I had a patient in clinical once, named RE, who had been brought into the emergency department by his sister. RE’s sister was worried because they had increased weakness and confusion. RE lived alone and reported falling ten times within the last month. This patient was admitted to the floor and diagnosed with acute kidney … [Read more…]
Throughout identifying, retrieving, and reviewing information on proning, I have learned more about it and the benefits. I would not say my assumptions changed, because I went into the project thinking proning patients was a beneficial measure and that is what the literature showed. I had heard about proning from my clinical instructor, as she … [Read more…]
I had never heard of HealthInfoNet and I’ve lived in Maine for the majority of my life. The presentation intrigued me, and I wish I had known about it sooner. I think it is a fantastic tool to share information and allow many people in healthcare access to vital information about their patients. I think … [Read more…]
Trauma exposure effects everyone in various ways. No one experiences or processes it in the same way. However, there is research showing that these experiences can have several negative effects on one’s health. Some people may experience physical side effects, like chronic pain, that are responses from their trauma. Others may have anxiety about certain … [Read more…]
There is diversity and uniqueness throughout the United States, but the same cannot be said for our healthcare system. We majorly lack in equity of access and resources to receive health care. Those that are white, educated, and rich have an abundance of resources allowing them the best that our healthcare system has to offer. … [Read more…]
I am hopeful that this team dissemination project will go smoothly. I can’t say that I know exactly how we will do it, but I do know that we can work together and get it done to the best of our abilities. Although we are in other courses, I like to give my best work … [Read more…]
The following paper focuses on the use of Animal-Assisted Interventions (AAI) in oncology patients. The purpose of this paper was to explore a nursing practice and its relevance of improving quality and safety measures in patient populations. Select articles that covered AAI and its effects were chosen and discussed in the paper.
This class and final project has taught me about evidence-based practice and the research done to test theories and better patient care. I have done research in previous classes, but it wasn’t to this extent or about a topic I really cared about. This paper and the information I’ve learned is something that I would … [Read more…]
Nurse’s Resilience During the COVID-19 Pandemic The COVID-19 pandemic has affected my life in countless ways. It halted my in-person learning, it isolated me from family and friends, and ultimately made me hyper aware of my surroundings with constant fear in the back of my mind. Looking back, I remember when COVID-19 started appearing in the … [Read more…]
I still stick with my assumptions about nurses and ethical conduct. Nurses take an oath saying that they will devote care to their patients and do no harm. This is in line with the ethical principles of beneficence and nonmaleficence. Nurses do everything in their power to serve their patients and do right by them. … [Read more…]
