A simple way for Drew to protect his patients from an unsafe environment is continuously evaluating and monitoring the actual care delivered, based on the expected outcomes; evaluate if the nursing interventions were effective and appropriate; whether new safety risk have been developed, or whether previous risk are still in place. Promotion of a safe environment is one of the major nurse’s responsibilities, and essential to maintain and restore
Words: 663 - Pages: 3
Care of a Group Bluegrass Community and Technical College Critical Criteria #1: Assessment and Prioritizing Patient Care Client # 1 is a 71 year old female who was hospitalized on 1/23/13 with an admitting diagnosis of hyperglycemia, weakness and dehydration. This client has history of underlying lung cancer with metastasis to bone and was recently diagnosed with metastasis to the brain. Other history includes Hypertension, Hypothyroidism, Mitral Valve regurgitation and COPD. Chemotherapy
Words: 1733 - Pages: 7
Baccalaureate-degree level nurses The future of nursing education changed forever in the 1950’s when Mildred Montag successfully created the two-year associate degree in nursing. Men and women who were unable to attend nursing school due to families, work situations, or for financial reason were able to attend these programs and aid in reducing the nursing shortage that was rapidly growing in our country. Montag proposed education for a new kind of nurse, a nursing technician (Schank & Stollenwerk 1988).
Words: 1154 - Pages: 5
The Prospective of Nursing Outline Andreana Bakardzhieva Grand Canyon University: NRS- 440 V February 16, 2014 The prospective of Nursing Outline Nursing plays a specific and vital role in reconstructing and managing the nation’s health and related concerns. Nurses perform frontline duties and are an essential component in the American’s well-being care. Nursing prospective and health care are connected for the time to come. It is substantial to assure health care institutions carry the capacity
Words: 1336 - Pages: 6
I never knew that was true. I guess I should consider continuing my education. After all, I am in this business to care for patients, save lives, and make a difference. Let’s do it! The world of nursing is such an amazing and rewarding career. I am a little bit surprised that I ended up in nursing because my first passion was working in the technology field. I never thought myself for the caretaking type until my mother, who is an RN, put me up to the idea. There are so many different areas
Words: 991 - Pages: 4
Leadership Questions Mandy Littlefield NUR/492 August 27, 2012 Regina Phelps, MN, PhD, RN, NEA, BC Leadership Questions Leadership is important in the nursing. Leaders assist in motivating, teaching, collaborating, and guiding others to reach a specific goal. Leaders must possess certain characteristics to be considered and effective leader. This paper will entail the difference between leaders and managers. Characteristics needed to be an effective leader will be identified and discussed
Words: 540 - Pages: 3
Chapter I Introduction Recently, we have been given the opportunity to know more about Davao Medical Hospital, which has been greatly of interest to us. The Hospital has become part of our lives for more than four years now. We spend 24 hours every week in Davao Medical Hospital for our duties. That is why today, and for a few days more, We as a group are indeed very grateful that upon the day we shall bid goodbye to Ateneo de Davao University, the institution who have inculcated
Words: 8816 - Pages: 36
nurse There are several different levels of nursing degrees: licensed, associates, bachelors, and masters. In this paper we will explore the differences between the associate level nurse and the bachelor level nurse on a competent level. Licensed nurses work under associate level nurses; Associate level nurses work side by side with bachelor level nurses; Associate level nurse and bachelor level nurse’s work under a master’s level nurse. All levels of nursing the same goal to treat the patient with
Words: 1055 - Pages: 5
University Professional Dynamics NRS-430V-O500 Chris Bartholomew January 25, 2015 ADN versus BSN: What are the differences? First, I would like to provide an overview on the background of three types of RN nursing degrees available to nursing students. The first baccalaureate nursing program was established in 1909 at the University of Minnesota and until the mid-1950’s was a five year program. The first diploma program in the United States was established in 1873, at Massachusetts General Hospital
Words: 1110 - Pages: 5
Nurses Achieving a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN), or an Associate’s Degree in Nursing (ADN), makes an individual eligible to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX-RN). Once either candidate successfully passes he or she is granted a Registered Nurse (RN) license and can gain employment in the workforce. With licensure as a RN come the core values that each nurse accepts while practicing nursing (Creasia J. & Friberg E., 2011). Both degrees hold
Words: 1203 - Pages: 5
