After taking the ATI adult medical surgical CAT, I learned that when I’m taking an adaptive test, I need to really slow down, read all of the question and all of the answers because one word can change an entire question. I feel that because of the drastic range in the number of questions we can get for these CAT’s I tent to just “go with my gut” and not truly think about what the question is asking. I also…
As I am moving into my last semester of my college career at UNE, it is bittersweet to think that I only have four months until I am in the real world of nursing. I am excited that I will be able to work in the healthcare field, in one of the most rewarding and trusted occupations. I am excited to graduate and celebrate with my family and friends however this also means that the many friends I have made…
Nurses play a vital role during and before a disaster. It is important for nurses as well as the community to be prepared for any disaster that may come. Nurses can educate the community about disaster preparedness and what people can do to prevent a disaster from happening but also what to do and where to go if a disaster should happen. Nurses can provide immunizations against diseases that may spread throughout a community in order to prevent pandemics such…
Death with dignity has been a controversial topic since I remember hearing about it for the first time in high school. At the time it didn’t make much sense to me because I thought “why would someone want to know when they are going to die?” However, as I have learned more about it through this class, it has become clear to me that death with dignity is the best gift that can be given to a person with a…
My personal preconceived thoughts about the use of electronic health records in nursing is that it makes it easier to communicate with other healthcare providers because everyone on the patients’ healthcare team is able to see the information right in front of them. Electronic health records also make it easier on the patient as they are also able to look at their health records and be more involved in their plan of care. It makes it easier on health care…
Exposure to trauma impacts not only the mental well-being of a person, but the physical, spiritual, environmental and social well-being as well. A patient who experienced trauma may exhibit physical symptoms such as GI symptoms (most common in children), headaches, respiratory symptoms, cardiac issues, inability to sleep and decreased immunity on top of the psychological response of increased anxiety, depression, and inability to focus. Trauma may distance a person from their spirituality and their social competence may decrease. The patient…
Public Health Nursing is integrated into all nursing. It involves thinking about the health of the entire population, how to prevent disease and promote wellness throughout the entire community, not just one patient. However, some factors can become a barrier to the success of public health. These factors include individual factors such as financial stability, environmental factors such as location, and societal factors such as stigma which all effect the success of overall community health. The ability to be able…
