The book begins with an overview of the clinical characteristics of the many diseases causing dementia. How the signs of dementia can be recognized. An important chapter of this book informs caregivers on how to understand behavior problems and how to devise care that minimizes or prevents them. Objectives This study guide provides: 1. Common …
Older adults are the fastest growing segment of our population and will require nurses and other health practitioners who are trained in their special needs. A strong foundation on the normal aging process leads to sections on promoting health and wellness among the elderly. Specialist practitioners discuss the most common health care problems of the …
OBJECTIVES: Upon completing this course, the student will be able to: Describe the legislative purpose for the Nurse Practice Act. Verbalize specific laws and rules related to the practice of nursing and nursing assisting. Define specific acts requiring substantial specialized knowledge that a professional nurse performs in the “Practice of Professional Nursing.” Identify the pertinent …
In this course you will learn about symptom management of the HIV-infected adolescent and/or adult. Nurses assess the symptoms and provide a diagnosis. Goals of intervention and health teachings are established for each symptom. Finally an evaluation is made of the interventions and their ability to bring relief to the adolescent and/or adult.
Precepting is an organized, evidence-based, outcome-driven approach to assuring competent practice. Precepting is used for students who are rotating into clinical areas, for a new graduate administrator or nurse or when experienced staff members learn a new specialty or new skills, and when individuals move into new roles (i.e., educator, manager, or Preceptor). A Preceptor …
The Heart of a Leader offers Ken Blanchard’s insight and wisdom on morals in the work force. This course helps you with choosing values, aiming for excellence, maintaining integrity, finding courage to change, and helping others reach their potential. This course is thoroughly challenging and deeply inspiring; it will encourage you to develop the heart …
Changing from negative to positive thinking isn’t always easy, especially if you have a difficult time with change. Do you know what most people’s number one challenge is when it comes to making positive personal changes? It’s their feelings! They want to change, but they don’t know how to get past their emotions. But there …
The Preceptor is an experienced licensed administrator or nurse who is enthusiastic about their profession and has a desire to teach. A Preceptor prepares students using a variety of skills. Role modeling professional interactions on the care unit, demonstrating actions, and giving timely and appropriate feedback to the student are ways of fulfilling this role.
Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening hypersensitivity or pseudo-allergic reaction to an exogenous agent. These severe reactions can be either immune medicated (anaphylactic) or chemically mediated (anaphylactoid). Anaphylaxis is the result of an antigen-antibody reaction and is usually observed in individuals with allergies. The immune response is directed against substances that are not inherently harmful to the …
What to do When the People You Work With Drive You Crazy In this course you will learn to understand how to evaluate people you work with. Accept that difficult people work everywhere. Understanding each other, one person at a time, finding common ground in everyday interactions, and negotiating differences is essential at every workplace …
