Errors and Expectations

To prevent dispensing of the wrong medications or similar problems, we double check the National Drug Codes (NDCs) to make sure they match appropriately. Walter Jessen explains to us from studies conducted by 20/20 “The overall error rate was 22% and included too many or too few pills, faulty and missing instructions on the labeling, and failure to put a childproof cap on one prescription.” (Jessen 4). We all must be as accurate as possible in doing medication orders for every…

–Regardless of size-- Large or small, they all have an impact on the way a business, company, or another place of work functions. Error is an accepted part of work in society and is expected to happen even it is not welcome. You can screw up here and there at most jobs and your day will run the same as any other; however, without question, mistakes can be costly and potentially dangerous…

Mistakes are an inevitable fact of life. As humans, everyone is expected to make some questionable decisions, but sometimes mistakes are viewed as better or worse in different circumstances. Due to the highly religious setting in The Scarlet Letter by Nathaniel Hawthorne, many of the mistakes made by the characters were categorized as sins. In seventeenth century Boston, the Puritans viewed any misconduct as severe sins. Therefore, Hester Prynne’s act of adultery spoiled her reputation, with no…

During my fieldwork process I learned a lot about my student, Sedaya. Over a six-week period I enjoyed our time together learning her interests and dislikes. One thing I noticed during my fieldwork is Sedaya’s memorizing abilities and ability to answer questions clearly. While completing her homework, she responded to basic questions both verbally and with the aid of her iPad. Similarly, Sedaya is kind and polite in social situations. Whether it’s a nurse, teacher, or another student, she’s…

What if I told you I have the cure for anger? Well, that’s what the philosopher Seneca would explain to you so matter of factly as simple as pessimism or lowering your expectations. Seneca stated, “Though the terrain of frustration may be vast--from a stubbed toe to an untimely death--at the heart of every frustration lies a basic structure: the collision of a wish with an unyielding reality” (de Botton,80). Seneca’s philosophy implies, to not go so far as living your life catastrophizing,…

Workflow Design: Clinical Scenario The purpose of this paper is to explore a clinical scenario, answer pertinent questions, and list out the correct steps for administering an oral medication according to the “five rights” of the medication administration process (Edwards & Axe, 2015; Hunter, 2011). In addition, a workflow diagram was created to demonstrate the process from start to end. Scenario Analysis As healthcare providers, nurses are trained to follow the “five rights” of the…

The phrase “low expectations” usually has a negative connotation. This makes sense, because people have associated low expectations with unhappiness and failure. This is not always the case, however; sometimes having low expectations can be viewed as pleasant and helpful, whereas having high expectations can cause disappointment. Even William Shakespeare once said that expectations are the root of heartache. Lowering expectations can positively impact happiness by changing one’s outlook on life,…

content areas that are available to the students when students have completed all of their assignments. These fun activity pages are also available for extra practice at home. I will post my classroom expectations on a poster inside of the door to the right at student height. I will talk about my expectation starting the first day of school. I contribute this idea to Harry Wong. Starting everything from the first day of school. Also I would say Dr. Starmack has said, “If You Want It Teach It”…

convicting, it is, in fact, making jurors too cautious and causing an expectation of scientific evidence in every case which is resulting in defendants being “wrongfully” acquitted (Barak…

In the show, “How I Met Your Mother” a group of five friends in their twenties share memories, experiences and jokes while each embarking upon their own unique journeys through early adulthood. In the ninth and final season of the show, the eighteenth episode revolves around the wedding day of two of the main characters. Barney Stinson and Robin Scherbatsky are getting married, but Barney, the opportunist, high energy groom is completely incapacitated from his previous night out. With wedding…