Nursing Overtime and Adverse Effects Blima Marcus Hunter College Abstract This paper will explore the topic of nursing overtime and its effect on adverse events and errors in the workplace. The prevalence of mandatory and voluntary overtime is high. Nursing shortages combined with the aging baby boomer population means more work for health care workers, and nurses bear the brunt of this reality. There is some legislation in place to restrict mandatory overtime, but research suggests that overtime
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Political Action Awareness in Nursing Soul Mckenna NUR/587 September 14, 2010 Political Action Awareness in Nursing Nursing professionals have many industry organizations to choose from that can help the nurse stay aware of political actions related to nursing. Nursing organizations can be general or specialized, but with both, members will support a stated mission. The professional organizations have large memberships and will maintain state and national links to monitor
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Impact of Shift Work on Nurses The Impact of Shift Work on Nurses The purpose of this paper is to discuss nursing shift work and its impact on nursing staff health and family life. The position of the International Council of Nurses is quoted below. It is their position that shift work is detrimental. Position Statement: “The International Council of Nurses (ICN) recognizes that many nursing services must be accessible on a twenty-four basis, making shift work a necessity. At the same
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Communication Paper LaQondia Robbins HCS/325 April 10, 2014 Celecia Cutts Effective Communication Paper * The organizational method that best describes the student's current workplace is a process model. The company is a process model because the management focuses on who and how when they implement changes. When a company decides to implement mandatory overtime in early January 2014, employees took a study that allowed them a voice in the decision making process for overtime. The final
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Administrative Ethics Paper Marie Hammond HCS 335 01/13/2014 Susan Fajfasz Abstract This document is going to talk about the importance of patient information and how private it is. There are many article, magazines, and newspaper ads that deal with confidentiality and the HIPPA rules and regulations that limit doctors from giving patient information to a third party. Doctors are not able to give out patient information without the consent of the patient, in this paper though it will be talking
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1909, noticed that head nurses abused their position in “the abominable outrages” and “outright persecution” against other nurses (Castronovo, Pillizzi, & Evans, 2015). This paper will explore modern day bullying behaviors, causes and impact and, more importantly, who is ultimately responsible for ending the cycle of violence. Given the entrenched nature of lateral violence, the change needed does not rest with one entity, but rather starts with nursing staff recognizing the offenders, continues
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STRESS IN THE WORKPLACE AND SAFETY ISSUES AMONG NURSES IN THE PHILIPPINES Abstract Personality differences among employees can lead to a tense and less productive work environment. Differences in race, gender, religious conviction, sexual orientation, and age can cause fear and uneasiness among employees. These feelings are often associated with confusion or powerlessness. Diversity and sensitivity training can assist employees in embracing each other’s unique qualities. “To accept differences
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precipitates many disagreements between receptionists and intake nurses. I’ve had various roles at this organization since the age of nine. At first I was helping at the front of office helping patients check in, then I slowly graduated to the position of a nurse and now, as I just graduated
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collective bargaining process. The best way to discuss collective bargaining is to approach each of these topics in order to round out the full spectrum of knowledge required to full understand and define collective bargaining with ease. In this paper, you will approach each of these complex topics with the intent of learning more about collective bargaining. The best approach is to begin by defining collective bargaining. Defining Collective Bargaining Collective bargaining is the process by
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Nursing shortage is featured in every magazine, health articles, newspaper, television and other forms of communications. Nursing shortage creates serious concerns not only in the field of medicine but in the consumer’s eyes. Health is considered a basic need of mankind; therefore, everyone is affected in maintaining the health status. Nurses are a major workforce in the provision of health care. Where does this discussion lead? Is there a serious threat? What happens now? Is it global? All these
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