Patient Reflective Analysis

The methods I would use to evaluate my work is doing my follow-ups with the patient in order to assist patient with additional resources as needed. I would also evaluate the patient’s mood and her cognitive way of thinking. I would evaluate my progress by being available when the patient needs assistance and additional support. I would also base my progress on the patient’s motivation to met her goals. I have been lucky enough to see the progress of this patient. Since the first time I met with the patient, I have noticed this patient has made progress. The patient was proactive in the hospital by booking appointments for her husband to see potential apartments. The patient was supportive to her family and assisted them in whatever way she

Throughout the essay, the author has carried out a holistic assessment of the patient including objective and subjective data which allowed for the formation of actual and potential nursing diagnoses. Upon identifying all actual and potential nursing diagnoses, the author then identified the priority nursing diagnosis for John. Watkins et al (2015) found that carrying out nursing assessments can improve patient safety as they provide an early recognition of patient deterioration which leads to timely treatment e.g. frequently assessing vital signs, as appropriate, can allow the nurse to provide appropriate nursing interventions in response to abnormal vital signs. Providing preventative and timely care allows the nurse to provide nursing interventions

According to Baldwin (2003) health care disparities are the differences in health and health care between population groups including race, socioeconomic status, age, location, gender, disability, and sexual orientation. Disparities limits the improvements of quality health care which could result in unnecessary health care expenses. Factors that are contributing to disparities within today’s society are lack of access to quality health care and the number of individuals who are uninsured. As the population continue to grow and become more diverse health care disparities will continue to increase. Patient centered care efforts will improve health care and will assist with eliminating disparities. Patient centered care will promote patient

Working with patient’s that are aggressive can be challenging and even overwhelming at times, making it important of the nurse to self-reflect upon the encountered situation to gain insight and understanding. Being self-aware to one’s own feelings while working with patients and reflecting upon those feelings can benefit a nurse’s practice and care that is provided. As I stood outside the clinic room, I had a lot of nervous energy going because I had no idea what to expect walking into the room and what would happen. I felt hesitant to enter the room which seemed to be a similar response to everyone else as well that was waiting outside their respective doors. As we entered the room I was quite throw off by having the patient sitting on the

Every nursing, in order to consider the profession must have an understanding of at least three of the five professional values, in my opinion. These values consist of altruism, autonomy, human dignity, integrity and social justice (Taylor 96). Beginning with the professional value of Altruism, the believe in or practice and self concern for the well-being of others (96). I believe that in order to be the best nurse you can be for your patients, you must understand the concept of altruism. As a nurse, your profession is to take care of people, if you do not know the professional value of altruism than you cannot possibly understand how important it is to care about the wellbeing of your patient. Not only do you need to focus on the wellbeing of your patient, but the patient

The Self-Care Deficit Theory comprises of three interrelated theories. They include the theory of self-care, self-care deficit theory, and the nursing systems theory (Smith & Parker, 2015). Self-care theory has its focus on the activities that people initiate and engage in themselves to ensure that they maintain their health. Self-care agency implies the attained ability to practice. Fundamental conditioning factors including gender, family system, health care system and age among others influence the ability to perform (Smith & Parker, 2015). The reason for conducting self-care is to meet its requisites fall into three types including health deviation and developmental and universal self-care requisites. A person who experiences

In the novel One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest, by Ken Kesey, life described as either pain or laughter. McMurphy teaches that life's sorrows are redeemed through laughter, which is depicted as the ultimate rebellion. Applying archetypal theory to One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest portrays McMurphy as the saviour from the dictatorial force of authority and society by sacrificing his welfare to free the controlled minds of the patients.

My goals for this course is to gain a better understanding regarding health care initiatives and health promotion. Take the practical information, tools and incorporate into everyday practice. Since I have been working associate degree nurse (ADN) for 21 years. The topic for my first paper was "Why BSN are better nurses than ADN nurse" my first thought is their not. I took away after research that ADN focuses more on the task at hand and BSN have a better understanding of theory and the why we approach patients in a certain way. Look forward to broadening my knowledge base, learning theory behind nursing and approaching patients in a different way. When caring out orders and discharging patients today I'm thinking of the learning style and

A personal philosophy of nursing allows nurses to guide and shape their practice. As Molzahn & Shields states, "we are in the privileged position of working closely with human beings and helping them deal with many aspects of the human condition" (2008, p.25). By working daily with patients who all have distinct and unique healthcare experiences, I believe that it is crucial to have a set of values and ethics that guide how we care for our patients. By holding Christian beliefs and values, I believe that it is important to care for other people the way Jesus cares for us, and to take time to notice the little glimpses of Christ shown in other people. When thinking about how I can have an impact on my patients, I keep in mind that "for most people, most of the time, God comes to us in the valleys and plains of life" (Doornbos, Groenhout, & Hotz, 2005, p.21). Sharing the love of Christ with my patients does not have to be in some extravagant and specific way, but can happen in the little moments of the day. In this paper, I will demonstrate my views of the metaparadigms of nursing and how they relate to my personal beliefs and experiences. I believe that a person should be treated and understood as more than just their medical diagnosis, and nurses should recognize their uniqueness and individuality. An environment constitutes the place where the nurse provides care for the patient, and can include the most insignificant parts of nursing care. The patient 's health is an

Patient-centered care involves “understanding the patient as a unique person, exploring the patient’s experience of illness, finding common ground regarding treatment through

It was through my experiences, from working as a volunteer in a city-wide event to my research and clinical experiences, that helped me to not only emphasize and expand upon my interests, but also better understand what a doctor really was and the intimate relationship formed between patients and doctors. Like the doctors I met, as a doctor, I hope to emphasize the importance of positive patient communication as a part of the patient’s overall

Often times, a patient wants a doctor or nurse that maintains professionalism, but also shows compassion and empathy (Cohn, 2010). A doctor or nurse must carry out their duty to provide the best care possible and make sure their patient feels as though they are a part of the care plan. However, it is also important to maintain empathetic when a patient is having a hard time dealing with a diagnosis. A great way to balance these two, is to be empathetic for the patient’s circumstance, but to also not be too affected emotionally. It is alright to sometimes be emotional with patients, but the patient should not have to feel like they have to support their doctor or nurse. The patient expects for their care team to support them through any health problem, not the other way

Virginia Henderson’s theory closely resembles the personal theory I use as my guide when providing patient care. Henderson stated that it is necessary for the nurse to “get inside the skin of each of her patients in order to know what he needs” (Masters, 2017, p. 53). Knowing your patients inside and out is an invaluable tool. When you can truly see your patient, it allows you to provide the best patient care for that person. Patient care is individualized because every person has different

In one medical journal, they discussed a study conducted by both researchers and practitioners where they observed the behavior of patients when not only decision-making was shared, but also motivational interviewing was involved. Shared decision-making was used to discuss treatment and make a decision. Motivational interviewing was used when there was a resistance to change by the patient. The motivational interviewing helped to identify the issue that was preventing the patient from moving forward and then counseled with them to overcome the issue and make a decision regarding treatment or change. Through this study, there was evidence that the patients who received this type of patient-centered care were associated with improved patient outcomes, improved self-care, patient satisfaction, and medical adherence (Elwyn et al., 2014).

According to Dr. Hoffman, patient-centered care involves providing the patient/ family an opportunity to participate in making decisions regarding their current and future healthcare needs. Next, incorporation of the patients preference and values in developing his or hers’s treatment plant is needed. We also need to maintain an ongoing two-way communication between the patient/ family members and the team to encourage the patient to ask questions about their care, and treatment. In fact, the information and educational materials related to their health needs and all hospital consent forms should be written in a language that a patient can comprehend at their level. Moreover, the patient’s condition and experience must be evaluated throughout their care and address any concerns or improvements that needs to be