There is a general consensus among all the articles that I read regarding the need for more studies, tools to assess and programs at hospitals for nurses. “An increased awareness of the emotional demands facing today’s nursing workforce is of utmost importance” (Erickson & Grove, 2007). Nursing involves empathic relationships with patients, the empathic level of caring leaves us vulnerable for compassion fatigue. Compassion fatigue can affect nurses across the spectrum, from students to experienced nurses. The number of students it affects has yet to be studied, but as read in the Nursing Standard, “Nursing students in the US are being taught about compassion fatigue to help them cope with stress”("Compassion Fatigue Hits," 2011, p. 7).
Compassion Fatigue Jessica Morris University of TN at Martin Nursing 411 Abstract Nurses have a longstanding history of witnessing tragedy experienced by patients and families. A review of literature on compassion fatigue confirms that nurses work in highly stressful environments, affecting their overall emotional and physical well-being. Compassion fatigue affects not only the nurse, but also the work environment. The definition and symptoms of compassion fatigue are discussed along with examples, and nursing implications for prevention. Introduction Most nurses enter the field of nursing with intentions to help others and provide empathetic care to patients who are ill, wounded, traumatized, and suffering.
Discuss the assessment and management of chronic pain in relation to holistic nursing practice. Introduction This essay, chronic pain will be explained in relation to assessing and managing the pain of the sufferer as well as discussing chronic pain in relation to holistic nursing practice. This pain has been described by many sufferers as an unpleasant experience that the body and mind strive to avoid (Schofield 2006). The pain ‘’often doesn’t go away and treatment needs to be continuous’’ (Pain Relief Health Resources 2001). There are many ways to define pain as each person is different and may possibly have a way of defining pain.
The advance practice nurse can help identify the potential obstacles to successful management of chronic pain and provide education, interventions and support. While physical health can be objectively determined the perception of pain is highly subjective, it is whatever the individual says it is, and can vary in definition throughout the lifespan of an individual. A clearer understanding of the process and nature of pain encourages planning and better adaptation of the physical and cognitive changes that chronic pain can cause. The role of the advance practice nurse is to assist the individual to have a sense of management of chronic pain at any point in their life and to help them achieve the highest level of adaptation to whatever situation chronic pain exists. Definitions Management is defined as the “act or process of controlling and dealing with something” (Merriam-Webster, 2011).
The central line infections are one of the major complications of most surgical cases. Regardless of being a challenge to the hospital, it also threatens and challenges the patient’s life and health. Henderson et al., (2012) say that the hospital is exposed to losses and infections from the ICU. These accelerate and increase the budgeting of the hospitals and other medical institutions. However, institutions are now coming up with measures that they can apply in order to prevent the effects of the central line infections.
This paper will provide a thorough concept analysis of CF by outlining various definitions, detailing how it influences nursing practice, discussing attributes of CF and providing case scenarios to elaborate on this concept within nursing. Compassion Fatigue in Nursing Practice When people think about nurses, compassion and caring are two adjectives used to describe them. These words are the reason why many nurses come into the profession. They want to help and care for patients helping them get back to their normal lives. Eventually, having compassion and showing concern for others without appreciation leads to CF.
The nurse notices the patient is having trouble breathing, she also alerts other team members to assist her in getting equipment for emergencies. It is important to know there is a team of health care professionals working together for each patient. Once the nurse has started her initial assessment, other health professionals, MD, specialists, radiology, nursing assistants, respiratory therapy, social worker, and other nurses assist to stabilize homeostasis of the patient. Physical observations: Dyspnea, increase in her respiration rate and pulse. Through observation, the nurse seen that the patient was alert upon arrival, but, then became unresponsive with increased difficulty breathing.
An example of blurring of professional boundaries could be a oncology nurse working along side an oncologist and caring for cancer patients day in and day out. As patients suffer and die the nurse and oncologist may lean on oneanother for support through the myriad emotions that come with long term treatment and loss of life of the patients and emotionsl distress of the patients’ family members. If the nurse and oncologist don’t observe professional boundaries they may allow their emotions to become personal in nature. It is imperative for professionals to realize that we as healthcare providers may experience the same emotions of sadness and loss due to the loss of a patient but under no circumstances should this be the foundation for a personal
(a)In this assignment I will identify ways to prevent and deal with conflict as it arises , within an Accident and Emergency environment .That is within staff and within clients. (b)Examine my learning and development within Accident and Emergency. According to Bowes (2008) Conflict is defined as “any situation in which incompatible goals, cognitions or emotions between individuals or group lead to opposition or antagonistic interactions “It can sometimes have negative effect but if resolved with the right skills it can be beneficial to the team. As nurses we will create conflict and encounter conflict. However we have to teach ourselves on how to deal with the problems as they occur.
Nursing Expertise Self-Report Scale Valerie Reigle HCS/350-Health Care Communication Frances Johnson The Nursing Expertise Self-Report Scale and Reflection was an interesting assessment on my nursing skills. The questions that were asked in the scale were difficult to answer based on the grading scale. Overall it was a good reflection of how I approached my patients and utilized my skills. After completing the nursing scale, I realize that there are some things that I need to do different. For example, question number six mentioned, “Emotional attachment to get in the way of good care.” (Hansten, 2009, pp.