supervisors to aid in resolution of ethical issues or dilemmas regarding this scenario. My role as a supervisor, I would have asked the physician questions regarding the order and his reasoning pertaining to the restraints. Evidence based practice does not support the use of restraints on a patient that is able to respond appropriately and able to reposition themselves in bed. Education to staff members should be supported by evidence based practice. Myself as the nursing supervisor could educate
purpose that will help me pursue my true aspiration for life, career wise. Therefore, after obtaining my degree I plan to enter the medical field pursuing a specialty in nursing as a Neonatal Nurse. Looking upon a child's face and seeing their bright and warm smile are the moments I live for. To me, being a nurse is far more than just a job or even a career. It’s an adventure, a continuous learning process that I will embark on bravely each day. It’s a journey that will bring happiness, satisfaction
pads to prevent infections with patients who have PICC lines. Sherwood and Zomorodi (2014) state, nurses should include the patient and their family as part of the team. This falls under the teamwork and collaboration section of QSEN. This is a crucial consideration of our care because our care is based on the patient’s decisions and input of their family members. An example of this was when the nurse had to call a patient’s family member to provide permission to place a nasogastric tube if the patient
Portfolio project Throughout the years of studying for the nursing program, a lot of information have been read, revise and analyzing with the intention of developing a better understanding of the nursing role on the medical field. By being able to look back to a variety of prior papers created as part of the program, the understanding of the intention of those projects become clearer as development of researching, analyzing, critical thinking and understanding of evidence base practice. The rationalization
that some places here in the South have what is called the Clinical Ladder; this is a way that nurses can make extra money added to their income. But, as I told Stephanie, they work you like a horse. And you know what is shameful, you do not get the respect that you deserve. Most hospitals, if not all, do not have Unions so you do not have any rights. You have no one to advocate for you, yet all nurses are required to be advocates. The Karma days are not far away because some
Pediatric nursing is the practice of nursing with infants, youths and their families. A pediatric nurse is a healthcare worker who works directly with patients in age from newborn to 18 years old. They assist medical doctors with test, deal with emergencies, and provide professional care for sick babies and children in a variety of settings including hospitals, doctor's offices, pediatrician offices, schools, clinics etc. They work with children who have special needs, health issues, plus emotional
about what we consider nursing to be, those beliefs will clearly influence the choices we make. It’s important to develop our own philosophy so it can be a guide to help us make better decision, and help provide a holistic care for our patients. Every nurse theorist has a different approach to define their philosophy, but all of them revolve around four metaparadigm which include four concepts: Person, health, environment,
Becoming a nurse allows for that possibility. Nurses have an exceptional level of possibilities and benefits which include but is definitely not limited to Career Mobility, Specialties, and a comprehensive salary in the Nursing field. As a Nurse the career mobility is outstanding, they have the flexibility to work in a school setting as an educator. Nurse educators combine expertise and a passion for teaching. They have a passion for preparing and mentoring current and future Nurses, strengthening
First and foremost good nurses can't be in it just for the money, if you can’t show compassion towards others, then nursing might not be a good career option for you because " patients are unique individuals, deserving respect and preservation of their dignity"(Culprit and Spencer-Adam, 2014, 579). And your beside manner could possible be the difference between life and death. Futhermost becoming a great nurse takes time and commitment. It calls for specialized training and a caring, nurturing
Personal statement I am a highly motivated, compassionate and adaptable young person who is extremely positive. I am a confident, conscientious and competent somebody, who has the temperament, key skills and knowledge that are important for nursing. I am a reliable person who enjoys seeing each task though a successful conclusion. which makes me eager to get on I have worked in a care home and I worked as part of a team, undertaking care and offering support to older people. I assisted them with