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It is critical that as Nurse Practitioners we need the skills necessary to identify, address and assess ethical issues as they arise in the daily care that we provide to our patients. End of life issues are growing as the population ages. We need to learn how to have a better conversation with our patients and our family. Confidentiality is an ethical and legal issue. Keeping information about a patient is a way of showing respect. HIPPA law defines exactly what information can be released and…

It is the nurses’ responsibility to explain medical and nursing procedures so that the patient will receive the high quality of care available. By explaining the procedures, allow patient to exercise the right to freedom of choice and participle in their own care. The ethical principles are part of my everyday responsibilities to my patients. I used all nine ethics rules on each and every patient. By using the ethical guidelines I am able to carry out my responsibilities and tasks within the…

Hatler (2013) believes that nurse leaders may build resilience at the personal and group level by following several steps that include assessment, acceptance, adaptation, and advancement. As a nurse leader, I feel confident in my ability to assess, accept, and adapt. I do not feel confident in the area of advancement. I have always been a shy person, more comfortable…

Psychology is a highly desirable subject to me because of how it can offer an explanation to almost anything, it is also difficult to think of a part of life where psychology cannot be applied. Psychology is a great part of the fundamentals of a human being. I am enthralled by how we humans are so vastly different from each other, but on the other hand seem to follow the exact same recipe of strictures when encountered with life. As one of my extra-curricular activities, I participate as a…

adequate information to the clients and, if necessary, to their families. So autonomy in decision-making occurs when nurses let patients be informed, free, and independent to decide on the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention through giving them appropriate information. Konishi (2009) debates that conscious adult patient should they decide. With regard to nursing profession, nurses should provide the patients with information, explain suggested interventions, and let them free to either accept…

Leadership is a fundamental part of effective nursing care and nurses are recognized as leaders in patient care. Nursing involves the implementation of goal-driven interventions which aim to improve a patient’s health status or comfort. Nurses are recognized for their role as alliance builders: nurses coordinate and motivate care teams, families and patients to support patient wellbeing (James 2010). Nurses need to be adaptable and have effective communication skills, including the ability to…

I recently just watched a clip of Dr. Oz on Jimmy Kimmel. I know Dr. Oz is very commercialized, but watching this clip and him discussing surgeons and their relationships with nurses and their patients stuck out to me. One thing that he said that stuck out to me is when he states, "You have to keep your ego in check and you have to be confident enough. Because surgery is ultimately controlled arrogance. We have to think we can open the best of a child with a heart the size of a peanut and then…

On 9/26/17 Joseph Gomez, Wellness Coach (WC) made a visit to Nancy Roman (Tenant) at her apartment for the purpose of following up on her mental health, medical wellness and to address any issues she may be experiencing. When WC arrived Tenant was quite cordial. Tenant dressed appropriate and was groomed. She had recently undergone right foot surgery on her three middle toes and had a medical boot. Tenant appeared to be physically and mentally stable. HEALTH SERVICES WC asked Tenant…

The author implies of one-self, it is the personal inner being that comprises of the truth, beliefs, and intentions. To achieve the goal of wellness for the patient, Taylor suggests evaluation of one-self to the nurses rendering care. She believes that self-awareness can develop nurse healers (p. 60). Thus, the following three topics will be discussed, assessment findings through self-awareness, activities that promote spirituality, and areas that need improvement…

The first thing you see in a patient is their head, which include the face and the neck. When communicating with the patient, we observe their hair, eyes, nose, mouth, and neck. We observe the symmetry of the face. Working in a nursing home, where my residents have dementia and other co-morbidities such as hypertension, the face of the residents are the ones that tell you what is going one with them. I have included in my assessments for the head and face, including the eyes, nose, and mouth in…