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the inclination is to treat the dying patient with as little emotion as possible, so as not to suffer emotionally as well, many nu...
design. It is "not grounded in research that supports the therapeutic efficacy of this intervention, but upon the observation tha...
established that nurses are often involved in the "timely identification of complications," which, if acted upon swiftly, prevent ...
(Cunningham, 2008). Observed Results Cortez (2008) states that in the past, patients had been known to call 911 from their ...
Leadership and management while related are two distinctively different concepts. Leadership can be discerned from simply manageme...
Hospital. The purpose here is to describe and evaluate the restructuring of St. Vincents ICU to gain one-on-one nursing and so im...
who is the legal guardian, as this pertains to the legality of admitting a minor for psychiatric care. If the patient is accompani...
need for theory in accomplishing the tasks of direct patient care. There are routines and required protocols to follow, but the p...
In seven pages the confidentiality issues nurses must contend with are discussed within the weighty context of the trust between p...
This 15 page paper discusses seven patients who suffer from various forms of mental illness, and argues that there may be an under...
left to deny anything connected with the loss, either before or after the fact. Those left behind also need to acknowledge the me...
report, admissions, and emergency situations" (Griffin, 2003, p. 135). The rationale for this policy is that it protects the confi...
of professional nursing, nursing theory provides perspectives and guidance that aids nurses in achieving their primary goal of pro...
has always been about the development of autonomy, equality, social justice and democracy" (Mezirow, 1999). The transformative app...
age. Therefore, the patient population is increasing. This factor is also influenced by the fact that that the huge lump in the Am...
Statement, 2006). It is also a goal of HHC to "join with other health workers and with communities in a partnership" (Mission Sta...
whoever the client might be, that is, an individual, family, group or community. The third provision indicates that nurses are als...
potential need for treatment for impaired skin integrity due to immobility. Therefore, the nurse will begin precautions prior to a...
there a time when an individuals interests supersede those of the masses? These are ethical questions posed each and everyday thr...
Yet both organizations also observe that, sometimes, it is necessary to use seclusion and restraint, as a last resort, in order to...
some determining the study was inconclusive, others saying certain interventions should be made universal and still others stating...
different stations in life, these men have essentially the same backgrounds. The thesis can be presented that:...
The pros and cons of assisted suicide and euthanasia are considered using the case studies of Oregon's 'Death With Dignity Act' an...
In eight pages this essay discusses efforts to reconcile euthanasia and the Nurse's Code in a consideration of the ethics nonmalef...
between those who supported mandatory staffing ratios, based on research such as the study conducted by Linda Aiken, and the stanc...
potential for long term physiological complications as well as long-term emotional impacts. Not only does the type of care needed...
factors that have been identified include "diabetes, alcoholism, malnutrition, history of antibiotic or corticosteroid use, decrea...
planning evaluation to those patients, conducted or overseen by a registered nurse, social worker or other appropriately qualified...
In this paper consisting of seven pages the importance of adequately assessing patient needs is discussed by examining the theorie...
In eight pages this essay discusses the ethical conflict between a patient's 'right to die' and the Nurse's Code. Five sources ar...