For this assignment, read the background information and then learn about Diane Mathis’ experience with non-English-speaking patients. Read the Intro and the Case Story. Then listen to the Lecture. http://support.mchtraining.net/national_ccce/case2/home.html In a paper: Compare and contrast the range of medical language interpretation and describe what is considered “best practice.” Consider and describe at least two
During the last 5 weeks, you have explored various body systems: neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, and hematological. These four systems work together along with other body systems to complete a myriad of functions. For this reason, when disorders occur within one body system, it can create potentially devastating effects throughout the entire body. For instance, Parkinson’s
Patient-Centered Technologies Although health care professionals play a significant role in health outcomes, the day-to-day management of a patient’s health is also a personal responsibility. Physicians and nurses can provide diagnoses, interventions, treatments, and prescriptions, but they will only have an impact if patients follow through with their health care provider’s recommendations. The advent of
T]he way to create a culture of retention is, in fact, to create a culture of engagement and contribution. —Jo Manion (2004, p. 30) When employees feel engaged and motivated, they are often more committed to an organization. Organizational commitment is broadly defined as an employee’s intent to stay with the organization. Nurse managers can
Will is a 68-year-old male with a history of hypertension. Eight months ago, he started regular dialysis therapy for ESRD. Before that, his physician was closely monitoring his condition because he had polyuria and nocturia. Soon it became difficult to manage his hypertension. He also lost his appetite, became weak, easily fatigued, and had edema
APA format 2 pages MSN class 3 references 2 from Walden University Library Discussion: Hematologic Disorders In the 1970s, the average lifespan for patients diagnosed with sickle cell disease was 14 years. Today, the average lifespan has increased to 50 years and beyond (TriHealth, 2012). The patient prognosis for many other hematologic disorders, such as
Gastrointestinal disorders are a significant cause of stress for pediatric patients and their families. Symptoms of these disorders range from mild to severe and may include complaints such as abdominal pain, cramping, constipation, nausea, bloating, and fatigue. Since multiple disorders can result in these same symptoms, it is important to carefully assess patients to develop
As emphasized in this week’s media presentation, all nurses need to be familiar with the laws and regulations that govern their practice: their state’s Nurse Practice Act, ANA’s Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice, specialty group standards of practice, etc. In addition, basic ethical principles guide nurses’ decision-making process every day. ANA’s Code of Ethics
This assignment is for a Non-Medical Prescribing Course at level 7 with a 50% pass mark requiring critical analysis and reflection. I am a Advanced Nurse Practitioner Trainee in Manchester who works in the community visiting patients at home and in their homes. Please can you write this from that view point, but utilise a
It is important for practical nurses to be able to understand and utilize research findings applicable to their practice to ensure positive patient outcomes. Critiquing and analyzing the evidence is an important step in evidence-based practice. Nurses must determine the value, feasibility and utility of the evidence in order to incorporate it into practice (Potter