Entries by Daphne Hanson

How to care for a New ostomy

While the RN is trying to help the patient and family learn how to care for a new ostomy, the patient refuses to participate. What action should the RN take first to help the patient learn the ostomy care process?   Focus teaching with the family. Ask patient why they do not want to learn. […]

Written Repository of books

Make a written repository of books/articles/podcasts/websites etc. that have captured our attention as they relate to our well being.  All entries are intended to be educational and thought-provoking but neither prescriptive nor therapeutic. Please feel free to add as many entries as you like, a minimum of 4 (each), and provide some ideas about how your […]

Critical Components of a good leader

Identify three to five personal values or characteristics that you believe are critical components of a good leader, such as honesty, compassion, or fairness. How do you express those values in your professional life? -what are the various ways leaders lead by examples in an organization -Identify an evaluation and adjustment plan for a project […]

Negotiating an Employment contract

Nurse practitioners are often employed by others.  When negotiating an employment contract, it is essential to understand the terms and conditions in the contract.  Define and discuss:  restrictive covenants, bonus formulas, productivity-based formulas, quality-based bonuses, profit-based formulas, patient-satisfaction-based formulas, and termination without cause.

The Job characteristics model

Jean-Claude sighed as he looked at the page in his organizational behaviour textbook for the sixth time. He was very interested in the job characteristics model, but he wasn’t sure how best to put it into practice. Jean-Claude was a construction site supervisor who had been working with the same team of construction professionals for […]