Reminiscing is an act that many individuals use to remember the delightful times no matter what their age. This discussion board is going to discuss the significance of reminiscing for order adults by addressing my experience with the elderly and the use of reminiscing. Next some difficulties that someone could encountered in providing care for individuals from a different background will be identified. Following, my thoughts and feelings about the See Me Now video will be expressed. Closing this discussion with the changes in my practice that I want to incorporate after viewing the video.
Nursing can be a demanding occupation but nurses witness a different side of people that others may never know exist. Nurses observe patients at the best …show more content…
Each generation envisions itself to be further intellectual than the one previous, and wiser than the one that comes subsequently (Nielsen, 2013). Culture, background, religion and generation all play apart in how we see and do things. Some patient likes to be referred to as Mr. Last name and other accept being called by their first name. It is a difficult line to walk trying to figure out what is acceptable by your patients and actions they may offend them. The easiest way to avoid confrontation is to turn directly to the source and communicate with them their presence. A situation that has arose occurred when a Jehovah’s witnesses needed a blood transfusion to save his life and refused. It was difficult to accept that a patient would refuse something so simple to save their life. Although I didn’t not agree with their decision; I respected it and did not push my beliefs on to them. Caring for patients from different background can be eye opening and education experience but we must remember that everyone needs to show respect and dignity. The goals and plan of care should align with the individualized and align with the patient’s belief (Tabloski,
Nursing can be a demanding occupation but nurses witness a different side of people that others may never know exist. Nurses observe patients at the best …show more content…
Each generation envisions itself to be further intellectual than the one previous, and wiser than the one that comes subsequently (Nielsen, 2013). Culture, background, religion and generation all play apart in how we see and do things. Some patient likes to be referred to as Mr. Last name and other accept being called by their first name. It is a difficult line to walk trying to figure out what is acceptable by your patients and actions they may offend them. The easiest way to avoid confrontation is to turn directly to the source and communicate with them their presence. A situation that has arose occurred when a Jehovah’s witnesses needed a blood transfusion to save his life and refused. It was difficult to accept that a patient would refuse something so simple to save their life. Although I didn’t not agree with their decision; I respected it and did not push my beliefs on to them. Caring for patients from different background can be eye opening and education experience but we must remember that everyone needs to show respect and dignity. The goals and plan of care should align with the individualized and align with the patient’s belief (Tabloski,