Working in a nursing home setting often presents challenges requiring effective conflict resolution skills. In this paper, I will address five common interview questions related to nursing home care and provide my responses based on personal experiences and similar answers found through research. Question 1: Can you tell me about a time you faced a conflict and how you resolved it? Conflicts can arise unexpectedly in a nursing home, requiring quick thinking and effective resolution strategies. One instance that comes to mind is when I encountered a resident with a blood sugar level of 50, indicating potential hypoglycemia. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, I promptly assessed the resident's condition and followed the established protocol …show more content…
Prioritizing tasks in a fast-paced nursing home environment requires a combination of organization, time management skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure. One approach I find effective is to assess the urgency and importance of each task. Tasks that involve resident safety and immediate medical needs, such as responding to emergencies or administering medications, take precedence. I also prioritize tasks based on resident care plans and any specific instructions from the healthcare team. Additionally, I stay flexible and adaptable to adjust priorities as needed, ensuring that all residents receive timely and quality care despite the challenges of a fast-paced environment. Question 3: How do you handle difficult residents or family members? Handling difficult residents or family members requires empathy, patience, and effective communication skills. When interacting with difficult residents, I strive to establish a rapport built on trust and understanding. I listen actively to their concerns, validate their feelings, and approach situations with empathy and …show more content…
First and foremost, I adhere to established protocols and guidelines for resident care, including medication administration, fall prevention, and infection control. Conduct regular assessments of residents' physical and cognitive abilities, identifying any potential risks or hazards. Additionally, I maintain a safe and clean environment, ensuring that walkways are clear, equipment is in working order, and residents receive proper assistance with daily living activities. I also prioritize staff training and education on safety procedures and encourage open communication among team members to address any safety concerns promptly. By implementing these measures and remaining vigilant, I strive to create a culture of safety and minimize risks to residents in the nursing home. Question 5: How do you handle stressful situations or high-pressure environments? Stressful situations and high-pressure environments are common in nursing home settings, requiring resilience and effective coping strategies. To manage stress, I practice self-care techniques such as mindfulness, deep breathing exercises, and regular physical
Reflecting on my home visit experience, I have realized that although it was not completely intentional and planned, each phase of the nursing process was present as the interviews progressed. The initial visit mainly consisted of the assessment phase because it was the first contact with my client and there was a lot of information to discover. This time allowed me to determine objective and subjective data, which includes the concerns my client had about falls, as well as additional information
reflective model is applied to guide this annotated bibliography. Stage 1 I have chosen the topic “promoting health and equality for marginalised groups “specifically in the area of end stage dementia care from the school research matrix (School of Nursing and Midwifery 2013). As a general nurse I became interested in this topic having worked in the residential setting where I observed first-hand staff neglecting a geriatric patient whom had end staged dementia. End stage dementia is characterised by
Caregiver Interview This paper will describe an interview of a caregiver undertaken to assess the course to get to their current career. Caregiver, Bertha Brown was interviewed in person in August 2014. Before the initial interview, the author provided her with the questions, so that she would be prepared. The in-person interview was done just to expound on the given questions and to add a few questions from the interviewer. This paper will provide a summary of the interview, describe the challenges
Financial Impact The nursing shortage in the healthcare setting, can result in decreased quality of care with the patient and this can have a significant impact on the financial aspect of the organization. As time changes, there are more acute illnesses being presented in the hospital as a result of the patient prolonging to seek medical treatment. The delay in seeking medical treatment often stems from the patient not having health insurance and seeking home remedies as an alternate method of
Introduction This paper will explore and analyze assessment and interventions pertaining to self-concept and patient behavior. It will also define and compare methodology and nursing process. This paper will be responding to the case studies and questions provided on Canvas. Case study one In case study one, a nurse is providing annual examinations for 3 school-aged children. While examining the children the nurse notices that the kids are healthy, but their clothes are messy. She then notices
Functional Health Patterns. The student nurse conducts a similar interview and assessment process with each patient to gather subjective and objective data related to the health and wellness of the individual. The function of the student nurse’s interview process using Gordon’s Functional Health Patterns reflects the purpose of the interviewing an elderly individual in the community. The purpose of this paper is to emulate the nursing process by ranking the priority of care for the identified health
In this paper, the author will explain several interviews that she had with different individuals. The interviews consist of the author questioning the interviewees about their knowledge of the career of occupational therapy as a whole and the author attempting to explain to the best of her ability what occupational therapy is and what it means to her. All of the interviewees comments were helpful and insightful into what society in general considers occupational therapy to be. The first interviewee
feeling, and healthy teeth provide a nice appearance. In home or residential care, some of the residents may have physical limitations that inhibit them from taking care of their oral health like a stroke or general weakness, or they could have mental limitations, like dementia, and simply forget brush or floss their teeth (Lloyd & Woodbeck, 2014, p.57). I arrived at the topic of oral hygiene in home or residential care due to what one of my nursing said instructors last semester in one of her lectures
Furthermore, this paper will expatiate on the kind of industries that nurses work in including the type of sector, safety of job, as well as greatly focusing on the union that protects nurses especially in the City of Toronto. Also, the job position of a registered nurse demands specific qualifications like an education in nursing as well as long working hours. An issue that will be considered is the demand of nurses in Toronto, and if there will be a good chance of being able to find a nursing position upon
Johnson, J. S. (2015). Qualitative sales research: an exposition of grounded theory. Journal Of Personal Selling & Sales Management, 35(3), 262-273. doi:10.1080/08853134.2014.954581 Summary: The author used in-depth interviews and a qualitative grounded theory to gather information about salesperson or sales manager’s approach on sales. The data were analyzed using qualitative data analysis software NVivo. The author intention for the study was to understand the factors affecting the performances
Introduction The aim of this paper is to explore and critically analysing two research articles. The critical analysis will explain the importance of the study, evaluate design and research method used in those articles. To identify any gaps it will provide the literature review in those researches and possibility for the new study. The project plan, for the possible research will be developed on a potential gaps and the essay will finish with the conclusion. A study in 1997 points out that in the
lending a hand at the local nursing homes, I knew a career in the medical field was where I needed to be. To begin my research about the career of a Nurse Practitioner, I looked for information on the Choices 360 website. Then I continued my research to the Nurse.org website. Finally, to conclude my inspection of the career, I interviewed Daniel Eddings who is currently attending school to become a Nurse Practitioner. By exploring these two websites and performing an interview, I have gained mounds of
XYZ rest home was established in 1974 in Epsom. This is fully registered Eden Alternative and offer high quality services, significant activities and loving companionship. XYZ rest home welcomes both subsidised and fee paying private residents (Elizabeth Knox Home & Hospital, 2014 a). It is divided in different departments like Kauri, Karaka, Kowhai, Rimu, Totara and Nikau house. This home is for young people and elder people who are suffering from physical disability. Approximately 200 residents
population” (Allender, Rector, & Warner, 2010, p. 839) the public health nurse I chose to interview was Barbara, she currently works for the Health department and has been there for three years. During the interview Barbara discussed the requirements for a public health nurse. The individual must have the ability to exercise independent judgment, planning and able to administer safe effective public nursing care. In addition be able to work effectively with individuals and families to assist them
This assignment is geared toward developing a nursing intervention to encourage healthy eating habits among teenagers. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, “obesity has more than tripled in adolescents in the past 30 years” (Adolescent and social health). Using a grounded theory study, I aim to determine how this astronomical increase has managed to occur, and explore strategies to reduce the risk as well as promote prevention of adolescent obesity through encouragement of