Stress reduction in children with autism Stress reduction in children with autism spectrum disorder through pediatric massage Autism is a disorder that is stressful both to the caregivers of the children and the children being cared for. Reduction of stress among autistic children is thus a crucial health care intervention that would result in improvement →
Essentially, the assumption is that in the absence of a barrier enables the stressor to penetrate the line of defense effectively affecting the well-being of the patient. Nurses have a responsibility of providing care to the patients to ensure that their stability is maintained, and stressors kept on the periphery. References In Smith, M.C., →
The human body responds or reacts in different ways as a sign of its immune system fighting off the infection and this can either be through the inflammation of various body parts which is followed by a great ability of adaptive response. Chain of infections and its factors A chain of infections is usually →
I also met with my preceptor in preparation for my final week of my assigned duty. Week 12 It was my final week for my practicum experience, two infection control staff that I was working with evaluated me, and the results were impressive. Later in the final day, I also met with my preceptor →
Between ADN nurse and BSN prepared nurse therefore, it is expected that both would have foreknowledge of the Acts but in terms of its detail and scrutiny, the BSN prepared nurse would have an upper hand because it is part of the requirements of their curriculum to go beyond the introductory stages of knowledge of →
There are varieties of different professions in healthcare from nurses to doctors, specialist, paramedics...and even the concept of health itself is very complex as there are many determinants that can influence one's health. Moreover, health care matches the definition of a complex adaptive system, which is a collection of individual agents with →
Canadian health Act requires the federal government to administer the national health care system through fiscal allocation and delivery free health care services all citizens in the society. Majority of the Medicare members suffer from diet-related diseases and terminal illness thus it is the responsibility of the Medicare to cover all the prescribed conditions.
In the article called " The Idea of Community in the Study of Writing", the author, Joseph Harris says that people do not have to leave one discourse community for a different one but can be a part of another discourse community all at the same time. This discourse community is a way for each →
Web Based Health Information Analysis Affiliation: Evaluate a self-selected web site following the HON criteria. The website under discussion is the Epilepsy Foundation (http://www.epilepsyfoundation.org/) which is a health website with a lot of information about epilepsy. The HON criteria include privacy, transparency, attribution and authority (http://www.hon.ch/HONcode/Conduct.html). Provide a comprehensive review of each criteria and whether →
The paper uses the model to evaluate the health-enhancing way of life and comprehension of diabetes among Hispanic men and women, and non-Hispanic African-American women. According to Duffy , the three key constituents of the health promoting model include the amending factors. The poor individual health features increase the prevalence of diabetes among these →
The nurse needs to assess the diet of the patient as the symptoms experienced may be due to an allergy to food. In the end it is important that the nurse assess the level of education the family and the patient have about atopic dermatitis.
Nursing interventions for patients with biliary obstruction include assessment of physical signs and symptoms, recommending lab screening test and imaging diagnosis and most importantly preparing the patient for endoscopic/surgical procedure. According to Habib and Saunders , the role of nurse is also vital in educating the patient at diagnosis, management and follow-up stages.
A registered nurse can work in private practice, home-based care services, in hospitals, in schools, in correctional facilities, military barracks and even camps. In order to be a registered nurse, one has to have a bachelor's degree in nursing, a diploma course from an approved nursing program or even an associate degree in nursing. Other →
Utilization Management and Models of Care al Affiliation Achieving Quality and Safety Goals When the Patient-Centered Medical Home Model is used in care settings, the quality of care that is offered is usually enhanced. Finally, the PCHM facilitates the integration and coordination of care thus ensuring that the patients receive the best care and services →
Running head: Use of Marijuana for Medical Purposes in Florida USE OF MARIJUANA FOR MEDICAL PURPOSES IN FLORIDA Goes Here al Affiliation Goes Here Abstract The paper pertains to the pros and cons of using Marijuana for medical purposes in the state of Florida. Marijuana and its Medical Use The term marijuana →
As noted by Seidman and McCauley , positive deviance involves making out what ought to be avoided in order to achieve the intended positive results. Placing bracelets on the patients known to wander around is an ingenious technique that could be referred to as an example of positive deviance.
Consequently, the role of a leader as a change agent is considered to be of utmost importance to ascertain harmony and coherence in the workplace. With these considerations, this essay intends to discuss and explain the change theories, conflict theories and leader as a change with reference to nursing environment.
The research question is comprehensive and useful in the exploration of the research topic. The research methodology mainly involved the use of descriptive correlation design. Also, the reliability of the instruments used is clearly described in the research, and this makes the information acquired valid.
Human/animal ethics documentation of Research Project Ethical Concerns Related to the Safety of Mental Health Providers Section Researchers Chief Investigator School or Research Centre Qualifications Phone Haitham Al majzoub School of Nursing, Midwifery and Indigenous Health Co-Investigator /Assistants Name: School or Research →
In this paper, I seek to discuss management of risk factors and protective measures as the most interesting aspect of adolescent drug abuse. The manner in which the society has handled risk factors to adolescent drug abuse and associated prevention initiatives, as evidenced by the persistent high rates of the abuse among the group is →
This is for the reason that the psychiatric drugs may have adverse impacts on the patients under medication, both in the body and the brain of the patients. Anderson and Currie are devastated at the point that psychiatric medication is something that scientists have nothing to do with or are unwilling to delve →
The mother was taken to Kukaniloko birthing stone on a woven rug. Nowadays pregnancy is monitored by the use of ultrasound which is equivalent to the monitoring practice that was witnessed in Kukanilolo. Despite the similarities, quite a number of differences exist.
Therefore, this paper is meant to research on how efficient communication among nursing professionals is very crucial in conflict management, workplace satisfaction, patient satisfaction and safety. Conflict management through communication Proper communication mechanisms are essential for conflict management among nursing professionals. In fact, the nursing professionals need to develop efficient communication strategies for proper →
The community of a client is the referral of the community as one base entity in health nursing due to the relation of the people and exposure to similar aspects as they share the same geographical space. In this way, community partnerships arise in the form of the community members working together with the various →
It is however important to realize that the administration of Ipratropium should be managed in a way that makes its use safe for the patient. The delivery of Ipratropium is carried out in the form of aerosolized solution through the use of a metered dose inhaler. Combinations of ipratropium and albuterol are also marketed, the →
How can cognitive/emotional concepts such as lack of social support and loneness leads to physical changes What are there mechanisms Lack of Social Support And Loneliness Leads to Physical Challenges David a type 2 diabetes patient who is also experiencing loneliness following the passing away of his wife is said to experience various →
There are instances wherein they may be assigned to do administrative tasks such as maintaining and regulating patient records or keeping everyone's efforts in every hospital or company department well-compensated instead of clinical duties such as handling and treating patients. The objective of this essay is to discuss my learning experiences, including my observations, thoughts, →
The basic idea of transcultural nursing is to study the connection between the various cultures and relate these findings to the core concepts of nursing. Keeping in view the challenges of the 21st century, the author briefly explained the relevant factors and their roles in getting a positive outcome in the field of nursing, taking →
Research is important source of information for the nursing profession because it is critical and valid to the development and refinement knowledge in order to enhance practice. Nursing research can be defined as the systematic objective process of analysing phenomena of importance to nursing. To reduce this gap the approach of evidence-based practice has been →
This paper will describe the philosophy, concepts rationale, and proposed uses of a curriculum framework designed for a nursing program. Philosophical Foundation The inherent beliefs about the four metaparadigms of nursing that are person, nursing, environment, and health will constitute the philosophical underpinnings of the framework. The goal of nursing is to assist clients →
Journal Medical Mission in Dominican Republic A Visit to Escuela Basica Alemana Every year I travel to the Dominican Republic, alongside other local university students and doctors to provide medical care to the rural communities. This gave them a sense of hope that some people cares about them, and they had to appreciate us for →
The Future of Nursing al Affiliation: The Future of Nursing Research indicates that a critical number of nurses expect to leave their current position for another occupation or resign early, and in nursing schools, large portions of those enlisted forsake their studies. The nursing shortage will increase the demand for better services in the healthcare →
In the study, the population of interest was patients with breast cancer and bone metastases, which acted as the main participants of the study. The attained outcome from the study was that denosumab was superior when compared to zoledronic acid in terms of reducing bone-related complications among individuals with breast cancer.
It moves beyond ego-self and transcends to spiritual connections between a practitioner and their patient. The ten carative factors and theories of nursing help in understanding Watson's caring-healing-loving-model. Nursing the philosophy and science of caring.
Purpose and Research Questions The purpose of a qualitative study indicates the focus of the study. The literature was effective and relevant to the focus of the research study.
Critique ASU Course Learning Assessment The curriculum of Master of Science Nursing is based upon the conventional standards defined by Quality and Safety Education for Nurses which were given to the American Sentinel university in 2009 and by then the university makes it sure that these standards are conformed in every →
Therefore, a health practitioner can use the influence of these media to pass information to the people within a locality. In order to influence public opinion and as a nurse, I would use the media to apply pressure and advance the public policy issue. A message passed through any of the social media sites and →
The author asserts that if one realizes the meaning of care and its processes, one is in a position to explain and predict well being or health. Introduction Transcultural nursing or the culture care mainly deals with the way of life or nursing of clients. We as students we are interacting with people from →
NURSINGEXAMPLE A Summary of Proposed Research Program for Master ofPhilosophyTitle: The Delivery of Quality Nursing Care: A Grounded Theory Study of the Nurses' Perspective Abstract The purpose of this study is to explore and describe the delivery of quality nursing care from the perspective of practising nurses working in the acute public hospital setting →
The chest freezers are the best when it comes to long preservations of food.e blue star chest freezes are basically the best when it comes to long preservations as they use states of art technology to preserve the stored food for a very long period of time. In terms of storage, the SL 200e offers →
Canada is also providing universal health care access for its citizen, and along with less GDP it is doing much better than US (Comparing the US and Canadian Health Systems, 2014) These both countries know less about each other's health care system. That is all because, Canada's health care system is publically funded, and the →
The community nursing practice model Overview of the theory The community nursing practice model relies on the foundations of a number of a number of essential values. It emphasizes access to primary care, and ensures that the values of primary health care get to be met satisfactorily. This model can be utilized in actual practice →
The questions you have raised shed are amazing because you bring out an aspect of research and teaching experience of the faculty that are existing which have not been discussed by others and none of the advertisements I have encountered mention any of that. I also think secondary research will provide some of that information. →
I wanted to end her suffering and we often talked to each other about it but the hospital would not agree and neither would the family and they even threatened suing myself and the hospital if euthanasia was attempted even though it was also her wish. Solving the morally distressing situation would demand asking about →
This is due to the fact that the nurses are the founding blocks towards effective care for the patients, and this is one of the aspects that have been considerably neglected in some of the hospitals across the United States, as well as other regions across the globe. This has been identified to be one →
However, with an increasing access to these drugs, there is a lot of arising issues that come up, such as the efficacy of this activity and the proven benefits that it can give rather than the problems it can cause. One of the main concerns with the use of these pharmaceutical drugs is the adverse →
It is true that the integration concept offers great support of the data; information, knowledge and wisdom framework to nursing practitioners. As a practitioner, the use of nursing informatics has greatly enhanced my application of DIKW framework especially with the use of Electronic Health Records. The information contained in nursing informatics provides substantive →
Qualitative data is important in explaining phenomena and thus finding an ideal approach to manage and organize the data can be beneficial to a study. The motive is to ease retrieval of the data and identify any missing information that would be relevant in the analysis section.
The amount of information sharing, if time permits, about past experiences, adventures, achievements, failures, etc.are enriching the life of a CNA as a listener simultaneously encouraging the other side of reviving the past or relieving the suffering. As Suzanne Sweezy rightly said, " CNA description is not one filled with fast-paced excitement or →
One is that it contributes much to the success in the implementation of the electronic system in the field of health care. Like for example the aim of Alliance Nursing Informatics in educating their members is the same as the intention included in American Medical Informatics Association.
According to Schulte et al., a good point to begin would be getting in contact with a counselor if this is possible, to have a discussion of the observations made in Clark of working under influence and alerting the counselor, that Clark is in need of help. Having informed the counselor about the observations, the →
There are different measures that can be taken by the nurse leader to implement the proposed change mentioned above. In order to successfully implement change in the unit, the leader needs to involve other members of the unit so that they can share the same vision with the leader. In order to achieve this feat, →
Three years before he became the president, I did not know him, but now I have come to know him as an inspirational leader and he is now my role model. Obama is a hero to many, but to me he holds a special place in my life because he has taught me never to →
What are the long term social and economic impacts of Leg Ulcers? How it is caused and what are its effects on the patients of chronic leg ulcers? 8.
Retin A/ Accutane Retin A/ Accutane Retin A/ Accutane Retin A is a Tretinoin composed of Retinoic acid or Vitamin A acid and is available in the forms of creams, gels and liquids for topical administration. The use of Retin-A is contraindicated in eczema, sunburn, or if the →
The duration is dictated by the lifespan of red blood cells, which is averagely 120 days. When diabetes is not controlled, blood sugar levels rise and the sugar combines with the hemoglobin in erythrocytes, becoming glycated. Therefore, people living with diabetes are advised to maintain a level as near normal as possible to prevent long-term →
Therapy is offered to the family as a family unit, to learn how to deal with the grief, the physical, the psychological, the social, and the spiritual effects on the dying persons, family members, friends and caregivers. This is where the nurse comes in to assess and listen to problems and fears, to be of →
The treatment and care needed for the patient today is far more complex and is different in nature, hence today's nurse need to be equipped with the competencies to deliver high level care." Nursing curricula need to be reexamined, updated and adaptive enough to change with patients' changing needs and improvements in science and technology, →
I support the best practice in this quote, " The syllabus is well organized with effective headers and tables with the ease of readability which can promote understanding among learners ". The major improvement this syllabus needs is more supervision; this is beneficial since the graduates need mentoring. Hello Kayla, The post related to →
In relation to euthanasia being a way to relieve pain, to the suffering individuals, Mary insists that it is wrong and against the Hippocratic oaths of doctors. Physician assisted suicide, she believes, deteriorates the trust that patients have in the physicians. The government is wrong to give any right to a certain group of people →
By doing this, the family are able to encourage him with adequate health information and an appropriate plan, so that Bruce and his wife are able to take charge of their own lives together.(Funnell, Koutoukidis and Lawence 2009). PART 2. Principles of Wellness Considering Bruce's wellbeing, it's crucial that we commence concentrating on a →
Base on the parameter of therapeutic use of self, nurses are encouraged to maintain a professional and therapeutic relationship between nurses and patients and their family members. The Nurses' Role Within the framework of the nursing process, nurses' work in collaboration with the other health team members in →
His attitude is generally positive, looking to enjoy the rest of his life in a quiet manner. Discussion In this portion of the paper, the client is assessed based on a variety of factors which can affect his physical, emotional and mental health, either positively or negatively. Each factor is a reflection of how →
Methods: A number of 226 persons following death by cancer among family members selected by compliance sampling and they completed the Inventory of complicated Grief-Revised , The Defense Styles Questionnaire , The Character dimension of Temperament and Character Inventory , and The Demographical questionnaire. Participants completed the Inventory of complicated Grief-Revised →
And what better means to combine my love of interpersonal interaction and my desire to make people feel better about themselves than a career in Nursing? The Nursing career I envision is one in which my experiences as an aesthetician will prove valuable. My love for people, the joy I have derived from my little →
Steinberg's structured clinicalinterviewfor the diagnosis of DID identifies the five core symptoms as amnesia, depersonalisation, derealisation, identity confusion and identity alteration (as cited in Gleadhill & Ferris, 2010, p.43). DID patient may also have the symptoms such as fear of others, loneliness, deep insecurity and lack of a coherent sense of self, loss →
The second case study is that of Dennis Austin, who was convicted of rape and died of bedsores. The article's information and case studies raise awareness for health care organizations. The message is for the health care communities, to raise their efficiency of health care provision and quality of care.
This article evaluates the importance of exercise in the treatment and prevention of diabetes. In conclusion, the article cites that exercise is a mandatory requirement in diabetes prevention and treatment.
The physiological illnesses are believed to be the mere manifestation of psychological ones and therefore, the nurses are suggested to provide emotional antidote in order to pull up the suffering humans. The medical practitioners are trained to consider pain and death as the part of the profession and because of this reason, they →
Further, this essay will zone in on ways to which the onset of this infection may delay and how to promote substantive productive health. Symptoms of Chlamydia According to numerous researches, Chlamydia is a relatively inactive infection with minimal visible alarming signs and symptoms. On the other hand, a heavy whitish discharge may be →
Being the first born, I am entitled to help my mother in various activities that will ensure a plate of meal is on the table for our family. At my tender age, I heard people saying that being a first-born comes with a lot of responsibilities. In my family, the effect of poverty is that →
This is in line with the BSN program mission that promotes the advancement of education among RNs to enable them provide comprehensive and evidence-based nursing care. I appreciate that leadership in nursing is a critical role that calls for endowment with the requisite knowledge to promptly make decisive decisions.
Leadership and Management Roll Leadership and Management I believe that leadership is the supremacy to stimulate people by words, actions and deeds using vision, faith and honesty. The goal of leadership is to make " practical effort" for the new comers to follow the way the leaders work.
Confidentiality in general therefore ensures that the patient has full support of the medical personnel when it comes to health information of the patient When to breach confidentiality Confidentiality as has been mentioned above and according to the code standards of conduct, performance and ethics of nurses is supposed to be guaranteed and →
The provider will bill for equipment that the patient never receives due to delay in services of the department. This will create a hustle bustle for the patient and a bad impression of the department too.
The congresswoman has served California, and her main aim is ensuring that her constituents access quality health care (Nickitas, Middaugh, & Aries, 2011). Public health care institutions are funded by the government that also formulate policies to govern them. Lois Capps plays a crucial role in policy setting and determination of budget in the health →
Introduction The article " predictors of fracture from falls reported in hospital and residential care facilities: A cross-sectional study" is a detailed analysis of a study conducted to identify the predictive association between fall related factors in health facilities and the fracture outcomes for those clinical fall incidents that are routinely reported. The →
The personality of the leaders determines the management style they employ in performing the various roles in the organization and attend to various situations. Democratic management theory is important in the creation of a working environment that allows the healthcare providers to consult with the managers of the healthcare facility on how to deal with →
Richard Durbin, As a constituent and admirer of yours, I urge you to support the Registered Nurse Safe Staffing Act, which will optimize the well-being of the patients and the professional inputs of the nurses. The introduction of the Act to Congress in 2003 and the subsequent reintroductions have not yet progressed to the passing →
These checks are conducted through ' lipoprotein profile' blood tests (National Cholesterol Education Program, 2005). The total level of cholesterol is significant in determining the risk of CHD in any individual. The risk category is determined according to the table below: (National Cholesterol Education Program, 2005) The LDL Cholesterol Goal based on the FRS Score →
I have a long-rang-goal of learning and develop specific expertise in intensives nurse practitioner by the 10th year of working. I have developed greater acuity for nursing problems by collecting quality data overtime and improved nursing practice and advocating patients from the second year onwards. Conclusion Professional evolution during RN-BSN program has managed to →
Nursing and Health Care Policy Course Reflection Statement This reflective statement is based on the things that one has learnt as a result of taking Nursing and Health Care Policy Course. With the help of the group one was able to analyze the logics of the United States political process, the nurses' roles →
Why is some heparin ordered to be given by IV push and some heparin ordered to be given by IV infusion? Critically, the client needed to obtain the therapeutic drug level of heparin as evident in aPTT result of 1. What is the purpose of the repeated drawing of the aPTT? The therapeutic effect of →
The questions that are to be asked by the nursing and health care practitioner are the following: Population. Intervention- Testing and evaluation. Control- Evaluation of the previous treatment methods. Outcome. Expanding upon the concept of PICO, there is also an order of importance to the strength of evidence. This perspective for the health care professional →
A line graph helps track the trends in data. This line graph presents the relation between changes in time that influence the changes in temperature. This type is used correctly because it helps tracking multiple changes in temperature with time. - Using line graph was good, but not the best way to →
Actions that Nurses Can Take To Maintain Skin Integrity Actions that Nurses Can Take To Maintain Skin Integrity Nurses should avoid massages or practice gentle massages around sites of skin impairment. Areas with bony prominences should also be avoided. Monitor the patient's skin care practices such as the soaps used, frequency of cleansing, and →
As such, this paper discusses the measures that can be taken to influence behaviour change among the smokers in particular. The transtheoretical model is seen as the best model that can be implemented in order to influence behaviour change among the smokers. 4278/0890-1171-12.1.
The significance of ethical decision-making lays in the fact that very different ethical choices regarding the same ethical dilemma can be made resulting in neither choice being a " right or wrong" decision. Ethics involve doing " good" and causing no harm There are many ethical issues nurses →
The changes in morality, in the notion of the trust and also the emotional temper is a course in the play. The lines of the play reflects the wildness of the landscape, ruggedness, harshness, and brutality that characterizes military life in Homeric age during which this play takes place. 1Philoctetes, remains on the island of →
Introduction Spirituality includes the meaning of and the struggle to accept an individual's relationships with him/herself and with other people, his/her place in the universe, and meaning of life and at the same time includes the meaning that comes to an individual as a result of information gained throughout his/her life and that →
From the results, it was found out that the level and quality of communication between the nurses and the patients has been an encouraging one. Because of this, there has been an effective communication that has indeed satisfied the patients. From this data, it can be concluded that the hospital has a culture of effective →
Today's society requires people to specialize and be qualified enough to join the nursing professionalism. The percentage of nurses who are bachelor ready is increasing do to the increasing demand for well-prepared nurses. Besides, one can support the application process of student who wants to do nursing.
At the end of the surgery the anesthetist needs to monitor the patient until the effects of the anesthesia wear off. The nurse anesthetist can have a great impact on how the patient feels about the care they receive. The obvious impact that a nurse anesthetist has on a patient is freedom from the fear →
Acid secretion in the gastric phase is due to distention of the abdomen and the intestinal phase is stimulated by amino acids and intestinal distension. There are several disorders that can occur as a result of hypersacidity which include peptic ulcer disease, gastroesophageal reflux and gastritis. Dietary factors and consumption of alcohol leads to stimulation →
The evaluation of such a study involves the consideration of such factors as the research objectives, literature review, design, methodology, data collection and analysis, results and conclusion according to the University of New South Wales. The following sections of this paper are dedicated to analyzing the research article " Pneumonia care and the nursing home: →
The condition often leads to the development of glucose intolerance among women with GDM, and at least 50% of those developing the intolerance become diabetic in a period of 5-10 years. GDM Risk Factors GDM risk factors include obesity, maternal age , family history of diabetes and a medical history of birth anomalies, →