Essays Tagged: "nursing care"

Quality care of patients in hospitals and the current nursing shortages

erica's hospitals is putting patient lives in danger and requires immediate attention. "The current nursing shortage threatens to heavily impact our citizens' health and our nations' security prepared ... to heavily impact our citizens' health and our nations' security preparedness". (Person, 2003) The nursing shortage that is sweeping across the United States has been upgraded from a health crisis to ...

(5 pages) 617 1 4.4 Nov/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

Child Rearing in sixteenth century English Upper Classes. How did adult views of children shape adult practices toward their children?

enturies. A new adult view of children as mature, fragile and inherently good led to changes in the nursing, care, and discipline of English, aristocratic children.In the 16th century, much in accorda ... od of child-rearing often led to bratty behavior in children (Doc 13).In conclusion, the changes in nursing, child care and discipline are all symptoms of a greater change, one which had religious, sc ...

(2 pages) 49 0 3.3 Jan/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

This is an example of a case study done on a nursing home resident with dementia. Includes physical assessment data

Running Head: Nursing Care StudyNursing Care StudyYour Name Goes HereName of Your College Goes HereGeneral Informa ... mentia. She was hospitalized for the left hip fracture on July 2, 2002, and then transferred to the nursing facility due to the inability of client to care for herself, as evidenced by inability to re ... room, or what her room number is. However, she knows what town she is in and she knows she is in a nursing home. No history of unusual headaches. Occasional dizziness. No tremors in hands or face. In ...

(12 pages) 338 0 3.0 Jan/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

Roy and Maslow's Theories and Their Effect on Nursing

W'S THEORIES AND THEIR EFFECTComparison of Callista Roy and Abraham Maslow's theories in regards to nursing today.Roy and Maslow's Theoriesand Their Effect on NursingMelissa BuzbeeUniversity of Wyomin ... Sister Callista Roy and Abraham Maslow were identified and discussed in relation to their impact on nursing care. The environment and a person's level of adaptation to both external and internal stimu ...

(7 pages) 382 0 3.7 Jan/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

What is the role of nurses in the community. Give detailed account of a patient cared for?

This essay focuses on the nursing care received by a patient during practice placement in the community. The rationale for cho ... author will reflect on the care given and how it will enable self-improvement in providing quality nursing in the future.In compliance with the NMC (2002) Code of Professional Conduct for confidentia ... 6) is based on ideas drawn directly from practice and can be identified as being ' for real nurses, nursing real people, Newton (1991).Orem's (1995) self care model was combined with Roper's et al (19 ...

(10 pages) 629 2 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Perioperative nursing ANALYSE THE IMPACT OF THE NEW PERIOPERATIVE NURSE SURGEON ASSISTANT ROLE WITHIN MY PRACTICE

evelopment will be addressed.IMPACT OF PNSA ROLE WITHIN MERCYASCOTSince the beginning of modern day nursing in the late 1800's nursing staff have been directly involved in the technical and direct nur ... tient care. It is exciting to be part of an organisation that holds the continuing education of its nursing staff in such high regard. The acceptance and understanding of the PNSA role from surgeons a ...

(13 pages) 201 0 4.4 May/2004

Subjects: Science Essays

Nursing OH&S Hazards

eir daily jobs. This is due to understaffing, long hours and high stress; thus results in errors of nursing care, and ultimately, compromises a patient's health. Some associated hazards, and how they ... ation where many of our public hospitals are attempting to operate with between 10-25 per cent less nursing staff than required" (James, 2002, p.5). This increases the workload, causes high stress lev ...

(9 pages) 235 0 5.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Nursing case study

The aim of this study is to provide a detailed account of the nursing care for a patient who is experiencing a breakdown in health. One aspect of their care will ... s experiencing a breakdown in health. One aspect of their care will be discussed in relation to the nursing process. The model used to provide an individualised programme of care will be discussed and ... ison Tierney (1980). It is the model used on the ward as it facilitates individualised and holistic nursing care. In conjunction with the nursing process it is possible for nursing interventions to be ...

(8 pages) 742 0 4.7 Jun/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Childhood: An Early Modern View.

enturies. A new adult view of children as mature, fragile and inherently good led to changes in the nursing, care, and discipline of English, aristocratic children.In the 16th century, much in accorda ... with their children and cherish every moment they had with each other.In conclusion, the changes in nursing, child care and discipline are all symptoms of a greater change, one which had religious, sc ...

(3 pages) 40 0 5.0 Dec/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Respitory theripist.

r health practitioners, consumer goods rental firms that supply respiratory equipment for home use, nursing care facilities, and home healthcare services. Holding a second job is relatively common for ...

(4 pages) 55 0 0.0 Dec/2005

Subjects: Businesss Research Papers

Nursing concepts and practice

IntroductionThe aim of this assignment is to discuss and identify a nursing skill whilst on placement. As this was my placement the nursing skill I performed was bed ba ... s bed bathing a patient. The skill of bed bathing is fundamental and essential for my first year at nursing school. By participating in bed bathing a patient it has enabled me to identify how to plan ... . By participating in bed bathing a patient it has enabled me to identify how to plan and implement nursing care to patients in conjunction with affective nursing skills. However, I not only had to co ...

(10 pages) 235 0 3.0 Jun/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Principles of Assessment

Throughout this assignment the essential underpinning principles of the nursing assessment process exploring what it is, why we do it and what factors influence the nursing ... s which I came across. Are the principles for assessment really the foundation of good practice?The nursing process is unique, as is the nurse - patient relationship (Holland et al 2003). The Roper et ... ique, as is the nurse - patient relationship (Holland et al 2003). The Roper et al (1996) model for nursing, offers a framework for nurses to be able to ensure that individuality is taken into account ...

(11 pages) 320 1 2.5 Jul/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Nursing Interview

Research is essential for defining the nursing profession by providing guidelines for ascertaining best practices and advancing the science ... he application of research findings is vital for improving patients' outcomes and for ensuring that nursing practice is both cost-efficient and effective. Research findings are not always implemented ... stated they were aware of a few research findings that were implemented into practice that improved nursing care and patient outcome. These examples include use of chlorhexidine skin preparation and m ...

(3 pages) 108 0 2.0 Jul/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Personal hygiene

Mrs Moohan is frail, malnourished and pyrexial. The writer will describe the nursing care that should be carried out to meet Mrs Moohan's hygiene needs.The nurse should initiall ... ath should be cleaned before use to prevent cross infection.As Mrs Moohan is frail she will require nursing assistance throughout (Chandler 1991). If the nurse has to leave her momentarily a call bell ...

(3 pages) 28 0 0.0 Oct/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Wound care

Identify and discuss an aspect of adult nursing care and its underpinning research.In compilation of this essay the author has preserved the ... ttempt to give a brief overview, focusing on the underpinning research, of this significant area of nursing practice.We should commence by defining a pressure sore/ulcer or decubitus ulcer, as it is a ... tients are assessed in numerous areas one of which is risk assessment for pressure sores. To assist nursing staff in this assessment a number of risk assessment scales have been developed; The Braden ...

(6 pages) 105 0 3.0 Oct/2006

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Wound Care

Identify and discuss an aspect of adult nursing care and its underpinning research.In compilation of this essay the author has preserved the ... ttempt to give a brief overview, focusing on the underpinning research, of this significant area of nursing practice.We should commence by defining a pressure sore/ulcer or decubitus ulcer, as it is a ... tients are assessed in numerous areas one of which is risk assessment for pressure sores. To assist nursing staff in this assessment a number of risk assessment scales have been developed; The Braden ...

(7 pages) 66 0 5.0 May/2007

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Family Health Nursing

�PAGE � �PAGE �5� Family Health Nursing DOCVARIABLE SH5SectionTitleFamily Health NursingLeslie ChambersUniversity of PhoenixNUR 464J ... e ChambersUniversity of PhoenixNUR 464June 11, 2007�DOCVARIABLE SH5SectionTitleFamily Health NursingFamily health nursing, which is synonymous with family-centered care, is one approach to prov ... amily-centered care, is one approach to providing nursing care. Along with describing family health nursing, the importance of family, the changes that family has undergone, and what constitutes famil ...

(5 pages) 184 2 5.0 Sep/2007

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Care delivery

this assignment, to protect their confidentiality, as referred to in the Code of Conduct Handbook. (Nursing and Midwifery Council 2004). The NMC states as a registered nurse you must guard against bre ... nment is an Elderly Mentally Infirm (EMI) home in the North West of England.According to the Oxford Nursing Dictionary, assessment is the first stage of the nursing process, in which information about ...

(9 pages) 231 1 3.0 Oct/2007

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine

Personal Philosophy of Nursing

Personal Philosophy � SEQ CHAPTER \h \r 1Running head: Personal Philosophy of NursingPersonal Philosophy of NursingKristen BungeUniversity of PhoenixNUR/391February 20, 2008Perso ... ilosophy of NursingKristen BungeUniversity of PhoenixNUR/391February 20, 2008Personal Philosophy of NursingMy philosophy in nursing is to uphold the dignity of my patients during their vulnerable time ... nderlying conduct, thought, and the nature of the universe" (p. 318). To determine my philosophy of nursing care I had to reevaluate my beliefs and values.My values are learned from my personal growth ...

(2 pages) 177 0 5.0 Mar/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Philosophy

The author of this essay will be discussing a patient with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus

is essay will be discussing a patient with type 2 Diabetes Mellitus and will also be discussing the nursing care that will be received by the patient following a hypoglycaemic attack.The patient being ... d; she has been commenced on a self-managed insulin therapy plan. She is cared for by the community nursing team and her GP; she attends the regular diabetic clinic. Mabel has no other medical conditi ...

(12 pages) 102 1 3.0 May/2008

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Health & Medicine