Jane Smith Conflict

It is so important for nurses to be respected in the medical field, as we are a vital part of patient care. Many nurses are consulted about what

Tiffany isn't it amazing how Jane Smith all of a sudden didn't want Enterprise to rent the property any longer? Then she went one step further and thought that they should have been evicted after receiving monthly payments for one year. I wonder what made her come to this conclusion. Your biblical stand point is on point. Proverbs 10:9 states, “Whoever walks in integrity walks securely, but he who makes his ways crooked will be found out” (English Standard Version, Proverbs 10:9). Integrity should have stood for something on Jane part and for so many people of today. Integrity is crucial in order for anyone to be successful. People that has integrity always do the right thing. Not because of it being convenient but because their character

This case scenario, positions the charge nurse to potentiate conflict from the male nurse assigned a female patient undergoing a bilateral breast mastectomy, whether perceived or real. When dealing with the emotional nature of the removal of a body part, most people associate with female identity. Sensitivity to the patient needs to be factored into as part of her plan of care. Communication, understanding and experience is imperative in this situation for the charge nurse to understand what is unfolding assigning this patient to a male nurse. Power can be viewed as a capability of acting or producing some sort of an effect. The link between power and conflict is as equally intrinsic to human relationships as it is to organizational culture. Conflict should be accepted as normal and viewed rationally when it arises (Ralph, Welch, Norris, & Irwin, 2013).

It is especially dangerous in healthcare settings where teamwork can make the difference between life and death. The ramification of bullying in healthcare has brought about the addition of sub-provision 1.5, relationship with colleagues and others within the American Nurses Association (ANA) Code of Ethics. This provision proposes treating everyone with whom they interact with respect. Nurses will vow to maintain compassionate and caring relationships with not only patients and their families but with colleagues as well. Nurses will commit to the fair treatment of others including patients as well as colleagues. Nurses will resolve conflict within their units with patients, families, and colleagues. Nurses will value the distinct contribution of individuals or groups. Nurses will commit to collaborate to meet the shared goals of providing quality health care (American Nurses Association,

More flabbergasting is doctors’ assumption of nurses as labors, rather than as mental and emotional workers. Physician verbal abuse is, therefore, the most painful for nurses. Nurse see doctors as a care partner and as such expect them to be respectful and show sympathy towards nurses, because, unlike physicians, nurses take care of the whole

I was particularly impressed by way this meeting dissected critical issues. The participants of this gathering welcomed openness and honesty from all. This meeting investigated ethical issues regarding patient care, and scenarios in which one’s discretion licensed him/her to question a patient’s judgments. This gathering also addressed the issue of productivity, in terms of sustaining it and enhancing it amid a taxing and demanding environment. The participants then proceeded to address common relational issues, which involved disagreements among nurses, and conflict mitigation. After witnessing the dynamics of this meeting, it became readily apparent that conflict

It can easily be seen, that nurses spend more time with the patients, than physicians do. So they would have a better sense of how the patient is really doing. Although nurses play an important factor in patients recovery it is important that the doctor and the nurses are agreeing on the same course of treatment and that they are both acting in the best interest of the patients. Can you imagine being a patient, and both medical personnel have different opinions about a treatment option for you? That is disturbing to the patient, there is no coordination, and they have to be a valid reason why one is having a different opinion from the other. I believe when this occurs, another doctor, the head of the department should get involved with the

The healthcare profession has many positions within the interconnected team that makes up the field. Some personnel never place a hand on patients but others including nurses and physicians are always in contact with them. This interconnected world of study and practice places large amounts of stress on all members to maintain professional conduct and to follow management, hospital policy, and national board regulations. The legal and ethical obligations that are to be upheld by healthcare members, especially nursing staff, make for added pressure. This pressure, however, places many members in an uncomfortable position allowing them opportunities to either easily break regulation or uphold their ethical obligations. Uniquely, this position is where many tend to fail.

I received report from the night nurse stating that S.D. had not had the best night. She was a twenty-two year old female post op day one, status post appendectomy. It was her first surgery so in addition to her uncontrolled pain she was also very anxious, as was her mother. I was told she had not dangled her legs on the side of the bed nor ambulated since returning from surgery. I knew this was not acceptable. When I did my morning assessment I could tell she was still in quite a bit of pain despite receiving frequent pain shots the entire night. Obviously, no one had taken the time to ensure that the medication was working for her. I asked her if she had gotten any relief and she stated, “no”. I immediately paged the resident, explained her situation, and answered all questions regarding her status. This particular situation not only demonstrations collaborative practice but also is an example of professional communication. “It is

There could be many reasons as to why the frames are selling 50 percent below expectations. Management should access the data warehouse to figure out why sales are lower than what expected by analyzing the following information:

Another major concern is the patients and families, who can often overhear conversations that disgruntled employees may have at the unit desk. This type of behavior should always be avoided. The nurse manager has not shown any interest in gaining influence from her staff members, whether professional or personal. A few minutes of genuine curiosity shown towards her staff members can go a long way in building cooperation and influence in the future. It is clear that intervention is needed immediately in order to correct the toxic environment within this emergency

A patient admitted to the hospital via the emergency room complaining of right sided radiating pain in the area of her pacemaker. While in the hospital the cardiologist prescribed medication for the patient and took charge of her care. Kathleen Rice, (2010) states that communication is a two-way exchange of information between professionals that is conducive to developing collaborative working relationships. This was not the case in this situation. On day two the client refused medications that were unfamiliar and expressed that she is taking medications for her current condition. At this point she became agitated and wondered why her primary physician was not notified.

Conflicts may exist between physicians, between physicians and administrators, between physicians and staff, between staff and management, or even the patient or patient's family. Conflict may range

An emergency room physician named Dr. O’ Conner is known for having a bad temper and suspected of having a drinking problem. Although other employees have voiced their concern in regards to the physician’s behavior, no action has been taken to address the issues due to the shortage of physicians working in the Emergency Room. The nature of Dr. O’Conner’s behavior has resulted in a physical altercation between him and another hospital employee.

She is not pleasant to be around. Any interaction I have with her I dread. She demands things are done her way. When things are not as she expects she demands you fix them, or yells at you. Fortunately, I have become good at handling conflict. I do not let things affect me. How I handle conflict with her is attempt to not cause conflict by following department rules and performing adequate nursing care. I have learned not only with her but also with conflicts with others, it is important to maintain professionalism. As Sullivan (2013) discussed, “keep your expression neutral, ignore accusations and restate your position, if appropriate”(p.40). Good communication skills are important in handling conflict. Power can be use to intimidate or manipulate. It is important to still maintain your own power, to avoid appearing incompetent.