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Trauma-Informed Care

Trauma-Informed Care

When one thinks of trauma, their first example usually involves a natural disaster or some form of assault in which we often think worst case scenario. However, trauma happens to most people whether they are aware of it or not. For this reason, it is important to treat every patient with empathy and understanding in case they have gone through a traumatic experience in their life. Exposure to trauma can impact multiple qualities of well-being including psychological, physical, spiritual, environmental,…

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Public Health and Vulnerable Populations

Public Health and Vulnerable Populations

As a future healthcare worker, it is important to note that not all patients are the same.  By this I mean that some patients may live-in safe neighborhoods while others may not, or some can drive a car to get places while others rely on public transportation. These could be factors in vulnerable populations in which they may not be able to afford a car, a house in a good neighborhood, or even quality health insurance.  The neighborhood example could be seen…

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Ethical Considerations for EBP

Ethical Considerations for EBP

After completing the ethics assignment, I can say that my understanding of nurse’s contribution to ethical conduct of research and implementation of research findings has not changed significantly but rather encouraged my belief. Nurse’s play such a significant role in the the ethical conduct of research since they work so closely and interpersonally with each and every patient. This means they see each and every patient for their own unique circumstance rather than just a population or disease that would…

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Assumptions

Assumptions

As a nurse, it is important to provide the best care for your patients. One of the ways one ensures they are providing the best care possible, is through a basic understanding of ethics. By considering all evidence of the situation, a nurse should be able to prioritize the patient’s needs while also living up to their Code of Ethics. Generation can also play a role at times in which ethical beliefs can be formed through the way one was…

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