A student will normally be given a work placement which could be in a residential or nursing home, a hospital or another caring establishment. Some students may take the course as a foundation and then go on to be Nurses, Doctors, Paramedics or Physiotherapists. H&SC can be studied at Key stage 4/GCSE level from age 14. The aim of Social Healthcare is to provide guidance and support for people from all walks of life to live positive and fulfilling lives. Social care can often be challenging , both physically and emotionally, it is really important that service users are treated as individuals and that we as professionals recognise this and endeavour to meet their personal different needs, which in turn enables them to exercise choice and control over their lives.
All nurses have a scope of practice they must follow but depending on the patient will tell them what procedures to perform. Some roles that RNs are responsible for are developing nursing plans, instructing patients or their family members how to properly take care of the ill, providing direct patient care, and also teaching in nursing programs. The direct patient care is when they examine the patient and record signs, symptoms, temperature, height, weight, and any other problems. (Daily Activities). Most nurses usually work in healthcare facilities unless they are home health care providers such as school nurses or for the elderly.
Bringing together education and healing was a life-changing experience that made me realize that nursing is my true calling. Traditionally, nurses were viewed as caregivers. In today’s world, image of nursing profession changes as nurses play many other roles such as patient’s advocates, educators, managers, team members, facilitators, and experts. (Zerwekh, 2006). As I read the entries from my reflective journal, I could see how my focus shifted from assisting patient with his basic needs at the beginning of the nursing school to more comprehensive nursing care today.
The role as a nurse has also changed over the years from taking care of the ill in a hospitals setting to promoting health and disease intervention at home. Nurses in all areas of nursing are involved in health promotion. The job as an educator begins when the patient is admitted into a hospital setting and the initial assessment is done, until being discharged. Every day the patient is in the hospital is another day that teaching can occur. The teaching is not only done for the patient but for the family members as well.
I know a care assistance can make a huge difference in the care of the patient and always the care assistant is the bridge between the patient-nurse-doctors and family as is more in direct contact with the patient. Always I try to use what I learn from my mistakes, training, colleagues and the outcomes of the organisations as CQC and the commission bodies which regulate the National Health Care. To enumerate the duties I have
| 1. How would you describe your role in your current position and your educational preparation for this role?My position as director is to oversee the medical surgical unit, orthopedic and spinal unit, case managers, social workers, physical therapy, speech therapy, and occupational therapy. My role is the be a leader, mentor and support my staff. Also to direct my staff for better patient care and implement evidence based practice. Being the manager of all these specialties is time consuming and requires that I am organized.
I note that their knowledge and experience from multiples years of nursing prepare them for position that they are now in. The staff nurse provided more direct involvement in her role on the team by educating her patients during care. The nurse educator, on the other hand, was involved with her team indirectly by educating the staff on patient care issues. The interviewees’ position on promoting quality care outcomes requires them both to be directly engaged in the plan of care for the patient’s on their respective units. Although national evidence based research effects nursing as a whole, the staff nurse believes that nursing research has greatly improved her area.
Currently, working as a nurse staff or practitioner in the United Kingdom requires an individual to have successfully undergone training and to register with the Nursing and Midwifery Council. Additionally, nurses are required to update and maintain their clinical knowledge through usual attendance of compulsory training that is either provided by the employer of the National Health Service trust. While qualified nurses in the UK can find jobs in an acute or community setting, they can also work in private or commercial sectors. On the other hand,
“As a manager, you must create a communication bridge between you and the people who report to you. The purpose of this bridge is for you to connect with each of your employees and for them to connect with you. If you convey the attitude that you care enough about your employees to really listen to them, you can solidify a two-way connection that is mutually rewarding” (Parkinson, J. R., & Grossman, J. H.,2010, pg.91). Being an effective nurse leader requires establishing an excellent rapport with the nursing team and having the perseverance of imbedding the overall vision into the entire nursing team. “Strong leadership includes having a clear vision and communicating it clearly and passionately to inspire willing participants in the collaborative process of realizing the vision.
Introduction Effective leadership by professionals is crucial in all healthcare organizations. The way workers define leadership has changed from generation to generation, however, a common description of leadership is the motivating behavior of an individual directing the activities of a group towards a shared goal. (Ward, 2017) Influencing group activities and coping with change are some of the key aspects that an individual in a leadership role will be working towards. According to an article, "management is about coping with complexity" and "leadership is about coping with change", therefore, both aspects are critical to a successful leader. (Blumenthal, Bernard, Bohnen, & Bohmer, 2012).