We chose the article, “The Role of the Non-ICU staff Nurse on a Medical Emergency team: Perceptions and Understanding ” because the importance of knowing a nurse’s role in activating a rapid response or a code can mean the difference between life and death. Implementing proper training and a standard protocol in each hospital should minimize confusion and areas of human error. We, as humans, can be placed in a position where we feel insecure about our role and are afraid when it comes to the possibility
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Process of Orientation for Nurses in the Maternity Unit Introduction Employee orientation is critical to all new staff employed in a new facility. Whether the profession is in nursing, retail, or management, employee orientation is essential. Orientation plays a critical role in improving an employee’s confidence and competence. Through this orientation the employee is able to get acquainted with other staff and obtain new information and skills that are required for his/her job.
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answer Question/Week 3 Debra Thompson, R.N. Nur 478/week 3 September 1, 2015 Marjorie Jessen, DNP, FNP Short Answer Question As nursing has become an advanced, specialized and independent field, her role is changing. Every action made, by the nurse, she must maintain accountability and take responsibility for all decision made. Ensure that efficient and effective care is provided to protect the hospital and the patient within her care. Within this realm of her responsibility, she must also
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Professional Dynamics 09/09/2015 Advancing Your Nursing Education When I made the decision to become a nurse I hadn’t realized that there were several different routes in choosing how I would receive my education. I knew I wanted to at least get my ASN, but wasn’t sure what the difference between ASN vs. BSN really was. I had spoken to several nurses and no one seemed to be able to give me much of a difference that would make me sway one way or another. I did some internet
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American Sentinel University Poisonous Management in Nursing In today’s nursing world people in a management position can abuse their authority. A prime example is the case study “Nurse Manager Power” that is described in our text (Grohar & Langan, 2011). The case study describes Mrs. Jackson, the nurse manager, as a negative and abusive person. Mrs. Jackson publicly degrades, humiliates, and segregates her staff by showing favoritism. Overall, unit morale decreases because of the stigma
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fissures• ulcerated hemorrhoids• proctitis | Adverse Effects:The patient doesn’t experience any adverse effect of the drug but here are some:• mild cramping• nausea• diarrhea• fluid and electrolyte disturbances | Nursing Responsibilities:ICU staff nurse is the one who administered drug but here are some nursing responsibilities:• Check vital signs before giving the drug for baseline date• Check the site to determine possible contraindications• Explain the procedure to the client for orientation• Observe
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between nurses prepared at the baccalaureate degree level and nurses prepared at the associate degree level. Abigail Fosu Grand Canyon University: NRS 430V 11/08/2015 The associate degree and the baccalaureate degree nurses are both RNs who have taken and passed the NCLEX proficiency test and are licensed to practice nursing. They both have in most cases the same job titles and duties. However the difference between these two nurses are the educational levels attained. The BSN nurses has educational
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personal vulnerability due to illness and/or the vulnerability to risks inherent in the institutional processes to which the patient is exposed in the health care system.” As a nurse discharge planner case manager, part of this author’s job is to identify potential barriers to patient care and safe discharge. As a nurse, this author also has the responsibility to speak for those who cannot speak for themselves. A few years ago an 85-year-old woman was admitted to the orthopedic floor with a fractured
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My choice of nursing A nurse, a health care professional who is engaged in the practice of nursing to assist the treatment, safety and recovery of acutely or chronically ill or injured people. Nurses can promote health, prevent disease, help and advocate patients, families within the community to cope with illness. A nurse should be able to speak, understand, and provide the appropriate care for people with diverse backgrounds. A nursing person can assess and identify the values, meanings, behaviors
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charged with the responsibility to administer the nurse practice act of that state. In the state of Florida, the Florida Board of Nursing is a regulatory agency made up of 13 members. Their mission is to license, monitor, discipline, educate, and rehabilitate its licensees to assure their fitness and competence in providing health care services for the people of Florida. The Florida Board of nursing’s responsibility is to ensure that every nurse practicing in Florida meets minimum requirements for
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