This essay will explore the nurse’s professional responsibility for safeguarding vulnerable patients. It will identify vulnerabilities specific to Blanche‚ a ninety year old lady with medical and physical problems (appendix 1). Other issues such as patient rights‚ autonomy and accountability will be discussed. It will consider the nurses professional behaviour and interventions to support Blanche. The Department of Health (DH‚ 2000a‚ p.8) define a vulnerable adult as a person over eighteen
Premium Nursing Human rights Patient
Nursing Leadership In the field of nursing leadership‚ Percival pointed out that the nurse leaders are required to have an understanding of the philosophy‚ values and goals of PHC to guide national policy towards social equity and reduce the health inequity and related socioeconomic inequity in the community. They are required to be able to look beyond the expansion of traditional nursing roles or mere cosmetic changes in nursing education programs. In Hong Kong‚ the Chinese University of Hong
Premium Nursing Health Nurse
ANALYZING THE ARTICLE " THE EFFECT OF STRESS ON HEALTH AND ITS IMPLICATIONS FOR NURSING" October 8‚ 2014 By: Becky Velez One of the definitions of stress offered in literature is: "Stress is the psychological and physical state that results when perceived demands exceed an individual’s ability to cope with them." The profession of nursing has thrived over the past century into a respected and necessary member of the health care arena. However‚ the future of the profession‚ and more imminently‚
Premium Health care Health care provider Nursing
evolving in the ways we think and interact with each other. What was appropriate a generation ago might not be appropriate today. As nurses we know very intimate details of our patients’ lives‚ those details can blur the line between a friendly relationship and a professional relationship. Even though you feel you know the patient like you know your best friend you still have to treat them with the utmost respect‚ and dignity. Social communication is something we do on a daily basis whether it is with a
Premium Communication
Nursery/Neonatal Nurse Chamberlain College of Nursing Nursery Nursing A Nursery Nurse is a nurse who provides medical care for newborns and infants. Although they usually work in hospital nurseries‚ some work in outpatient care centers or private residences‚ providing in-home care for sick infants. Nursery nurses can also be categorized as neonatal (newborn) or pediatric nurses‚ depending on the age group they serve. Nursery Nurses may have a different title but perform many of the same duties
Premium Nursing Infant Medicine
Module Title Introduction to Nursing Module Code NURS07022 Cohort September 2013 Assignment Title Introduction to nursing workbook Assignment Date 03/12/13 Word Count Words 1587 Part 1 Learning outcome 1 With reference to credible and relevant evidence‚ discuss your accountability as
Premium Nursing Patient
PRIMARY NURSING CARE PLAN 15. Client Information Sheet Student name: _Scott Watson_ Clinical Date: _02/20/07_ * Reminder: Do not remove the patient care summary or other documents from the hospital! Room/Bed Age: Gender: Marital Status: 632A 60 F Married Admit Date: 2/17/07
Premium Liver Cirrhosis Liver disease
SWOT Analysis and Action plan Learning outcome 1 Illustrate the ability to develop and maintain a supportive relationship with the learner that promotes socialisation and integration in the workplace and develop plans for ongoing support. Strengths ►I have a pleasant nature and am able to maintain effective working relationships with other member of staffs. ►I have much professional experience ►Peers comment that Iam a hard worker and have good professional
Premium Nursing Nurse Management
Nursing may seem like an easy job‚ but it is a very hands on job that may not be for everyone. After comparing The College of Health Care Professions‚ Alvin Community College‚ and the University of Texas as Austin based on my criteria of tuiti on cost‚ dorms/apt‚ and distance from home‚ CHCP (The College of Health Care Professions) would be the best choice in helping me pursue my career in nursing. However‚ even though CHCP may be the best choice for me‚ there are still some downfalls. Nursing
Premium Health care Nursing Health
Impact and Penetration of Nursing Research It is common nursing knowledge that patient quality of care is directly related to improved outcomes and is based on the safety of the patient. Nurses play a direct role in a patient’s quality of care‚ because nurses have the most direct contact with the patient. The issues that I noticed in each of the website’s evidence based practices (EBP’s) include nursing education level‚ staffing levels‚ working environments‚ and organizational policy/procedure
Premium Nursing Nurse