...I believe the media can both positively and negatively influence the public’s image of nursing. Showtime airs a program called Nurse Jackie in which she is portrayed in a dual light both as an advocate for her patients care despite being harsh, brash and ruffling feathers along the way. She is involved an extra marital affair and she is dealing with a problem with personal drug addiction and consequently steals medications from the pyxis to get her fix. I appreciate the program for its humorous side as it provides some real examples of day to day struggles in nursing care. The program does not portray nurses as being perfect but as humans that deal with some of the same daily struggles the public may be dealing with also. It is representative of how we dedicate our lives to caring for others but sometimes forget to put ourselves on our own list of priorities. Nurses are caregivers at home and work hence we may lose ourselves somewhere along the way. Having worked in nursing for a very long time I have practiced with many nurses who have fallen into drug addiction as portrayed in Nurse Jackie. It is perhaps a negative view portrayed for nursing, but it is also a portrayal of real life that we must be willing to accept as well. I have worked with other nurses who were appalled by the program about Jackie. Negative or positive it is a realistic example of what some nurses go through in their lives. Another program that is now cancelled portrayed the CNO at a hospital...
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...Chapter 1 The Problem and Its Settings Introduction The surge in popularity of social media in recent years has changed how we use the internet. But most importantly, how we study and how we learn. Social media has given us the ability to share ideas, feelings, and information at unbelievable speed. We can now communicate faster and wither greater efficiency with our lecturers and professors. Students can utilize social media by posting and sharing notes and lectures online, or watch a video pertaining to yesterday’s history class. Social media is not just limited to students, but many professors are now communicating with their students and peers via online. But social media is so much more. It enables students to attend lectures and classes who are half way around the world through the use of social media. It also allows professors and students to conduct meetings online. Currently, there are still many who oppose the idea of using social media as a tool for learning and studying. Regardless, many believe that technology is a vital part of today’s student success in the classroom. Many parents believe that the traditional learning styles is the way to go and that social media is just a distraction and may lead to procrastination. Background of the study The researchers were persuaded to conduct a study on the effects of social media in the study habits of junior nursing students in relation to academic performance. The setting for this study was conducted at the...
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...public view nursing? From its earliest beginnings, the profession of nursing has revolved around human needs. One of the greatest strengths of nursing is the extensive range of opportunities and options that it has to offer. There are many different levels of practice, specialties, and there are always opportunities to advance in the nursing profession. With nurses playing a major role in designing the new healthcare system in the United States, now there is an even greater need for a positive public image of nursing. However, nursing's contributions to healthcare may be transparent or even ignored by the public and the media. The media has an immense effect on the perceptions of society. Therefore, any misrepresentation of the nursing profession by the media may negatively affect nursing's public image. As nurses, we have a responsibility to the entire nursing profession to protect our image, and take action to ensure that the public is not mislead by the media. Over time, there have been many images of nurses purported by the media. Nurses play roles in movies, television series, plays, books, and in reality they may be seen on the news or in newspapers. Some suggest that these media portrayals are solely to blame for the public's misconceptions or stereotypes regarding nursing. In actuality, the public image of nursing has evolved as the nursing profession has evolved, even before media influence was a factor. In the late 1800's through early 1900's, nursing was viewed as...
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...The mentioned order does not give the correct value to the nursing profession. The depiction of nurses from the truthaboutnursing.org article makes them seem inferior when compared to other healthcare professionals. The public views nurses as mere assistants or even babysitters since they take the role of having direct contact with the patients, which seems to be the lowest role ever in the medical field (Hoeve, Hansen, & Roodbol, 2014). Moreover, the negative stereotype might change public opinion about nursing and lead to having less respect for nurses and appreciate them lowly compared to the recognition given to...
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...is connection of use current knowledge into common patient care decision to guide nursing practice and for better patient outcome in today's complex health care system .EBP came from the increasing public demands and professional demand for accountability to deliver safe and quality care .new medical devices and procedure are introducing into the nursing practice to help to handle clinical issues and provide batter care. It provide opportunity for nurses to learn and implement training into practice. There are important factors to keep in mind like foundation of the clinical problem, evidence to support that and evaluation and also depends on nursing clinical experience according to the patients assessment. Every day there are lot of practice are based on EBP.one practice is use of proper aseptic techniques to change Picc line dressing and inserting a Foley catheter and there are so many other procedure like blood transfusion, inserting IV.TO reduce rate of cross infection, has to use PPE and hand hygiene. IF patient is infection of C-Diff, best possible solution for that is hand hygiene with soap and water, because it was proven in study’s that foam based hand sanitizer not very effective to kill that organism, my facility more stressed on hand hygiene and also they do audit and observe care giver while they are performing their procedure to see how many percentage staff following the proper guidelines and Media Media and Hollywood both are the same channels which distributes news...
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...Health Care Communication methods Veronica George HCS/320 July/ 03/ 2015 Michelle Snell Health Care Communication methods The subject of this paper is to discuss the situation concerning the purchase of a nursing home by a national group. The various healthcare communication methods that can be use in a nursing home during the transition. The advantages and disadvantages of using traditional, electronic, and social media methods of communication. This paper will also discuss the effects of HIPPA regulations on communication methods and the use of media for health care communication. There has been recent notification and development concerning the skilled nursing facility. The nursing facility has been purchased by a national group. Arrangements need to be made in the transition to upgrade and implement new communication methods. The transformation of patient information into new form of communication methods is challenging. According to ( Read Me first week three HCS/320 ) to become a successful communicator barriers must be identified and overcome. Doing so requires understanding common solutions to communication problems and applying them appropriately. To approach these challenges you must rely on the basic concept of good communication and your experience and intuition to overcome the challenges. As a effective communicator it is my responsibility as the administrator to make arrangements for a smooth transition of all communication methods to secure the patient...
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...and power points used to communicate in the health care organizations. However, in this scenario the different types of communication methods that can be used and be very effective is face-to-face conversations, telephone calls, and letters. This scenario is dealing with a nursing home and the organization is being purchased by a national group. There are going to be new policies put into effect and because of this some of the residents will be forced to move to a different place or displaced. To make matters even worse, some of the residents have difficulty communicating, have no local family, and have not indicated that they approve the release of their medical information. The subject of this paper is to discuss the situation concerning the nursing home and the residents, and to make arrangements for these individuals, the advantages and disadvantages of using traditional, electronic, and social media for health care communication. This paper will also discuss the effects of HIPAA and other regulations on the use of these media for health care communication. Different types of communication methods used in nursing homes The health care organization used in this scenario is nursing home. A nursing home is a type of residents for the elderly with an illness or disability that limits their communication and ability to live on their own. Communication for the elderly can be very challenging. Since some of these residents have difficulty communicating, whether it is physically...
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...Health information is the most valuable support of the healthcare industry. Therefore, use of the communication systems are the ground point of the entire healthcare system, as far as interacting and exchanging ideas and information from one another. The care of patients in the nursing homes, are very big concern especially when dealing with people of different backgrounds, cultures, ethnics, and treatment of care. Each person residing in a nursing home needs to be cared for, information is kept on each patient, and different healthcare professions are in the positions to transfer and discuss different matters that apply to each individual. As more people enter into these nursing homes and healthcare facilities, there is an e increase in attention of the information and communication technology being used in the healthcare field. As the nursing home administrator of Garden Manor, I will be discussing the different types of communication methods for my health care organization (Garden Manor), including the advantages and disadvantages of using traditional, electronic, and social media for health care communication. Then I will going into discussing the effects of HIPAA and other regulations on the use of media for health care communication. Communication plays an important role in healthcare and is very much often neglected by people in the healthcare industry. Among all healthcare manager functions,...
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...Nursing Home Administrator Jackie Crawford HCS/320 08/18/14 Evelyn Bell Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper on the different types of communication methods for the health care organization described in the scenario. * * The advantages and disadvantages of using traditional, electronic, and social media for health care communication * The effects of HIPAA and other regulations on the use of these media for health care communication As the Nursing Home Administrator for (The Bay Nursing Home and Skilled Nursing Home Facility) our beloved local nursing home. I now am in transition, as our nursing home has been acquired by a national group. The result of the new policies that were implemented with regards to the new organization are many of our residents will be displaced. Sadly some of our residents have difficulty with communication, no local families for support, and have indicated that they do not approve the release of their medical information. However, with that said as the administrator I still need to make arrangements that are appropriate for each of our residents. This has been made more difficult for my staff and I as most of these residents have been with us for many years. The act of relocating, residents with limited to no communication skills will not be taken lightly by anyone working directly or non-directly in our home. The advantages and disadvantages of using traditional, electronic and social media in order to better service our residents...
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...assignment options provide the opportunity for you to explore communication methods for different kinds of health care scenarios. The assignment options also allow you to examine the effects of HIPAA and other regulations on health care communication. Select and complete one of the following assignments: Option 1: Nursing Home Administrator Option 2: Communications Coordinator Option 1: Nursing Home Administrator Read the following scenario: • As the administrator of a local nursing home, you have just received notification that the organization is being purchased by a national group. Because of new policies to be implemented, many of the residents will be displaced. To make the situation more challenging, some of these residents have difficulty communicating, have no local family, and have not indicated that they approve the release of their medical information. Arrangements must be made for these individuals. Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper on the different types of communication methods for the health care organization described in the scenario. Include the following in your paper: The advantages and disadvantages of using traditional, electronic, and social media for health care communication The effects of HIPAA and other regulations on the use of these media for health care communication Cite a minimum of two sources, one from the University Library and the other from the course textbooks or Electronic Reserve Readings, to support...
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...Abstract This paper addresses the lack of nursing opinion available in news media and public opinion, how it affects our profession and how we can change this perception. The general public is ignorant of the role nursing plays in healthcare and has misunderstood important aspects of the profession and how our contribution can be beneficial in many ways if we have a stronger voice. The perceptions and opinions are summarized from the third edition of the book, From Silence to Voice, and provide the resources for nurses to consider in getting their voice heard. The authors of this book describe the history of how nursing has allowed the profession to be overlooked and prevented our profession to be understood by allowing others to speak for us, and over us (Buresh & Gordon, 2013). Opportunities to overcome this perception will be discussed in detail and two supporting articles that address public opinion of nurses and how it relates to our status will be summarized to give opposing perspectives. The conclusion is an example of a letter to legislators that can help to have our voice heard in a persuasive manner addressing the effect technology has on the nursing profession. I urge you to consider issues in nursing that you are passionate about and get your voice heard. Nursing is a misunderstood profession. If you were to randomly ask anyone in the public what a nurse does you would likely get answers that deal with either, carrying out physicians orders, or dealing with...
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...assignment options provide the opportunity for you to explore communication methods for different kinds of health care scenarios. The assignment options also allow you to examine the effects of HIPAA and other regulations on health care communication. Select and complete one of the following assignments: Option 1: Nursing Home Administrator Option 2: Communications Coordinator Option 1: Nursing Home Administrator Read the following scenario: • As the administrator of a local nursing home, you have just received notification that the organization is being purchased by a national group. Because of new policies to be implemented, many of the residents will be displaced. To make the situation more challenging, some of these residents have difficulty communicating, have no local family, and have not indicated that they approve the release of their medical information. Arrangements must be made for these individuals. Write a 1,050- to 1,400-word paper on the different types of communication methods for the health care organization described in the scenario. Include the following in your paper: The advantages and disadvantages of using traditional, electronic, and social media for health care communication The effects of HIPAA and other regulations on the use of these media for health care communication Cite a minimum of two sources, one from the University Library and the other from the course textbooks or Electronic Reserve Readings, to support...
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...The nursing profession is one that is based on ethics and morality. The portrayal of the profession in the media elicits an atmosphere of unethical and immoral behaviors being demonstrated by actors. The depiction of nursing in a negative manner began in early literature. Sairy Gamp, a midwife created by Charles Dickens in "Martin Chuzzlewit," was depicted as unclean, uneducated, untrained and unreliable. Beginning in the 1960’s, nurses began to be portrayed as sexual, romantic, and cast in demeaning roles by the movie industry. During this era, MASH created the nurse, Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan. The name alone paints a picture of a sex object. In the 1970’s movie, One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, nurse Ratched was represented as...
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...Ceo Jeno HCS/320 July 28, 2014 Health Care Communication Methods There has been recent notification and development concerning the local nursing home. The nursing home is being purchased by a national group, and there will be new policies that will have to be implemented and residents will have to be displaced. There are communication barriers with some individuals within the nursing home, therefore, making this transition more challenging. Residents within the nursing home do not have local family and are not aware of these changes to come. Arrangements need to be made with effective communication and reassurance that these residents will be taken care of. As an administrator, we must follow state and federal regulations, also seeking quality housing for these residents. In moving forward with these changes, we will ensure placement for these residents and plan to adhere to HIPAA regulations, securing the privacy of theses individuals. As an administrator, one will establish effective communication and prepare family members for this transition. Communication comes in many forms; traditional, electronic, and social media. Communicating and contacting the individuals relatives will be the first step in implementing theses developments. Emails will be sent out to these relatives, phone calls will be made, and trips to the nursing home will take place. Some relatives reside long distances from the facility, making this transition more challenging. One will be making contact...
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...Health Care Communication Methods HCS/320 Health Care Communication Strategies May 18, 2015 Kelly Hernandez Health Care Communication Methods Option 1: Nursing Home Administrator As the Nursing home administrator it is my responsibility to ensure that communication between all staff members’ residents, and family members regarding the new policies of this facility which are in effect immediately. With the purchase of the national group, I will have to make sure that I understand the new policies and determine the best way to communicate it to the entire staff. In addition, I will have to make sure that they are in compliance with the HIPAA rules and regulations which states that all physicians and covered entity know that patient health information is covered. A meeting would have to be set up with the all employees of the facility to explain to them how the new policies and procedures will be implemented, and what they will have to do to ensure they are followed so that the patients can continue to receive quality care. As I meet with the medical staff to discuss the change in ownership, as well as the new policies and how they will be implemented, I will be reminding them that before any information can be given out about a patient a notice of privacy has to be communicated to the patient explaining how we will be giving out this information. We will then submit to each staff member in the form of a memo, and for those who were not able to attend the meeting,...
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