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Over all, I can say that I enjoyed this entire week here at my host agency. Even though I was not required to come into the department Monday for the holiday, I still choose to come and be involved with the family and friends of the organization. On Memorial Day, here at the department there were snacks and games that both the officers and their families could be involved in. I acknowledged the environment and thought it was genuinely a nice thing for the department to do for each other. I’ve…

I have gained knowledge pertaining the connections and differences between the concepts of free will, determinism, indeterminism, compatibilism, and fatalism as well. Now, I can distinguish between them clearly and I have a good background regarding these concepts. The first thing I have learned is about the contemporary philosophical language in utilizing the concept of compatibilism as big category instead of soft determinism or hard determinism. The concept of compatibilism is crucial to…

Properly educated patients are able to manage their medications regimens, fully engage and participate in their treatment plans, as well as comply with protocols to achieve the goal of safe quality care (Tamura-Lis, Winifred, 2013). Health literacy, which is is known to be “the ability to understand written, spoken, and numeric information and to make health care decisions based on an individual’s interpretation of this information”, is a vital component that must be carefully considered by all…

Summary: This is a 19yo male college student with a CC of acute onset of constant “gritty” or FB sensation to OU associated with 2/10 pain, erythema, lacrimation, and pruritus 2-3 days ago. There are no aggravating or relieving factors. Pt used OTC visible gtts with temporary relief to erythema only. Denies using any corrective glasses of contact lens. No crusting of lids or mucoid or purulent discharges. Reports occasional rhinorrhea with intermittent nasal congestion without sneezing. Denies…

Anna is a fifty five year old woman who was admitted to the Emergency Department of Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario for pelvic pain and postmenopausal bleeding. Upon further assessment, it was discovered that Anna is currently homeless, unemployed, and has little contact with her family. During the nurse’s head-to-toe assessment it was found that the patient had abdominal distention and her physician ordered an X-ray for her to determine if a gastrointestinal issue caused this distention.…

“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts” (Aristotle, n.d.). Every aspect in life where a team is implemented needs two things in order to run efficiently: awareness of one’s own and others abilities and roles, and effectively collaborating with each other despite any differences; the practice of medicine, in any field, is no exception. The purpose of this paper is to reflect on a common media portrayal of nurses, in this case I will reflect on how nurses are seen as a lesser profession…

A program that prepares registered nurses to provide care for children from infancy through adolescence. Includes instruction in the administration of medication and treatments, assisting physicians, patient examination and referral, and planning and delivering health maintenance and health education programs. Assess patient health problems and needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and maintain medical records. Administer nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled…

I sat next to his hospital bedside for what seemed like endless hours. My little brother was battling partial remission cancer. During such a difficult time for my family, I met amazing individuals who consistently brought us strength and gave us compassion – his nurses. As a little girl, I was inspired. I wanted to be just like them when I grew older – to not only help save lives, but to give patients and their families hope and comfort. I believe there are few truly inspiring professions,…

Nursing Growing up most of my family worked in the medical field. My mom, aunts and uncles were in the medical field having careers such as nursing, paramedics, and therapist. I always knew I wanted to be in the medical field since I was little, I would always play doctor with stuffed animals and dolls and I would always be interested when my mom came home. When I was little my dad got sick in the military and progressively got worse throughout his life, we always had home health care nurses…

Nurses are the largest group of healthcare professionals making up to 80% of the health care workforce (Wilson, Whitaker, & Whitford, 2012). Because of their unique position and sheer numbers, they are often on the front lines of disaster response and are well placed to aid in disaster planning. According to Merriam-Webster.com, a disaster is defined as unexpected event (such as a flood, tornado, fire, disease outbreak, plane crash, etc.) that happens abruptly and causes much suffering or loss…