Upon Geoffrey's (voluntary) admission to the unit I would introduce myself to him as his key nurse. I would explain to Geoffrey the role of a key nurse, which is to offer him specialist information, follow his progress and be there to answer any questions or concerns he may have during his stay in the unit. Next I would give Geoffrey a tour of the unit and assign him a bed also outlining the rules to be followed while a patient in the unit. Geoffrey would also be given an information booklet, wrist band and would be advised to have any cash over the value of fifty euro to be placed in the units safe.
Assessment
When a patient arrives at a unit they must first be assessed. This is done by collecting both 'Subjective' and 'Objective' data. …show more content…
Client Self-exploration: Encouraging Geoffrey to learn positive coping skills.
An important aspect to remember while building a therapeutic relationship with Geoffrey is to stay within professional boundaries. Professional boundaries are limits that protect the space between the professional nurse’s power and the client’s vulnerability in a therapeutic relationship (Peterson, 1992). It is my responsibility as a nurse to maintain within all professional boundaries, act as a client advocate and to intervene if necessary to prevent any possible violations of the boundaries (Nurse Board of South Australia, 2002).
Examples of boundary violations include, keeping secrets with a client, spending free time with a client, sharing personal, intimate information with a client and discussing work concerns with a …show more content…
Although the dictionary definition of recovery is ‘to cure’, in mental health terms its definition is quite different. A description of recovery that has been suggested which I believe to be accurate is “Recovery is described as a deeply personal, unique process of changing one’s attitudes, values, feelings, goals, skills and/or roles. It is a way of living a satisfying, hopeful and contributing life, even with limitations caused by the illness. Recovery involves the development of new meaning and purpose in one’s life as one grows beyond the catastrophic effects of mental illness.” (Anthony, 1993).
Facilitating Geoffrey’s recovery following discharge
There are a number of things Geoffrey can do and work at to aid his journey of recovery when he is eventually discharged from the unit. I would outline and explain these to Geoffrey when making out his care plan upon discharge.
Assessment
When a patient arrives at a unit they must first be assessed. This is done by collecting both 'Subjective' and 'Objective' data. …show more content…
Client Self-exploration: Encouraging Geoffrey to learn positive coping skills.
An important aspect to remember while building a therapeutic relationship with Geoffrey is to stay within professional boundaries. Professional boundaries are limits that protect the space between the professional nurse’s power and the client’s vulnerability in a therapeutic relationship (Peterson, 1992). It is my responsibility as a nurse to maintain within all professional boundaries, act as a client advocate and to intervene if necessary to prevent any possible violations of the boundaries (Nurse Board of South Australia, 2002).
Examples of boundary violations include, keeping secrets with a client, spending free time with a client, sharing personal, intimate information with a client and discussing work concerns with a …show more content…
Although the dictionary definition of recovery is ‘to cure’, in mental health terms its definition is quite different. A description of recovery that has been suggested which I believe to be accurate is “Recovery is described as a deeply personal, unique process of changing one’s attitudes, values, feelings, goals, skills and/or roles. It is a way of living a satisfying, hopeful and contributing life, even with limitations caused by the illness. Recovery involves the development of new meaning and purpose in one’s life as one grows beyond the catastrophic effects of mental illness.” (Anthony, 1993).
Facilitating Geoffrey’s recovery following discharge
There are a number of things Geoffrey can do and work at to aid his journey of recovery when he is eventually discharged from the unit. I would outline and explain these to Geoffrey when making out his care plan upon discharge.