Entries by Daphne Hanson

Critical appraisals for broaden understanding

Critical appraisals are used to broaden understanding and summarize evidence. This helps determine if research evidence is ready for practice. There are certain steps to conducting critical appraisals. -Locate a scholarly journal article and apply the steps of critical analysis found in your textbook . -Discuss your analysis -peer-reviewed journal evidence

Medical geriatric diabetic unit

Kate, RN, BSN, has recently been promoted to clinical team coordinator in the medical geriatric diabetic unit. The geriatric, diabetic population has been one of those patient groups selected for testing out new models of care. The proposed model would emphasize earlier engagement in patient care management and the longer-term continuum of care service structure […]

Nursing care plan for COVID 19 patient

Nursing care plan for COVID 19 patient with following criteria:Nursing diagnosisRelated to, as evidence by Priority concept Assessment (subjective and objective) Planning goal ( 2 short term goals and 2 long term goals) Implementation Rationals (reason for intervention and why) Evaluation( What happened: short term goals and long term goals) Goal meet( yes or no)

Palliative care clients

Clients who are in palliative care often have difficulties with mouth sores, tenderness and pain. This can be a result of medications, vomiting, dry mouth and or disease process. What are ways in which you as a PSW can help with symptom management? What would you do if a client refused mouth care due to […]

Briefly describe your healthcare organization

Hand Hygiene – Topic Briefly describe your healthcare organization, including its culture and readiness for change. (You may opt to keep various elements of this anonymous, such as your company name.) (1-2 slides) Describe the current problem or opportunity for change. Include in this description the circumstances surrounding the need for change, the scope of […]