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Description of Central Line Associated Bloodstream InfectionOne of the greatest challenges to safe hospice stay and optimal care services provided to the patients during their stay in the health care facility is health care associated infections (Cruz et al. 2018). On a more elaborative note, the central line associated blood stream infections or CLABSI have been identified as the most frequently reported conditions affecting the patient populat...

DescriptionReflection provides an opportunity for clinical reasoning while at the same time impacting on patient care positively (Chakkaravarthy, Ibrahim, Mahmud & Venkatasaly, 2018). Nursing is at the core of health care. Whether a student or a registered nurse, reflection provides an opportunity for growth for the nurses and thus enables them to pursue their endeavors of delivering quality health care to the patients. Reflection is cruci...

Sheila's Background and Current Situation                                                Sheila is a 24 year old stay at home mom who is married to Scott, a 38 year old accountant. Before they met, Scott was married two times before, first to Lydia with no children, the second to Shelly and they had three boys aged ten, ei...

Assessment data from Anna and George's case studiesThe essay brings about a discussion on the nursing assignment, which states about assessing all the relevant data from the given case studies of Anna and George. Pathophysiology of these cases has been undertaken for analysing the similarities and differences in both the cases. Pathophysiology describes about the disordered physiological processes, in relation to any disease or injury to an in...

Reflection Based LearningReflection analysis helps in gaining knowledge regarding learning in designing tools (Brown & Wyatt, 2010). It has been found that reflection analysis can be put into practice for resolving problems and reducing dependency on the part of an individual. A complete transformation of ideas and knowledge can be conducted with the help of reflection and it can well be utilized for future purposes (Martin, 2009). This st...

Empirics: The Science of Nursing KnowingNumerous ways of knowing are being used in the field of nursing. Conventionally, four knowledge patterns in nursing have been employed in the nursing field. The four knowledge patterns include empirics (the science of nursing knowing), esthetics (the art of nursing), ethics as well as personal knowledge. Through the combination of these knowledge patterns, a physician or a nurse can develop prudent clini...

Self-Directed Learning1. Personal factors Self-Directed Learning This is one of the personal factors that affect the student’s mathematical achievement. To learn mathematics requires extensive understanding of mathematical concepts, making connections between concepts, and getting solutions to unstructured problems. Unfortunately, the system of learning mathematics is neither perfect nor well-structured to enable students to think ma...

Selecting a ClientClinical  practices  are  simply  guidelines  or  statements  that  are  intended  to optimize  patient  care  and  give  an  assessment  on  the  benefits  and  harms  of  a  particular  treatment  or  alternative  care  options. This  research on clinical practices is  ab...

Causes and Prevalence of Cancer-Related FatigueAs stated by the Cancer Council of Western Australia, ‘cancer’ is characterized by occurrences of debilitating conditions due to abnormalities in cell growth and division in the human body (Carter et al., 2015). While traditional procedures of cell multiplication are imperative for the growth, development and recuperation of essential tissues, cancer is defined by a morbid distortion i...

Factors considered in the transition to professional nursing practiceThis analysis seeks to outline the process of transition from graduate nurses to professional registered nurses as it is a challenging process. The transition from graduate nursing to professional nursing is often clouded with emotions. Some graduates tend to happy others will be anxious or fearful as they venture into the practical field of nursing (Hofler & Thomas, 2016...

Description of the IssueIn this report, the main aim is evaluate the contemporary nursing issues and to present some of the issues to the CEO Pathways Hospital organization in order to highlight the basic concerns and provide some of the recommendations to it. In this report, would be identifying some of the key factors or influences that may be a considerable impact and may relate to the existing issue (Chang, 2014). This may be evaluated wit...

Relevant Nursing Theories and FrameworksNurses should acquire more professional behavioural standard and strategies in order to improve the patient care experience. The experience of a 40 years old aboriginal woman has been chosen as the case scenario for this paper.  The main goal of nurses is to improve the safety measurements and the quality of care for each and every patient. Improving the patient care experience can be very much help...

The Importance of Delegation in NursingProfessional capacity refers to the ability of an individual to carry out his responsibility that can help him in achieving his professional goal. It can help an individual to be successful in his career which can help him in realizing his objective in life (Barrow & McMillan, 2018). An individual should use strategies that can help him in learning and develop the areas of weakness that can help him i...

Identifying Signs and Symptoms of Dehydration1. The symptoms of dehydration ranges from mild to severe condition. In this case the patient has been suffering from nausea, vomiting and distend abdomen that are considered as the mild symptoms of dehydration. In addition, dry mucus membrane and poor skin turgor has been found that are also the symptoms of dehydration. During dehydration heart rate and respiratory rate increases as the patient suf...

Defining the ethical issueA 15 years old, Jessica thought she might be pregnant. Nurse (Sam) ethical issue is that Jessica doesn’t want anyone to know about it especially her mother. And suddenly Jessica’s mother came up and nurse (Sam) doesn’t get time to think what she need to say. This is the ethical principle of confidentiality. According to Legislation in all states and territories, to define a minor as under 18 years...

Benefits of NMBA Registered Nurse StandardsNurses play a key role in the health sector (Louisiana State University at Alexandria, 2016). The practice and behaviour of nurses are defined by the professional standards guiding them (Warwick, 2015). The Nursing and Midwifery board of Australia (2017) provided seven registered nurse standards for practice. As provided by the standards, a registered nurse on practice: engages in therapeutic and prof...

Overview of Nurse PractitionersA nurse practitioner is a healthcare provider with advanced education, training and expert knowledge in diagnosing, managing and treating complex acute and chronic conditions. Depending on their state or country’s legislation, they can order for diagnostic tests, prescribe medication, admit patients in hospitals, request for patient referrals and perform minor, non-surgical procedures on patients (Internati...

A Airway ·  The patient struggles to breath and feels some abdominal pain when breathing. · There evident mouth swellings · The airway partially blocked. · The patient is snoring, coughing, and gargling. · Air movement is evident but with pain. · Patient is weak, · lethargy, · confusion, · Abdominal · Pain · distension ...

The Phenomenon of Uterine LeiomyomaUterine leiomyoma (uterine fibroids) are benign tumors of the uterus whose etiology is unknown. These lesions arise from the myometrium transformation which results from specific pathological and physiological conditions. They are the most common tumors of women globally and most of them affect women during their reproductive ages. Among this population, 80% of them suffer for their whole lifetime. They can b...

Understanding the Importance of Critical Thinking in EducationCritical thinking has become a very crucial aspect of learning in education. It contributes to increased cognitive development in an individual by helping them develop their judgments, evaluation of different situations as well as assisting them to improve on their problem-solving abilities. Most teachers use the traditional methods which involved the use of arts to help children ...

Overview of the Case Study1. Rosemarie Rizzo Parse can be recognized as the most recent and famous nursing theoretician in the world. The Human Becoming theory was earlier known as Man-Living-Health theory. According to the parse, the environment, human being and health are co-related. This theory is very helpful for the nurses as it provides proper guidance to check the condition of the patients. the theory of human becoming has nine concepts...

Patient’s History and Current InformationThere are various reasons that could necessitate an amputation of the limb(s). Type II diabetes mellitus is amongst the leading causes. After the amputation has been conducted, the affected patient requires high levels of consumer-centered care for the amputated limb to recover quickly. For amputations resulting from type II diabetes, the patient should also receive relevant care and education on ...

Critical analysisIn this assignment, the transition period of a nursing student to a professional nurse along with their occupational hazards is discussed in a brief mode. It is observed that passed students become enthusiasm to join in the nursing professionals, but this enjoyment becomes fade just after continuing three months to one year as a nursing professional. As a result, these turnover rates of nursing professionals are very high. Her...

Clinical IncidentAn 81 year old patient A, had been taken to a GP clinic with the complain of spending two nights of breathlessness when lying flat as well as shortness of breath all the time. In the primary investigation it was found that she was having fine crep at the base of both of the lungs and simultaneously elevated jugular venous pressure. Due to that, the medical practitioner gave her an oral Lasix and recommended for a clinical revi...

Review of the ProblemThe healthcare sector comprises of a diverse range of patients and care givers entrusted with the responsibility of providing care to the patients (Davis, Lind & Sorensen, 2013). However, research studies have revealed that on account of excessive work load and work pressure a major dearth of burnout among the nursing professionals have been witnessed on a global scale (Drury et al., 2014). Typically the issues that ha...