Ethical Reflection Paper February 04, 2013 Ethical Reflection Paper As humans we will all face an ethical dilemma at some time, but as nurses we will face dilemmas unique to the medical field. How we handle these dilemmas will speak about our character and affect our future ethical decisions. Ethical dilemmas are difficult decisions that generally involve conflicting moral claims and usually provoke strong emotions on both sides of the situation. This paper will explore the ethical dilemma
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Later Adulthood Development Report Christina Burgess BSHS/325 August 30, 2015 Laura Cobb Later Adulthood Development Report “As of 2005, there were about 37 million Americans age 65 and over. By 2030, the number is projected to be 72 million- a 100 percent increase in 25 years, compared to a 30 percent growth in total population during the same period” (Zastrow & Kirst-Ashman, 2010, pg. 643). During later adulthood, marks a new era in living life to its fullest. Many older adults tend
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According to Homer’s Odyssey circa 800 BC, Mentor was the name of the person Odysseus asked to look after his son whilst he was away. The word ‘mentor’ now means a guardian, advisor and teacher. According to the NMC (2006) the key responsibilities of nursing mentors include: r Organising and coordinating student learning activities in practice r Supervising students in learning situations r Providing constructive feedback r Setting and monitoring objectives r Assessing students skills, attitudes and
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University Dr Beverly Quaye 12/21/2013 Ethics in Nursing In healthcare, ethical dilemmas arise primarily because of the nature of the work, the nurse-patient relationship and the responsibility of the nurses for the well-being of vulnerable populations, such as the older adult (Beauchamp, 1990). The nurse-patient relationship is where the nurse helps a patient and family go through a stressful situation with compassion and care. Nursing is committed to the health and quality of life of
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Windshield Survey Summary and Reflection D.G. University Of Phoenix Nursing 405 E. June 1, 2014 Windshield Survey Summary and Reflection The windshield survey is a proficient tool in learning about the community. The survey is an excellent tool to gain knowledge of the health needs. It provides an understanding of the people as a whole, and if there are available resources. The survey shows the diversity and vulnerability in the community. A community is an area where a diverse group
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Watson’s Theory of Caring Jane A. Festejo University of Phoenix NUR/403: Theories and Models in Nursing Practice July 29, 2010 Vicki Grosdidier, RN, MSN, CNM Watson’s Theory of Caring Many nursing scholars have developed theories on caring not only because it is essential to the profession of nursing, but because it is a universal phenomenon that influences how every human being thinks, feels, and behaves. Unfortunately, due to the hectic and fast-paced health care environment in today’s
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3000 word essay on patient with left sided stroke with one identified health need/problem: Dysphagia Student Name: Dashante` Burgess Green Cohort- Group 1 Module: NIP 1000 Word count: 3,010 A stroke is a life changing disease and sudden attack of weakness to one side of the body resulting from a interruption to the flow of blood going to the brain that can be a minor attack and resolved in a few days or major attack leaving the person with physical disabilities and cognitive deficit (McFerran
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roles and responsibilities of those supervising me and what influence this has on my practice. These issues will be debated and questioned within the framework of leadership and management theory In order that I could use this situation for my reflection the patient will be referred to as “Mrs A”. In this assignment confidentiality will be maintained by the use of pseudonyms, this is to maintain privacy and confidentiality in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct (NMC, 2008), “as a registered
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Occupational Justice through Service-learning Hansen (2013) explores the concepts of occupational justice and injustice and how service-learning allows students to demonstrate an understanding of these concepts. Occupational justice is a concept that is taught through books and articles throughout occupational therapy education. The concept of occupational justice can transform occupational therapy practice in both traditional and non-traditional populations. Occupational justice provides a framework
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Heritage Assessment and Implementation in Nursing Taiba Alfred Grand Canyon University: NRS- 429V August/30/2015 The usefulness of applying heritage assessment tool in nursing is to help nurses to be aware of the different cultural norms and values of individual patients. Heritage assessments also help nurses to be cultural competent. This writer will discuss the heritage assessment of three families from three different countries, how health insurance affects their health decision, and how
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