Essays 751 - 780
have a negative impact on the quality of patient care, says Dr. Paul F. Clark, professor of labor studies and industrial relations...
1997). It is generally believed that atherosclerosis results from a combination of factors, which include: hemodynamic stress (hyp...
has in place, one in which nurse practitioners are working together in harmony and respect. Relationship History During t...
that caring is good. Some nurses might object to allowing themselves the luxury because it makes them vulnerable, but in some prof...
and the American Nurses Association found somewhat "paternalistic and demeaning" as the guide determined that "the physician is re...
nursing practice and nurses are formally authorized from the society to touch their clients in the course of nursing activities. ...
being the most complete. Education in triage generally has not been complete at all, however (Crafter, Little and Ritchie, 2000)....
individual, regardless of that individuals station in or stage of life. Todays nurse has many duties and answers to people and ad...
does know is what is involved in the job, and many of the permutations that one simple standard can take. There is protocol, then...
(Political Power, 2002). The profession of nursing is no different from any other in this regard (Political Power, 2002). Qualit...
that "People choose nursing for love, not money" (Collings, 1997; p. 52). The sentiment was true long before the 1980 survey, and...
for the infant for the first six months" (Moore et al., 1998; p. 36). Bearing this in mind we address those women who are perhaps ...
other people. Whereas simulation is rehearsed, however, role playing is not. It requests that the learners take on the character...
to the bill as did many nursing executives, arguing that there was sufficient legislation already on the books that dealt with sta...
abuse despite interpersonal problems or social caused brought about by drinking (Dawson, 2000). Repeated drinking of alcohol on da...
their roles. As a result, there is a need to temper the actions of the nurse in the carative environment with a recognition of th...
and the directives of the medical environment. For over two decades, for example, the health care industry has recognized a decli...
expenses, the learning contract is a device used by those involved - the student, the school and any other interested parties - to...
2000). In other words, medical malpractice is a form of negligence that "denotes an injury to a patient caused by a health care pr...
during which time they reviewed data regarding the patient and made adjustments to the clinical care program. The advanced practic...
scientific investigation and treatment of trauma and/or death of victims of abuse, violence, criminal activity, and traumatic acci...
a lingering distrust of the qualitative approach, one that often has not been done well and has resulted in works that cannot be c...
different that needs attention, but many have been able to prepare for the changes that are happening to them. Geriatric patients...
does not receive (or seek) health care outside of prison. The literal captive audience allows health care professionals to offer ...
relationships, in terms of power dynamics and the initiation and resolution of conflicts. Communication theory is, therefore, impo...
p. 144). Each has value, but each exists with a paradox. The more abstract theories are more easily generalized, but more diffic...
an advanced practice nurse. The benefits that a nurse midwife can bring to a first-time mother include information that the mothe...
These theories emphasize the fact that the concept of holism is integrally linked with the goals and objectives of nursing. Holis...
patients, cleaning patients up, changing the beds for patients, helping patients go to the bathroom, and many other simple, but ne...
are ideally suited to assist patient and their families in clarifying their needs and desires, enhancing patient autonomy (Breier-...