Why is Ethnocentrism an Important Concept for Nurses? Written By Louisa Gibbons 2011 Ethnocentrism is an important concept for nurses to understand because it has a huge impact on the way we will deliver nursing care. Ethnocentrism is defined by Germov‚ (2005) as “viewing others from one’s own cultural perspective‚ with an implied sense of cultural superiority based on an inability to understand or accept the practices and beliefs of other cultures.” (p.152). To understand the term ethnocentrism
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say good-bye. You can’t save everyone‚ but that’s part of what being a nurse is all about. “Letting go doesn’t mean that you’re forgetting‚ it means that you’re being true to your oath and your commitment to being a compassionate nurse‚” says Coral Bauer‚ RN at Elderplan. You have to be a good listener Sure‚ nurses are often the one issuing the orders and making sure patients understand
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There are several important reasons why I want to become a nurse practitioner. The first one is the opportunity to work in the healthcare industry and be part of a professional group that helps to save lives. I would like to be involved in making patient diagnosis and developing individualized treatment plans for patients. Taking care of humanity is a noble idea that I would like to be associated with. Moreover‚ I strive to be part of an elite group of professionals who are changing the structures
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Nurse Practitioners have crusaded through the years paving a way of professionalism for the future Nurse Practitioners. Early Nurse Practitioner?s fought adversity within our own profession making the transition to where we are today as a profession even more difficult. Kurt Lewin?s theory of change is uncannily supported when reflecting back on the evolution of Nurse Practitioner profession: Unfreezing: Challenging the status quo to gain support that a change is needed. Freezing: Making a change
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communicating with minors. A positive‚ upbeat work environment where all medical personnel work together for the good of the patient. A professional Registered nurse would be someone who is comfortable consoling parents and communicating with doctors as well as giving attention to the needs of his or her patients. The job role of a Paediatric nurse includes administering medications and providing vaccinations‚ communicating with physicians‚ radiologists and other medical professionals working along with
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Achieving a Nurse-midwifery degree has become a personal goal of mine‚ not to mention‚ that it all started while working in obstetrics about 5 years ago. The patients in this area are mostly Amish and have a simplified way of living. They appreciate midwives tremendously because they feel more comfortable having a female caregiver assisting them in one of the most private experiences in their lives. Also‚ is the convenience of having a midwife come to the patient’s home to give a more holistic approach
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to USA‚ so many people said about nurse shortage. Most people concern and worried about the issue since more than decade. There are the Philippines has been working as a nurse‚ which is dominated among the nurse migration. After decelerating in the second half of 1990s‚ the American Nurses migrate along the way to the Philippines is still larger group of countries with maps‚ it has increased. About 10‚000 foreign nurses in 1995‚ the number of new foreign nurses entering the US workforce‚ the rate
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I aspire to become a nurse because I enjoy helping people. Helping other is one of the highest priorities that I would like to achieve in my career. There has been many times the nursing staff‚ where my mom gets her routine checkup show their kindness toward her. The way the nurses there patiently calming and taking care of my mom every time we visit there had inspired me to be a nurse. As a future nurse I would provide and coordinate patient care‚ educate patients and the public about various
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are also other reasons to become a travel nurse including the chance for adventure. It’ll never be dull or boring when you’re traveling from one location to another. While it’s not for everyone‚ if you’re considering this exciting career path‚ you’ll be experiencing a unique way to apply your skills. Excellent Pay As a travel nurse‚ you’re compensated a bit differently from a nurse who is staffed permanently in a hospital or clinic. Many travel nurses will work for an agency that has contracts
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My career choice is to be an R.N. (registered nurse). For starters‚ registered nurses (RNs) are not limited to working in hospital settings. RNs can also work in clinics‚ schools‚ assisted living facilities‚ homes‚ and more. They can also specialize in areas such as cardiac care‚ midwifery‚ family practice‚ geriatrics‚ labor and delivery and emergency nursing. Basic registered nursing duties: Nursing responsibilities can vary greatly depending on the healthcare setting. But in an average day‚ RNs
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