It is essential that patients know you care and want to help them. This is shown by making good use of the time spent with them, your tone, speed and volume of voice and listening carefully. Patients may divulge more information to nurses they trust due to the rapport that has been built, therefore it is vital to attempt to create as much of a close professional relationship as possible despite any barriers that may be in place. This essay will analyse part of the BBC TV programme “Someone To Watch Over Me” (2004) and how Jo, a social worker promotes health through communicating with Adam and Kim, the parents of Kim’s fourth child after her first three have previously been taken into care. 1a.
3). Though documentation does not meet every aspect of Watson’s theory, caring is a vital part of what nursing is all about and no matter what realm of nursing needs revised nurses should care enough to better themselves to care better for their patients. Not only will the nurses benefit from the nursing theory applied to the learning session but there is also a theory based instructional
For example, I can delegate the task of emptying a catheter to a nursing assistant instead of having the nurse do it. Identifying the ability and skill is important as well. I will not be able to delegate a task of inserting an intravenous line if the nurse does not have training on it. To choose the right person we also need to consider the personality, reliability, and commitment because it can make the tasks of delegation easier. If a person is committed and reliable, then we know that the task will be done.
Assignment 2: Conceptual/critical thinking exercise – The concept of trust and the nurse-patient relationship The concept of trust and nurse-patient relationship The bulk of the nursing literature tends to agree that trust underpins good nursing practice and is a vital component of the therapeutic nurse-patient relationship (Hem, Heggen & Ruyter, 2008; Johns, 1996; Belcher, 2009). However, there is much ambiguity in the literature about what this abstract concept actually means. The purpose of this essay is to define and develop the concept of trust as it relates to the nurse-patient relationship. This essay will also highlight the importance of trust in the nurse-patient relationship and some of the good points and bad points about this concept. In addition to this, the role of nursing theory and research in concept development will briefly be discussed.
Each nurse demonstrated that teambuilding is important because it helps to provide better patient care by utilizing the expertise of the other disciplines and allowing collaborative efforts to resolve patient problems. Teambuilding also includes relationship building. As stated by the nurse midwife, she establishes a relationship with the labor nurses, which also enhances patient care. The particular care applied through these particular nursing practices, across the board, are direct patient-centered care with the exception of the infection control nurse. Her care is not directly with the patient, but her job effects the patient directly.
1 culturally safe work practices 1.1 To build trust.... By instilling trust and confidence, the nurse is able to reduce patient anxiety and create a more pleasant environment for both patient and caregiver, as this plays a significant role in the health of the patient. Cultural safety makes a big difference to health, people are more likely to use health care services and follow treatment advice when they trust their health care provider Empathy.... It's important to empathize with patients. Empathy means understanding what it is like to be in their shoes and what are they experiencing. Communication is important... communication may involve interpreters and translators.
Since communication is an intricate task with a likelihood of being misinterpreted by the client, the nurse must be conscious of how they appear and what impression they are giving, since communication is not limited to ideas and feelings, but can be expressed by the nurse’s body language. The nurse should present with a relaxed and pleasant look, not appearing hurried or rushed enabling the client with an opportunity to open up and share their feelings, thereby fostering a nurse-client relationship. The following will be discussed: Definition of health care Communication; Relevancy of effective personal health care communication with other health care professionals, clients, and patients; Relevancy of effective professional health care communication to health outcomes; How the lack of effective personal and professional health care communications contributes to poor health outcomes; Theories and principles of
Florence believed it was the nurse’s job to put the patient in the best possible condition for healing, I believe this to be true as well, but do not feel it is a job just for the nurse. We have so many more professional types that specialize in various areas that I feel it is the “teams” job to put the person in the best possible condition for healing. Florence believed in community health nursing and working with the government. I believe this to be a part of the nurse’s job as well. In my definition I also stated to empathize with the patient and to listen to the patient.
There are so many different ethics situations that could arise in nursing, for example, bringing hospice in for a patient who needs it, but doesn’t want to admit it or bringing social services into a situation where a patient might be being abused. The advice this RN gave was to stay open to the situation and diplomatic. Sandy also said don’t hesitate to use your authority if need be. It is our duty as a nurse to make sure the well being of your patient is being met. Completing this assignment gave some insight into the real world of nursing not just what you see on TV.
Professionals give their undivided attention to their patients and build a strong bond. Social workers use their listening skills to empathize. Empathizing is effective in understanding the concerns of the patient and building solutions to their issues. The professionals make sure the way they listen is not interpreted by the client as disinterest. There are many ways to indicate a genuine concern for your client by techniques like: “nod of the head, correct body language and interruption at relevant times to ask questions” (Woods, 2011).