each of nurses r responsible to how many patiant?is there any standard in this field?
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To be perfectly honest, states do have guidelines, but due to the nursing shortage those guidelines are followed far less frequently than they should.
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Role of a Neonatal Nurse\nNeonatal nurses work either within specialist neonatal units (within Maternity or Children’s Hospitals) or in the community.\n\nNeonatal nurses care for new-born babies who are premature or are born sick. There are a vast number of conditions that can affect a new-born baby and require treatment from specialists within the multidisciplinary healthcare team. \n\nPremature babies have particular problems as a result of being born too soon, in particular problems as a result of being born too soon such as respiratory difficulties that can be life threatening if not treated promptly and appropriately by the specialist team. Likewise, the nutritional needs of the sick newborn and premature babies will require specialist care.\n\nThe neonatal nurse also has the important role of supporting the parents of the baby at a time when they themselves are very anxious and stressed. As far as possible, the parents and occasionally other family members are encourages to take an active role in the care of the baby
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Nurses have a wide variety of responsibilities, patient care, knowledge of the body how it works, knowledge of medicines and body systems. Nurses should enjoy caring for people and have the ability to not take mean people personal. I am a nursing student and unfortunately nursing is not for me although I love the science knowledge(switching my major to microbiology).
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Florence Nightingale is most remembered as a pioneer of nursing and a reformer of hospital sanitation methods.\n\n\nFlorence Nightingale made history with her nursing work in the Crimean War and helped shake up the field of medicine. \n\nI dont think they had specific nursing titles. but she did a lot more than just nursing frm what i read throughout the information. such as she invented the pie chart. I included some sights that i think you might get alot of information off of. I hope this helps you. :)
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In the USA (state of Hawaii), at hospitals, the patient to nurse ratio is usually 5:1 for Day shift, 6:1 for Evening shift and 7:1 or 8:1 on Night shift.  Give or take one or two patients at each shift - depending on the unit you work at, the census, the acuity of your patients, etc.
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Make it easier for ppl to enter the field with less theoretical qualifications required to begin, and more practical on the job training towards accredited certification. Employees should enter as students. And work the way up as students with practical and theoretical training for period of say 4 years approx with reasonable pay. \nIncrease pay for Nurses and benefits\nIntroduce nurses training into the highschool and junior highschool curricula or/and\nprovide housing benefits for nurses, combined with a contract work package for free training
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Nurses.\nThis country is in dire need of Nurses.\n\nYou think doctors save lives?\nWrong!!!
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Florence Nightingale- reduced war(Crimean War) time deaths but nearly 1/2, she did this by keeping the Hospitals clean, assessment,  she started Training for nurses to make the profession a respectable one for women. \nVirginia Henderson-defined nursing as "assisting individuals to gain independence in relation to the performance of activities contributing to health or its recovery". She was one of the first nurses to point out that nursing does not consist of merely following physician's orders... see link http://www.enursescribe.com/Henderson.htm\nDorothea Orem - http://members.aol.com/annmrn/nursing_portfolio_I_index.html\nSister Callista Roy- http://www.geocities.com/ninquiry2002/callistaroy\n\nMartha Rogers- http://www.nursingworld.org/hof/rogeme.htm\n\n\n** Hope this Helps**
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au pair, or nurse maids... not really sure of what your asking.
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In the formulation of the Code of Ethics for Registered Nurses, the Code of Good Governance for the Professions in the Philippines was utilized as the prinicipal basis therefor: All the principles under the said Code were adopted and integrated into the Code of Ethics as they apply to the nursing profession.\n\nARTICLE I - PREAMBLE\nSECTION 1.\nHealth is a fundamental right of every individual. The Filipino registered nurse, believing in the worth and dignity of each human being, recognizes the primary\nresponsibility to preserve health at all cost. This responsibility encompasses promotion of health, prevention of illness, alleviation of suffering, and restoration of health. However, when the foregoing are not possible, assistance towards a peaceful death shall be his/her\nobligation.\n\nSECTION 2.\nTo assume this responsibility, registered nurses have to gain knowledge and understanding of man’s cultural, social, spiritual, physiological, psychological, and ecological aspects of illness, utilizing the therapeutic process. Cultural diversity and political and socio-economic status are inherent factors to effective nursing care.\n\nSECTION 3.\nThe desire for the respect and confidence of clientele, colleagues, co-workers, and the members of the community provides the incentive to attain and maintain the highest\npossible degree of ethical conduct.\n\nARTICLE II - REGISTERED NURSES AND PEOPLE\nSECTION 4.\nEthical Principles\n1. Values, customs, and spiritual beliefs held by individuals shall be respected.\n2. Individual freedom to make rational and unconstrained decisions shall be respected.\n3. Personal information acquired in the process of giving nursing care shall be held in strict confidence.\n\nSECTION 5.\nGuidelines to be observed:\nREGISTERED Nurses must\n  a. consider the individuality and totality of patients when they administer care.\n  b. respect the spiritual beliefs and practices of patients regarding diet and treatment.\n  c. uphold the rights of individuals.\n  d. take into consideration the culture and values of patients in providing nursing care. However, in the event of conflicts, their welfare and safety must take precedence.\n\nARTICLE III - REGISTERED NURSES AND PRACTICE\nSECTION 6.\nEthical Principles\n1. Human life is inviolable.\n2. Quality and excellence in the care of the patients are the goals of nursing practice.\n3. Accurate documentation of actions and outcomes of delivered care is the hallmark of nursing accountability.\n\nSECTION 7.\nGuidelines to be observed:\nREGISTERED Nurses must\n  a. know the definition and scope of nursing practice which are in the provisions of R. A. No. 9173, known as the “Philippine Nursing Act of 2002” and Board Res. No. 425, Series of 2003, the “Rules and Regulations Implementing the Philippine Nursing Act. of 2002”, (the IRR).\n  b. be aware of their duties and responsibilities in the practice of their profession as defined in the “Philippine Nursing Act of 2002” and the IRR.\n  c. acquire and develop the necessary competence in knowledge, skills, and attitudes to effectively render appropriate nursing services through varied learning situations.\n  d. if they are administrators, be responsible in providing favorable environment for the growth and developments of Registered Nurses in their charge.\n  e. be cognizant that professional programs for specialty certification by the BON are accredited through the Nursing Specialty Certification Council (NSCC).\n  g. see to it that quality nursing care and practice meet the optimum standard of safe nursing practice.\n  h. insure that modification of practice shall consider the principles of safe nursing practice.\n  i. if in position of authority in a work environment, be normally and legally responsible for devising a system of minimizing occurrences of ineffective and unlawful nursing practice.\n  j. ensure that patients’ records shall be available only if they are to be issued to those who are professio
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I'm not a nurse, or a medical professional of any kind for that matter but I have a suggestion.  I know that in the places where I have worked we always had someone in charge safety and/or safety inspections.  If you could get your hands on that persons check list (i.e. things they are supposed to check or look for) I would think that would help you.  If I missed the point entirely just ignore this.
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They have to be able to give physicals, that includes checking for scolyosis *spelling* and checking for any illnesses in ther reproductive organs. They also have to do the usual things like check for weezing and etc. \n\nThats about it really. The nurses do all the other stuff =P
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I don't think there is that many, but there are alot of nurses.  I think doctors in the Philippines usually enter a country as nurses, since they are really in need.
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No offense, but I think that nurses need to see.  There are unfortunately some things you won't be able to do like be a nurse, or a firefighter, or a bus driver...
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Competitiveness for one.  And two,  The nurses are in a tight spot.  They have an obligation to the patients.  They also have to stay under the doctors and respect the rules and regulations of the hospital administration.  Even within hospitals there is political crap to get through.  With that in mind the nurse has to get through all that.  I would be grouchy too.
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What kind of silly question is this?  We need NURSES -- Male or Female -- I spent a lot of time in the hospital last year and had both Male & Female nurses and was treated fantastic by both. God Bless those that go into this profession and Thank You Nurses everywhere
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Advanced practice nurses are those with typically a masters degree.  They include these 4 categories\nNurse Practitioners (NPs) conduct physical exams; diagnose and treat common acute illnesses and injuries; provide immunizations; manage high blood pressure, diabetes, and other chronic problems; order and interpret X-rays and other lab tests; and counsel patients on adopting healthy lifestyles and health care options as a part of their clinical roles. In addition to practicing in clinics and hospitals in metropolitan areas, the nation's estimated 103,000 nurse practitioners also deliver care in rural sites, inner cities, and other locations not adequately served by physicians, as well as to other populations, such as children in schools and the elderly. Many NPs work in pediatrics, family health, women's health, and other specialties, and some have private practices. Nurse practitioners can prescribe medications in all states, while 25 states have given NPs authority to practice independently without physician collaboration or supervision. \nClinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) provide care in a range of specialty areas, such as cardiac, oncology, neonatal, and obstetric/gynecological nursing, as well as pediatrics, neurological nursing, and psychiatric/mental health. Working in hospitals and other clinical sites, CNSs provide acute care and mental health services, develop quality assurance procedures, and serve as educators and consultants. An estimated 69,000 clinical nurse specialists are currently in practice. \nCertified Nurse-Midwives (CNMs) provide prenatal and gynecological care to normal healthy women; deliver babies in hospitals, private homes, and birthing centers; and continue with follow-up postpartum care. In 2002, CNM deliveries accounted for 8.1 percent of all births in the U.S., up from 6.5 percent in 1996, according to the National Center for Health Statistics. There are approximately 9,200 CNMs nationwide. \nCertified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) administer more than 65 percent of all anesthetics given to patients each year, and are the sole anesthesia providers in approximately two-thirds of all rural hospitals in the U.S., according to the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists (AANA). Of the 24 million anesthetics given annually, about 20 percent are administered by CRNAs practicing independently and 80 percent by CRNAs in collaboration with physician anesthesiologists, says AANA. Working in the oldest of the advanced nursing specialties, CRNAs administer anesthesia for all types of surgery in settings ranging from operating rooms and dental offices to outpatient surgical centers. There are more than 30,000 CRNAs in practice nationwide.