University Strengthquest Shawna Davis October 25, 2013 FIVE TOP THEMES I. Strength: How has this strength manifested in your current practice (please be specific)? Individualization: I try to approach each or my patients, my patient’s family members, and my co-workers in a non-judgmental way. I like the challenge of trying to figure out what makes people “tick” or what motivates others. People have always told me that I Am really good at reading people. I enjoy finding out what makes
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prescription medication has become an everyday part of life for many people. Nearly 70 percent of Americans take at least one prescription drug. More than half take two, yet every medicine comes with side effects or risks associated with their use. (mayoclinic, June 19, 2013) What if people were informed that health could be improved immensely and medications could be decreased or even ended through a few simple diet changes? What if simple food and life style changes could save your health and your wallet
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MSW Admissions Packet December 2, 2013 Personal Statement Part One: I. Reasons for becoming a professional social worker a. My interests in social work began as early as elementary school; I have always enjoyed helping others, especially those less fortunate than myself. By the time I entered high school I was planning a trip with my church group to Juarez, Mexico. Upon arrival I spent 7 days building a library at an elementary school. It was hard work, and a completely foreign
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1880–1930 Baby Boomer When i interviewed my friends grandma and grandpa on this matter ,all that was said "I remember when i could see a doctor and they would fix whatever ails me ".Further states ,"as a kid, the Insurance man would come to the house and take the premium of $10 a month, and then would write out a receipt,.Bill says" We didn't have all these hassles that today brings me". Gertrude said that she can't afford to go into a nursing home and her kids were too rotten to take care
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and perspectives of nurses and bystanders. Situations arise and their eyes are opened to see things outside of the box. This paper will discuss four different situations that have happened in the past couple of years, involving different aspects of nursing, all in which have received a lot of controversy. So what is the big question; where and when does the line of ethics get drawn? Situation One: Do nurses have the right to refuse CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation) on a person? In California an elderly
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Mashell Chapeyama Sociology Zimbabwe Scenario: The situation is that I am working as a volunteer in a nursing home in my home town. I do enjoy doing such work. Ad a result I now decide to pursue my career in geriatric care. However there are some disturbing developments in this area in my home area. Some of the residents of this home are being neglected. It is clear that there is no abuse of the residents; however the service delivery is poor in that the needs of the residents are not
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Telenursing: Is It in My Future? Guidelines and Grading Rubric Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to explore the specialty of telehealth, and more specifically telenursing, as one example of the use of technology in various practice settings. Advantages and disadvantages for the patient and legal and ethical principles for the nurse of this technology will be explored. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: CO #2: Investigate safeguards
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Reading 115, Section 6 Professor Hill 28 November 2012 Four Major Problems Facing College Students Today and Possible Resolutions Going off to college is probably one of the best times in a teenager’s life. Right out high school teenagers are anxiously awaiting the arrival of college “move-in” day or the first day of school. They may look at it as a great opportunity to gain further knowledge about a particular study or better yet a way to finally escape the rules and regulations of their
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assist in organizing the assessment aspect of nursing. Incorporating “… this framework for collecting the data base aids in formulating the nursing diagnoses and planning interventions” (Kriegler & Harton, 1992). To better portray the importance of patient assessments in providing greater quality care, the Brown’s were interviewed using Gordon’s functional health patterns touching on all aspects regarding health from spirituality, psychological aspects, life style factors, and more. Assessment
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Faculty of Nursing Goals Provide an overview of Dr. Jean Watson’s caring theory to the nursing community. Facilitate the understanding of her work allowing nurses to readily apply this knowledge within their practice. Objectives Describe the general aspects of Watson’s caring theory. Describe how Watson’s caring theory can be applied to clinical practice. Describe the person through Watson’s caring lens. Describe the person’s health through Watson’s caring lens. Describe nursing through Watson’s
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