The nurse and capulet in romeo juliet Essays and Term Papers
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Nursing Theory
After reading through all of the theories presented in chapter four, I was most intrigued by Benner and Wrubel’s theory. This theory is about caring being the most important aspect of care. According to Potter and Perry, this theory states, “caring creates possibilities for coping, enables possibilities for connecting with and concern for others, and allows for the giving and receiving of help.” I agree with this statement, and I believe that this is a
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My Personal Definition of Nursing
I realized I wanted to be a nurse after I had my 2nd ACL surgery, my senior year of high school. I had to stay in the hospital 3 days in order to recover, and I was very lucky to have such a wonderful and caring nurse. She made me feel as if I was her only patient. I will never forget how well I was taken care of and how comfortable she made me
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Nursing Care Plan
N.C.P 1 Nursing Care Plan Catherine Traylor F.H. January 31,2007 Karen Ruffin Mercer County Community College 2 Abstract F.H. is an 83 year old male, whom was cared for on January 31,2007 by the writer. He was admitted to Capital Health System at the Mercer Campus with diagnoses of an Urinary Tract Infection and Generalized Weakness. F.H. also had pre-existing medical condition prior to being admitted. Plan of care for F.H. had to be designed
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Euthanasia in Nursing
Euthanasia is a term that originated from the Greek language: eu meaning “good” and thanatos meaning “death”. Generally, euthanasia implies the intentional termination of life that is initiated by a person who wishes to commit suicide. However, euthanasia has many meanings and as a result, has several terms that define and differentiate various types of euthanasia. For instance, passive euthanasia is altering a form of support thereby hastening the death of a person, i.e. removing
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Philosophy of Nursing
I believe that nursing is both a science and an art. It demands men and women who are not only dedicated to caring, but who are also intelligent, educated and devoted to lifelong learning. Nursing focuses on the individual patient or client and his or her needs, not only the needs of the body, but also the psychological, social and spiritual needs of the person. The nurse must address those needs and educate the individual
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Nursing Shortage
"A conservative cost estimate to replace one RN including advertising, recruitment, temporary replacement and orientation costs is $37,000 Julie Mikhail-MSN, MBA, RN." Everyone from young to old should listen closely about the reasons causing this nursing shortage because we all get or seek medical attention sooner or later for many different reasons and this particular topic affects people not only locally but globally. While the nursing shortage continues to rise rapidly, the amount of care
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Improving Physician and Nurse Collaboration and Communication
"I can find better nurse’s on the street than the ones who work on this floor”. The nurse’s who work on my floor in the facility where I work, are known throughout the hospital as some of the best. Some of the surgeon’s demand for their patients to be admitted to our floor after surgery due to the quality of care that the nurse’s provide the patient’s and their families. Most however are very critical
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Leadership in Nursing: Interview
Rebecca D’Agostino-Bailey Leadership in Nursing Professor Glenna Lou Nelson November 21, 2006 Leadership Interview: Deb Towns Deb Towns is the nurse manager of the cardiac rehabilitation program at Memorial Medical Center. She is an R.N. whose leadership position is unique because she also created the program she is in charge of. Deb had a vision and used her leadership skills to see that vision become a reality. The cardiac rehab program began because there was
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The Mediated Nurse
THE MEDIATED NURSE What is the nature of media representations of the nurse? What are the implications of these representations? And more importantly, what can be done to proffer a more accurate, if not more positive, image of nurses and nursing. In short, “when the public conjures up the image of the nurse,” as Eileen Meier asks,” what is it?” (1) Media representations of the nurse have, historically, reinforced a range of negative stereotypes. In
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My Beliefs and Values Regarding Nursing
My Beliefs and Values Regarding Nursing I feel that there are many characteristics that a successful nurse must obtain, as well as several different aspects that a nurse has to consider when caring for a patient. If a person is able to possess these qualities, such as recognizing health as a state of being that each client defines for themselves, but disregards the importance of the person they are treating as well as the environment,
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The Nurse Practicioner Advantage
ABSTRACT Canadians have seen a constant deterioration in the existing health care system. Current wait times have exceeded accepted limits and medical manpower has significantly decreased. In reaction to these growing problems Canada's health care officials have began implementing a relatively new role for nurses into the health care system. The nurse practitioner has a master's degree in nursing and additional education in medical care. By employing the nurse practitioner in many areas of health
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Discuss the Nurses Duty of Confidentiality
This essay will discuss the need for confidentiality and the nurse’s duty to keep information he/she is privy to, confidential. Brown et al (1992) suggest that a duty of confidentiality can be described as information that is disclosed which ought not to be disclosed further except within the relevant limits. Confidentiality is generally defined as the process of the protection of personal information, and is regarded as an integral part of a nurse’s role. The
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Philosophy of Nursing
Growing up I was your typical all American girl with big dreams a huge imagination. I used to want to be a princess and live in a castle and eat cookies all day. Then I wanted to be a ballerina and travel all through the world dancing for kings and queens. As I got a little older I wanted to be a fairy and wave my magic wand all day. When I reached middle school
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Er Nursing
Job Essay: E.R. Nurse Emergency nursing is a dynamic, fast-paced field that gives you the opportunity to treat a wide range of patients with an even wider range of illnesses, conditions and traumas. ER nurses have to be able to think on their feet, work well with their teammates and be ready for just about anything. ER nurses are highly trained in their specialty, and there are lots of certifications available. At a minimum,
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Info on Nursing
Jobs, everyone wants one, but will they do what it takes to have one? The United States, as of February 2008, has a 4.8% unemployment rate. Some workers get laid off while others can not get a job due to competition and the over all qualifications that the job requires. Most of the workplaces are advancing in technology. This is making it much easier for workers to perform certain tasks and increase over all efficiency.
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The Nurse Vs. Friar
Everyone has a reason for what they do. Even though an expected outcome is not always clear, people only do things for the benefit of others or for themselves. This also applies to the Friar and Nurse in the play Romeo and Juliet. Feeling a sense of parental responsibility, the Nurse and Friar Lawrence try and unite the lovers; however, the Nurse only does it to seeks Juliet’s happiness, whereas the Friar does it to
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Nursing
Maxine Adegbola, RNy MSN Abstract: Chronic illness presents challenges and opportunities to the person affected. Persons with chronic illness have identified spirituality as a resource that promotes quality of life. Few authors and researchers have considered spirituality as a factor in quality of life. This paper presents theoretical and research tools to support the inclusion of spirituality and quality of life assessments as inseparable, essential elements in the care of persons with chronic illness. The
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Stroke Rehabilitation - a Student Nurses Case Study.
Topic: Stroke Rehabilitation The aim of this assignment is to introduce the author (student) to the multifaceted role of rehabilitation, which affects most patients at some time in their treatment and to facilitate their awareness and understanding of the role of nurses within the team. The principles of rehabilitation will be approached through consideration of patient needs. The author will use the Rooper, N.Logan and Tierney model of nursing (2000) for daily activities of
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Effect of Diabetes on Healthcare and Nursing
Effect of Diabetes on Healthcare and Nursing It can be argued that there is no greater health concern in the world, and in particular, the United States than the rapidly increasing number of people diagnosed with diabetes. Relatively recent changes to the diet and lifestyle of the general public have created a “perfect storm” of conditions that seem to perpetuate the onset of diabetes in an increasing number of people on a daily basis. According
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Living in a Nursing Home: Myths and Realities
Myths and Reality are very far apart when it comes actually being placed or living in a nursing home. After working at a couple of private owned nursing facilities and two state funded nursing facilities I was able to see first hand the difference in the two. This also allowed me to eradicate these so called questions or myths. According to a reprint from the American Health Care Association; “Many myths, or misconceptions, persist about
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Historical Development in Nursing Research and Utilization
Collaborative Practice Paper This paper will be addressing a clinical case study from the writer's current experience that illustrates collaborative nursing practice. According to Schueller and Kimbrell (2003, p. 2), "When one refers to collaborative practice within a hospital setting, they are referring to healthcare personnel working together to care for patients and families". Collaboration is defined as "working together, especially in a joint intellectual effort to achieve a desired outcome; to cooperate" (American Heritage
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Nursing Career
Being a nurse today can be very rewarding and very challenging. Many people choose to be nurses because the love to help people and it comes natural to them; it seems to be what many do best. Nursing is a diverse and rewarding discipline that combines compassion with sophisticated health technology. “Nurses evaluate, diagnose, and treat health problems. They help people meet basic health needs, adapt to physical changes, recover from illness, and die with
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Nursing Case Study
Impaired Gas Exchange r/t Behaviors: Oxygen Saturation that falls as low as 91% on room air at rest and after exertion After two to three minutes on Nasal Cannula of 2 Liters, Oxygern Saturation rises to 97 or 98% Pt is out of breath and physically tired after getting up to the bathroom and shower Rhonchi auscultated in the right middle and lower lobes Desired Outcomes: The patient's oxygen saturation will be kept above 96%
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Alzheimers Disease, Nursing
Nursing Care and Understanding of Alzheimer Disease Introduction Loss of memory, forgetfulness, personal change, even death, are common related disorders caused by a disease called Dementia or better known to most people as Alzheimer’s disease. This disease is the fourth leading cause of death in the United States in persons 65 and older. Alzheimer’s disease is, named for the German neurologist Alois Alzheimer, who first recognized the disease in 1907; Alzheimer’s disease is characterized by
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Pocket Digital Assistants and Use for Staff Nurses
The personal digital assistant PDA) is a handheld device originally designed as personal organizers but over the years have advanced becoming the newest tool in the academic toolbox. It had broad capabilities is a powerful reference source as well as a computer and communicator that can be stored in a pocket. The PDA was first developed in 1993 by Apple Computer and was named the Newton. Later Palm, Inc. released the Pilot 1000 and 5000
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