Urology

Nurse leaders play an important role in creating a strong organizational structure. Nurse leaders wear many hats; to name a few of their titles are observers, thinkers, facilitators, challengers, advocators, teachers, data collectors, and coaches (Salmela, Eriksson, & Fagerstom, 2012). One important role for a nurse leader is being able to implement important changes in their organization. It only takes one nurse to make a ripple effect on healthcare and create a need for change. Being a…

Growing with Compassion and Learning through Nursing By Tina-Nicole Butler, RN Compassion is defined as “to have pity or concern for one’s sufferings and/or misfortunes.” I believed I have instilled this trait ever since I can remember. I always played nurse or doctor as a child. I was that child that would bring every sort of specimen to others to see if you we could help them be safe and well. As I grew older my compassion to help grew more. I often would assist other classmates when they were…

Nursing 2050 Written Assignment: Nov 7, 2014 “Bladder Cancer drug BCG in short supply (Mellor, C. (2014, September 11)” read the headline of the Nova Scotia Chronicle Herald on Thursday, September 11, 2014. A manufacturing issue at Merck Canada Inc. in its North Carolina plant put a short supply to BCG (Bacillus Calmette-Guerin strain tice) sold under the name OncoTICE. “BCG is considered “gold standard” and mainstay for treating bladder cancer that has not invaded muscle tissue" as well…

When I was young, my greatest dream is to become a nurse, because I have an innate desire to help sick people. This started when I visited my aunt in the hospital when I was 4 years old, I saw how fulfilling was the roles of a nurse. I admire them for being a hero at times of emergency. However, the nature of their job is physically, mentally, emotionally exhausting, still nurses able to manage their time and finish their work contentiously. What I like the most being a nurse is that, they are…

On 9/6/17 I met Mr. Reid at the office of Dr. Rampersaud. I have printed and provided Mr. Reid the information on how and where to get medications filled along with a form for him to fill out for reimbursement of prior out of pocket expenses. I also provided Dr. Rampersaud with a letter with requirements and instructions on filling medications. I met Mr. and Mrs. Reid at the appointment with Dr. Rampersaud. The wait was very long so we have a long opportunity to go over the prescription…

The medical centers are assessed in 16 different specialties, from Cancer to Urology. For 12 of the 16 specialties, an extensive data-driven analysis combines measures of performance in three primary dimensions of healthcare: structure, process and outcomes. Rankings in the four remaining specialties are based on hospital reputation…

Mr. Griffin was a pedestrian who was hit by a motor vehicle, traveling approximately 50 mph. EMS arrived on scene and he was unconscious. His Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS) was a “3”. He was transported to Detroit Receiving Hospital where is Glasgow Coma Scale in the ER was 7 or 8. He appeared to be un-kept and was wearing all black clothing with dreadlock like hair. His clothing and body were covered with scabies and bugs. Mr. Griffin was cleansed with lotion to kill the scabies and his hair was…

Surgery has always played a big role in the world. It’s the reason why we’re able to be alive today; otherwise people would be sick and not able to function properly. Surgeons are presented with a problem, their job then on is to find the source, and remove it. For centuries surgery has been made important for those fighting in war. In 1550 B.C, the Egyptians believed that the gift of healing was to be sent from the heavens. If someone wasn’t healed and passed on then it was their time to go.…

"Welcome to Career Cruising 2.0." Career Cruising. Web. 3 Oct. 2015. The fields of healthcare to work in as a nurse would allow me to gain experience in many areas related to health. To name a few; geriatric nurse, neuroscience nurse, or even a urology nurse. A nursing degree can also be used in any state, all that is required is to apply for a nursing license in the state I would like to work in. Which would be very beneficial if I were to be a traveling nurse. If I were to continue my…

Stephanie Innes in her work, “Primary-care Shortage a Threat to all Patients: More Pay, School Debt Luring Medical Grads into Specialty Fields”, is that medical graduates are gaining interest in specialized medicine, such as cardiology, neurology, or urology, and due to this attraction, it has created a shortage in primary care physicians. Innes (2009) states, “Without enough primary doctors, patients may have trouble getting in to see doctors when…