...Professional Nursing Organization and Certification: Guidelines Purpose The purpose of this assignment is to investigate a professional nursing organization that offers certification in an area of clinical or nonclinical expertise. You are to select a professional nursing organization and determine if it offers a certification that will be of benefit to you in your current position or a future position to which you aspire. The organization and certification may be in either a clinical or nonclinical area; however, leadership development opportunities are important. For example, you may aspire to be a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA). Or, you may be currently interested in becoming a Certified Wound Care Specialist, Emergency Department Nurse or Medical-Surgical Nurse. Other organizations may be considered on a case-by-case basis AFTER approval from your instructor. An example would be if you want to become a CDE (Certified Diabetes Educator). This certification is sponsored by the American Association of Diabetes Educators which is not exclusively a nursing organization. Or, becoming certified as an IBCLC may be of interest to RNs working in Mother-Baby Departments and is sponsored by the International Lactation Consultant Association. The organization MUST offer certification for registered nurses. If you have any questions about whether the organization is a “fit” for this assignment, contact your instructor. You will complete the form provided in Doc...
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...The essay will define confidentiality its importance to nurses as a profession and the Nursing and Midwifery Code of Professional Conduct. It will further look at possible dilemmas that could arise in course of practice between the nurse colleagues and the clients. Examples will be based on my clinical placement 1 at Blackfriars Work Centre. Confidentiality is keeping secret, the shared information depending on the situation arising. Dimond (2002) define confidentiality as one of the values of good practise that is concerned with protecting the private information obtained about the patient and client during the period of professional practice. Importantly all nurses including midwives have legal and professional responsibilities to respect the rights of patients and clients and treat them equally. NMC (2002) states that as a registered nurse, midwife or health visitor, you must protect confidential information. Clause 10 UKCC (1992) further states that health professionals should avoid from divulging such information without the client’s consent or a nominated person advocating on his behalf unless the disclosure is required by court order, in the public health interest and in the best interest of the patient. In addition, confidentiality as part of the social, ethical and moral basis of working in care setting is further explained in the NMC (2002) clause 5.1-5.4. In clinical setting, preserving confidentiality is view as the key to establish trust, promote good relationship...
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...In the video “pregnant stroke-Incident Scene” the paramedics are called to attend to a patient who is 28 weeks pregnant, and collapsed at home. I will be looking at ways the paramedic demonstrated therapeutic communication techniques when attending to the patient. Through my assignment I will use the “So what” reflection cycle. Therapeutic communication is the communication between a health professional and a patient and is also extended to the family members. Some of the techniques that can be used in therapeutic communication are active listening, summarising, and paraphrasing to gain trust from their patients. “According to Mosby’s Dictionary (2012), therapeutic communication is a process where health professional use verbal and non-verbal communication to encourage patients to express ideas and feelings and at the same time gain respect”. In the video the paramedic is asking the patient to squeeze his hand as an indication she understands what he is saying. The paramedic is also kneeling to ensure he’s at the same level with the patient. This creates a relaxed environment for all parties and shows respect to the patient. The paramedic is also using touch as a sign of emotional support and this creates trust. “According to Berman et al. (2015), “Providing appropriate forms of touch reinforces emotional support, encouragement, caring and personal attention”. We also see the paramedic using open ended questions to get information about the patient from the husband...
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...Nursing Health Alterations Syllabus1 Nursing Health Alterations Course Information Organization Course Number Credits Contact Hours Instructor E-mail Address Course/Faculty Website Office Campus Address City/State/Zip Office Hours Office Phone Office Fax Beginning Date Number of Weeks Meeting Times/Location WTCS - Wisconsin Technical College System 543-305, 543-105 3 54 Cynde Larsen clarsen@swtc.edu 608-778-4842 cell (texts=Yes; voice messages =No) 1639 Health Sciences Southwest Tech 1800 Bronson Boulevard Fennimore, WI 53809 Mondays 1-3, Wednesday 8-9, 11-12 and others by appointment. 1-608-822-2642 Ext. 2642 (Voice messages=OK) 608-822-2772 01/13/14 16 Mondays 9:30-10:50 Health Sciences Building Room 3608 Description This course elaborates upon the basic concepts of health and illness as presented in Nursing Fundamentals. It applies theories of nursing in the care of patients through the lifespan, utilizing problem solving and critical thinking. This course will provide an opportunity to study conditions affecting different body systems and apply evidence-based nursing interventions. It will also introduce concepts of leadership and management Prerequisites Nursing Fundamentals Nursing Skills Nursing Pharmacology Nursing: Introduction to Clinical Practice General Anatomy and Physiology, Anatomy and Physiology 1, or Body Structure and Function (PN Only) Textbooks Lemone, P. & Burke, K., Bauldoff, G. (5th Ed.). Medical-Surgical Nursing Textbook. London, M....
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...Introduction The aim of this piece of work will be to describe, analyse and evaluate what role the staff nurse holds in the effective management of the care of the bereaved person. Throughout the author will relate this to the bereavement of a family following the death of a loved one in a care of the elderly setting. In relation to this assignment and because the focus of this assignment is on the staff nurse effectively managing the care of the bereaved person the author will focus on the issue of the importance of good leadership in supporting staff in what could be an emotionally challenging environment. In relation to supporting the staff nurse being able to provide effective care for the patient the author will also be considering the areas of teambuilding and staff development, training and support. It should be remembered that bereavement may occur not just after a death but after any form of loss. Loss is a normal part of everyday life, life involves change and changes often involve an element of loss, (Read, 2002). What is bereavement? Shakespeare once wrote “all that lives must die, passing through nature to eternity”. Death is one of the largest causes of bereavement, although not exclusively. Bereavement is the term used for the emotions and behaviours felt and displayed by a person who has suffered some form of loss, particularly the death of a person close to them or known to them, (Egan, 2003). Coping with bereavement Coping with the emotions...
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...interpersonal skills are a vital element in all aspects of nursing care including prevention, treatment, education and health promotion (Fakhr-Movahedi et al. 2011). The Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC) places these skills as one of the core competencies required in order to effectively carry out the role of a Registered Nurse and so it is vitally important that these skills are developed sufficiently so that they can be used in a safe and compassionate manner throughout practice (NMC competencies?). Within this assignment I will discuss my development of knowledge and skills in relation to the importance of communication and interpersonal skills during end of life care and how this contributes to my overall role as a nurse. Each year over half a million people die within the United Kingdom, with the majority of these deaths occurring within a hospital setting (Gomes and Higginson 2008). This statistic highlights how nurses have a significant role to carry out in the end stages of an individual’s life through continual clinical assessment, active listening and responding to expressions of loss, and recognition of ethical or spiritual concerns (Molloy et al. 2010). Communication is the foundation of end of life nursing care and by providing person-centred care through the formation of therapeutic relationships, nurses can provide care which is specifically tailored to meet the needs, wishes, norms and cultural values of the patient (Cribb and Tingle 2014). During my practice...
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...BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING PROGRAM (University of Windsor, Lambton College, St. Clair College – Windsor & Thames) Health Assessment NRS 63-166 Fall 2011 Site: St Clair College, Thames Campus Teaching Faculty Linda O’Halloran Phone: 519-354-9714 Ext. 3233 E-mail: lohalloran@stclaircollege.ca Office Hours: Monday’s 1100 – 1200, Tuesday’s 1000 - 1600 or by appointment Course Location Room 118 Course Times: Monday’s 1200 – 1400 – lecture Labs: weekly- either Monday or Tuesday as per your schedule Lab Teaching Instructor Maureen Eyres Andrea Reddam Vanessa Schinkel ©Collaborative BScN Program 2010 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED INTRODUCTION TO COLLABORATIVE BScN PROGRAM Mission Statement As partners, the Faculty of Nursing at the University of Windsor with St. Clair College (Windsor and Thames Campuses) and Lambton College (Sarnia) undertake the shared commitment to excellence in the preparation of Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BScN) candidates who embody our core values and the best elements of the art and science of nursing, education, leadership, research, and practice in their professional journeys. Vision EXCELLENCE in nursing education, practice, and research. Core Values In the spirit...
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...S.S.N.M.M COLLEGE OF NURSING SEMINAR ON UNIT PLAN SUBMITTED TO; SUBMITTED BY; PROF:MRS.SAMPATH ANEESH S P VICEPRINCIPAL 1st yr Msc Nursing SUBMITTED ON: 11.11.2011 INTRODUCTION With in the last two decades , more and more educators have come to accept the unit as the basis of organization of learning. They recognize the facts that learning in units more effectively meets the needs of the students than traditionally daily lesson-assigning and lesson learning procedure. The concept of unit learning is still in the stage of development. Consequently , it has come to mean different things to different teachers . the situation has caused the evolution of various names which are used to differentiate between the several interpretations ,such as contract plan , Dalton plan ,project method , unit assignment ,Winnetka plan and others . The basis of unit idea can be traced to JOHANN FRIEDRICH HERBART (1776-1841) . herbart stressed 4 essentials in learning process 1. Clear apprehension by the student of each individual fact . 2. Association or comparison of the facts. 3. Systematization...
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...System Structures Overview HCS/533 Health Information Systems Name Date Professor I have aforementioned that I was previously employed with hospice within the health care industry for several years. Within that experience, I have had the pleasure of using a few information systems. I have also had the pleasure of gaining insight and a better understanding of these systems and how and why they were implemented within the industry as well as how beneficial they have been throughout the years. If I may, I would like to report on a system that was not discussed during Week 2 of this course but is very imperative within the hospice industry which is Disease Classification Structure. Disease Classification Structures are very essential for compensation. The data system is one that classifies and provides diagnostic codes that help classify diseases. The ICD-9 (international classification of disease) was actually elected in the United States and the purpose was to “classify disease and health conditions on health care claims and is the basis for prospective payment to hospitals, other health care facilities and health care providers. (Overview of ICD-9, p.1). Every decade, the World Health Organization revises to include morbid and mortal conditions. The DRG (diagnosis related group) was put into motion in the early eighties with the intent of creating a classification system that identified the products that the patient received. (Medicare, 2013). Since that period of time...
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...A Conceptual Analysis of Stress Alanda James University of South Alabama Abstract Stress is a prominent factor that affects the lives of people who deliver healthcare to patients every day. It is important to examine the concept because unhealthy stress can cause multiple effects on the caregiver and patient. Positive forms of stress can be beneficial to practice, and negative forms of stress can put practice in danger. A conceptual analysis of stress will strategically define the concept, explore antecedents, and pinpoint consequences associated with stress. The mental and physical effects of stress will be examined, and the link between effects and antecedents will be established. The antecedents of stress are essential to identifying the underlying problem, and prevention methods can be implored once those problems have been identified. In addition, cases will be presented reflecting the use of stress to educate the reader with knowledge and recognition of the concept. A model case, related case, contrary case, and borderline case are given in the text as examples to illustrate the concept of stress. A Conceptual Analysis of Stress Stress is a concept that derives from strain placed on a human being. Dictionary.com (2012) defines stress as “mental, emotional, or physical strain or tension”. Positive and negative aspects of stress exist depending on the particular incident or situation. Stress can be activated when a student is nervous about presenting a speech,...
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...Stress A Conceptual Analysis of Stress Abstract Stress is a prominent factor that affects the lives of people who deliver healthcare to patients every day. It is important to examine the concept because unhealthy stress can cause multiple effects on the caregiver and patient. Positive forms of stress can be beneficial to practice, and negative forms of stress can put practice in danger. A conceptual analysis of stress will strategically define the concept, explore antecedents, and pinpoint consequences associated with stress. The mental and physical effects of stress will be examined, and the link between effects and antecedents will be established. The antecedents of stress are essential to identifying the underlying problem, and prevention methods can be implored once those problems have been identified. In addition, cases will be presented reflecting the use of stress to educate the reader with knowledge and recognition of the concept. A model case, related case, contrary case, and borderline case are given in the text as examples to illustrate the concept of stress. A Conceptual Analysis of Stress Stress is a concept that derives from strain placed on a human being. Dictionary.com (2012) defines stress as “mental, emotional, or physical strain or tension”. Positive and negative aspects of stress exist depending on the particular incident or situation. Stress can be activated when a student is nervous about presenting a speech, or a supervisor is worried about...
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... explaining when and what an RN can delegate, and describing the delegation process. Learning Objectives ⦁ ⦁ ⦁ Identify three factors that affect delegation. Discuss what registered nurses can and cannot delegate. Explain the steps of the delegation process. N ursing’s Social Policy Statement (American Nurses Association [ANA], 2010), the Code of Ethics for Nurses with Interpretive Statements (ANA, 2001), and individual state nurse practice acts (NPAs) underscore the responsibility, authority, and accountability of registered nurses (RNs) for their nursing practice. The RN’s obligation to provide safe, quality care creates distinct challenges when delegating care to unlicensed assistive personnel (UAP). These challenges are amplified in today’s health care environment of shrinking resources; patients with complex, chronic conditions; hospitals, home care settings, and nursing homes with high patient acuity; and the use of sophisticated technology. An...
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...PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE NURSING NUR 211 Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Supplemental Learning Guide Course Objectives * Relate the minimum requirements for the course. * Illustrate the use of competencies for learning. * Formulate own needs and responsibilities relative to meeting course competencies. * Relate course/clinical assignments and evaluation * Distinguish how the major concepts (see Nursing Student Handbook) of the program are affected by the variety of conditions and diseases within this course for all age groups. Outline A. Orientation to course 1. Course descriptions 2. Course outcomes/competencies 3. Textbooks B. Course Requirements 1. Student assignments and responsibilities 2. Minimum level of achievement 3. Evaluation tools C. Course/ Clinical Assignments and Evaluation D. Major Concepts 1. Caring 2. Clinical judgment, clinical reasoning, and nursing judgment 3. Clinical microsystem 4. Collaboration 5. Critical thinking 6. Cultural competence and Diversity 7. Ethics 8. Evidence-based care 9. Healthcare environment 10. Human flourishing 11. Informatics and Information management 12. Integrity 13. Knowledge, skills, and attitudes 14. Leadership 15. Nursing and Nursing Process 16. Nursing-sensitive indicators 17. Patient and Patient-centered care 18. Personal and Professional development 19. Professional identity ...
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...The intention of this assignment is to provide an analytical evaluation of selected research literature published in the Nursing Education Today titled ‘A caring professional attitude’: What service users and carers seek in graduate nurses and the challenge for educators (Griffiths et al, 2012). Strengths and limitations of the research will be appraised in addition to varying methodologies utilised via the logical constructive framework or Coughlan critique guidelines (Ryan et al, 2007). The choice of article was resultant of renewed interest in contemporary nursing abilities and the controversy surrounding service user perspectives and the provision of quality care. Hence, a systematic inquiry into patient’s desires and expectations within the professional arena of paediatrics will aid independent and future development of the patient-nurse relationship, improve responsiveness and place a greater emphasis on the prerequisite standards of proficiency in education. Furthermore, the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC, 2010) dictate integration and assessment of research are an integral part of the nursing profession in order to advance comprehension and inform practice in a holistic manner through a strong evidence base. According to Ryan, et al. (2007) a plausible title should capture the reader’s attention through identification of the phenomena (What is sought in graduate nurses) and the population under investigation (carers and service users). Whilst this is reflective of...
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...settings, and replacement of licensed personnel is costly and time consuming. As newly graduated nurses, we have limited time but ample exposure to varying degrees of job satisfaction. What makes some so happy with their chosen profession, and others so unhappy? Aside from a change of career, is there a solution? With the current nursing shortage, and the anticipation of worsening conditions, we set out to investigate the sources of dissatisfaction in the health care setting. We reviewed several scholarly sources and withdrew pertinent information. Following the discussion of literature findings is a summary including suggestions for further research. In the article written by Fletcher, job satisfactions as well as dissatisfactions were investigated. Questionnaires were mailed to 5,192 registered nurses (RNs), 1,780 of which were returned and scored using several evaluation methods (Fletcher, 2001). Researchers looked at job satisfaction, patient satisfaction and safety, extrinsic work values, role of the immediate supervisor, and intent to stay in nursing. Job satisfaction was evaluated on several levels: Profits, Job performance, Intrinsic work values, and, Patient care issues. Profits referred not to personal financial gain, but to the organization’s profits. Many nurses responded feeling "devalued in their job" (Fletcher, 2001), and resentful of "the perceived placing of profits over patients…" (Fletcher, 2001). Job Performance was not only applied to themselves, but attitudes...
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