Code-Switching In Nursing

There are 5 professional values that are associated with the description of a nurse. The first professional value of nursing is altruism. Altruism can describe someone who is unselfish, concerned, and devoted to helping others in need. The beauty of being a nurse is that nurses are caregivers to all.

Doctors and nurses should be considerate and kind to the patients by listening and attending to all their concerns. Teamwork is an important professional value that is vital in the provision of care centered on patients. A culture that is based on learning from previous mistakes and openness is fundamental in the provision of care and ensuring that patients are satisfied. In view of that, workers in the health sector should maintain honesty with the patients they are attending

Globally healthcare industry is known to have a good market and there are many services supporting each other to build a strong foundation for any healthcare organization. One of the major components in any healthcare organizations is the nursing team as nursing consist the biggest number of employees in a healthcare organization. Nursing is a noble profession and it is a tough job. Nurses manage all types of people, conditions and situations, handling the patient’s, their families, doctors and other healthcare providers. Nurses do work long hours, reaching the hospital before sunrise and leaving after the sun sets.

It is of the utmost importance for the nurse to take all the competencies into consideration while caring for a patient, but the most important competency for a palliative care nurse is systems thinking. I believe the need for this capability supersedes the others, as according to Matzo & Sherman (2015) it is through this competency that the nurse is able to apply the knowledge they possess and it in turn offer the patient an improved quality of life as they are undergoing palliative care. This allows for the nurse to have the capability to provide the patient with the care they require. This capability enables the nurse to be competent and recognize the patient’s needs and tailor a specific care plan unique to the specific needs of the patient.

1. What makes this problem important? The issue of nurse staffing and patient safety is vital to the health of our patients and the longevity of out nursing licenses. No one wants to be the sentinel event that forces the change, so they leave making the problem of staffing worse.

As nurses, we are bound to uphold the foundational moral virtues, duties, and principles central to the nursing profession. However, it has become difficult for nurses around the world to practice with integrity. The healthcare environment is demanding for nurses at a time when there is a critical shortage of staff to meet the multifaceted needs of patients. During the clinical experience at the hospital, I’ve overheard many nurses stating they don’t like being called in on their day off or when

I think the first step that I would take would be to put my patients first, yes, it may seem as though there is not much work to be done but to make sure all information is documented correctly, to check in on the patients because they could need help, or even helping other co-workers with their patients. Always having the mindset of patients first is crucial. After checking to make sure the documentation is done and all patients are taken care of, communicating with your team to let them know you didn’t have a break is crucial. Working in the health care, there is the possibility that you may not be able to have a break, therefore, even though there is only 30 minutes left, there is a high possibility you may not get it. Although breaks are nice and refreshing, out patients come first.

In hospital setting, nurses must have a lot of courage. And have the knowledge in appropriate actions in delivering of patient care. Like for instance, I have to question the certain drug dose in the doctor. In this situation confronting a situation that has a threat to the patient and jeopardizing the patient’s safety. Inventive think of new ideas is another behavior that fits in this kind of values.

One of the key responsibilities for nurses is to help the patients in understanding the medical intervention planned for them and the things they can do to assist in their case, including list of things they should and shouldn’t do during the treatment till recovery. Research has shown that some clinical quality measures are strongly related to good nursing care (NorthWestern Memorial Hospital, 2014). They way that a nurse performs each and every activity has a substantial impact on quality of healthcare. This can also be seen in the understanding of patients that a good relationship with a compassionate, well-informed and capable nurse can help in the well-being and effectiveness of the care

In addition to giving attention, from the patient’s perspective moderation is key. Patients do not want a dominate nor do they want a passive doctor. Most patients want a doctor that is a happy medium. A doctor that is too dominate can be perceived as aggressive and dismissive. Whereas a doctor that is too passive, this can be perceived as unknowledgeable.

Knowing that, in many cases, this culture will remain quiet and watchful will certainly make a difference in how the nurse carries herself throughout her patient care, simply as a show of respect. Providing care while being mindful that a different culture is being dealt with may take a bit more time, but as a caregiver, what can convey more caring than a show of respect for one’s