piece is to put forward a new proposal for the handing over process at the trust I was established at this past placement. I will not be mentioning staff or service users by name in order to adhere to the NMC’s guidelines on confidentiality‚(The Nursing and Midwifery Council‚ 2015) I will also not be mentioning the name of the hospital I was placed at. If successful‚ this model could easily be adapted and used in other trusts providing uniformity and consistency in this area across the NHS. At the
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individuals under my care that I believe fit under the category of low English proficient and two Indian speaking individuals. Typically their families were at their bedside at all times. The Indian speaking individuals had a doctor that was able to converse in their native tongue. We have
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Nursing care study In this assignment I will document and reflect on the care that I gave to one of the patients I was looking after while on clinical placement. I will be referring to the patient as ‘Mr x’ for confidentiality reasons. ‘Mr x’ was 69 years old. He initially presented with left sided unilateral weakness‚ expressive and receptive dysphasia‚ slurred speech and he suffered from nocturnal incontinence. He had been transferred from A&E to the ward. He had a provisional
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Nursing Care in Rural Communities Holly J. Copher Angelo State University Population Focused Community Health Nursing Nursing Care in Rural CommunitiesLiving in a rural community can present challenges for residents in receiving adequate health care. Many believe that rural communities present less health risks than urban communities. In actuality‚ they each have their own unique health problems and risks. In rural areas‚ the elderly population is at risk for not obtaining sufficient healthcare
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different cultures have practiced spirituality in the care of people. For many‚ health is not just about the body‚ but it is about the mind‚ body‚ and soul combined. Even when one is out of balance‚ the person is unable to have full body wellness and health. I am a firm believer in the balance of the mind‚ body and soul. As nurses‚ our main focus is the health and wellness of they body but what many may not realize is by using spiritual care for the mind and soul it can positively benefit the body
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Professional Development Plan As the Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) for a small rural forty bed Inpatient Rehabilitation Hospital (IRF)‚ the professional development plan of the staff is very near and dear to my heart. Poorly prepared of nurses who have not engaged actively in personal and professional growth are less than optimal for either the patients or the facility. Years past I have worked for companies that was not invested in professional growth nor spending the necessary funding for staff education
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. How to Prioritize Nursing Care Ashley Williams Chamberlain College of Nursing Professor Theresa Conte Semester I How to Prioritize Nursing Care It is important for a nurse to provide careful attention to every task‚ so prioritizing your daily agenda will promote efficiency and allow time to fulfill all duties. Each day nurses attend to several different patients who‚ in most cases‚ have just experienced a traumatic situation. Unpredictable circumstances can easily heighten
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Physical Care: - Sleep: Be sure to maintain good sleep habits. This will include going to bed no later than 10:00pm and staying in bed a minimum of eight hours. - Nutrition: Eat a healthy diet to include 3 meals per day and at least one healthy snack. - Exercise: Take daily walks outside for a minimum of 20 minutes. Psychological Care - Family time: Make time to take family out of the house at least twice per week. Have dinner at the dinner table as a family at least 4 days a week. - House
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Journal of Advanced Nursing‚ 1999‚ 29(3)‚ 584±591 Integrative literature reviews and meta-analyses Primary nursing: a mode of care or a philosophy of nursing? David Pontin PhD RN RSCN RHV Senior Lecturer ± Health Studies Research‚ Institute of Health Studies‚ University of Plymouth‚ Somerset Centre‚ Taunton‚ Somerset TAI 5YD‚ England. E-mail dpontin@plymouth.ac.uk Accepted for publication 19 March 1998 Journal of Advanced Nursing 29(3)‚ 584±591 Primary nursing: a mode of care or a philosophy
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Strategic plan success is dependent on those who drive process change to achieve desired outcomes; hence‚ stakeholders are the drivers. The provision of education is essential to helping all stakeholders understand the ‘Why’ and need for change. Without their commitment to sharing accountability for improving the patient experience of care‚ the organization’s HCAHPS performance scores will remain status quo. Stakeholders need to understand the ramifications of remaining status quo – most importantly
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