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old signs of questionable care still apply, however. Unexplained injury or falls, the occurrence of pressure sores, and evidence ...

In five pages this paper examines literature regarding the nurse's role in educating hospitalized patients on smoking cessation. ...

from an advanced practice nurse. Patients value the nurse practitioner (NP) as a trustworthy source of medical information that a...

patients, cleaning patients up, changing the beds for patients, helping patients go to the bathroom, and many other simple, but ne...

the incidence of the deaths that were preventable, and also developed the polar-area diagram as a way of demonstrating the impact ...

In six pages this paper examines nursing care from the perspectives of nurses and patients as reported by this Australian study. ...

different that needs attention, but many have been able to prepare for the changes that are happening to them. Geriatric patients...

individual, regardless of that individuals station in or stage of life. Todays nurse has many duties and answers to people and ad...

they are working in the field now indicates that they understand the concepts and were successful in completing the ranges of stud...

in the 19th and early 20th century, the fact is even more remarkable. "Well and Strong and Young" Updike writes that in 1854 Bar...

from pain that began after radiation therapy that caused nerve damage (Fischman, 2000). After receiving therapy at a pain clinic, ...

when Coco Chanel made the look desirable. Since that time, legions of youth and adults have sought to possess the "perfect" tan, ...

or understanding when the staff or the doctors have to move on to the next client. Many patients complain that their healthcare pr...

expressing his or her misery. Such caregivers may have experienced patients who are as likely to cry out, thrash around, or simply...

the realization of the "dehumanizing" of patients that led to them being referred to as "Bed x," "Case x" or some other nameless, ...

gives the appearance of increased attention to theory and evidenced-based nursing in an atmosphere of caring for the individual. ...

relationships, in terms of power dynamics and the initiation and resolution of conflicts. Communication theory is, therefore, impo...

scientific investigation and treatment of trauma and/or death of victims of abuse, violence, criminal activity, and traumatic acci...

Advances in technology have changed everything from how patients are diagnosed to acute care to managing chronic illnesses. Techno...

neighbor who incurred a head injury and did not want to go to a hospital because she lacked the funds to pay for treatment. Wardan...

the factors that make nursing unique The Department of Nursing at California State University at Fresno defines nursing as a "uni...

overall umbrella of informatics (Ericksen, 2011). For example, nurses specializing in informatics within the context of a hospital...

body being prioritised (Arvidsson et al, 2011). While this research is valuable for aiding with understanding and aiding with the ...

and cleaning as a subject for education the need goes beyond the common sense approach. The recognition of the importance indicate...

well with Watsons care model. Watson has seven assumptions, the first is that care is demonstrated in an interpersonal level (Geor...

a negative effect on patient care. Sara will most likely need to use conflict management strategies. These include using active ...

distributive leadership models, rather than hiring leaders, is that distributive leadership focuses on methods to develop and enco...

relational dyads, and the part of a larger social collective. Family values, individual culture and social constructs all impact ...

their coworkers and their employees, because the leader creates a foundation from which the organizational goals can be achieved. ...

Rural Nurses, represented by registered nurse and practicing attorney Jacqulyn Hall, filed an amici curiae (friends of the court) ...