...The aim and objective of this assignment are to critique and analyse the older person with dementia. The author will explore the pathophysiological process of ageing underpinning skeletal and cognitive decline, with an emphasis on discrimination and a focus on ageism, mental illness and the support of the National Service Framework (NSF) in combating this pandemic. A further investigation into the nurse’s role will be analysed along with the process of assessing and caring for an elderly patient with dementia. Aveyard (2001) and Adams et al (1999) both state that it is increasingly difficult to find an acceptable working definition for dementia. However, Mosby’s Dictionary (2002) defines dementia as a progressive organic mental disorder characterized by chronic personality disintegration, confusion, disorientation, and stupor, deterioration of intellectual capacity and function, and impairment of control of memory, judgement and impulses. Dementia is encompassed by multiple cognitive deficits; the author will now explore the pathophysiological aspect of the brain encompassed by the ageing process and its influence on the older person. The author is aware that there are many contributory factors for cognitive decline for example genetic factors, where there is a family history of, infection, chemical and chromosome damage. It should also be noted that there are many forms of brain disorders that share the same characteristics as dementia, for example Parkinson’s and Huntington’s...
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...At times I wish I could say that all my life I’ve known I wanted to become a Registered Nurse. Each time a patient asked me why I chose this profession, I secretly wanted to tell them, “all my life.” That wasn’t the case for me. Since I was a child, my parents constantly told me I should be a nurse. Of course, I considered every other profession except nursing, but nothing caught my attention. I eventually applied to nursing school where I ended up on a wait list for three years plus an estimated two years remaining. Frustrated, I enrolled into a Licensed Vocational Nursing program. I was slightly jealous hearing everyone’s life long dream of becoming a nurse. My reason? During that time, I didn't have a real reason, but soon after rotating to a few clinical sites, I was thrilled to see myself enjoying what I did. One of our last rotation sites consisted of a pediatric subacute facility that involved high acuity patients. The first day on site, I remember seeing a nurse run by with a smile on her face. Very loudly, she had asked the other nurses if any one of them had seen Charlie, then disappeared. A few moments later, I heard a soft bell followed by giggles. A young boy, no older than four, had zoomed by the opposite direction carrying a backpack attached with a portable oxygen tank. I assumed it was Charlie. That moment solidified my desire to be a nurse. I was surprised that a laugh so small had such a big impact on me. I realized it wasn’t merely the laugh, but what...
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...Why do I want to become a nurse? In Webster Dictionary the definition of a Nurse is: a person who cares for the sick or infirm: specifically: a licensed healthcare professional who practices independently or supervised by a physician, surgeon, or dentist and who is skilled in promoting and maintain healthcare. With my 10 years of practice as a Phlebotomist while promoting and maintaining healthcare I feel it is now time to utilize all the knowledge I have gained while working in the Medical Field. And use it as an asset to become a well-rounded as well as, educate Registered Nurse. Although, I have never dreamt of working in the Medical Field I’ve always seen myself working in New York working as a Lawyer or Interior Designer. It wasn’t until I became pregnant with my second son at the age of 21 while working at Stop & Shop I figured I needed a Career rather than a basic job. Therefore, I applied to NHA while 4months pregnant and began my studies as a Medical Assistant. The pressure of attending a 3 month hybrid course while pregnant, utilizing public transportation in the summer, while caring for a 3 year old was extremely overwhelming; but I was determined to make something of myself without having to rely on anyone else. With my self-determination I...
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...A nurse practitioner is an advanced practice nurse that helps with all aspects of patient care, including consultations, diagnosis, and treatments. They may work independently or part of a treatment team. Generally, nurse practitioners carry out the task of educating patients about preventative care and prescribed treatments. A pediatrician is a medical doctor who oversees all behavioral, mental, and physical health of children from birth to age 21. Pediatricians are taught to diagnose and treat childhood illnesses from minor health problems to serious diseases. Both professions require full dedication and an advance education, but also provided multiple benefits, and most importantly with allow me to work with children. Finding which career...
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...My entire life I have always loved to help people, and everyone has always told me pursue a job in which helping people is the main goal. My passion for helping has inspired me to become a healthcare professional. The ultimate career goal for myself is to become either a physician assistant or a nurse practitioner. I am currently undecided in my college decision however making that decision will help direct me to either the path to become a physician assistant or the path to become a nurse practitioner. I have been accepted into the RIBN (Regionally Increasing Baccalaureate Nurses) Program, if I choose to enroll in this program, I will begin my journey towards becoming a nurse practitioner, after completing four years of education partnered between ECU and PCC to become earn my BSN. I have been accepted to several institutions and am still awaiting final decisions from other intuitions. If I choose any of my other choices, my goal will be to major in either psychology or biology and continue my education following that by enrolling in a physician assistant program. Regardless of which direction I choose to take my life, I can expect to be enrolled in school for at least six more years following high school. The time required to achieve...
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...nursing leadership philosophy I must first look at why I want to become a nurse leader and reflect my philosophy upon my decisions to become a nurse leader. There are many reasons I want to be a nurse leader, but I am going only look at a few of those reasons. I always think there is room for improvement in nursing. When I say nursing, I am talking about all four of constructs of nursing (person, environment, health, and nursing) of the meta-paradigm. I want to be a leader in nursing because as a nurse leader I have the ability to help others get better, physically, emotionally, and mentally. Before I get into talking about my theory there are some terms that I use that others may have different definitions for. The first term is staff member. The staff member is anyone who is taking care of others in a hospital setting, home setting, or care facility. The staff member can be many different individuals ranging from dietary to physicians. The second term is nurse. The nurse is anyone who helps another individual gain good health status. The nurse is the person who assesses, educates, and creates a plan with the patient and implement that plan to gain good health status as the end result. The third term is leader. The leader is someone who looks over all members of the nursing team and makes everything functional. A leader is someone who others look up to and seek for guidance and leaders must be willing to help those who seek it. Being an efficient nurse leader in all aspects of the...
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...If you looked up the word “nurse” in the dictionary, it would be defined as “a person trained to care for the sick”. In my experiences I have determined that it means so much more than that. Anyone who has been admitted into a hospital, or had a loved one in a hospital knows that it’s the nurses who make your experience better. A nurse is one the first people to hold a newborn baby, and they’re the support when you lose a loved one. Nursing is more than a profession and that is why I want to be a nurse. My personal experiences, the experiences of my loved ones, and the nature of the profession are why I want to be a nurse. The first time that I remember encountering a nurse was a particularly memorable one. My grandma has had terminal cancer for as long as I can remember. As a child I would spend all summer at her house on the lake and among the memories of baking in the sun and playing in the sand I can vividly remember the nurse who cared for her. Every two weeks she would receive a treatment administered by a nurse who came to her house. While my older sister Rebecca had no interest, I was always so captivated by what she was doing and stayed by her side for the entire time. Placing the IV into a “port” as my grandma called it (a catheter located near the collarbone), using the machine, the equipment and all of the tools were so fascinating to me. Aside from what she did medically, it was really the way she treated my grandma that made such an impact on me. My Grandma...
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...called Obamacare gives equal opportunity of getting insured to all Americans despite of age, gender, and pre-existing condition. (Martin, 2015) Thus, the healthcare providers and institution will suffer this significant change. That is why the transformations acknowledge by the Institute of Medicine is very important to aid with the high cost of this Obamacare. In Education “Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression.” To sum up, nurses need to further their education and training to be able to provide a larger service to the consumers. RNs are expected to be able to understand the disease process and at the same time able to manage the care of their patients. Also, accrediting, licensing and certifying organizations are being watch carefully to ensure that proper competencies are evaluated prior to giving such degrees. (IOM, 2010, pg.163) As we know there are 3 ways to enter the Nursing world, by diploma, ADN, or BSN. The IOM wants to focus on increasing the area of expertise of a nurse. And the only way that is going to happen is when a nurse further his/her education whether is pre- or post- licensure. The negative impact of this to current nurses especially the ones who’ve been in it...
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... My Dream Career Danielle Flynn University Of Phoenix Career.2 Over the past years my career that I have wanted to do has change many times. You could say that it would take me back to the time when I was a little child acting out all different kinds of careers. Up until recently I truly did not know what I wanted to do. My family and I were sitting around in our living room discussing what I wanted to do with my life. Then all the sudden my dad was talking about becoming a nurse. That’s when it clicked; I wanted to be a nurse. I wanted to be the one out there helping people when they needed it and be someone who would be there for them when they were hurt or injured. The true definition of a registered nurse according to the Occupational Outlook Handbook is “Registered nurses (RNs), regardless of specialty or work setting, treat patients, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients’ family members. RNs record patients’ medical histories and symptoms help perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation.” (para. 1). This is something I want to base my whole career on, so that I will be able to help everyone to the full extent. Even though I might not be the most educated person I fell that my love to help others will help me to get through and help me succeed to do my best. The one big...
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...Why I want to become a registered nurse by FAGOYE Not unlike many people, I have had my share of challenges during my lifetime. Not unlike many people, I have had many successes as well. And, just as many people, my goals and dreams have changed as the days and years of my life have gone by. I find myself right now working towards one of my long time goals and getting close to the fulfillment of that goal. I would not call it a dream because that is something merely wished for or thought about but not tangible. I am going to become a registered nurse. Currently, I am completing a degree in public health. That is one of my short term goals. And it is going to be reality very soon. However. I have another, more important, long term goal. I want a career as a public health surveillance nurse. In order to do that, I need to successfully complete a term of study and become a registered nurse. That is what I am concentrating on at this time. It is the next step for me and means so much. Public health is the art and science of disease prevention, the prolongation of health and life. It is accomplished through the efforts and choices of numerous entities including communities and individuals. But, I believe that by becoming a registered nurse, I can play a crucial role in the health of the public. Public health, after all, encompasses not just the absence of disease, but a state of well-being in the society. It incorporates interdisciplinary approaches...
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...Philosophy of Nursing I remember at a young age telling my mother that I wanted to be a nurse just like her, she told me to choose a different path. Her response surprised me but did not stop me from pursuing my dream. I am passionate about being a nurse and what that role means. With recent frustrations with others in this profession I finally understood why my mother told me to choose a different path. I have always believed that being a nurse is an honor, that we are the voice of not only our patients but the communities they come from. When you continually work by those who do not share those beliefs and values it can break you. A nurse that truly cares and understands how important that role in society is and is the type of nurse that continues on regardless of the values of others. Even though at times I saw my mother’s spirit crushed, she never quit, she continued on, many times coming home late because she was grocery shopping for one of her patient’s family. My mother did not want me to follow the same path as her, not because she did not love nursing but because she did not want me to ever feel defeated. My mother taught me what it truly means to be a nurse, that it is a selfless path. Nursing is more than a profession, rather it is a continually evolving role that requires a lifelong commitment to serve. Core of Nursing The goal of every nurse is to provide quality care; it is the core of nursing. In order to accomplish this goal, the nurse must have an understanding...
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...Elizanne Barrios Personal Essay Being a nurse has always been my passion. I remember that when I was 8 years old my mom told me the story of my brother. She said that I would have had an older brother probably if the nurses in Cuba knew more about medical problems and if we had more hospital materials. My mom told me that my brother was a premature child. When she had him he was so small and his lungs where not completely developed. The nurses put him in an incubator for days to see if his lungs where working right. Then couple of days later my brother had a heart attack, the doctors and nurses were able to treat it right but then it happened and they didn’t know what else to do to stop the heart attacks and then my brother...
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...honor to have this opportunity for a interview. I am about to be graduated and registered in August after the 6 weeks clinical placement in Knox. So far, I have completed two clinical placements in Australia. One is mental, another is surgical unit. Prior to commencing my Bachelor of Nursing in Australia, I have graduated from Peking University and achieved my first Bachelor of Nursing following a 3.5 years study and 1.5 years clinical placement in medical surgical ward, theatre, pediatric ward, gynecologic ward, delivery room and emergency room. Besides studying, I am also working in nursing home from last year. I am a nice person with excellent nursing skill and interpersonal skill, which enable me to working in a team with pressure. Furthermore, I can listen and speak mandarin and English fluently. All the experience and skills that I gain during studying and working are around nursing, which enable me to prepare well for future career. 2. What do you know about this organization and why have you chosen to work here? Healthscope is one of Australia’s leading private healthcare operators and the second largest private hospital provider. Healthscope owns or manages 45 medical/surgical, rehabilitation and psychiatric hospitals. In addition, Healthscope operates a leading pathology business with facilities in Australia, New Zealand, Singapore and Malaysia. The company was formed in 1985 3. Why have you chosen to work as a nurse? 5. What are your career goals? short/long ...
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...Jobs descriptions and duties: About Nurses Nurses, regardless of specialty or work setting treat patients, educate patients and the public about various medical conditions and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their families. They record the patient’s medical history and symptoms and help perform tests and analyze results. They also operate medical machinery, administer treatments and medications and help with recovery. There are many different work settings nurses have the options for depending on their degree and experience. Most work in hospitals but other common places to work are clinics, nursing homes for the elderly, community centers, schools and even people’s homes. Reasons you want this career : Why I Want to Become an RN Nursing has always fit my personality, originally I wanted to be a psychologist but I then realized my real dream is to be a nurse. My family has always relied on me to take care of them, I have natural maternal instincts and helping people or making people feel better has always made me feel good. I think I would be a good nurse because I understand what it feels like to suffer because of a medical condition and I want to help others who have been through similar situations and I feel like I would be the right person to be there, to understand and to support them . I have always been interested in medicine and healthcare Training/education/qualification needed There are three major types of nursing degrees: Bachelor of Science(BSN)...
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...abuse and domestic violence, and Mia had a difficult relationship with both, although recently she has become close to her mother who has attended most of her chemotherapy treatments. During one episode of severe uncontrolled pain, which required that Mia be transferred by ambulance to the emergency department, she noticed all of the nurses except for one being attentive and kind. Mia overheard the nurse saying: “I don’t know why her parents bring her here… We can’t meet her needs and we are short-staffed...” The conversation Mia overheard was incomplete, which left her to draw her own conclusions. The whispering nurse was actually the charge nurse who was in the midst of planning staffing for a pending snowstorm. Her complete statement is as follows: “I don’t know why her parents bring her here. The home care nurses should be addressing pain management issues with her oncologist in a more -timely manner so that Mia can remain in her home for treatment. If we had available resources to address Mia’s pain, we could plan to make her stays in the emergency room more comfortable. I wish that we could meet her needs better and in a timelier manner. I feel frustrated that once again we can’t meet her needs more effectively. We are short-staffed, and that shortchanges Mia.” Upon Mia’s mother’s return to the bedside, Mia begs her to take her home, even though...
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