theatre‚ called the Alhambra Dinner Theatre‚ in Jacksonville‚ FL. My decision to do this was based on the fact that I never really allow myself to look into my artistic side as I commonly turn down attending art festivals‚ theatre performances‚ or listening to classical music. I haven’t done it before because I usually try to avoid events that I deem as uncomfortable‚ as I usually tend to stay inside my comfort zone. However‚ once I saw this assignment
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1. utilizes the nursing process in the care of OR client a. Obtains comprehensive client’s information by checking complete accomplishment of the preoperative checklist/ clients chart b. Identifies priority needs of the client at the Operating Room c. Provides needed nursing interventions based on identified needs d. Monitors client’s responses to surgery 2. Promotes safety and comfort of patients inside the OR a. Transports client safely from the unit to OR b
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This course has provided a better understanding of a nurse practitioner’s important role in providing care for patients and therefore measuring the impact of care or outcomes is necessary to evaluate performance (Kapu‚ & Kleinpell‚ 2013). When a patient comes in due to a health problem‚ it is expected that they be provided with the necessary care needed. With the utilization of the SOAP note prioritizing and recognizing problems have become straightforward with incidental health findings also taken
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My Transformative Reflection‚ Take One! Full Name Name of School‚ City Name My Transformative Reflection‚ Take One! Creating and maintaining positive relationships with patients is essential to being a great nurse. Being a great nurse is not just what one knows‚ or does‚ it is also how one interacts with their patient as they do it. To be a great nurse one needs to be a relational being‚ which is the focus of the Relational Practice course. An individual needs
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School of Health & Social Care Reflection of experience as a Student Nurse Every student has their own experience as a college student that they will never forget in life. Just like me as a student nurse‚ I also have my own experience and that was exciting. In that time when I was in Semester 3 at Hospital Kulai‚ Johor I got posting in pre and post natal ward. For the first I came in ward‚ my clinical instructor ask me to do assignment. She told me to choose any patients as long as not
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