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patients and how impersonal it can feel when the doctor is focused on their computer or tablet, and not showing any interest of the patient. Another recent example of miscommunication in the doctor’s office was when Thomas Duncan came to a Texas hospital with a fever and other strange symptoms. The doctor who saw him didn’t look at his EHR, which had been recently changed by a nurse to say he had just returned from Liberia. If he had maybe he would have realized that Thomas Duncan was the first…

When answering the question about how important listening communication is in the nursing area, Ann noted that she has to remain an active listener at all times. Making sure that she has a good understanding on what patients and other health care workers are saying to her. On a patient basis, Ann has to always make sure that she lets her patient say and express what they are feeling during chemotherapy. In order for these patients to know she is listening, she uses repetition to always…

Application: Literature Review Matrix Naiga Dohnji, BSN, MSN, FNP-C Walden University NURS 8110 August 7th, 2016 Faculty: Betty Kohal Literature Review Matrix Part I: PICO Analysis of Research Topic Research Topic chosen is: Behavioral management therapy in patients 65 years and older diagnosed with Dementia living in long-term care facility with disruptive behavior PICO Research Question Are Patients 65-older patients diagnosed with dementia admitted to long-term facility (P) who…

According to fiercehealthcare.com, ambulatory care refers to a wide range of medical services and procedures that are conducted on an outpatient basic. Ambulatory surgery center (ASC), hospital and doctors office are considered outpatient locations. The surgery I decided to talk about was cataract surgery. Cataract surgery is when the eyes cloudy natural lens is removed and replaced with a clear artificial lens implant called IOL or intraocular lens. A patient may be concerned about the risk…

There is evidence beyond any doubt that simulation is now taking its place as one of the important pillars of surgical training, primarily in the field of laparoscopic surgery and endoscopy through the use of VR models. The amount of work and research to be done cannot be underestimated to reach a consensus on the optimal method to integrate simulation models into the existing curricula while making every possible effort to avoid the potential negative effects of unverified methods of…

I was very excited to come to Spartanburg Surgery Center because I want to be an OR nurse. I started out in PACU and learned a lot about what they look for in patients who have just come out of surgery. The PACU nurse monitor their patient for an average of 30 minutes. During this time they take vital signs every 5 minutes, monitor the patient’s level of consciousness, their color, and any other adverse effect. Before the patient can leave PACU they must receive a score of at least 8 out of 10.…

Richard Lanning is working at a Behavioral hospital with volunteer patients to assist involuntary patients. But coping on the job is not possible for him as he is suffering from seizure disorder. He is constantly fighting against this disease until he won the battle. It is really in a tough situation to live life on a daily basis with the fear that he could have a seizure anywhere, at any time, in front of anyone. No matter how well adjusted or how well he is trying to control the stress, he…

The first aim for improvement listed in the article was Safety, this is also probably the most important when it comes to saving patients’ lives and coincide the most with the Joint Commission’s safety goals. The “safe” aim for improvement is to avoid injuries from care (Wolfe 2001). This can be done by making sure to identify patients correctly using two identifiers. It can also be done by using medicines safely. Medication safety is improved by using the three checks when administering…

early hours, pill-popped, and attracted a string of unhealthy and abusive relationships. In short, I completely abused my mind and body, believing it was the only way to pay my rent, travel, and make friends. This abuse eventually landed me in the hospital where I was told, point blank, that I would die unless I changed my ways and fast. That process of changing took several…

In response to our many telephone conversations and email communication, please accept this letter as my formal demand for settlement in the above mentioned matter. As requested, I have calculated the lifetime costs for eyeglasses, contact lenses, contact lens supplies, and travel to and from appointments. You will find these totals at the end of this letter. This is with MMC paying for all medical costs, supplying my prescription eye drops, and any additional travel relating to my eye injury as…