In order to provide safe competent and ethical patient care‚ I as a new graduate nurse need to abide by the CNO practice standard and guidelines (CNO‚ 2014). Therefore‚ understanding that in order to maintain the necessary knowledge and skills‚ I need to reflect on my daily practice. Once I have completed the BScN program at McMaster University and successfully written the National Council Licensing Examination (NCLEX)‚ I will have accomplished the entry-to-level practice requirements according to
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As a young adult my father suffered two separate heart attacks and had cataracts in both eyes. During this time period‚ I spent countless hours at Loma Linda hospital shadowing nurses and other medical professionals. It was at this time‚ I saw how the medical staff at Loma Linda made the total care and wellness of my father along with other patients their top priority. After witnessing this‚ I knew I would be earing a bachelors degree in nursing. Spending the time I did at Loma Linda Hospital with
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WAYNE COUNTY COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT NURSING PROGRAM NURSING CARE PLAN General Information: Postop pt undergone a cholecystectomy Patient intials: R.M. Confidential Marital Status: SINGLE Student’s Name: Hanadi Abdou Age: 61 Birthdate: 12/3/1950 Religion: not specified (pt nonverbal) Clinical Instructor: Mary Servey Admittance date: 3/12/12 Interest: not specified (pt nonverbal) Date: 3/21/12 Class: Med Surg Diagnoses: Impaired skin integrity Diet: NPO Allergies: None
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Infection. Objectives: Within 15 minutes of nursing intervention‚ the patient will be able to gain knowledge by : Enumerating 2/3 specific causative factors of UTI. Demonstrate behaviors and techniques to prevent urinary tract infection and manage care of urinary catheter. Shows positive attitude by verbalizing understanding of her condition. Establish rapport Assess level of awareness of the mother regarding the child’s condition. Broaden the knowledge of the mother by teaching:
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Student nurses in the Perioperative setting One of the top concerns in healthcare today is insufficient nurse staffing. The nursing shortage is predicted to increase over the next several years. “The need for nurses is expected to grow to 26% by the year 2020” (Johnson & Johnson‚ 2013). This number is faster than the average occupation. “The aging baby boomer population will place a demand on healthcare for more health services as people live longer” Bureau of Labor Statistics‚ 2012-2013).
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NURSES ATTITUDE TOWARD THE ELDERLY The world is aging; however chronological age may have little relation to the reality of aging. When caring for this group of people nurses must consider culture‚ ethnic and racial diversities. Elderly clients will expect that the nurse render culturally competent care and one major aim is to help promote independence and help client maintain or restore activities of daily living. The age 65 becomes the boundary of old age. Why does the age group
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STUDENT QUESTIONNAIRE: Please answer the following question thoughtfully as it will enable your instructor to better support your learning process. 1. What do you see as your strengths? I believe my strengths are my willingness to learn‚ accountability‚ and punctuality. I am a hands on learner so I feel that is how I retain the most. I feel I am good at communicating with others. 2. What do you see as your challenges? I feel I need to improve in learning what information is pertinent
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This assignment will focus on the holistic assessment and care plan of a patient who was cared for during practice placement. It aims to discuss how the care planning decisions were made and relate these decisions with the relevant literature. The setting was an emergency trauma and orthopaedic ward and the care plan was developed in order to meets the patient’s needs after 1 week admission. The care plan was compiled by the student nurse and his mentor and aimed to identify the patient’s needs and
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Educator of the Year Award. Nurse Boynton is fiercely dedicated to the students of Saint Charles North High School addressing the unique medical and emotional requirements of the students with tireless effort and genuine compassion. I have had the pleasure of sending three of my children to North High School where Nurse Boynton is readily available for any medical issues the students may be contending with; nothing is too big or too small a hurdle on the road to educate students with medical needs.
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When you have to make a choice‚ how do you decide what to do? Your choices will work out better for you if you think about them instead of just letting them happen. What are the steps to follow when you make a decision? You can use the word PACED to help you remember the steps. P = Step 1: Define the Problem Why do you have to make a choice? Example: You are moving to a new city‚ and you need to choose an apartment. A = Step 2: List the Alternatives What are my possible choices? Example:
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