Category: Health & Medicine 13691

  • Aspects of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation

    Table of Contents Introduction When to apply CPR Cardiac Arrest Symptoms Method Consequences and Side Effects Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Timely first aid can often be vital in saving a person’s life. Its provision through simple manipulations aims to prevent complications, human suffering, and, of course, death. First aid can be provided at the place…

  • Importance, Scope, and Definition of Clinical Supervision

    Table of Contents Introduction Definition of clinical supervision Importance of clinical supervision Scope of clinical supervision Conclusion Reference List Introduction Psychologists are essentially more concerned with the study of the human mind. People need not subject their minds to dogmatism. Hence, issues that are akin to critical evaluation of human behaviors must be clear and…

  • Impacts of Long Working Hours on Nurses’ Lives

    Table of Contents Method of Study Results of Study Outcomes Comparison Conclusion References A proper healthcare system is crucial for every country and all its citizens as their health and well-being depend on the quality of hospitals and medical institutions. Unfortunately, while caring about the patients, it is usual to forget about the medical staff,…

  • Advanced Nurse Practitioner

    Table of Contents Introduction Definitions The origin and development of the APRN concept The APRN/AGNP roles and scope of practice Conclusion References Introduction Nurse training and specialization are vital in addressing various health care issues. Apparently, there are numerous issues associated with health care, including global nurse shortages, the need to provide quality care, and…

  • Nurse Leader in a Cardiac Rehabilitation Unit

    Table of Contents The Interviewee Leadership Style Essential Characteristics of Effective Leadership Empowerment Techniques Challenges Faced Findings from the Interview Summary/Conclusion References Leadership is one of the critical competencies that nurses should have as they prepare to advance their careers. Nurse leaders play an essential role in determining the quality of care given to patients…

  • An Incident Report on a Medical Blunder

    Table of Contents Details of the incident Causes of the incident Recommendations for prevention of recurrence Reference Details of the incident A 64 years old man was admitted to an emergency ward of North District Hospital in Sheung Shui, Hong Kong on April 23, 2018. The reason for the hospitalization was abdominalgia, vomiting and weakness…

  • Pressure Ulcers Protocols: Literature Review

    Table of Contents Methods Results Discussion Conclusion References The population that is at high risk of developing pressure ulcers includes critically ill patients who experience problems with taking care of themselves. Therefore, these patients usually require specific care and the implementation of certain interventions to prevent the development of pressure ulcers. One of the approaches…

  • The Nightingale Pledge Reflection and Meaning

    Table of Contents Nightingale Pledge Meaning: Explanation and Discussion Florence Nightingale Pledge Meaning: Historical Perspective Nightingale Pledge Reflection: Function and Purpose Florence Nightingale Pledge Meaning: Ethical Benefits Conclusion: Nightingale Pledge Reflection References Nightingale Pledge Meaning: Explanation and Discussion Nightingale Pledge is a popular declaration of values for the nursing career (McDonald, 2004). The statement was…

  • Nurses’ Commitment to Respect Patient Dignity

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction The first selected tenet is that a nurse must practice with compassion with respect for human dignity and worth with each person. Under this aspect, the concepts of building a rapport with patients and colleagues, respecting their right to dignity and self-determination, understanding the nature of…

  • Pressure Ulcers Prevention: Literature Review

    Table of Contents Introduction Methods Results Discussion Conclusion References Introduction Nursing personnel faces many difficulties when working in intensive care units (ICUs). Despite the experience of employees, some of the challenges are hard to avoid, which forces the staff to resort to additional methods of providing care for those patients who cannot satisfy their daily…