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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productive to the UBC model as it was the right thing to do. The ability of the nurses at the point of service is constantly plagued by intricate innovations in the areas of equipment’s, staffing, requirements from regulatory bodies, on-line documentations, and the like. The current trend in healthcare is highly motivated by a well-educated clientele of the community, hence an escalating expectation from the nurses is inevitable, most specifically the competency. Competency assessment as
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Interview with a Master’s Prepared Nurse Deborah Hill, RN, BSN Ruthie Robinson October 29, 2014 Interview with a Master’s Prepared Nurse Introduction As a mastered prepared nursing student, gaining insight into the interplay among education, career path, and opportunities by interviewing an already masters prepared nurse, in the field of nursing education, can be used as a guidance into the experiences that may lie ahead in a promising and rewarding career in nursing education. This interview
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NURSE SHORTAGE STRATEGIES The nursing shortage has been around for the greater part of the 20th century, and now into the 21st century, and has placed the healthcare system under some significant strain The number of patients with age-related health needs are exploding, just as a large number of health professionals are retiring. Unmet health care needs are fast approaching
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NURS 6022 Alisa Gafeney Walden University May 7, 2011 The Nurse’s Role in Supporting the Organization’s Strategic Agenda Nurses are on the front lines of patient care, as delivery of care relies heavily on the nurse to provide excellent patient outcomes. The purpose of this paper is to gain insight into the nurse’s role as a supporter of an organization’s strategic plan from the perspective of a quality manager.
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