seemed like a normal day coming into work, it was a Tuesday. 6:45 a.m. on a Medical Surgical Floor, the night shift was eager to give report so they could go home, and all the day shift nurses were drinking their coffee getting ready for the 12 hour shift ahead of them. My name is Staci Deland, I am a Registered Nurse on a Pediatric Medical Surgical Floor. This day I am talking about is about to become much busier than it normally does. After rounding, one of my patient that was post-op day five from
dictating how much to bring in, how it should be prepared, and any other requests meant to satisfy his mother and brother’s needs. Marco’s main goal is for him and his family to consistently look healthy, resulting in them constantly playing sports and always pampering themselves, when his time allows. Normally, Marco can be found in his main office going through paperwork he mindlessly reads and signs where needed. After leaving the table, Marco entered his office and began to work. Turning on
do surgery. Although we do not like doing hip surgery on 15 year olds, we believe this would be the best option for her." Hearing those words made my stomach drop. I knew that meant no more dance for awhile. With being on competitive team and kick line I was very unhappy and emotional. I could feel myself choking back tears and I sat there quietly while my mom and the doctor discussed it. The moment we got back into the car I just started to cry. On the day of surgery, August 5th, my mom
not kid, I’ve been looking out for you,” Cide said. Femca shook her head. “This is wrong…I can’t…” “How long are you going to continue to support lies of the ruling class?” the man said, leaning forward. “I don’t want to hurt you. If you don’t agree, I’m going to trust you to keep this a secret, but you could really help and we could really help you. Stop letting people step on you.” The look in the man’s eyes was pitiful, as if he felt her years of pain and sympathized. But she reminded herself
It’s a parent’s duty to protect their child, to cherish and love them; in sickness and in health. I recall a time when it was once like that, my parents being able to fulfil their responsibility. But it all changed…slowly…gradually and ultimately. It was around the time when my father – very loving but a terrible drunk, began having troubles at work. Sleep eluded him. He became mentally and physically distressed. Unable to discover a solution to this problem; he let himself find solace with liquor
Page 3 2. Patient care and safety scenario Pages 3-6 A.Blood Transfusions B.HIM role in helping reduce risk and cost 3. Scenario related to a physical plant Pages 6-9 A. Power failure risk in health care institutions B. How HIM can help prevent and prepare for a power failure 4. Scenario related to staffing Pages 9-11 A. Using operational checklists to reduce staffing liability B. HIM responsibilities in creating and developing an evolving program 5. Conclusion
I spent the day prior my clinical lead experience preparing myself and organizing my paperwork in the attempt to have not only a productive day, but to also provide the best support to my team. I believe that working as a team allows for the best patient care, so that was my goal for the day to work as a well-oiled machine and exude beneficence for our patients. As the team leader, I was responsible for assigning patients to my four team members Monica, Matt, Janie and Tanya according to the needs
fellow man. To be a nurse and choose the many sacrifices it takes to spend one’s life caring for others requires knowledge of one’s own personal beliefs and values. Our own past experiences with life and how they have shaped us also influence how we relate and treat our patients. These things work together to create our mindful presence. Throughout our years of practice, our experience with patients, coworkers and physicians as well as a growing knowledge base help us develop a road map which we follow
My patient is a 25 years-old, with a high school education, and is not currently employed. She is a gravida 3, para 2, term 1, preterm 1, abortion 0, and has 2 living children. Her estimated due date is August 24th, 2016, and she is currently 37 weeks gestation. She is not a smoker, she does not have gestational diabetes, and is at risk for preterm labor due to a previous birth at 25 weeks. She does not have high blood pressure, bleeding problems, or placenta previa. She is Group Beta Strep positive
I. OUT PATIENT DEPARTMENT “Out patient department is defined as apart of the hospital with allotted physical facilities and medical and other staff in sufficient numbers, with regularly scheduled hours, to provide care for patients who are registered as inpatients. Categories of outpatients: • Emergency Outpatients – Patient given emergency care as a result of sudden severe illness or accident. • Referred Outpatients – Patient referred to the OPD by a physician or specialist.