Introduction In any healthcare institute arrangements related to patient hygiene, medication management and other associated problems such as risk of falls are some common problems that need to be addressed and streamlined in an effective manner. The performance of the nursing department of any healthcare institute can easily be assessed through these components and whether they are being followed in a proper manner or not. For this the healthcare institute that has been chosen for this purpose is Dargle Valley nursing home in Cookstown, Wicklow County (Sorcha, 2014). The purpose of this paper is to understand the problem, the significance of the topic which is under consideration, the impact that it has on patients and the community on …show more content…
Furthermore, it is also important to state here that students who enrol in different nursing associate degree programs and courses related to BSN related nursing courses or RN programs can from such scenarios and case studies can get a proper idea regarding nursing homes and the problems that patients usually face in situations when managerial flaws and incompetent people take charge of things adversely affecting the ways in which patient healthcare needs to be treated (Schmidt, 2012). It will also be a good learning activity for them in their learning phases since it will provide them with a practical exposure towards the seriousness of the situation that they face in their own experience after they pass a degree and ways through which they can tackle it in an effective manner. Impact on Community and Patients Dargle Valley nursing home faces similar problems when it comes to taking serious steps and considerations related to patients. In a report that was released by Health Information and Quality Authority (Hiqa) it was
The main claim to this paper, is to prove, to have effective communication with patients and their
Through my research for this paper I have found that RNs who have an associate degree or diploma are more likely to make errors during clinical practice. Nurses who hold Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degrees have a stronger foundation in which to build better communication, leadership, critical thinking and problem solving skills. The high demands placed on today's nurses really challenge all of these skills on a daily basis. Nurses with Bachelor of Science in Nursing degrees have a better understanding of the importance to be proficient in these skills. In a study of RN-to-BSN degree graduates from 1995 to
Nursing Home Administration is an area which specialized in medical and health services management. Nursing home administrators specialize to supervise clinical and administrative affairs of nursing homes and related facilities. They also have a working knowledge of the physical and psychological effects of the aging process. An administrator’s duties includes overseeing staff and personnel, financial matters, medical care, medical supplies, facilities, and other duties as specific positions demand. This paper will discuss different aspects of nursing home administrator and I will follow up with an interview by Kathy Kondolf, an administrator at Heartland of Zephyrhills.
The Health Care System 's purpose is to meet the physical and mental health needs of the communities in which they serve, these systems operate using people working within heal care facilities as well as other health delivery resources. One group of individual that help with facility operations are nursing administrators. Nursing Administrators contribute in managing along with directing the nursing care delivery system. Their leadership style, characteristics, communication strategies, including the way that they negotiate as well as manage conflicts can determine the quality of the healthcare services treat the facility provide as well as help to develop a set of guidelines to standardize the type and quality of the nursing services. (Cipriano, 2011) Together the Nurse Mangers work toward the same goals along with guiding nurses in their practice and contribute to the facilities successes. (Frankel, 2011) The nursing leaders are advocates who directly affect the quality of the nursing care along with also having a positive impact on healthcare through leadership.
With an ever-increasing body of knowledge in the field of nursing, more education is being required to enter the field of nursing. Many healthcare institutions are raising the educational requirements in order to become employed or maintain employment in their facilities. Healthcare organizations are transitioning to hiring registered nurses (RN) who have a higher level of education, such as, a graduate from a Baccalaureate Degree Nursing (BSN) program. The goal of these institutions is to have nurses with a broader array of skills that can meet the growing demands of our patient population. BSN prepared nurses are recognized for their well-rounded skills in critical thinking, management, case management and health promotion versus Associate Degree nurses (ADN)/Diploma nurses that focus on direct patient care.
This assignment will reflect on and critically analyse my personal and professional development in the domain of care management over the last three years. It will additionally outline how I plan to continue to develop in this domain once I have qualified as a registered nurse. My development so far will be analysed from the perspective of the skills, knowledge and values required of a registered nurse. Through this reflection I hope to confirm that my practice meets the standards for entry onto the nursing register as outlined by the nursing and midwifery council ((NMC) 2008).
The long-term care services delivery system in the United States has changed substantially over the last 30 years . There are approximately 17,000 elderly and disabled persons are receiving care in nursing homes (NNHS, 2004). The number of people using nursing facilities, alternative residential care places, or home care services are projected to increase from 15 million in 2000 to 27 million in 2050 (HHS, 2003). Identifying the best nursing home that would fit their needs can be difficult and time-consuming. Although nursing homes usually provide certain basic care that patients need, some nursing home facilities provides special care for certain types of individuals with special needs. For example, people with dementia, AIDS, ventilator-dependents,
As a nurse administrator, I have a distinct role to play in the healthcare sector. Preparation for this position commences at the graduate level; either masters or doctoral level. Prospective students at graduate level are expected to indicate a variety of roles across healthcare sector as stipulated in the legislative law. Factors such as the nature of the organization and its system of leadership provide credible knowledge that is critical for nursing management roles. As opposed to Gerontology Nurse Practitioners who are expected to have a wide array of technical and hands-on skills
A newly graduated registered nurse is well prepared to pass NCLEX for licensure; however, being prepared for the acute care setting in a hospital is a completely different issue. Nursing schools develop the foundation of nursing knowledge, creates critical thinking skills, and touches on nursing tasks. All of these are great tools to possess, but they do not prepare the new graduate nurse for safe, acute patient care. At Boulder Community Health (BCH) on the orthopedic neurology unit, new graduate nurses are given five weeks of orientation. Expecting a newly licensed nurse to learn all of a hospitals policies and procedures concerning patient care and how to incorporate the policies into their practice after five weeks is highly risky and leads to unsafe patient care. On the orthopedic neurology unit at BCH the new nurse trains with several nurses during the five week orientation period. This does not allow for the nurse to learn a consistent system to follow or incorporate into their personal practice as each nurse has their own system. This can become frustrating for the novice nurse. This paper will propose a change in the orientation program at BCH. A one year new graduate nurse residency (NGNR) and mentorship program will be presented to the management administration at BCH. The proposal will serve to prove that a residency program will actually save the hospital money by retaining quality nursing staff through
The information contained in this report was gathered in a private nursing home over 2 weeks that for the sake of this essay, be called “facility x”
Attaining a high level of education will improve the healthcare system only if nurses are fully utilizing their knowledge and abilities. Many times nurses face challenges in exercising their abilities and knowledge due to institutional policies or government regulations,
“There is some evidence that the quality of care for nursing home residents has improved, such as the decreased use of physical restraints and psychotropic medications, serious problems continue for many residents, especially those at the end of their lives.” Some of the issues have been corrected, not abusing or neglecting the elderly patients but the services are not handling the most important part of the patients’ lives. They are still having some issues with handling the patients that are at the end of their lives, they need to focus on the end of their lives in dealing with this they need to know how deal with this part with them and the families.
According to the IOM report, the nursing profession is undergoing fundamental changes within the underlying operations of the field. A new regulatory environment coupled with increased scrutiny of the profession will dramatically impact the nursing profession. As the report indicates nurses, in the near future, will have job requirements that are business oriented. Nurses will need to have a better understanding of quality management methods in addition to overall concepts of management. As the health care system continues its rapid reform nurses must also be cognizant of the effects these changes will have on their overall roles and responsibilities. This involves a transformation of the roles and responsibilities of nurses as they enter the profession. As the health care landscape continues to change, so too must the nurses of the future. A dedication to continual learning is therefore needed to help diminish the influence of antiquated and obsolete knowledge regarding the profession.
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I have learned that a good leader was not born with a great capacity to lead others yet, he/she has persistence, discipline, passion, and courage to follow what is best for self and others. This course helps me to grow deeper and stronger in many aspects such as communication, leadership, advocacy, professional attitude, technology utilization, and viewing the role of manager form different perspective. The emphasis on understanding the fact that the success of any organization is highly focused on the success of its leader/manager. This has made me realize how important for the nurse manager to possess a unique qualification such as effective communication, critical thinking, team builder, advance stress management, integrated knowledge, and a leader for continuous