March 1999, I would never forget when I went to visit my favorite aunt along with my parents in the hospital. It all started with a bump on her forehead and what she thought was a quick visit to her doctor. However to our shock, we later learned that she had a metastatic lesion and needed chemotherapy soon. I was in eighth grade and I remember sitting in her room, listening to her doctor as he explained her condition and treatment. Even though I didn’t understand much, I noticed the doctor’s…
patients that are sick or injured. Nurses should also help prevent illness and are able to administer and sign for medication orders by a doctor. The staffed nurse can also develop a nursing care plan and supervise teaching. During the time I spent with my preceptor, she did everything in her scope of practice and she allowed me to assist her so I could learn and practice these important skills. These skills are performed on a daily basis in the hospital setting. Therefore, the nursing staff to…
on the school transportation service every morning. As disheartening as it was to watch, these were the conditions I witnessed day to day and it played a significant part in my life and the goals I wanted to achieve. It wasn't until I moved to America that I realized how important making an effort to helping people was to me, and all of the opportunities I had to fulfill that. As a nurse, my mother would frequently visit a local nursing home and work with the elderly in need, who were abandoned…
perception of the duties of a doctor I completed work experience at St. George’s Hospital in an ICU ward. I was struck by a particular case, where a patient with late stage dementia had contracted severe pneumonia. When informing the family about the patient’s failing condition, I was deeply moved by the virtues of compassion, empathy and selflessness shown by the doctors to the relatives. On another occasion, I noticed…
conflicts with his boss. Social Isolation and Relationship Issues: Gary's social isolation, lack of close relationships, and strained relationships with family and potential roommates contribute to feelings of loneliness and stress. Evidence includes his messy and crowded living conditions, reluctance to socialize, and infrequent communication with family and friends. 4. Do they have high or low self-esteem, and what evidence do you have to prove…
For my whole life I have been driven to help others thrive regardless of their obstacles, which is why I admire the mission of the EveryLife Foundation for Rare Diseases. As a senior Community Health Major at the University of Maryland, I have learned the crucial role health policy has on benefiting the most lives possible, and I appreciate the EveryLife Foundation’s Newborn Screening Initiative for striving to do just that. I would be excited to bring my experience working with unique genetic…
involvement and early intervention: Effects of empowerment and father role identity. Family Relations: An Interdisciplinary Journal Of Applied Family Studies, 64(4), 461-475. http://doi:10.1111/fare.12156 Father Involvement and Early Intervention: Effects of Empowerment and Father Role Identity I chose this journal article as part of my research study because of the empowerment intervention utilized in my client’s case. This journal article explained how the empowerment intervention…
Vy is considered a lone wolf by her family and friends. She is usually seen by herself at family gatherings or socials, but once you get to know her she really opens up. Vy may be seen distance to even her relatives. Nevertheless, her loyalty is strong and she remains extremely close to her little cousins. I give Vy a lot of independence because I trust that she will use it to her advantages. She is more mature than others her age. Since Vy keeps everything to herself, she handles her…
survival, a faint light appears in the distance. The light that heals wounds and cares for the soldiers like no other— the light of “The Angel of the Crimea” (“Florence Nightingale” Bio) or popularly know as Florence Nightingale. Born into a rich British family, Nightingale strayed from her promising future of wealth and ease, and answered her calling by becoming a nurse. After her schooling, it was clear to many people Nightingale would soon master many great things. She lived her life…
Military families continue to bond together through their strength and dedication through the preservation of our freedom. Because their loved ones are sacrificing their time and sometimes lives for our country, these families find the bravery to embody the courage that members of their family have set before them. These families do not ask for much, they truly give. When my father was a teenager, he served in the Vietnam War. During battle, he stepped on a landmine and shattered his kneecap. He…