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Proper citation of the images was used and the photos showing equipment or products in this the presentation does not constitute a product endorsement by the presenter. The conclusion of this presentation was determined solely by the presenter. Write your name on the top of the paper provided and answered the following questions: 1. Do you think that early mobilization of critically ill patients is safe? 2. What are the perceived barriers of early mobilization? 3. Who should be included in the…

superior, to wake up tomorrow and be thrilled that you are blessed with another day to provide services to others; that is my definition of a professional. The manual skills that people of the nursing profession possess, including intravenous catheter insertion, Foley insertion, dressing changes, etc. can be taught to anyone who is willing to…

An admission referral was received from another skilled nursing facility (SNF) for Mr. W. and the information was forthcoming about the prospective patient 's psychiatric and fall history. They even disclosed he had recent hallucinations and multiple falls which required them to have a one to one staff member with him while he was in bed and used a restraint to ensure his safety while out of bed. My Director of Nursing (DON) accepted this resident, scheduled the admission for Friday evening…

Clinical Leadership Theme The aim of this Clinical Nurse Leader (CNL) project is to improve the communication and collaboration among the nurses at Rosewood Care Center’s sub-acute unit. The implementation of bedside reporting to standardize the process of shift handoffs will be part of an evidence-based nursing quality improvement project of the unit. The goal is to develop a change in nursing practice that will ensure the delivery of safe, quality, and effective patient care. The project…

A controversy in nursing I believe that is starting to come around to more people is the right to die law. There are many people that have been suffering in pain due to an incurable medical condition that comes to a point of not wanting to live. Since Kevorkian MD, there have been many people with medical conditions that are incurable. These people are those that are suffering in pain as their family watches. They feel helpless as there are currently no ways to help besides giving them more pain…

“Could you take her blood pressure for me?” said the nurse as I approached the patient’s door. I grabbed my sphygmomanometer and quickly approached the bed. After the formal introduction, the patient gave me her arm and I began the process. I placed the sphygmomanometer around her arm and then lined up the diaphragm of the stethoscope with her brachial artery. Her systolic blood pressure was a little high, 128 mmHg; however, her diastolic blood pressure was normal, 82 mmHg. After giving the…

Medical Surgical Nursing II: Sickle Cell Anemia-Case Study The following case study is about sickle cell anemia. This disease process is more common in those of African-American decent and simplified means that a patient’s blood cells are abnormally shaped which causes different manifestations as well as complications. There is no cure for sickle cell anemia/disease, but it is treatable. A potential complication is acute kidney injury (AKI), as mentioned in this case study as well. AKI is a…

Electronic Health Record Systems offer many features that are designed to increase both the quality and the utility of clinical documentation and enhance communication between all healthcare providers. Choosing the correct electronic healthcare system is a very important task. Healthcare facilities should select an EHR system based on the selected goals chosen by the facility. Poor Electronic Health Record (EHR) system design and improper use can cause EHR-related errors that jeopardize the…

CHAPTER ONE 1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.01 Background, Epidemiology, Etiology and Pathology Background: Bladder cancer is a common malignancy in the world. It ranks ninth in worldwide cancer incidence and it is the seventh common malignancy in male. It is the second most common malignancy of the genitourinary tract worldwide in male after prostate cancer. It affects men more than women in a ratio of 3 - 4:1 (1, 2). In Africa bladder cancer is ranked as eighth common malignancy in male (3) while…

As a Registered Nurse, I begin my shift by accepting report from the previous nurse. I understand that I am orientating a new Licensed Practical Nurse who is almost complete with her orientation. I have three patients, and I am expecting a new admission from the Emergency Department, who presents with chest pain. My job is to delegate the appropriate patient or patients to a licensed practical nurse after I introduce myself and the LPN. It is very important for me to know how to prioritize…