Outpatient commitment

is possible through translational research opportunities. Towards this goal, I shadowed Dr. Cohen at the outpatient clinic of Department of Medicine of Temple University Hospital, Philadelphia, where I also worked on a research project about the molecular expression patterns of chronic kidney disease and autoimmune diseases. Furthermore, the combination of the research project and the outpatient clinical encounters added to my understanding of the importance of the pathophysiology of diseases in…

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Treatment Approach with Maurice The case study of Maurice strikes a particular chord for myself personally as an addictions professional who is also in recovery. Through the information provided about Maurice, we learn that he is an individual in recovery, who has relapsed on heroin after a successful period of sobriety. Prior to this current relapse and treatment episode, Maurice built upon his recovery, and utilized his personal knowledge as a gateway…

The standard of care is now patient-centered education, responsive to the individual patient’s needs and preferences. In addition to the education, the patient’s commitment and compliance to lifestyle changes are necessary to achieve optimal care. Therefore, it is imperative that healthcare practitioners work to engage the patient’s conversations about the disease and lifestyle changes, such as diet, exercise and medications…

the record is scanned with all of its components and pages into the right place. It was a great experience scanning, however I could not picture doing this long term. At the end of my day I felt accomplished that I completed my first day of PPE commitment and was eager for the next…

Standard 12. Education The nurse administrator attains knowledge and competence that reflect current nursing practice and promote futuristic thinking (ANA, 2106). Mr. Curtis demonstrates a commitment to a lifelong learning through self-reflection and inquiry to address learning and personal growth needs. In addition, he seeks and participates in formal and informal independent learning experiences to develop and maintain knowledge, skills, abilities, and judgement in administrative practice…

Department is experiencing shortages for five full-time RN vacancies and two part time RN vacancies Over-extended 30-bed Emergency department, where patients are frequently held on stretchers in the hallways Overtime is averaging 50% Inpatient and outpatient services…

A minimally invasive surgery is a broad term. It refers to several robotic or endoscopic surgeries that can be performed from small incisions. They have speedier recovery, significantly lesser pain and no overnight stay at a hospital. You can visit the ambulatory surgery center for a surgery and return home for dinner. These surgeries are performed in a wide range of specialties. For instance; Plastic surgery, Cosmetic surgery, ENT, Gynecology, General surgery, Ophthalmology, Dermatology,…

My current career aspiration is to be an athletic trainer at a clinical outpatient facility associated with a hospital or rehabilitative center. Based off information from the NATA website, clinical outpatient practices’ websites, and informal observations it seems that those athletic trainers who work in this setting have set hours working at the facility or high schools but also cover games and events as needed during afternoons, evening and weekends. One short term goal that would help me…

Even TV shows are featuring more accurate portrayals of bipolar disorder. “In the past, people with bipolar disorder were practically frothing at the mouth,” Fast said. Today, writers and producers make it a point to get it right. Recently, Fast served as one of the advisors on the hit Showtime series “Homeland” and talked with Claire Danes about her character’s bipolar disorder. Fast includes medication and alternative therapies as part of her treatment plan. Still, she cautioned against…

which chemo drugs you’re getting, the drug doses, your hospital’s policies, your insurance coverage, what you prefer, and what your doctor recommends. You may be treated with chemo: at home, in your doctor’s office, in a clinic, in a hospital’s outpatient department, or in a hospital.” If a family lives in a rural area has limited options they may have to travel quite a way just to reach the…