The main problem is that nurse staffing ration is affecting patient’s safety. Since there is no Nurse Technicians and not enough nurses‚ there is so much to do and not enough resources to help me. One of my patients is complaining of severe abdominal pain and the physician is angry with me because I wasn’t able to bring the equipment to her. One of the actions I would do speak to the physician and explain to her that charge nurse is currently taking care of a serious patient. In addition‚ I will
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Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) provide care in a variety of multicultural setting. In healthcare today‚ Adult- Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioners (AGPCNP) must be aware of the various ethnic background and needs of their patients. AGPCNP are highly value in today’s society and a vital part of the interdisciplinary team. Due to the importance of the health of the patient‚ education‚ accreditation‚ certification‚ and licensure of an AGPCNP needs to be effectively aligned in order to warrant
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preparations for their departure. This type of care in the health field is referred to as hospice. As a Licensed Practical Nurse‚ there are certain standards of care that the nurse is responsible for‚ as well as taking care of the family. When a patient is placed in to hospice care‚ it is because they have less than 6 months to live‚ according to their physician. As a hospice nurse there are certain standards of care that must be performed when taking care of a patient with hospice needs. An LPN is licensed
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Individuals and families‚ when seeking treatment for themselves or a loved one‚ often look at rehabilitation costs first‚ making this their top priority when choosing a program or facility. What they aren’t factoring in to this equation is the different standards of the programs and facilities. A person needs to examine the length of the program‚ the facilities and the accomodation to ensure they are finding a program that meets their unique needs. Doing so helps to ensure the addict will get the
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else who is unconscious? Nurse Alex Wubbel believed that a patient that was unconscious should have a say in if the patient’s blood should be scanned for drug or alcohol abuse in a car crash investigation. However‚ that’s not what one of the cops wanted so instead the cop arrested the nurse and stated that she is arrested for denying a wish from the cop. The video for this arresting went viral and people started saying that it was wrong for that cop to arrest the nurse. But the real question is
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The process of case management (CM) is an essential component of quality healthcare. The Case Management Society of America defines case management as follows: "Case management is a collaborative process which assesses‚ plans‚ implements‚ coordinates‚ monitors and evaluates options and services to meet an individuals health needs through communication and available resources to promote quality cost-effective outcomes." (Case Management Society of America‚ 1995‚ p.8) "Case management is an intervention
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Violence against student nurses and newly registered nurses Abstract Workplace violence toward student nurses and newly registered nurses must be eliminated. Nursing students and new nurses are particularly vulnerable to acts of violence. This article discusses the status of the workplace violence of nurses‚ the effects of violence on students and new nurses‚ and some strategies can be used to reduce the workplace violence to nurses. Keywords: student nurses‚ newly registered nurses‚ workplace violence
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registered nurse. I was pleased with how quickly I was able to research my patients once we hit the floor‚ as this is only my second week using Eastern Maine Medical Center’s Cerner Millennium. While researching a patients’ orders‚ I found incongruent information regarding his diet. If I had not thoroughly researched my patient’s orders and questioned the night nurse about the patient’s diet status‚ the patient’s scheduled procedure could have easily been postponed as the oncoming nurse was unaware
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October 7‚ 2013 State of Registered Nurse To Whom It May Concern: My primary goal as a professional Registered Nurse is to provide superior customer service and the best possible outcome for every patient. I am applying for a Registered Nurse position within a prison setting because I know my leadership ability‚ management experience‚ clinical assessment skills‚ dedication‚ and integrity will be assets to the your facility. My strengths include the ability to problem-solve and prioritize
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areas may face economic‚ language‚ and cultural barriers to health care. The NURSE Corps Scholarship gives me an opportunity to provide my services that I strongly believe will bring value to patients in these underserved communities. It is incumbent upon me to lend a hand to help in one of many critically short healthcare facilities upon graduating from my nursing program. I will contribute to the mission of the NURSE Corps Program
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