States is facing the largest health care reform in recent history. Nursing, along with other disciplines, will be at the fore front of this enormous transition. Up to this point nursing has played an essential role in the delivery and management of care. To continue to play a pivotal role nursing must elevate its practice to meet the needs of an ever changing health care delivery system. Advances in nursing practice will aide in changing and making health care more affordable, safe and effective
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is the term used to describe the science of information management in health care and its application to support clinical research, decision-making and practice, Pearson C,and Severs M (1999). McCormick, Saba, (2001) state nursing informatics and information technology to be an integral part of the nursing information system and the nursing profession. Improving IT is an essential part of delivering patient centred care in the NHS. Ball M, Hannah K, Newbold S, (2005) state that the extent to which
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no known flatus for 2 days. On the day of presentation, she was seen by her pediatrician who ordered an abdominal CT and subsequently referred her to the emergency department. Of note, 1 week prior to her presentation the patient celebrated her Quinceañera where she reports wearing a very tight corset and restricting her oral intake prior to the party to fit into her dress. Her discomfort may have persisted after her
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The SARS Outbreak of 2003 Western Governors University January 15, 2013 The SARS Outbreak of 2003 Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory caused by a coronavirus. Coronavirus is in the same virus family as the common cold. Most commonly spread through person to person contact and droplets when a person coughs or sneezes. It can also be spread when a person touches a surface or object contaminated with the virus then touch their nose, mouth or eyes. Characterized
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sweating, which helps dissipate heat.Carvedilol causes vasodilation by blocking the activity of α-blockers, mainly at alpha-1 receptors. It exerts antihypertensive effect partly by reducing total peripheral resistance and vasodilation. It is used in patients with renal impairment, NIDDM or IDDM.Promotes incorporation of water into stool, resulting in softer fecal mass, may also promote electrolyte and water secretion into the colon. It increases the amount of water and fat absorbed by the feces, softening
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a electronic record of patient health information generated by one or more encounters in any care delivery setting. Included in this information are patient demographics, progress notes, problems, medications, vital signs, past medical history, immunizations, laboratory data and radiology reports. The EHR automates and streamlines the clinician's workflow. The EHR has the ability to generate a complete record of a clinical patient encounter as well as supporting other care-related activities directly
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healthcare industry, specifically the patients receiving care, have been subjected to a service based industry where they must pay increasing costs for services and customer service has essentially taken a back seat. The implementation of Value-Based Purchasing (VBP), as outlined in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), has now addressed this concern. The move from a prospective payment industry to a value based industry is to benefit the patient while holding providers accountable
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knowledge base that is specific to its kind. There are many options in one’s educational journey to obtain a nursing degree. Nursing is the largest health care profession in our society today with three million registered nurses nationwide (AACN, Nursing Workforce). Along with the growing profession and the ever growing need for quality health care the debate over what qualifies a nurse to be skillful and competent in her profession and what type of education is required is at the for front. What are
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most effective with health promotion (Jackson et al 2006). Health Promotion in Nursing Practice Health promotion in nursing practice is based on nurses optimizing, maintaining and returning patients and communities to good health which is the framework for the nursing profession. Nurses educate patients to change health behaviours, learn new skills and develop new attitudes. The benefits of health promotion can prolong life, increase quality of life
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a mental health team, often consulting with primary care physicians, social workers, and psychologists. Job Description of a Psychiatrist The Occupational Outlook Handbook offers the following description: "Psychiatrists are the primary mental health-care givers. They assess and treat mental illnesses through a combination of psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, hospitalization, and medication. Psychotherapy involves regular discussions with patients about their problems; the psychiatrist helps them find
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