...Running head: TITLE OF YOUR PAPER IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS 1 TITLE OF YOUR PAPER IN ALL CAPITAL LETTERS 4 Title of Your Paper Here Brittany Hawkes South University Certified Nurse Midwife To become a certified nurse midwife, a student must first obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing, and successfully pass the NCLEX-RN examination. Secondly, the student must then earn a graduate degree in midwifery that is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Midwifery Education (ACME), and pass a national certification examination administered by the American Midwifery Certification Board (AMCB) (ACNM, 2012). According to the American College of Nurse Midwives, to maintain the designation of CNM or CM, midwives must be recertified every 5 years through AMCB and must meet specific continuing education requirements (ACNM, 2012). CNMs must demonstrate that they meet the core competencies for basic midwifery practice of the ACNM (ACNM, 2008b) and must practice in accordance with the ACNM standards for the practice of midwifery (ACNM, 2011d). Core values that guide nurses in practice include advocating for patients, respecting patient and family values and informed choices,...
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...Midwife In this piece of work I am going to Research two key workers involved with promoting health, I am going to explain the tasks they perform and how they ensure the needs of individuals are met. I am going to interview a midwife and a paediatrician to get more information. What is a midwife: A midwife is a nurse who is specially trained in the care of pregnancy and childbirth. The midwife is their during pregnancy and and undertakes the antenatal care of a normal pregnancy, and also the postnatal care if necessary. A midwife works in a maternity department in a hospital or in a community looking after mothers and babies in their own homes. Child development textbook et al 6th edition –pamela minett Midwives often describe their job as ‘privileged’. The role they have in preparing women for the delivery of new life makes them a vital presence during all stages of pregnancy, labour and the early postnatal period. What a midwife does day to day: • diagnosing, monitoring and examining women during pregnancy; • developing, assessing and evaluating individual programmes of care; • providing full antenatal care, including screening tests in the hospital, community and the home; • identifying high risk pregnancies and making referrals to doctors and other medical specialists; • arranging and providing parenting and health education for the woman, her partner and family members; • encouraging participation of family members in the birth to support...
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...knowledge and skills legitimizing role autonomy within areas of practice that overlap traditional boundaries of medical practice. Advancement involves both specialization and expansion and is characterized by the integration of theoretical, research-based, and practical knowledge that occurs as part of graduate education in nursing. APN is an umbrella term for the four roles mentioned earlier: clinical nurse specialist (CNS), certified registered nurse anesthetist (CRNA), certified nurse-midwife (CNM), and nurse practitioner (NP) (Sheer, & Wong, 2008). Each role is distinguishable from the others, but in some respects they overlap. This APN definition encompasses nurses engaged in clinical practice; it does not include nurses with advanced preparation for administration, education, or research (ANA, 2014). Only recently has the expectation arisen that APNs should receive their education within master’s or doctoral nursing programs. Although CNSs have always required master’s degrees in nursing, the educational preparation for many nurse-midwives, nurse anesthetists, and nurse practitioners did not necessarily occur in graduate nursing programs. Now, however, NPs must receive their education in graduate masters or clinical doctoral programs in nursing (Sheer, & Wong, 2008). Moving the education of all APNs to graduate degree nursing programs, and now the...
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...communication is to increase self-worth or decrease emotions such as anxiety and anger by putting together information to determine the illness. Ufema, J. (2008). More than just hand-holding. Nursing, 38(12). doi:10.1097/01.nurse.0000342039.82567.3a All health care professional study techniques of therapeutic communication, these techniques help the patient and health-care professional develop rapport and trust with one another during each other’s company for example when going to an appointment. For therapeutic communication to be successful, a mutual understanding between both the patient and the health care worker needs to be met. It is very important for the health care workers to use proper communication to prevent a misunderstanding between the health care worker and patient. This open communication shows a genuine and continual concern for what the patient is expressing. Throughout this essay I will be using the Driscoll model of reflection in nursing to express my understanding of the vignettes and making reference to the midwife pregnant stroke vignette. Driscoll's Model of Reflection in Nursing. Anti Essays. Retrieved March 17, 2015, from the World Wide Web: http://www.antiessays.com/free-essays/Driscoll-s-Model-Of-Reflection-In-Nursing-507640.html The midwife in the video in my opinion did a good job of therapeutic communication. She consistently exercised active listening, she was being attentive to...
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...pregnant for the first time. She would like to have a midwife deliver her baby, but she is concerned about the safety of birth with a midwife as attendant. The nurse knows her teaching is effective when the woman makes which one of the following comments? a. "I am glad to hear of the research that found that midwifery care has as good an outcome as that of physicians." b. "I am grateful to learn that I had better go to an obstetrician if I want pain relief during labor." c. "I did not know that midwives could only deliver women who are on Medicaid." d. "I want a midwife because my husband can be with me during birth." 1-2 The role of the professional nurse has evolved to emphasize which of the following? a. Providing direct care to patients at the bedside b. Planning patient care to cover longer hospital stays c. Leading the activities of a team of interdisciplinary health care providers d. Managing care to cure health problems after they have occurred 1-3 To assess for the risk of having a low-birth-weight (LBW) infant, which one of the following factors is the most important for the nurse to consider? a. African-American race b. Cigarette smoking c. Poor nutritional status d. Limited maternal education 1-4 A 23-year-old African-American woman is pregnant with her first child. Based on knowledge of the statistics related to infant mortality, which one of the following plans is most important for the nurse to implement? a. Perform a nutrition assessment b...
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...delivery, until care is transferred to a health visitor. Midwives are personally responsible for the health of both mother and child and only refer to obstetricians if there are medical complications. Place of Work You could work in various places including hospital maternity units, GP surgeries, midwife units and birth centres.In some NHS trusts you would split your time between working in the community and working in hospitals. In other trusts, you may move between antenatal, deliveries and postnatal tasks every six months. As a community midwife, you would go to clinics and visit clients in their homes. Skills and Qualities There are a range of important skills and knowledge you will need to pursue a career in midwifery. Excellent people skills: having babies happens to all sorts of people, so you will be providing professional support and reassurance to a huge diversity of women, during some of the most emotionally-intense periods in their lives. Good communication and observation: you need to be a good at listening and communicating with women, their partners and families. Interest in the physical, psychological and process of pregnancy and birth: working as a midwife you will need to have an in-depth understanding of fetal and child development. It is also...
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...The word Midwife directly translates to "with woman" and this is the foundation for understanding and defining midwifery. Although a midwife’s role involves much more than just being with women today. Midwives have a unique and extensive role incorporating various responsibilities and skills that allow for high quality care, advice and support to a woman during pregnancy, childbirth and during the postnatal period. Midwives are autonomous clinical practitioners. They care for and work in partnership with women, their families and new-borns offering empowerment and education through reflective practice which aims to give rise for an optimal pregnancy and birth outcome for the mother. This individualised care encourages women to become involved...
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...The future of the discipline of nursing depends on social and political factors as well as research and theory development. The use of theories by clinical nurses with varying levels of clinical expertise is rapidly increasing. In the past, the nursing profession has relied on the authority of educators, sociologists, psychologists, physiologists and anthropologists to provide answers to nursing problems. The purpose of this paper is to critically analyze a clinical-related practical concern that will impact the nursing professional environment. The United States is lagging behind other nations of the world in fully integrating midwifery into its health care system. “While midwives deliver only 6% of the approximately 220,000 babies in the United States each year, midwives in other countries attend up to 80% of their countries births.” (Bowers, 2000). In our ever-changing fast paced health care system, many woman feel that they receive little personnel attention during pregnancy and childbirth from their healthcare provider. Despite the high quality of care that midwives provide to expectant mothers, American women have few opportunities to use the service of midwives. Barriers to Midwifery care in the United States include physician opposition, public perception as substandard care, state and federal regulations, lacking of training programs, lack of acceptance among third-party payers and our political and economic environment However, midwifery has gained a foothold...
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...Becoming a nurse takes a lot of steps to complete and requirements that you may need to take. Individuals interested in nurse training programs typically enroll in a yearlong certificate, associate's degree or bachelor's degree program in the field. All nurses must have college level training. A LPN which stands for Licensed practical nurses which require to have an associate’s degree in nursing. An Rn which is a registered nurse must have at least 2 year degree but also a 4 year bachelor's degree in nursing. An Advanced Professional Practitioners and a Nurse Specialist needs a 2 year master degree. All nurses must have experience in communicating with doctors and a medical professionals, also caring for patients and had experience with...
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...the serious cases. As the Health Care Hall of Fame Museum curator I would integrate several exhibits that have changed health care. Midwives Midwifery has been a long standing practice for women as childbirth was something that normally took place at home. In the 15th and 16th century midwifes were thought of as “the early companions of the devil” (The Witchammer, 1487). These women had not been compliant with the Frankfurt Midwifery Code which had been established by the Catholic Church and had been in effect for over 130 years. As a consequence of this, these individuals were burned alive. Midwifery became established in the early 18th and 19th century in Europe. They were trained to be both nurses as well as midwifes. In the absence of a physician, during the first 250 years midwifes were at the front end of the birthing process. Immigrant women who had learned the trade in their country of origin had learned the trade and passed their learning’s and skills to midwife of a younger generation. Thus there were two types of midwifes that developed in the US. One was a Nurse-midwife which are trained in nursing and midwifery as well as Direct Entry Midwives which would not be nurses. Midwifery was eventually accepted by the health care community as a result there were more of the two specialties practicing in the US today. Health Care Insurance It was towards the late 1920’s that the first large health insurance company Blue Cross had been established....
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...TO: MINISTER FOR HEALTH FROM: DIRECTOR XXX DATE: 30th March 2011 SUBJECT: A NATIONAL INSURANCE FOR HOMEBIRTH ATTENDED BY MIDWIFE ______________________________________________________________________ PURPOSE: To provide you with information related to a contemporary controversial debate on national indemnity insurance for homebirth attended by midwives. BACKGROUND (Policy History) 1. Childbirth especially homebirths - is a contemporary issue of competing within two occupations -medical practitioners and nurses qualified in midwifery. 2. Homebirth is about 0.2% of births in Australia, preferred by some women from Indigenous background or residence in remote areas. In Australia, legislation requires all services provided by health professionals be covered by appropriate indemnity insurance but homebirth attended by a midwife in Australia is not included in national insurance. 3. In other developed countries such as Canada, UK, New Zealand and Holland, homebirth is offered under public funding. Homebirth in Holland is 30 %, in the UK is 2 %, and in New Zealand is 14 times higher than that of WA. 4. In 1984, the issue of independent midwifery was on the formal policy agenda when the Medicare Benefits Review Committee recommended a pilot program so that Medicare benefits could be extended to homebirth midwifery. However, this pilot program has not been implemented. 5. In 1989, under the Alternative Birthing Program introduced by the...
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...establish the issues surrounding the mother, her pregnancy and her parenting skills. Mother did not attend. The pre – birth conference attended by the CDAT key worker, safeguarding midwife, health visitor, GP, social worker. The pre – birth conference took place as mum was concealing her pregnancy and that she was heavily * * DAY 1 Jack was born by caesarean section because they were concerns with the Zoe. Zoe was unwell – she had a heart valve problem. Jack was admitted to the intensive care unit, needing ventilation support for six hours 12pm * Safeguarding midwife aware that Jack been born, states that all people who needed to be aware of baby being born are. Informed us that her current partner and father of baby are not allowed to visit. Security, front desk at the main entrance of unit and nurses made aware * Urine virology/toxicology sent * Morphine started as Jack was Ventilated due to the respiratory distress 15pm * Out of hours social worker called inquiring about baby and mum 1630pm * Maternity support worker visited unit, updated on baby’s condition. Mum had her surgery – she will go and update mum 1830pm * Nurse looking after mum on ITU informed us on mum’s condition. Nurse informed us of name of mum’s current partner who is aware baby is born – nurse said he sounded concerned DAY 2 15pm * No signs of withdrawal DAY 3 14pm * Duty social worker given us the details of named social worker who is aware baby is born...
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...Introduction : - As per the Chapter – 6 continuous quality improvement of NABH standards, the group has analyzed the current/existing situation of the nursing department and following is the analysis. 5 standards with objective : - CQI.2 The organization identifies key indicators to monitor the clinical structures, processes and outcomes • Objective elements a) Monitoring includes appropriate patient assessment. b) Monitoring includes diagnostics services’ safety and quality control programmes. c) Monitoring includes all invasive procedures. d) Monitoring includes adverse drug events. e) Monitoring includes use of anaesthesia. f) Monitoring includes use of blood and blood products. g) Monitoring includes availability and content of medical records. h) Monitoring includes infection control activities. i) Monitoring includes clinical research. CQI.3 The organisation identifies key indicators to monitor the managerial structures, processes and outcomes Objective elements • Monitoring includes procurement of medication essential to meet patient needs. • Monitoring includes reporting of activities as required by laws and regulations. • Monitoring includes risk management. • Monitoring includes utilisation of facilities. • Monitoring includes patient satisfaction. • Monitoring includes employee satisfaction. • Monitoring includes adverse events. • Monitoring includes data collection to support further study for improvements. • Monitoring includes...
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...Health across the lifespan- by Petra Goodall- 20143179 Models of care Midwifery care: Pregnancy for women is a time in which many choices have to be made. With so many options and models of care available for pregnant women in Australia, choosing can often be a difficult task. This essay aims to describe the midwifery model of care and to compare this model of care for childbearing women to other models of care, including medical models of care and shared models of care. It aims to highlight and provide information as to why midwifery led care would be the best option for child bearing women. Caseload midwifery is also explored as a specified option of midwifery led care, and benefits of this model of care are provided. Midwifery led care, or a midwifery model of care, is a model of care in which midwives are the main consultants, providing a high level of care for the women during pregnancy, labour and the post natal period. Midwives philosophy is that pregnancy and birth are normal physiological procedures in the women’s lifespan and refer to other specialists only when this differs from normal, standard pregnancies. Empathy, compassion, and consideration are some of the key components of midwives working in a midwifery model of care, though they also have a great awareness of the physiology of birth. (Dice, 2010). There are various policies for different hospitals in NSW for the model of care chosen, however the Department of Health (2014), focuses on the stages of...
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...an Advanced Practice Nurse Introduction Interview with APN/CNP, Diane John Diane John, APN/CNP is a nurse practitioner at Health land, a Hawaii center for the public. She has devoted 30 years to her nursing career. She has worked as a nurse in a medical intensive care unit and as a research nurse in the study in the intensive care unit. She has been a Female Nurse Practitioner for the past 20 years where she started out as a midwife at wife care center, where she provided midwife services to women. Rationale for an engaged interview process The reason for this interview is to find out Competencies necessary for APN role development and also to get some background information of a nurse leader on a one on one basis. This information will be important because it will help us to develop leadership skills in the field of nursing. About the Diane John APN leader Diane John, APN/CNP is an attendant specialist at Health land, a Hawaii community for the general population. She has dedicated 30 years to her nursing profession. She has filled in as an attendant in a restorative emergency unit as a examination nurture in the study in the emergency unit. Interview What is the CNS nurse? The CNS is a practice for preparing advance practice nurses to be part of the clinical practice team where you work together with doctors to provide service to patients.Bringing knowledge into practice to improve health outcomes of patients as well as improvement of education of nurses. What is your role...
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