According to the Bridge’s transition model‚ the individual will experience loss‚ fear‚ and uncertainty during the Ending phase (Bridges‚ 1980). As discussed by both articles‚ the fear and uncertainty experienced during early stages of adaptation can be related to asthma exacerbations‚ or future in terms of job‚ family‚ and children. As nurses‚ it is imperative to identify the source of fear in order to reduce stress level. By alleviating stress‚ nurses can facilitate adaptations to asthma
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As an eighth grader going into high school‚ I was very scared. I was afraid that I was going to dislike my classes and they would be hard. I thought that the transition from middle school to high school would be terrifying. But I was wrong‚ my first quarter of high school turned out to be a lot different than I thought it would be. When I first found out what classes I would be taking in ninth grade‚ I was worried that I would not do well in them. I was not good at math‚ so Algebra one made me nervous
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Transitions Theory Case Study This paper attempts to accomplish two goals as stated in the objectives of the assignment: to describe Transitions Theory and apply it on the selected Case Study. After reading the assigned readings and outside sources‚ here is my understanding and application of the mentioned theory. According to Meleis‚ Sawyer‚ Im‚ Messias‚ and Shumacher (2000) Transitions Theory is a theory that attempt to explain the exchanges that exist when people pass through changes‚ events
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Care transitions is described as a process when patient’s care shifts from being provided in one setting to another‚ for instance moving from a hospital to a patient’s home.46 Patients with complex care needs often require care at different settings. During care transitions‚ these patients often experience difficulties in managing their care and face problems of care fragmentation. Managing care transitions is important since inadequate management contributes to $25 to $45 billion in wasteful spending
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When it comes to medical attention who does the best job attending to patient’s needs‚ a nurse practitioner or a medical doctor? A nurse practitioner is a nurse who is qualified to treat certain medical conditions without supervision of a doctor. A medical doctor is someone who has practiced medicine for many years and is board certified to practice medicine and take care of patients. When it comes to patients care who is more focused on the patient‚ who is quicker at diagnosing the problem and can
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Transitus (Transition) The summer air hummed restlessly‚ alive and heavy. Clear and blue with not a cloud in sight‚ the sky shimmered in the intense heat. John’s eyes were trained on it from his position on his back‚ a bead of sweat rolling ignored down his jawline to find its way under his bronze torque. He swept his hand through the tall grass and flowers in idle repetition‚ some of the blades and blooms catching his wide bronze bracelets and then releasing with a torrent of fresh scent. Mind adrift
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Garrett Brown Chour Columbia College Chicago-Essay Prompt: Discuss an accomplishment or event‚ formal or informal‚ that marked your transition from childhood to adulthood within your culture‚ community‚ or family. I chose this question not only to expound on my beliefs and explain more about who I am‚ but also due to the relevance this event has to my choosing of my major in this college. This event was the result of my own self will and an exercise in a newfound independence in thought I have
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One of the barriers I have encountered to become a professional nurse was a multicultural issue. In nursing school‚ I learned how to respect the rights and dignity of all patients. Here in Miami‚ a cosmopolitan city‚ I had the opportunity to interact with family and patients from other cultures. In my personal case‚ I have learned that I do not need to understand all beliefs completely‚ but I do need to respect them. For example‚ some manifestations of this barrier were: discrimination‚ racism‚ prejudice
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Professional Nursing NUR252S January 17‚ 2014 Plan for Becoming a Nurse Manager Long Term Goal As a practicing Registered Nurse (RN)‚ I like many others‚ aspire to continue my education and career path. I am not satisfied standing still‚ so to speak‚ but instead prefer to advance my knowledge and education in order to serve my patients more effectively. My long term goal for my future in nursing is to become a nurse manager. This role has many advantages and challenges but most of
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Ferris State University Windshield Survey Community assessment is crucial to planning‚ implementation‚ and evaluation of programs to improve the health of a population. A windshield survey is an informal method used by community health nurses to obtain basic knowledge about a given community. It provides a subjective view of the various physical characteristics of a communal area as observed while driving or walking through a neighborhood. Community Community assessment is an essential
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