17u4d1 - Riverbend City Debrief/17u5d2-Team Project Update/17u6d1-Cohesion, Inclusion, and Identity/17-u7d1-Riverbend City Debrief Name Institution 17u4d1 - Riverbend City Debrief/17u5d2-Team Project Update/17u6d1-Cohesion, Inclusion, and Identity/17-u7d1-Riverbend City Debrief The following essay focuses on Riverbend City Debrief and team project update, that is, cohesion, inclusion and identity after a trail derailment that resulted in a catastrophe. 17u4d1 - Riverbend City Debrief Nurses
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• Analyze the last poor decision made by a group of which you were a member. What do you think contributed to the group’s poor decision? Did the group think of alternative possibilities? Did the group move too quickly through any of the development stages? If yes, did this cause lack of cooperation or poor communication? In a newly formed Nurse Excellence Council decisions needed to be made regarding Nurses Week Awards. Last year was the first year that any awards were given as part of the Nurses
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A Reflection on my Development of Non-verbal Communication and Empathy In this annotated bibliography, I summarized and critiqued three peer-reviewed articles. I also reflected on how these articles changed my view on how foundational registered nursing skills, such as non-verbal communication and empathy, develop. Chan, Z. Y. (2013). A qualitative study on non-verbal sensitivity in nursing students. Journal of Clinical Nursing, 22, 1941-1950. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2702.2012.04324.x The author found
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Nursing has always been something I have been extremely passionate about. As a determined, motivated individual with a strong desire to work in a progressive environment I believe I am capable of achieving my dream of becoming a nurse in the future. Coming from a family of nurses and doctors I have been influenced and encouraged to go through with my career in nursing as it is a very caring profession and I am an extremely caring individual who is willing to put my very best into everything I do
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There are so many interesting nursing theorists, but one really stood out to me and that was Jean Watson “Theory of Human Caring”. I believe that in the medical field you have more to do than just taking care of patients. You must build some type of relationship with you patients. Also remember that they have feelings and concerns. They need to see that the person taking care of them cares, cares about their health, emotions, and recovery. Jean Watson theory includes ten creative factors that are
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Drug diversion or chemical dependency is happening in healthcare whether we like it or not. Nurses do not have the superpowers to deflect from such phenomenon. Nurses are actually more disposed to diverting drugs because they have access to the desired medications that is intended for their patients. Some have sought treatment for substance abuse and are continuing to strive to live every day sober. Some have the fear to come forward with their problems with the fear of losing their jobs or possibly
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When growing up everyone always wants to fulfill in a dream job. When I was younger I would always say I wanted to achieve in a nursing job. Today I will achieve my goal by attending class and passing my quiz and test. I will work towards obtaining my career satisfaction. By doing this will have ambition in me planning a good college foundation. Becoming a nurse, it will help me pursue in helping others and their families. I want to be in the nursing industry because my mother has influenced me.
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The nursing shortage is an inevitable process that will only increase as millions of baby boomers exit the workforce and enjoy retirement. Nurses have become both vocal and proactive as it relates to the current need for skilled nurses within organizations across the nation. Nurses have continued to advocate for staff staffing in order to improve patient outcomes and promote a safe working environment. Patient safety and nurse safety go hand in hand, as nursing responsibility increases the risk to
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When properly invoked, safe harbor protects Cindy and other nurses from employer retaliation, suspension, termination, discipline, discrimination, and licensure sanction by the Board of Nursing. Cindy must notify the supervisor requesting the conduct or assignment in writing that she has decided to invoke Safe Harbor. The content of this notification must meet the minimum requirements outlined in BON’s Quick Request Form that includes the nurse(s) name making the safe harbor request and his/her
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A comparison among the nurse manager, administrator, and executive roles; reveals that there are several common skills and competencies required in practice for all three roles. Proficiency in areas such as business, budgeting, human resources, and finances are all imperative in exercising any one of these roles. (Greenwood, 2015). Likewise, the American Organization of Nurse Executives (2011) puts forth a list of five competency domains which are applicable for nurses in leadership and management
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