differently or could my practice have been better will only help to develop my skills and knowledge and influence my future as a practitioner in a positive way. Having looked at several reflective models of learning, such as Gibbs (1988), Driscoll (2000) and Dewey, I have decided to use the Kolb (1984) model of reflection throughout this assignment. Kolb's (1984) experiential theory of learning has four distinct stages of a cycle. This incorporates an actual learning experience; being involved in
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Family Value Paper David McAllister, BSN NUR 542 September 12, 2013 University of Phoenix Deborah Ross, MSN Certificate of Originality: I certify that the attached paper is my original work. I am familiar with, and acknowledge my responsibilities which are part of, the University Of Phoenix Student Code Of Academic Integrity. I affirm that any section of the paper which has been submitted previously is attributed and cited as such, and that this paper has not been submitted by anyone else
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Latino male, speaks Spanish primarily but also English. He lives with his wife who is 7 months pregnant and 8-year-old twin boys. As a head of the house, he works as a printer for a large commercial company. When not working, he enjoys socializing with family and friends, going fishing, and working around his house and yard. After recent fell from the ladder, Xavier fractured his left forearms, sustained a stress fractures to his lower/thoracic/upper lumbar vertebrae and the mild concussion. As a medical
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directly resulted in observational assessments by this writer as the basis for this evaluation. The observations took place during the clinical experiences of students from the local public school district’s CNA course. Based on the various readings associated with the nursing 531 course, a definition of cultural competence includes several components. One of the most easily understood and incorporated is Campinha-Bacote's model of cultural competence. This model consists of five concepts, namely:
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inclination rather than devoting the bulk of resources to offenders. Recognizing the Principle Causes of Juvenile Crime Generally, some of the most important causes of juvenile crime are: (1) Social Control Theory issues, (2) lack of supportive family environment and structure, (3) exposure to deviant criminality in high-crime communities, and (4) lack of opportunities for positive community involvement. The proposed plan for reducing juvenile crime, therefore, will address those three causes
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unfortunately it is not. Since pain is so unique to person, assessment and treatment must be custom tailored to each patient. The problem with pain management is its specificity to each person and disease plus the numerous ways to treat it. Without one specific roadmap of treating
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are the main authority figure in this model. Students are viewed as “empty vessels” whose primary role is to passively receive information (via lectures and direct instruction) with an end goal of testing and assessment. It is the primary role of teachers to pass knowledge and information onto their students. In this model, teaching and assessment are viewed as two separate entities. Student learning is measured through objectively scored tests and assessments.[2] In Student-Centered Approach to Learning
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During my placement period. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO 2013) health promotion enables people to increase control and improve their health. The Driscol and Teh (2001) model of reflection which has three cue questions, what, so what and now what will be used. The rationale for using this model of reflection is that it has further questions which will help in the reflective process. To maintain confidentiality, the To maintain confidentiality, the patients name has been changed
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either difficult or where the swallowed material seems to be held in its passage (McFerren 2008). The assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation (A.P.I.E) of the patient on admission and discharge will be discussed in further and more precise detail throughout the essay while maintaining the dignity and respect of Mr. Smith. This health problem was chosen due to personal experience with family members who have suffered stroke as well as working with patients on practice placement, and seeing
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went upstairs to play with model trains 2. Feeling depressed, helpless •Include score on BDI at intake •Thoughts -“She doesn’t care about what I’m going through” -“She doesn’t care about what I need” -“He leaves me with all the responsibility and doesn’t care” •Behaviors -blamed daughter and husband •Recent Situations -late for school and daughter was hiding in the closet -daughter refused to go to bed -husband went upstairs to play with model trains 3. Lack
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