This had obviously been very difficult time and I was aware that the birth of a new baby within the family may have come with mixed emotions. SCENARIO Prior to the visit I had received a telephone handover from the new Mother’s midwife, who had explained this had been an uneventful pregnancy and straight forward delivery. However her sister had very recently given birth, which had tragically resulted in the baby dying shortly afterwards. The midwife explained this had created anxieties about her new baby and that whilst she appeared to doing okay it was something to be mindful of. This highlights again the importance of collaborative working and effective handovers ( ).
Laskowski-Jones (2007) stated “I’m sure both my position in the hospital and my education as a trauma nurse allowed me a rare privilege that isn’t typically offered to families” (p. 47). This opportunity should be offered to all families, as a rule, and not the exception because of stature. The purpose of the review should families be allowed during resuscitation; was to investigate if medical professionals concerns were supported. Will families have emotional scars from the experience of witnessing resuscitative efforts or will the grieving process be
The parent of the child should always be present should anything happen and the parent needs to be contacted. The parent must take some of the blame in not calling the hospital once she was told the procedure would be only 45 minutes. She was gone for 2 ½ hours before she returned back to the hospital. The Doctor-Dr. Munoz stated that he has all the pertinent patient information but did not make sure that his office had communicated this information to the hospital admissions staff The Pre-OP Nurse-Ms. Doppke failed to properly document the mother’s cell phone number in the patient’s medical chart. Therefore, during the post-op care, the mother could have been reached and notified the procedure was finished.
District nursing teams provide services to patients who are housebound and unable to visit their GP or local health centre. The service provides individualised patient-centred care that takes into account patient choice and appropriate care given by highly skilled staff (QNI, 2010).The Queens Nursing Institute launched a campaign called 'Right Nurse, Right Skills' which aims to ensure that patients get the right care in their own homes. The QNI provides a wide range of support for community nurses at all stages in their careers and influences policies which affect community nursing and patients (QNI, 2011). Health policy developments in recent years, have developed around the reduction in cost and making resources more effective (DOH, 2009). A clear example of this was highlighted in the transforming community services program.
W if she and I could schedule a private meeting to discuss Ms. R’s case? Tell her how I’ve notice how hard she has been working with Ms. R without a lot positive results. As nurse supervisor I would help her to recognized the value of delegation. The ANA defines delegation as “ Transfer of responsibility for performance of a task from one individual to another (1996). The Five Rights of Delegation include 1.The right task.
Family Nursing Since the time of Florence Nightingale, nurses have had family at the forefront of their minds whilst caring for an individual (Wilson 2004). The holistic approach of the nursing model should convey to nurses the importance of the family on the health and the illness of individuals (Friedemann 2002). The term ‘family’ is a complicated one and its different definitions will be discussed within this essay; as it can evoke different meanings not only out-with individual countries but also within a country (Friedemann 2003). The two traditional familial structures are decreasing, whereas a variety of other familial structures, including same-sex couples, are not only increasing but not being seen as ‘abnormal’ (Hanson, 2005). No matter the structure or location, it will be shown all families provide the same support and function.
Susette Kelo is the main proponent of the supreme court case, arguing on behalf of the home owners. “Kelo, a nurse, was paid $442,000 by the state for her old property”(Tucker) Although $442,000 sounds like a lot of money it doesn't come close to replacing the home she lost. The home she lived in was a century old pink house that she called her own. This is why she dragged on the case. She didn’t feel it was right for a government agency to be able to take multiple families home's to replace them
I talk to my patients and their families about balanced diets, physical activities, fresh air, and having close personal relationships are in regards to health and balance. According to Jordan mindfulness is “as an individual learning process characterized by a heightened awareness of the specific circumstances in a given situation”(2009, p. 168). Mindfulness allows me to deliver safe and effective care to my patients. Being mindful is vital to my nursing practice. “Today’s healthcare environment is turbulent, rapidly presenting nurses with stimuli, interruptions, and competing priorities.
I believe that the core of nursing is to provide quality nursing care while taking into account the patient and their family member’s beliefs, customs and traditions. Treating each patient compassionately and empathetically regardless of their color, race and nationality. Recognizing and addressing their cultural and religious beliefs establishes a healthy and positive relationship between the nurse and the patient. I believe that the focus of nursing is promoting health, providing compassionate, empathetic care during illnesses. To assist other healthcare professionals in the treatment of illnesses, preventive care and education.
This is when nursing goes from being a "job" to a personal calling. A good nurse answers that call with love, compassion and dedication. I see nursing as caring, loving, selfless and self giving acquisition of knowledge and advocacy. With these in mind, I incorporate the philosophy in nursing as described in (Masters, 2009 p.74-75). My personal belief is that what you give to your patients will come back to you.