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(2008, 1400 words)
The paper examines the promotion of nutrition for a female patient who has swallowing difficulties. Analysis of the nursing process is conducted showing how the issue of promoting nutrition was assessed, planned, implemented and evaluated.
(2008, 4500 words)
The paper offers a review of literature on the role of hand-washing in nursing with particular reference to different hand-washing techniques seeking to identify whether alcohol hand rub is more effective than normal hand-washing in controlling vancomycin-resistant bacteria in the ICU. The methods of information search are described; the summary of the research findings is presented.
(2008, 2800 words)
The paper presents an overview of the fibre-optic endoscopy of the gastrointestinal tract looking at the physiology and the anatomy of the gastrointestinal tract and the usual diagnostic procedures associated with this area making emphasis on the role of nursing. An overview is given of the role of H Pylori and the treatment options.
(2008, 4400 words)
The paper considers the evolution of the use of the vacuum-assisted suction drainage device and looks at the science behind the rationale for its use. Predictions are made about the possible uses of the device in the future, particularly in community nursing.
(2008, 1200 words)
The paper offers a reflective account of a student nurse's experience of taking part in pre-operative and post-operative recovery. The Gibbs Reflective Cycle is used as an aid to the reflection and analysis of the placement. The combination of the formal processes involved in pre-operative and post-operative care is examined including checklists to ensure safety and the monitoring of physiological changes, combined with the intuitive and personalised observational skills.
(2008, 1000 words)
The paper reports on a student nurse's placement in an ENT pre-admissions assessment unit providing a reflective account based on the Gibbs Reflective Cycle. Pre-operative assessment admissions procedures for an ENT operation are discussed reflecting the student nurse's feelings over a situation involving a woman patient whose surgery had to be postponed.
(2008, 700 words)
The paper addresses the issues surrounding a training course for healthcare professionals on infection prevention and control. It reflects on the importance of hand washing training for healthcare professionals to prevent the spread of microbes.
(2008, 600 words)
The paper presents a reflective account of a talk attended by a student nurse on the issues of Digital Rectal Examination, Digital Rectal Stimulation and the manual removal of faeces. A detailed description of the placement is presented; the model of Gibbs Reflective Cycle is used as an aid to reflection touching on the concepts of feelings, evaluation of situation, analysis of events, conclusion and action plan.
(2008, 2000 words)
The paper examines the author's clinical experience with patients having toe nails and feet problems. The problems and the treatments are discussed assessing the knowledge and the skills acquired by the author during the clinical experience.
(2008, 1000 words)
The paper examines the role of evidence based practice in professional nursing practice looking at the ethics of decision making and addressing the issues of legislation and data protection. The concepts of malfeasance and non-malfeasance are discussed; the importance of evidence based practice for different dimensions of professional development is emphasized with reference to relevant academic studies.
(2008, 3000 words)
The paper examines the diagnostic procedures and equipment used for diagnostic and therapeutic treatment of the upper gastro-intestinal tract, namely, the upper tract gastrointestinal endoscopy. The analysis includes an assessment of the necessary planning, implementation and evaluation of the required nursing care, pre-, intra- and post-procedure, for a patient undergoing upper tract gastrointestinal endoscopy.
(2008, 2800 words)
The paper examines the nursing models of Roper-Logan-Tierney (R-L-T) and Yura-Walsh based on Assessment, Planning, Implementation and Evaluation (A-P-I-E), describing their main features, uses and applications across the clinical setting. The models are considered in the context of other models and theories.
(2008, 3000 words)
The paper addresses the problem of poor performance in nursing care considering the features of effective performance management from the professional, legal and ethical perspectives. Each set of features and requirements is discussed with reference to academic sources and examples of practices at various companies.
(2008, 2000 words)
The paper examines how a patient should be treated on manifesting certain symptoms. A case study is presented of a patient showing pressure sores due to her arthritic conditions, hypertension and lack of mobility. The care, treatment and clinical management of the patient are analysed from the assessment phase to medical attention and psychological counselling phases.
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