Compared and contrasted the roles of the NP, nurse educator, nurse informaticist, and nurse administrator in advanced practice nursing pertaining to clinical practice, primary care, education, administration, and research. Advanced practice of nursing (APN) is a direct/indirect care individual who cares for patients and manages individuals and the community, nursing and health care organizations, administrations, … Read more
The nursing practice is a complex and continuously changing profession. It’s dedication to providing excellence patient center care, improving the quality of life for all patients, and upholding patients’ rights. As a new graduate nurse, it can be hard to transition into such a field, and you may find it to be overwhelming and difficult … Read more
The art of attending to people during times of war and sickness is vital and can be dated back hundreds of years. These are the roots of what has grown into the nursing profession. Nursing is a highly respected and honorable profession all over the world. Through the years nurses have been recognized as playing … Read more
On October 30th, 2015 | interviewed Equity/AGMA Stage Manager Peggy Dahlquist over email. Peggy shared a variety of experiences and advice for anyone with future plans to become a professional stage manager. From this interview I developed a clear understanding of what the job entails and that having passion and experience for this type of … Read more
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) has many responsibilities. They are responsible for not only managing, but also monitoring a patient’s pain level and vital functions during procedures. Nurse anesthetists have been around since the year 1956, providing anesthesia care to patients in the United States for more than 100 years. … Read more
My nose was filled with the scent of old people and medicine as I roamed the hospital halls. I was searching for my brother. I looked around the long narrow hallway trying to find my brother’s room. I looked into the room closest to to me. I grabbed the paper file beside the door and … Read more
Personal Philosophy of Nursing Nursing is one of the most difficult careers. Nurses must possess a number of important traits including empathy, respect, and professionalism. We must be tenacious, patient, and optimistic. Every nurse is different, just as every patient is different. Every nurse has their own reason as to why they chose to become … Read more
Therefore, this essay will discuss Mavis given health condition. Mavis is 60 years old retired Nurse who had undergone a laparotomy for an acute bowel obstruction. According to the case study, Mavis first day post-op and her recovery has been uneventful. It is stated that Mavis vital signs have all been within normal limits. However, … Read more
As I got out of my car and started walking to the front door, all | could do was admire this beautiful building that resembled a ranch-style home. When I walked through the front door, the smell of mashed potatoes, baked chicken breast, and wheat rolls filled my nose; it was as if I was … Read more
Patients and healthcare professionals would agree that nursing care is a fundamental for achieving optimistic goals and improving patient satisfaction. Whether it being an acute setting of maintaining care plans with patients, nurses play an important role within a multidisciplinary team to help achieve better patient outcomes. Principles The key to patient centred care is … Read more
This reflection is based on my observations of the need for of effective communication skills and knowledge of nurses regarding the management of aggression in elderly patients with dementia. Clinician need to be equipped with seclusion, medication and de-escalation skills to be able to manage patient aggressive behaviours safely. I have chosen these particular observations … Read more