importance of a nursing care plan?
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I'm a registered nurse in the UK, nursing care plans are hand written, health care assistants can write in them but a counter signature is required by the trained nurse, we write everything in their, how the patients wash (by themselves or with help) what the doctors say on their ward round or what OT or physios say, is the patient has refused meds, or any care that has to be wrote down, as this is classed as a legal document, for example a patient could refuse medication but then say you haven't given to him, so if it's wrote down theirs proof whats happened, we need it to cover our own back.\n    There's also fluid charts in the care plan, food charts if a patient has seizures there's fit chats, drug chats.
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Nurses are wonderful giving people...the deserve more money DEFINITELY.  they should of course be trusted..I trust nurses more than doctors most of the time...I expect nurses to be caring and professional...I've had very few bad experiences from nurses..most of the time they are outsanding.
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I would recommend that you check out \nYoder-Wise, P. Leading and managing in nursing. by Mosby.\n\nAdditionally if you wanted research information done on this topic use \nwww.pubmed.com\n\nAs a nurse you will need to become intimately familiar with running searches on pubmed.
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I think about all the other patients that have lived because of the care I've given them.  I try to save those in my care with all the newest equipment and knowledge I have, and know that even doing my best will not work all the time.  In the end, I get down on my knees and pray for strength to work the next day to a profession that clearly requires a heart full of compassion for the sick and which some times is not fully appreciated by others. So, from a NURSE....Thank you.
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Minimum Data Set I think, It is state paperwork for coding the care and reimbursement of facilities based on the patients level of care.  Lots of paperwork and careplanning involved in that job.
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If I understand your question correctly, I would say the following psychosocial family issues would affect nursing care:\n\n1. Child/Spouse abuse\n2. Pregnancy in an underage, unemancipated teen\n3. Eating disorder in an underage, unemancipated teen\n4. Alzheimer's disease or senile dementia\n5. Any chronic psychological condition, i.e., schizophrenia, etc.\n6. Any terminal illness
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Many of the hospitals in my area have a branch of home visiting nurses.  The patients doctor needs to order this--like a prescription.  The nurses will visit maybe 2-3 times a week.  This branch of nursing care also have bath girls to go out and give the patients bathes.  They receive orders from the patient"s doctor and report the patient condition to the patient's doctor.  This is used mostly by the elderly, but not always.
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i think i would go for the education...there will always be a demand for teaching at any grade...kids need to be mentored at all levels, plus its a great feeling to know that you are putting a lasting impression on the future leadership of your local community or perhaps nation.\n\nThis doesnt mean that nursing isnt important though.  there are all kinds of people out there that need the caring touch of a nurse.
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So you can understand the way people work not only the individual but in groups as well. It will probably prepare you for dealing with families of patients. In sociology I learned about the grieving process... which is something I think a nurse should know alot about... it will teach you how to deal with people.
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The hospital will have a "discharge planner", usually a nurse or social worker who can guide you through the system. Medicare will pay for nursing care for dressing changes, injectable medications, and assessment of rehab needs.. If your mom has rehab needs, Medicare pays for that, too. However, if she needs custodial care, you will have to pay for that out of pocket unless your county or state has a program to cover those costs. You may want to consider a short stay in a nursing home until she is able to take care of herself.
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try to find here http://search.blossom.com/query/464?key=nurse
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I would be careful about letting cost be a determining factor.  While near term savings look good it is what it will cost you when you need care that counts.  \n\nThis is something to keep you alive.  Pick the policy that gives you the most control over your own care.  Avoid any policy that requires you to get approval from any one for care - particularly someone that may have a financial reason for keeping you from getting the care.\n\nI always try to get a POS policy without my having to get permission to get a treatment.\n\nGood Luck and good health
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It is best to see your primary care physician or healthcare worker. It is not good to get medical advice, such as this over the internet. You really need to get some labs drawn and get an individualized plan of care specific for you. Best of health.
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I am an RN and I also am a nursing instructor.  I have found in nursing school they are focusing a lot on critical thinking skills.  The reason for this is in real life nursing you use critical thinking skills daily. The nursing board questions are full of critical thinking questions.  There may be books out there, but one that helped me was the NCLEX books that prepare you for taking the nursing boards.  These book are full of critical thinking questions and answers in all areas of nursing.  A lot of instructors use these questions on their tests as well.  Try it out, you can go to Barnes & Noble for a wide variety.  He can go through them and decide which one works best for him.
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I have been an Aide for the past three and a half years. Personally, I enjoy caring for people. Being caring is a gift from the heart. I have enjoyed my job for the most part. The nursing home I worked at had a fun working environment, and that made my work even more appealing.\nHowever, my fiance and I had to relocate to another city, and sadly, I left my job. I'm now working at another nursing home in a new city and unfortunately their level of care overall is a bit below my expectations. Whereas I'm used to a lower ratio of aide to patient, this one has a higher ratio and that means less personal one on one care, it seems a bit disorganised, half the time, supplies are missing, the laundry does not supply much needed linen on time and and sadly its sanitory standard are below par (in my opinion). \nI've found myself re-evaluating my profession. If I can't participate in my profession, giving the best care I can, in a good, clean, sanitory environment, I would rather not participate at all. I love caring for people but I also hate seeing people suffer knowing I cannot do anything to better their pain.\nSo, I guess in the course of my aide career, I have realised that there are good nursing homes willing to make sure their patients are taken care of, and there are those that want to make money but spend less on amenities needed to care for their patients. \n\nI still believe aides are of great value to the nursing profession. Hats off to all Aides!! \n\nFor support, chatting etc., got to http://www.NursingAssistantCentral.com
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Dear Classychris,\nm not a nurse but i work with them all the time.\ntruth is in a hospital, a Doctor / Surgeon would do his job (diagnosis, surgery,prescribe med) for the patientn its upto the on duty nurse to see that everything is done meticulously.the nurses i know love their job but are exhausted cos its a major big job!\none thing i can tell U for sure... Doctors truly truly appreciate having a dependable nurse around. it makes things so much easier for everyone.\nmost patients open up to nurses cos they interact with them so much more than the docs.n a patient would usually remember the nurse a lot more than the doc too... honest!\nso if U a nurse and no one has told U yet.... Thank U for being a Nurse! Your work is truly appreciated.\ntake care
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Usually a Nurses Aid is only in your home for an hour. they Usually help assist the patient with their baths or shower and personal care. then it is there job to clean the bath room and make the patients bed,  take bp, and temp. and then leave.  It really depends on how many hour's she is hired for.   If a family hire the NA. then they will tell her what they expect from her.If the family hires them, then they will be expected to do more like cooking meals, feeding giving meds,if they are bed ridden then they must be turned but most of all. treat each patient as you would want  treated. with respect.  but normally  her only duties is to make sure the patient is tended to as needed.  \n If the state hires you  It is a Certified Personal Assistant that will take the patient grocery shopping or to doctor visits.  or clean there house.give baths. they actually do the same a an aid. but really are usually their in the home with the family a lot longer than an NA or CNA,  I have had my CPA for five years now,  A companion  is just what it means. a friend. someone to be with you. to do things for and with you. nothing else.    \n    And you might want to check within your state. cause it varies from state to state to what and how much an NA,  CNA and CPA is allowed to do.