Nursing Adults with Complex Needs

in America are living longer. It is estimated that the U.S. population of older adults who will turn 65 will double between 2000 and 2030 (Cochrane, Belza, & Brown, 2008). Compared to younger adults older patients are more frail and they have more complex health issues causing them to utilize healthcare more. With a growing population of baby boomers there is a high demand for nursing care. Nursing care is the most important because nurses provide the highest number of preventative

Community Resources In Greensboro area, there are a lot of communities that can provide assistance to an older adult at different level. My patient is n general an independent one in all aspects of her life and she would like to be in control in everything regarding her life. She is leaving in her nice apartment by herself but in the same time she enjoy being in company of other people, especially people on her age or closer. Therefore, I consider that the best community for her to attend will be

Evidence-Based Quality Improvement The purpose of this paper is to discuss programs that are implemented to improve the care of the elderly population, especially in nursing homes. Throughout the paper, the general changes that the older adults go through their life will be discussed. Overview of five articles that are related to the elements of Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) will be given. Furthermore, this paper will examine physical and emotional changes that elderly go

Choosing this particular discipline in nursing is more than just providing care for older adults’ medical needs it is establishing a relationship and rapport with he or she and their families. It is not about just working a job it is about being there to laugh, listen, provide an empathetic ear, support and sometimes even cry with family members. Older adults benefit from this relationship because they can share their life experiences which enlightens one’s own experience. There is a sense of gratification

restore back to the best possible health he can be in with better skills to maintain better health for himself. Nursing Caring A patient that was admitted from the clinic with abnormal heart rhythms. She was scared and alone when she was brought up to the progressive care unit. The patient kept asking for a phone to call her children to let them know she was in the hospital. The nursing staff was trying to work on admitting her and was asking her multiple questions. The patient continued to ask for

and participating in this educational event. To observe an adult learner class following the Felician code of honor was rewarding. The relationship between instructor/student is one of respect and I did notice the level was encouraging. I did have a period of déjà vu, hearing the material of nursing research. This complex course is a major part of nursing, being able to read an article and understand what the author is thinking is complex. I noticed the class was engaged and appeared eager

American Nurses Association (ANA), nursing informatics “integrates nursing science, computer science, and information science to manage and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in nursing practice (ANA, 2007).”Nurses who wish to pursue a career in informatics one need to specialize. One does not need to have a masters degree in order to be certified in informatics. Per the American Nursing Credentialing Center, they must hole an active Registered Nursing license with a minimum two years

Advanced Roles & Ways of Knowing An Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) is described as a registered nurse with a graduate level education in nursing from an accredited college or university. Over the years, the APN has become a vital part of the healthcare team providing affordable, advanced care both in and out of the hospital setting. An APN has extended his/her nursing skills by not only past and present experiences but also by research. It is crucial for an APN to be grounded in research and theory

literature which highlights older adults’ perception of entering long term care facilities vs. the myths and horror stories associated with nursing homes. I believe income plays a strong factor in level of care and how nursing homes are operated. Our text discusses the importance of funding long term care. In this day and age the average lifespan is expanding which means the demand for long term care facilities may increase. The longer we live, the more likely we are to need long term health care services

Improve Areas of Nursing Care In the broad scope of nursing care, challenges to increase healthy patient outcomes are prevalent. These challenges are present in many different forms, but are similar in how they can be improved. With enhanced education, awareness, and evidenced-based practice, the patient as well as the nurse can benefit. Current nursing practices that may improve through increased awareness, education, and evidence-based practice include hypoglycemia in the older adult with diabetes