Posts

Showing posts from May, 2012

Nursing Interventions for Tetanus - Imbalanced Nutrition

Nursing Diagnosis for Tetanus: Imbalanced Nutrition Less Than Body Requirements related to stiffness of muscles of mastication Characterized by: Intake less, eat and drink that came in through the mouth can come back again through the nose and body weight decreased with the results of protein or albumin less than 3.5 mg% Objectives: Nutritional needs are met Expected outcomes are: Optimal weight Adequate Intake The results of albumin from 3.5 to 5 mg% Tetanus Nursing Interventions and Rational: 1. Explain the factors that influence eating and kesuliatan the importance of food for the body. Rational: the effects of tetanus is a stiffness of the muscles of mastication so that clients experience kesuliatan swallowing reflex and sometimes behind or kesedak arise. With an adequate level of knowledge of the clients are expected to participate and cooperate in the diet. 2. Collaboration with a team of nutrition for the provision of a diet high in calories and high in protein,

Pathophysiology of Anemia

Pathophysiology of Anemia Anemia may reflect the presence of marrow failure or loss of red blood cells or both. Marrow failure (reduced erotropoesis) can occur due to nutritional deficiencies, toxic exposure, tumor invasion, but mostly due to unknown causes. Red blood cells can be lost through hemorrhage or hemolysis (destruction) that can be caused by a defect of red blood cells that do not correspond with the resistance of normal red blood cells. Red blood cell lysis (dissolution) occurs mainly in phagocytic cells (reticuloendothelial) in the liver and spleen. This process produces bilirubin which will enter the bloodstream. The increase in red blood cell destruction (hemolysis) is reflected by an increase in plasma bilirubin. If the destruction of red blood cells in circulation as the hemoglobin in hemolytic disorders will emerge through the plasma (hemoglobinemia). If the plasma concentration exceeds the capacity of plasma haptoglobin (hemoglobin binding protein-free) to tie it al

Finding Nursing Jobs in Australia

Nursing is one of the most transferrable professions in the world. No matter where you are, people will always need health care, and the skills of a competent nurse will never be redundant. Aside from the altruistic nature of the profession, the ability to work almost anywhere in the world is part of what draws people to become nurses. To facilitate this process, a number of placement agencies exist worldwide. Following a standard screening process, these firms will place health care professionals in the country of their choice, according to current need. One particularly popular destination is Australia, where there are an abundance of nursing jobs. The opportunity to work abroad, especially somewhere as beautiful as Australia is an attractive prospect for many nurses. Here is an inside look at how this process tends to work, plus a few tips on popular destinations once you make it 'down under'. The first step in contacting a placement agency is to prepare your n

All About Nursing Jobs in Australia

Today there are more choices available to nurses than ever before particularly in terms of where and when to work. There is and will continue to be for some time to come a worldwide shortage of Nurses. This has come about through a number of factors these include, improvements in medical technology, procedures and medication that have all contributed to the growth of the healthcare sector and more importantly life expectancy of the general population. In tern this has created an increased demand for aged care services too, further increasing the shortage of Nurses. This has meant that there is no shortage of work for qualified Nurses and nursing jobs in many areas are plentiful. As in all parts of the world nursing jobs in Australia are always in demand. The Australian government has made it relatively easy to get a work visa for nurses as long as their training and work experience meets specific criteria. After the USA and UK, Australia is one of the best countries to lo

12 Tips for a Rewarding Nursing Career

Every once in a while it's a good idea to take stock of your life and your career, and take steps to get yourself back on track or even change direction if that is what is needed. Here are 12 things you can do for yourself, as a nurse, to make your career more fulfilling and to avoid nurse burnout: Nurse stress management is a must. Learn techniques that work well for you and use them routinely. Managing your time efficiently and effectively is vital. Become organized, stay on top of things, and do not procrastinate! Replenish yourself. Make time for yourself and do it often! Nursing is a demanding/giving profession. If you have given all you have to give, then you have nothing left for yourself, and you can't continue to give - you'll have nurse burnout. Nursing is a lifelong learning process. Use your continuing education opportunities to stay up to date with your selected field and to learn and hone new skills. Secondly, make sure to learn something about other fields of

NCLEX-PN

NCLEX-PN ( N ational C ouncil L icensure EX amination- P ractical N urse). Passing the exam is required of candidates for licensure as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) by all US state and territorial Boards of Nursing. Exam content The majority of test items are written at the application or higher levels of cognition but the exam may include items at all of the cognitive levels. The exam's content is based on client needs: Safe Effective Care Environment Coordinated Care Safety and Infection Control Health Promotion and Maintenance Psychosocial Integrity Physiological Integrity Basic Care and Comfort Pharmacological Therapies Reduction of Risk Potential Physiological Adaptation Psychiatric Question types; Most of the questions of the NCLEX-PN exam are worded multiple choice questions. In recent years, however, the Boards of Nursing have added broader questions that don't involve multiples choices. For example, some questions: Require ide

NCLEX-RN

NCLEX-RN (National Council Licensure EXamination-Registered Nurse). All Boards of Nursing in states and territories of the United States require candidates to pass this exam for licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN). Exam content The majority of test items are written at the application or higher levels of cognition but the exam may include items at all of the cognitive levels; mainly, memorization or recalling, knowledge, analysis and application. The exam's content is based on client needs: Safe Effective Care Environment Management of Care Safety and Infection Control Health Promotion and Maintenance Psychosocial Integrity Physiological Integrity Basic Care and Comfort Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies Reduction of Risk Potential Physiological Adaptation Question types Most of the questions of the NCLEX-RN exam are worded multiple choice questions. In recent years, however, the Boards of Nursing have added broader questions that don't involve multiple choice. For e

Chronic Asthma

What is chronic asthma? Asthma, like chronic bronchitis, is a disease of the airways. Obstruction to the flow of air is due to inflammation of the airways as well as spasm of muscles surrounding the airways in asthma. The narrowing that results from spasm of the muscles is called bronchospasm. Generally, bronchospasm in asthma is reversible and subsides spontaneously or with the use of bronchodilators (medications that relax the muscles surrounding the airways). We now know that a major component of asthma is inflammation of the airways, and this inflammation causes thickening of the walls of the airways. This inflammation involves different inflammatory cells and mediators than those seen in chronic bronchitis. This may play a role in the choice of antiinflammatory medications for these similar yet different entities. In many asthmatics, antiinflammatory medications such as inhaled steroids are required to reduce this inflammation. In long standing asthma, this chronic inflammation ca

Nursing Job in Malaysia : CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR NURSING

CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR NURSING (Based in Pahang) 7th May 2012 Pandan Indah, Selangor Malaysia Requirements Diploma in related field from recognised institutions Minimum 3 years clinical experience. Must be registered with Malaysian Nursing Board Possess valid and current APC Willing to travel Job SummaryLink Type Permanent/Full time Specialization Healthcare: Nurses, Medical Practioners Level Senior Executive Manager Read More : http://www.allyhunt.com/overview/view-job/23911

Alternatives to Overcome Constipation

Often termed as constipation or constipation or difficult bowel movements are related digestive disorders are very annoying and makes you feel uncomfortable. Often termed as constipation or constipation or difficult bowel movements are related digestive disorders are very annoying and makes you feel uncomfortable. Here is a natural alternative way to overcome constipation, among others: Fiber One easy way is found to overcome the constipation with fiber consumption. The recommended fiber intake is about 20-35 grams / day. To obtain sufficient amounts of fiber, try the consumption of fruits, vegetables, and wheat. But you have to be vigilant when consuming fiber, because of excessive use will actually worsen the constipation. This can be overcome by drinking more water to help the fibers get into the digestive system more smoothly. Herbs Herbal therapy is the treatment of constipation is the oldest, and has been applied in various cultures around the world. Herbal laxatives generally ar

The Forbidden Antibiotics Must be Avoided for Pregnant Women

Pregnant women should not be carelessly did take medication, because it can trigger defects in the baby. Carefully choose the medication needs to start planning to become pregnant, because sometimes a woman does not know exactly when she was pregnant. A women would realize too late that her menstrual least 2 weeks after conception. If at the time of conception has occurred, the drugs, especially certain antibiotics can cause fetal prospective experience of disability in the process of growth. Antibiotics that are forbidden for pregnant women among other quinolones group, for example, which is quite famous is floroquinolon and ciprofloxacin. Class of antibiotics that are widely used for diarrhea, typhoid and lung infections can cause birth defects and impaired bone growth in children. Antibiotics may be given a new class of quinolones in children if the condition is an emergency and there is no option other drugs to save his life. In these circumstances, adverse effects on bone can be r

Nursing Home Care - An Overview of Nursing Homes in America

Nursing home centers (also known as skilled nursing facilities) have come a long way over the past few decades. Although they're still not perfect by any means, nursing homes today are much improved over their predecessors. In the 1950's and 1960's, nursing homes (or old folks homes as they were often referred to as) were scary places for senior citizens. Today that trend is changing. Although nursing homes can still be scary, today there is significantly more federal and state oversight of nursing homes. All nursing homes must meet certain requirements, such as having a nurse on staff 24-hours a day, seven days per week in order to keep their doors open and have to meet all sorts of requirements in order to qualify for Medicaid, Medicare and other government funding programs. Nursing homes are generally for two categories of individuals. The first class are the individuals who need assistance in their daily living activities. This means they can not care for themselves on