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While most research has been conducted on the effects of excessive hospital noise on patients, the article by Ryherd, Waye and Ljungkyist (2008) examines the effect of these high noise levels on unit staff. Ninety one percent of nurses surveyed felt that noise negatively affected them in their daily work, and almost half admitted to adjusting alarm levels so that they would not hear them. The literature review conducted by Ryherd et al. revelaed that staff take no action for the majority of…

grades. If the aspirant doesn’t have a diploma he/she is not going to be accepted in any nursing school because of this is a requirement. Second, enroll in entry-level training. Some good entry-level programs are courses like LPNs (Licensed Practical Nurse) or LVNs (Licensed Vocational Nurse). The duration of these important courses is just one year. These formal education programs include lectures and hands-on clinical practice. Last, a degree/diploma in Nursing School. To become a registered…

Throughout my practicum experience I had the privilege to observe, participate, and lead many aspects of the mental health processes. I was able to get a better understanding of the processes behind group therapy, case management, assessments, intakes, as well as preventative classes. It all honestly I valued my experiences here more than some of the classes I have taken; because it allowed me to bridge the gap between the classroom and what is really encompassed within the mental health…

Working in a nursing career. Nursing is one of the faster- growing occupation in the United States. Making up the majority of the healthcare industry, Nurses prevented illness and injury, they alleviated the suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of the person, and advocated the care of the Individuals, families, communities, and populations. Nurses work in general and surgical hospitals, doctors’ offices nursing care Facilities, outpatient Facilities, schools and home Health…

Characteristics and Behaviors of Effective Counseling On the journey to becoming a clinical mental health counselor, students face many challenges. One such challenge is in establishing a relationship/rapport with each client in a manner that is non-judgmental, supportive, and healing directed (Cooper, 2014). The purpose of this paper is to apply the concepts presented in the course textbook (Erford, 2014), as well as those in supplemental readings, to a fictional scenario provided in the…

psychology. To be a better advocate, I need to be a leader in the field. Many people will regard a counselor with a doctorate as a leader, more so than a counselor without a doctorate. I am a Licensed Professional Counselor, as well as a Board Approved Supervisor in the state of Louisiana. I have been licensed for 7 years, and a supervisor for 4, and can always work to exceed expectations by learning and…

My Professional Development Plan Awareness of My Strengths and Limitations My 3 areas of greatest competence are… 1. I am willing to be an active listener for the clients and I am patient. 2. I am open to different opinions and empathic to my clients’ feelings. 3. I am passionate about mental health counseling and am positive to learn knowledge and skills of counseling. Two areas where my skills need improvement are… 1. Culture: As a newcomer to Philadelphia, I need to be educated…

Single female Christian, slightly obese, age 22, with poor self-image. In this case, it does not matter if she was slightly obese, it still called obesity. The obesity is usually defined as a condition in which a person’s weight is more above normal weight. Obesity is the most common medical problems. It affects every person regardless of age categories. Obesity had several risk factor can leading someone to death but still obese can be preventable. We need to be successful in its treatment…

the functionalist and the conflict perspectives are concerned with how broad aspects of society, such as institutions and large social groups, influence the social world" (p. 2). In a case study there is a conflict between registered nurse (RN) and licensed practical nurse (LPN). LPN was busy with one of the patients and was not been able to prepare another patient for the procedure. Because of that, the patient would be late for that procedure. RN, who is the leader, had time to help LPN…

Carl Roger’s person-centered approach views people as basically good, social, and practical, but that when their basic needs are not met they exhibit frustration and negative emotions (Henderson & Thompson, 2011). Further, counselors who work with this approach believe that people have the ability to manage their own feelings, actions, and thoughts (Henderson & Thompson, 2011). This approach allows the client to understand that they are competent (Henderson & Thompson, 2011). Further, Roger’s…