Nurse educator

Plunket Nurses are considered to be the backbone of child welfare in the New Zealand health system. This essay will describe the function and responsibilities of a Plunket Nurse. Key drivers for the development of a Plunket Nurse will be described along with an evaluation of the impact of the nurse in primary health care (PHC). The scope of development of the Plunket Nurse’s role in future will also be identified and explored. The main function of Plunket Nurses is to assess &intervene for…

These include the STEDFAST mnemonic which lists various steps we go through during a nurse-client interaction and potential hindrances to a successful interaction (Scheick, 2011). Next, studies have been done on reflective journaling exercises which includes writing down your feelings, thoughts, and actions during a nurse-client interaction and looking back on them a later time (Parveen, 2015). Literature also identifies other practical ways that can…

My overall impression of a nurse thus far is a man or woman who knows what he or she has to do to make others feel better. Whether it be health wise or emotional wise, this person will do what they can to help. This man or woman is not above nor below any single individual. They are leaders, educators, advocates for their patients, and supporters. They are selfless in many ways and responsible for the decisions they make for their patients. I want to be a nurse because I believe compassion…

an advanced practice registered nurse and ultimately become a nurse educator imparting knowledge to others. Since the transition process from a registered nurse to family nurse practitioner is challenging, I will need to attain four critical goals that include, competing my undergraduate degree, undertaking certification examinations as registered nurse, work in community based clinic to advance my experiences, and complete my master’s degree to become a family nurse practitioner. 2. Discuss…

would need to join is the Cancer Nurses Society of Australia and receive specific training in administering chemotherapy drugs (Clinical Oncological Society of Australia, 2008). As a result, receiving competency will ensure that chemotherapy medications are stored appropriately, adequate training in the management of adverse events, safe preparation, handling, administration and disposal with accordance to professional and legal responsibilities is upheld (Cancer Nurses Society of Australia…

medical errors JMH Executive Committee decided to implement a bar-code scanning system of medication delivery and a patient education program during Hospital stay. The bar-code scanning system is an integral part of the electronic health record. Nurses administer all medications, including i.v. piggy-back medications and i.v. large-volume medications, through the bar-code scanning system. All information is documented with a time stamp for improved accuracy of clinical information. The…

the surgery department are on the rise. The staff turnover rate has reached an all-time high. The purpose of this paper is to research if implementing a mentoring program will create a healthier work environment for the operating room nurses as well as increase nurse retention. Administration needs to be more aware of the impact the negative attitudes are having on the morale, and help to implement a more positive environment through mentoring. CentraCare uses the Compass Nursing Model which…

~Medication errors, there is technology being built that will reduce the risk of medication errors, Internally, when nurses are being interrupted when preparing medication this causes errors, does not matter what kind of technology is in place, leave the nurse alone. Peer review, self-evaluation, along with performance appraisals, can be used to identify clinical standards of practice that improve the quality of care. Action plans put…

While a fluidity of these six elements occurs in each phase, elements also stand out in each. During the preoperative phase of care, the nurse utilizes the first four elements primarily; assessing the patient and creating relevant diagnoses, identifying prospective outcomes, and planning future patient care (Phillips, 2013). During the intraoperative phase, nurses utilize the implementation and evaluation phases continuously and constantly adapts to the patients needs (Phillips, 2013). In the…

Teacher The teacher role focuses on patient education. With this role, the RN acts as the patient’s personnel educator by teaching the patient about various treatments, conditions, and medical options. Teaching is a necessary part of care and can be done in all types of atmospheres and environments. It can touch upon many different subjects ranging anywhere from how to properly use a call light to what to do upon discharge. While the LPN can function in a similar function as the RN under the…