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(2008, 1000 words)
The paper presents a reflective account of a student nurse's placement in post-operative recovery. The model of Gibbs Reflective Cycle is used as an aid to reflection. Reflective concepts such as feelings, evaluation of situation, analysis of events, conclusion and action plan are discussed providing a detailed description of the placement experience.
(2007, 2000 words)
Historically, there has been much debate on various aspects of professional practice in nursing. But, in recent times, there has been increased focus on the role of professional practice in responding to the social needs for care. Based on the above assertions this paper will attempt to provide an account on the importance of professional practice in the field of nursing. The paper also includes a section on methodology enumerating the sources and search strings employed to search the relevant data.
(2700, 4300 words)
This essay examines the case of Marika who has Type 1 diabetes and who is in denial of the consequences of the diagnosis. We discuss the academic background of the situation and the various courses open to the healthcare professionals to resolve it
(2007, 2000 words)
This discussion deals with the assessment of the reflection of an incident that occurred in practice using the theoretical framework of the Gibbs cycle and three strands of philosophy of care, management of care and evidence based practice. Clinical effectiveness is analysed here suggesting how nursing models of care could be used to identify techniques of practice and policy. Recommendations are made to provide effective clinical care for the case discussed here. The case study is based on an incident that took place in nursing practice, when a patient Mrs G was admitted to the hospital after ischemic stroke and the incident is based on the three strands of clinical practice involving philosophy, management of care and evidence based practice. The Gibbs reflective cycle model is the main theoretical framework on which this study is based.
(2007, 4700 words)
In this essay we consider a brief history of both flexible fibro-optic endoscopy and conscious sedation and consider aspects of the procedure such as risk assessment, assessment of state of sedation with a number of different assessment tools. We discuss the importance of patient monitoring and the provision of guidelines for practice and we conclude with a chapter on reversal agents and their use. The whole is fully referenced.
(2007, 1500 words)
This study deals with compiling the life history of a person and also highlights the issues that seem to be part of person centred care. Principles of care, studies on patient centred approaches, the practice of care, ethical issues and guidelines are also discussed here. The type of care to be given to a person with dementia has to do with the clinical history of the person and a client's life history is most relevant to providing the appropriate type of care. The themes and information that can emerge from a client's life history would be delineated here to understand the implications of the person centred approach.
(2007, 2600 words)
In this article we consider the implications of the psychological aspects of both presentation and illness modification in the community setting. We explore the academic background to this topic and use a number of personal observations, in the form of case histories to illustrate the various issues discussed. It is fully referenced with academic literature. It concludes with a section on the importance of personal reflection in this area.
(2007, 3000 words)
In this article we consider the implications of the psychological aspects of both presentation and illness modification in the community setting. We explore the academic background to this topic and use a number of personal observations, in the form of case histories to illustrate the various issues discussed. It is fully referenced with academic literature. It concludes with a section on the importance of personal reflection in this area.
(2007, 3500 words)
In this essay we consider the various issues that are relevant to the nursing of a stroke victim together with the supporting evidence base for each intervention. We also consider other, less obvious issues, such as the nurse's role in prophylaxis which can reduce the impact and incidence of the stroke in the first place. It is fully referenced.
(2007, 1500 words)
This study shows the different aspects of health care through priority setting in nursing actions and standards, communications patterns in the elderly, actions in terms of caring in emergency cases and the role of nurses in promoting dignity and respect to the elderly. The context in this case is a case scenario of a patient Mrs B who had multiple conditions of falls, tachycardia, urinary infection, high blood pressure, anxiety and chronic deafness. Mrs B's condition has been explained within the realms of communication, actions at the clinical setting, priority setting, and the Department of Health's agenda on wellbeing and dignity of elderly people.
(2006, 4000 words)
The paper examines the roles of nurses in the British National Health Service (NHS) comparing clinical nurse specialists (CNS) and nurse practitioners (NP). The core competencies of CNS and NP are identified on the basis of a literature review and data analysis; advantages and disadvantages of both roles are discussed.
(2006, 2600 words)
This essay considers the main theories of nursing management and includes examination of the elements of qualities of leadership, interprofessional working, accountability, responsibility and the ethics behind them. It also considers the government's stance on these issues. It is fully referenced.
(2006, 2200 words)
This study is based on a health promotion model for 15-24 year olds who are either affected by HIV/AIDS or are considered as completely vulnerable because of their unprotected sexual practices. AIDS is one of the more unknown yet fatalistic diseases and the emphasis is on providing information, guidance, treatment and care to individuals who are affected by it using nursing practice that is both beneficial and effective at the same time. The 15-24 year old chosen for this study is the most vulnerable group of young people as they are prone to unsafe sexual practices. The role of the nurse and clinical management from a health perspective and the importance of a government agenda in tackling issues of sexual health are discussed using health promotion models and principles. Emphasis has been given on collaborative approaches and multi-professional approach to nursing although the nurse role as counsellor, advisor and manager of a challenging disease like AIDS continues to remain central to our discussion.
(2006, 1200 words)
This essay considers the shortcomings of the biomedical approach to healthcare and considers the alternatives, primarily the holistic approaches. It specifically comments on issues such as Parkinson's Disease, maternity issues, care of the dying and Munchausen's syndrome as examples for illustration. It is fully referenced.
(2006, 4000 words)
This report is going to note the actions of the nurse and then will discuss whether she has been negligent and in the summary considers how the legal ramifications indicates a breach of the professional, ethical and moral standards of her profession if guidelines were not followed. Prior to this discussion it is assumed that patient X has consented to all treatment, except resuscitation. As naso-gastric tube feeding is now considered treatment there is no breach of a person's integrity through force-feeding, as per Airedale NHS Trust v Bland. It considers the guidelines on inserting a naso-gastric tube and sets up a case study where this is breached and the extreme circumstances that breaking guidelines can result in. It is an extreme case, but illustrates what can happen by ignoring procedures without appropriate reasons. It considers the legal and professional consequences of these actions and finally considers the ethical requirements of a nurse.
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