Nrs 440 - Study guides, Class notes & Summaries

thermal burns - caused by flame, flash, scald, or contact with hot objects most common type of burn severity of injury depends on: -temperature of burning agent -duration of contact time smoke inhalation burns - from inhalation of hot air or noxious chemicals cause damage to respiratory tract major predictor of mortality in burn victims need to be treated quickly more prone to ARDS and pneumonia monitor ABGs types of inhalation injuries: metabolic asphyxiation ...

NRS 440 Topic 5 DQ 1: Nurse In Formal Leadership Position Discussaformalrolewhereanurseisinapositionofleadership.Outlinetheessentialresponsibilitiesof thatroleandtheeducationalpreparationrequired.Explainwhatleadershiptraits,styles,orqualitiesare required to be successful in this role andwhy.

NRS 440 Topic 5 DQ 1: Nurse In Formal Leadership Position Discussaformalrolewhereanurseisinapositionofleadership.Outlinetheessentialresponsibilitiesof thatroleandtheeducationalpreparationrequired.Explainwhatleadershiptraits,styles,orqualitiesare required to be successful in this role andwhy.

NRS 440 Topic 5 DQ 2: Advocacy Theinfluenceofleadershipcanbefar-reachinginpracticeandimprovingpatientoutcomesevenwhen notinaformalrole.Describeadvocacystrategiesthatyoucanuseasaleadertocreatepositivechange inyourcurrentworkplace.Inresponsetopeers,describeatimewhenyouprovidedleadershipandthe outcome. Was there anything that you would dodifferently?

Topic 4 DQ 1 NRS-440VNTrends and Issues in Today's HealthCare Choose a legislator on the state or federal level who is also a nurse and discuss the importance of the legislator/nurse's role as advocate for improving health care delivery. What specific bills has the legislator/nurse sponsored or supported that have influenced health care.

Topic 4 DQ 2 NRS-440VN Trends and Issues in Today's HealthCare Research legislation that has occurred within the last 5 years at the state or federal level as a result of nurse advocacy. Describe the legislation and what was accomplished. What additional steps need to be taken to continue advocacy for this issue?

Topic 4 DQ 1 NRS-440VNTrends and Issues in Today's HealthCare Choose a legislator on the state or federal level who is also a nurse and discuss the importance of the legislator/nurse's role as advocate for improving health care delivery. What specific bills has the legislator/nurse sponsored or supported that have influenced health care.

Topic 4 DQ 2 NRS-440VN Trends and Issues in Today's HealthCare Research legislation that has occurred within the last 5 years at the state or federal level as a result of nurse advocacy. Describe the legislation and what was accomplished. What additional steps need to be taken to continue advocacy for this issue?

Topic 1 DQ 1 Discuss the events that have contributed (or will continue to contribute) to the nursing shortage, or that contribute to a shortage in a region or specialty. Discuss at least one way that the nursing profession is currently working toward a resolution of this problem. In replies to peers, offer different examples of how the nursing shortage has been addressed in your state, community, or specialty area.

Topic 1 DQ 2 Explain how health care reform has helped shift the focus from a disease-oriented health care system to one of wellness and prevention. Discuss ways in which health care will continue this trend and explain the role of nursing in supporting and facilitating this shift. In replies to peers, provide an example of wellness and prevention initiatives your organization or specialty area has in place.