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The Young One: Short Storis of My Nursing Home Experiences is about time I spent in nursing homes recovering from a serious car accident. The road to recovery was long and arduous yet rewarding. Time spent with the residents in these homes led to stories that touched my heart and even brought a smile to my face when I needed it badly. It touches on the resident's frailty and needs, as well as stories of full and well lived lives. It changed me in so many ways as to how I perceive the elderly in my life. My heart is to capture the essence of these residents and bring attention to their importance in our society. Barbara Hunt is a New Englander at her core, having resided in Connecticut all her life. She loves to read, sew counted cross stitch and spend time with her family. She serves in a local church as an altar minister and Bible Study Teacher. Her heart is one of prayer and ministering to those in need. She has always had a love for the elderly even during her professional Dental Hygiene career and was very close with her grandparents. This book will reveal that heart in these short stories

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GUIDE TIL GERIATRISK SYGEPLEJEMed HÅNDBOG I SYGEPLEJE: GERIATRI har du altid den erfarne sygeplejerske ekspertise i kittellommen, når det handler om pleje af patienter i det geriatriske speciale.Ældre medicinske patienter præsenterer sig ofte med komplekse problemstillinger, der kræver, at det kliniske personale bruger alle facetter af deres medmenneskelige såvel som faglige kompetencer.Bogen er opdelt i tre hovedkapitler med et væld af relevante underkapitler, så læseren hurtigt kan danne sig et overblik:1. Det levede liv – hvem er den ældre medicinske patient?2. Den geriatriske patient og sygdomme3. Sygeplejefaglige kompetencerBogen henvender sig til sygeplejestuderende og nyuddannede sygeplejersker i det geriatriske speciale, men kan med fordel anvendes af alle sundhedsprofessionelle, som ønsker en lettilgængelig indføring i den geriatriske patient og plejen til denne.

Einfach ein gutes Team!Ohne Teamarbeit funktioniert das Gesundheitswesen nicht. Ob bei der stationren Aufnahme, whrend des Aufenthaltes eines Patienten in einer Einrichtung, bei der berleitung, im Praxisteam, in der Rehabilitation ... Angehrige der verschiedenen Berufsgruppen im Gesundheitswesen mssen somit ber ein hohes Ma an Teamfhigkeit verfgen. Mglichkeiten der Verbesserung gibt es immer. Welche Mglichkeiten wie umgesetzt werden knnen, ist Inhalt des handlichen Ratgebers. Anhand von Fallbeispielen und vielen praktischen Tipps vermittelt Susanne Mller, Psychologin und NLP-Coach, wie die Teamarbeit verbessert werden kann, welche Stolperfallen lauern und wie man sie umgeht, wie sozialen Kompetenz und Teamfhigkeit gestrkt werden kann - und wie man auch mit unfairen Situationen, wie Mobbing und Bossing, im Team umgehen kann.

Organic skin care is generally defined as a skin care product which contains organically grown ingredients that are free from pesticides. Organic products are deemed to be more beneficial for the skin as it is presumed there are little to no harsh chemical ingredients, and are marketed thus.In the last 10 years, the market has seen a sizeable shift towards organic skin care as consumers are growing savvier and more conscious of what ingredients they're putting on their skin, thanks to studies revealing the long-term effects of using harsh, chemical-based products. In this book, you will: Learn everything about skin careMaster the art of making basic skin care products from scratchDiscover top tips and tricks to store homemade productsLearn the difference between creams and lotionsIdentify which products work best for various skin ailments and how to make them from scratchGet advice on how to package and label your goodies for retail saleIn this book, you will be equipped with necessary instruction about korean beauty products as well as the most effective skincare routine. Again, if you are a beginner to this new trend of beauty care, then it is very important to understand the basis for choosing the appropriate products to use. If you are among those beginners wondering how to have healthy skin with korean beauty products, this book is right for you!

GUIDE TIL KOORDINERING OG UDFØRELSE AF INTRAVENØS HJEMMEBEHANDLINGMed HÅNDBOG I SYGEPLEJE: INTRAVENØS HJEMMEBEHANDLING får du en grundig og praksisnær indføring i den komplekse opgave, det er at yde sygepleje til patienter, som får intravenøs behandling i hjemmet. Bogen indeholder blandt andet kapitler om intravenøse adgange, organisering af kort- og langvarig intravenøs hjemmebehandling, patientundervisning, lukkede systemer og utensilier, intravenøs behandling af børn og unge samt ledelse af intravenøs hjemmebehandling.Patienter, som behandles intravenøst i hjemmet, kan modtage både bl.a. antibiotika, parenteral ernæring og væske- og kemoterapi. Sygeplejerskens opgaver er derfor mangesidige og må udføres i et tværsektorielt samarbejde mellem hospitaler, ambulatorier, primærsektor, apoteker og eventuelle leverandører. Undervisning af patienter og pårørende i håndtering af intravenøs medicin tager udgangspunkt i sundhedspædagogiske principper og metoder, som også introduceres. Hjemmesygeplejersken har en vigtig rolle ved intravenøs hjemmebehandling, og denne bogguider i de sygeplejefaglige overvejelser og opgaver, der er relevante i patientens egen bolig.

Awarded third place in the 2023 AJN Book of the Year Awards in Critical Care-Emergency Nursing.Provides critical information to help healthcare providers ensure patient safety by preventing "misses" or "near-misses"Newly updated, this life-saving pocket-sized clinical manual guides triage nurses to rapidly recognize life-threatening or life-altering conditions. The second edition delivers new chapters on endocrine emergencies, hematologic and oncologic emergencies, sexual assault and intimate partner violence, and human trafficking. Pediatric and older adult chapters offer extensive new information on assessment, triage pearls, and key tips for age-related emergencies. Also included is updated STEMI, Stroke, and Sepsis guidelines.Focusing on patient-driven chief complaints, this resource provides a wealth of concise information covering each body system along with first-line questions, assessments, and interventions to determine the patient's level of urgency, sick versus not sick. Prominent icons denote critical signs and symptoms and deliver invaluable information from experienced triage/ED nurses. Content encompasses triage, waiting room and legal issues, high-risk medical conditions, and special issues in emergency care. Including action steps to aid in prioritizing during a crisis, the resource covers trauma, burns, active shooter/active threat, and emergency management during a disaster. Reference tables and checklists facilitate at-a-glance retrieval of crucial information. Opportunities for customization include space for taking notes, inscribing important phone numbers, and pasting facility-specific policies/procedures.New to the Second Edition:New chapters addressing endocrine emergencies, hematologic and oncologic emergencies, sexual assault and intimate partner violence, and human traffickingExpanded content in the triage, pediatric, and older adult chaptersEnhanced red flags, triage considerations, and key tips, along with updates to the screening toolsReformatted and condensed chief complaint layout throughout the book to increase accessibility of informationWorst-case scenarios to consider throughout each body system chapterAccess to the Pediatric Assessment Triangle and pediatric vital signs and detailed information for performing the A-B-C-D-E assessmentKey Features:Expedites critical decision-making with quick access to key reference materialDelivers information honed from decades of combined emergency nursing experienceUses icons to quickly direct the user to relevant content areasEnhances clinical judgment with essential tips regarding common chief complaintsSheds light on complex issues with unique patient presentationsHighlights key pediatric and older-adult considerationsCovers disaster response and active shooter/violent situation action stepsAccess to blank pages for customizing the book to meet individual needs

In Victoria, Australia, the introduction of Emergency Nurse Practitioners (ENPs) to the health care team in Emergency Departments (EDs) effectively contributed to care for patients with minor illnesses and minor injuries. These advanced nurses treat low acuity patients in an attempt to compensate for the shortage of medical staff in EDs. The implementation of the ENP role has enabled experienced Emergency Nurses to extend their SOP include ordering diagnostic investigations and prescribing medications for minor presentations, allowing care from initial presentation through to disposition. The ENP specialty is the fastest growing of the Australian Nurse Practitioner (NP) models: experiencing a 61% increase in numbers during the period 2010-2013 (Jennings, McKeown, O'Reilly, & Gardner, 2013) the ENP specialty represents approximately onethird of the total Australian endorsed NPs (Middleton, Gardner, Gardner, & Della, 2011). However, the introduction of a new level of nursing within an already well-established ED team has disrupted traditional understandings about the roles and responsibilities of nurses within the ED (Person & Spiva, 2013). Clarification of the ambiguities surrounding the ENP role, SOP, and model of care remains elusive despite the fact that the NP role was introduced nationally in 2000 and in the State of Victoria in 2004 (Driscoll, Worrall-Carter, O'Reilly, & Stewart, 2005; Lowe, Plummer, O'Brien, & Boyd, 2012).

Empati spiller en afgørende rolle i relationen mellem den sundhedsprofessionelle og mennesket, der har behov for hjælp. Men hvordan læres professionel empati?Formålet med bogen er at klæde de studerende på de sundhedsprofessionelle grund- og videreuddannelser på, så de i deres praktik og videre arbejde kan indgå empatisk, etisk og refleksivt i situationer og relationer med mennesker, der har brug for sundhedsydelser og indsatser i sundhedsvæsenet.Bogen består af seks kapitler, som gradvist indfører læseren i begrebet empati og den professionelle empatiske proces. Hvert kapitel afsluttes med refleksionsspørgsmål og øvelser relateret til kapitlets tema. Bogen har desuden et selvstændigt øvelseskatalog, som kan anvendes uafhængigt af de enkelte kapitler.Om forfatteren: Ingeborg Bonnevie (f.1946). Cand.psych. og sygeplejerske. Videreuddannelse i psykoanalytisk psykoterapi på specialistniveau og som supervisor i IPP’s regi (Institut for Psykoanalytisk Psykoterapi). Har mange års erfaring med empati som en del af klientkontakten. Har undervist forskellige faggrupper inden for distriktspsykiatrien og rehabiliteringsområdet samt kommunale sagsbehandlere i fagrelevante temaer herunder empati.

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My World in My Words is meant to help others understand how those with special needs feel. It also encourages caregivers and perhaps even teachers feel about those they care for and teach. The author provides words of encouragement to those with special needs as well so they know how important they are. The words are meant to inspire them to know they are validated in their feelings and can achieve their best no matter what it is. Sonya Mosicant has many years of experience in special education and working with children. She wants to make a difference for kids in the world, so they are safe, loved and cared for no matter what they need. Making the world a better place for all children is close to her heart. This book is written to encourage people to accept others who look different from them. Teaching the children that lesson in life is important to her so the world is a better place for all children. They are our future and close to her heart. The book acknowledges all caregivers with the respect and encouragement they need as well. This book also addresses the readers to be more aware of how they can impact the world and makes it easier to understand what caregivers feel as they care for those with needs. Her greatest desire is to share that everyone was created with love and has value in the world.

This is a book about the practice of a healing ministry in a faith community. The concept of parish nursing is a burgeoning field in nursing practice today and this book offers practical guidelines, tips, and wonderful stories of parish nursing ministry.This book is intended for faith communities, nurses, nursing instructors, faith community leaders, physicians in family practice, and anyone interested in the field of parish nursing. There is useful information for everyone.Barbara's role evolved from her ongoing recognition of changing health care needs. At the same time as the Reverend Granger Westberg began a similar movement in the United States, and before his work was known in Canada, Barbara envisioned how a nurse could promote health and healing in the congregation and the community. As a respected member of a committed, caring ministry team, she developed a practice that included education, advocacy, empowerment, emotional and spiritual support, and connection with community services.Emerging out of her 15 years of experience, this book promotes excellent, practical, "how to" aspects of parish nursing. It is a uniquely Canadian, uniquely nursing, experiential perspective on parish nursing, and a must for anyone interested in this field.

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This book uniquely provides actionable strategies along the wellness continuum in multiple dimensions: personal, institutional and professional; while applicable across disciplines: nursing and allied health, advanced practice providers and physicians. Further, the content is presented in a manner that can be taught to those entering the workforce, or serve as a primer for Wellness Officers. Most mental health texts focus on the needs of patients and ignore the mental health needs of clinicians. This book fills that gap embracing wellness initiatives as a matter of mental health. Wellness strategies for Inclusion Diversity and Equity are presented. The often ignored subject of suicide is approached head-on with evidence-based strategies for prevention. At the far end of the continuum of wellness, grief management after losing a colleague to death and/or suicide will be addressed. Each chapter includes learning objectives, a brief presentation of the science, application of principles into wellness practice, opportunities for future research and discussion questions. Artwork created by healthcare workers are included to augment transfer of knowledge through art as a way of knowing. Videos are offered to demonstrate through simulation lessons taught through the book.

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The war between realism and conventionalism bitterly rages ever strong. We find early skirmishes in Plato's Cratylus, in which Socrates examines and demonstrates the problems with both of these views of language; and the contemporary realist-empiricist debates in the philosophy of science carry on that same traditional feud. The feud in both of these cases, and many historical links in between, is the same: do humankind's concepts pick out the real furniture of the world, or not? This discussion is of course only one facet of a broader dialogue that concerns the very relationship between mind and world, and what I would like to do in this dissertation is call to our attention (and challenge) a particular presupposition that underlies both realism and conventionalism, in the hopes that we might make some headway in the debate between those two rivals, both alike in dignity. Of course, to assume that I might settle the issue once and for all would be a very bold move indeed, and so for those who fancy boldness, I invite you to take up the charge that I will begin (or, as you will see, continue) in the following chapters. For those who prefer more of a restrained approach, please consider these remarks not as intending to settle the dilemma, but rather to offer a third option few give much attention these days.