Specialty

My current nursing path is leading me down community nursing therefore the research article gave me an insight on areas to focus to assist my patients to remain in the homes. As a student nurse, I found the OASIS assessment difficult to understand and I can see where true compliance may be difficult. Also, the documentation is only as good as those doing the assessment. I would not think that any professional would assess a client as at risk for fall and then note that they did not do anything…

1. What motivated you to pursue nursing school, and to pursue it at this time in your life? I’ve had an interest in the medical field since I was about eight years old. The mind and body is absolutely astonishing. Therefore, I choose nursing as an entrance into the medical field. My mother and the joy of helping people are my main motivations. As for why at this time in my life, there is no better time than the presence. 2. Describe two or more fears that you have about this semester at UTA.…

“Strive for excellence!”, “Keep pushing yourself to the best of your ability.” , and “Have heart.” These are just a few of the many words of encouragement my dad would tell me as I grew up. At the time, I thought he was only referring to the sports I was playing. Whether it was gymnastics, softball, basketball, or volleyball, he was always pushing me to be the best I could be. I never dreamed these words would mean so much to me and ensue me to aspire my accomplishments thus far and the…

Practice Dimension Criteria: Practice: Ms. Upham provided strong leadership in the planning, coordinating and implementation of the Peritoneal Dialysis Program. This is a brand new program, developed to bring back the Veterans who were receiving their care out in the community. With the complexity of their care due to multiple co-morbidities it is critical for them to receive all their care at the Providence Veterans Administration Medical Center (PVAMC). Evidence based resources were used in…

The theory of Caring as Nursing is concerned with caring being an unselfish act. It is also focused on a lived shared experience between the one providing care and the ones being cared for, in other words, a nursing situation (Boykin & Schoenhofer, 2013). The concept of caring is concerned with the demonstrating kindness and concern for others. In nursing, the expression of caring entails committed engagement, undivided attention, opportunities for questioning all in an attempt to address an…

Free journaling about experience: (1-2paragraphs) My last week of practicum was truly an amazing experience. I am amazed at the teamwork that goes into caring for these newborns. Many of these cases are complex and demanding, however, Seattle Children’s employee work together to ensure that these children receive the best care. In addition, I am thankful for all the employees that welcomed me into this unit. It truly has been an awesome educational experience. My preceptor, the managers of the…

recidivism rates appear to demonstrate that specialty courts provide reduced temporary recidivism rates for up to three years after a client graduates. Also, researchers have explored the various predictors that may impact the chance of success while in the program and predictors that will affect recidivism rates post graduation. There is no single determinative predictor indicating which clients will succeed or not. Further, it appears that researchers credit specialty courts for reduced…

where Abington Hospital fired a registered nurse for failing a drug test and the hospital worried that if they abide by the subpoena and released the nurse’s test records that they would be going against the ruling of the 1999 Murray v. Surgical Specialties case. The overall ruling was that according to the Control Act, the results of drug and alcohol tests done for the purpose of the employee receiving treatment may not be released because it may cause the employee to feel discouraged and not…

My Organization is CVS. I chose the organization that I feel passionate about, helping our patients with their feeding difficulties. Coram/CVS Specialty Infusion provides a lasting positive impact on our patients. Coram is an industry leader and handles infusion for patients as well. Patient safety is one of our top priorities at Coram, and nowhere is this more genuine than in our pharmacies. We care for patients through a national channel that has over 90 locations nationwide, however on the…

Dialysis nursing is a specialty that has potential for evolution in the advance practice setting. This subspecialty is currently in the second stage of organization, since it is an organized specialty and it is “progressing to a certificate training”(Hamric, Hanson, Tracy, O’Grady, 2014, p. 114). According to the University of Villanova, dialysis nursing is a subspecialty that not only requires an associates or baccalaureate degree in nursing, but it also requires years of experience and…