Describe and explain the overall aim, general content and typical delivery of nurse training.
DeborahSharples 8th September 2005 Describe and explain the overall aim, general content and typical delivery of nurse training. The overall aim of nurse training is to make sure that you are suitable for the role of a nurse. Although you may have always wanted to be a nurse, there may be aspects of nursing that you are not comfortable with, or may not agree with. During your nurse training you will find out all that is expected of you in nurse training and when you are qualified. If you do not feel as though you will be able to carry out the duties of a nurse, you should speak to your tutor who will be able to tell you what your options are. You will be able to gain experience in all areas of nursing, this will enable you to gain all the skills and knowledge you will need as a qualified nurse in whichever branch you choose. You will have to very disciplined with regard to your assignments as you will be studying at home as well as at university, running your home, taking care of your family and also having to complete your assignments on time. It will make life easier for you if you start on your assignments as soon as you are given them rather than leave them until the day before they are due to be handed in. The content of nurse training will incorporate biological, sociological and psychological aspects
Biomedical Model
Biopsychosocial/Biomedical Model Summary Throughout the first section we looked at the biopsychosocial model which looks at curing medical illness through social treatments and improvements. The psychological part of this model revolves around the potential causes for a health problem such as the lack of self control, whereas the social part of the model investigates the factors such as their socio-economic status. The model is based on cognitive theory as it implies that treatment of disease requires that the influence should come from a patient's way of functioning. Whilst looking at this model we covered the basis of hyperkinesis, according to Weller (2009) he defines hyperkinesis as a condition in which there is excessive motor activity as developmental hyperactivity of children is characterised by very restless impulsive behaviour. Hyperkinesis is often associated with children often between the ages of two and four who have a poor attention span and the inability to concentrate. It is becoming more common through adolescence as it links with hyperactivity and restlessness; it is also become a recognised disorder due to high numbers of children being diagnosed with hyperactivity. I have come to the conclusion that with hyperkinesis both parents and teachers identify possible symptoms and then report this to their local doctor so that they can be diagnosed. However, I
Health and Illness
Health and Illness Behaviour Summary Throughout this section we looked at the behaviour that we can associate with health and illness, as we explored two stages throughout the process of becoming ill. In stage two of the process we look at how the symptoms develop, these can be physical, social and psychological. Whereas in stage three of the process it discusses more of the interpretation and perception of these symptoms as people need to view these problems as a health related issue because they can be influenced by family, culture and personal experience. According to Weller (2009) we can define a symptom as an indication of a disease perceived by the patient, whereas a sign is objective evidence of a disease or dysfunction and can be recognised. An example of this is a raised temperature which is classed as a sign but needs interpretation as to whether it is a sign of illness or as a result of exercise. We also covered the models of symptom perception in relation to health and illness behaviour, the first being the attention model in which we receive multiple internal and external cues which can compete for our attention. However, the cognitive - perceptual model is the way we interpret the physical symptoms in the light of our knowledge base. Most personalities tend to have fewer symptoms as people can sometimes cope without noticing these differences. The theory we
An explanation of the influences of codes of practice and ethics on actual practice and conduct.
C5: An explanation of the influences of codes of practice and ethics on actual practice and conduct. Nurses have a very demanding job as they work long hours in stressful situations, so they therefore become easily tired because of the strains from working. Because of this it is essential that they are aware of the codes of practice and ethics they have to follow. Nurses have to be able to work within the guide lines in the code or practice and code of ethics before treating any client as they need to be aware of the policies and guideline set before providing any treatment or care in any way. They should also be aware of what they can and cannot do involving treating and caring for a client. Nurses are responsible for there own action and can be struck off by the NMC if the client feels they have not been mistreated in any way, they have the right to complain against the nurse's they were treated by any other staff who they were treated by and the ward where they may have stayed. Other members of staff working with the nurse may inform management or any mistreatment or negligence from the nurse to a client. This can then be reported to the NMC where an internal investigation will be carried out. This can result in the nurse then being dismissed depending on the severity of misconduct reported. The NMC regularly encourages working to the code of practice and ethics. All
Principles of Nursing. For the purposes of this assignment I have chosen Principal A, it is about treating people with dignity, humanity, equality and diversity.
Principle of Nursing Practice Assignment (500 words) ________________ For the purposes of this assignment I have chosen Principal A, it is about treating people with dignity, humanity, equality and diversity. In accordance with the (NMC CODE 2015) for confidentiality, the patient’s name will be X.I will give an insight to a patient X who had COPD, and the effects of using the above Principal. I will conclude by my reflection on this placement. Patient X had been diagnosed with Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) He was 92 an ex-smoker. This disease is terminal according to ( Garcia-Aymerich 2001). Patient X has been depressed and feels guilty of putting himself and his family through this. He has just been re admitted into the ward the principle of dignity, humanity equality and diversity has been implemented .Whilst checking his vital signs something seems not right. He is starting to deteriorate , he is using his ascesssory muscles. He was finding it difficult to keep his oxygen mask on. He is trying to speak but it is not audible. I notify the Nurse in Charge who accelerated the deterioration of the patient according to (Odel M 2010) .The senior doctor who has been called in and washes his hands, (National Patient Safety Agency). Although Patient X is not aware of his surroundings the curtains are drawn this is done to make sure his is treated with
Consent in psychology
Consent Consent is private genetic information about a person should generally not be obtained, held or communicated without that person's free and informed consent. (Hogston, R, 2007:p.503) In 2001 the publication of the Reference Guide to Consent for Examination or Treatment (DoH ,2001a) as part of the strategies outlined in the government White Paper Good Practice in Consent (DoH, 2001b) helped to clarify the nurse's role in informed consent. These helped to summarised and make clear exactly what consent means when working with a patient or obtaining consent for a minor. The law in England consists of a 12 key points to guide and explain who is responsible for obtaining consent, the notions of competence to give consent and the right to refuse consent. Having a patient's consent is important as every person has the right to say what happens to their own body. This right comes under the Rules of Professional Conduct and the Core Standards of Physiotherapy Practice and the patient is also protected by the law, you can be charged "battery" under civil or criminal law if you have not asked the patient before examining. It is common courtesy to ask before you examine, touch or care for a patient, this is for every time that you treat the patient. Patients can withdraw consent at anytime. Bailliere's nurses dictionary (2007) states that consent is in the law, voluntary
Dirge of the Dead Sisters
Dirge of the Dead Sisters This poem is written to commemorate the Nurses who died in the South African War. Kipling wrote this poem when he went to South Africa as a journalist. For the first time doubt had entered his mind about military supremacy as he watched first hand the affects of war. In the first stanza Kipling asks "Who recalls the.... Faces of the Sisters with the dust upon their hair?" He asks this because the answer would most likely be very few people, when the true hero's in the war were actually heroines such as the nurses that followed in the path that Florence Nightingale had set them. Kipling continues by describing the gory corpses "Blanket-hidden bodies, flagless, followed by the flies", by flagless he means undefined, no longer soldiers fighting for their country, but corpses awaiting their burial. With this image in your mind already you receive an image of your mind of the awful sights that the nurses would have to endure every single day, even worse the "stench and staleness" must be over powering. When you imagine yourself there, with the sights and smells, you build up an affinity with those who actually lived the horror every day. Truthfully if we put ourselves in those conditions, we would choose to leave straight away, and if we couldn't our minds would deteriorate rather than face up to those conditions, so imagine a group of people, yet
Confidentiality in Nursing
Confidentiality The code of conduct will define confidentialities importance to nursing profession and professional code of conduct. It will further look at the possible dilemmas that could arise in interaction between the nurse colleagues and their relatives and how to ensure confidentiality and legislation governing access to confidential information. The Oxford dictionary (1998, p.134) quotes "confidentiality is something that is confidential and is meant to be kept secret." Dimond (2002) defines confidentiality as one of the values of good care practice that is concerned with protecting private information about the patient and clients obtained during the period of professional practice. The NMC code of conduct, performance and ethics for nurses and midwives' (NMC, 2008) states firstly one must respect people's right to confidentiality. Professionals must ensure people are informed about how and why information is shared by those who will be providing their care. Everyone must disclose information if you believe that someone is at risk of harm, in line with the law of the country in which you are practicing. (NMC, 2008) As a health care professional, it is important to have legal and professional responsibilities to respect the rights of patients and clients and to treat them equally no matter age or disability. To ensure that people are informed about how and