The Making of an EI Nephrology Nurse Introduction In order to foster an environment of success both in patient outcomes and leadership, all nurses must use Emotional Intelligence as a key for awareness, recognition, understanding, and processing of emotional information about themselves and others whatever stage of their career, specialty, and age they may be. As a nurse in the field of Hemodialysis, the writer can never ignore the inseparableness of peoples’ emotions during the day to day interactions between staff and patients, and nonetheless as importantly, the relationship between her as a nurse leader and members of the staff. Emotional Intelligence will be her guide in enhancing her positive traits and abilities. It is her tool for developing strategies in overcoming stress, and anxiety through self-awareness, self-regulation, social-awareness, empathy, and motivation. The goal is for her to achieve a high-level of Emotional Intelligence and therefore, attain a work/life balance, transform her team, be a change agent that can help transform the nursing industry and society in …show more content…
Handling stress and anxiety also aids in improving social skills as time with family and work staff members will be filled with fewer conflicts (Kotsou, Nelis, Gregoire, & Mikolajczak, 2011). EI is also crucial for physical health as poor mental health can lead to medical problems as well. EI can mediate between mental/ physical health and anxiety/stress, allowing coping skills to be developed. EI can help lower stress and anxiety level and prevent burnout, depression, and even physical ailments. Unhealthy emotional state of a staff can lead to low morale, absenteeism, emotionally toxic environment, and even possible hospitalization resulting from worsening medical problems that are left unattended (Kotsou, Nelis, Gregoire, & Mikolajczak,
This discussion board is about the nurse’s scope of practice. The purpose of this posting is to discuss the definition and standards of the nurse’s scope of practice as defined by the American Nurses Association (ANA) and by the Ohio Board of Nursing with an example of how to use the standards of practice. Per the ANA, when determining the nurse’s scope of practice there is no one specific explanation that can be provided due to the fact that registered nurses can have a general practice or a practice that is very specialized. The limits that are placed on a RN’s scope of practice will depend on a registered nurse’s education, type of nursing, years as a nurse, and the patients receiving care. At the basic level, every nurse’s practice
1. What is the difference between a. and a. Which K, S, and A pertain to the care you provided to the patient you have chosen? Why do you need to be a member? K- Describe the limits and boundaries of therapeutic patient-centered care. S- Assess levels of physical and emotional comfort.
According to section 149(b) of national law, tribunal has authority to exercise any power under subdivision 6 of National Law if the practitioner admits it in writing to tribunal. Section 149C (1) (a) and (b) of national law empowers tribunal, if it is satisfied a practitioner is not competent to practice the practitioner’s profession, or a nurse is guilty of professional misconduct, to suspend or cancel the registration.
The nurse is creating a four-column plan of care for a client. For which areas should the nurse prepare to document when creating this care plan?
“Code Blue”, that the last thing anyone wants to here at the beginning or end of a shift, or for that matter at any time during their shift. With the development of rapids response teams (RRTs), acute care nurses and ancillary departments have a resource available to their disposal when need in uncertain situations. Many times nurses struggle to maintain a patient deteriorating in front of them all the while make a multitude of calls to the physician for orders or concerns. Having a set of “expert” eyes assisting you in these times helps alleviate stress and encourages collaboration amongst staff. (Parker, 2014)
1. In the Essentials, what, if anything, surprised you, is new to you or did you find confusing or unclear about the role of the BSN nurse?
“We can’t turn away from a patient’s pain just because it’s difficult” (chapman, 2015, p. 88). I know the path of least resistance is taking a path of ignorance. Easy, is to ignore or neglect the true pain patients experience in times of crisis. As caregivers I believe we all want to heal others or we wouldn’t be in the field of nursing, but there are only handfuls willing to be present during the healing process because sharing one’s pain hurts. As a surgical nurse, I find being genuinely present takes hard work on my behalf, not only mentally but emotionally. On a unit where patient’s needs and conditions are changing at astonishing rates, being present requires mental strength in order slow down enough to recognize the value presence
I have been a registered nurse for the past six years. I started my nursing career in a long-term care facility where I worked for a year and half . I always wanted to challenge myself so l left long-term care and went to work in the intensive care unit for four years where I saw how people with diabetes are suffering when the disease in not managed well. I am currently working in post anesthesia care unit(PACU) where I recover many patients with diabetes complications post-surgery. I am committed in the innovation in order to provide an effective care for the people suffering from diabetes. For many years the disease has been killing people and introduction of the control tools will help in making the condition manageable. The innovation
The nurse’s first year of practice is the time to acquire new skills and build knowledge and confidence upon the same. Due to deficiency of skills, practical experience, and conflicts in the theoretical knowledge and practical knowledge during the initial phase of their employment, Registered Nurses (RN) face a lot of problems and challenges. Due to these gaps of knowledge, fresh graduates have a lot of stress to perform equivalent to the experienced nurses, which they find difficult. Due to this self-expectation and the expectation on the part of employers and senior nurses newly qualified nurses feel a lot of stress. Fresh nurses consider themselves ready to perform at the new job placements but find themselves not on par with
INTRODUCTION There are many things that affect a student’s enrolment as a nurse the student must be competent in the many registration standards that the Nursing Midwifery Board of Australia have set. The stigmas attached to students with Impairments and or Criminal histories and the ineligibility to register. Nursing is defined by the International Council of Nursing (2014) as collaborative care of individual’s any age health or ill of all communities, groups, in all situations. Health promotion, illness prevention and the care of unwell, disabled and dying people are included in the nursing practice. Encouraging a safe environment, research, contributing to shape health policies and health systems management, and education are also key nursing
Nursing is a noble profession where nurses are the front line carer of the patient. To provide competent patient care, nurses use their critical thinking skills in making a decision. In their professional practice, nurses and nursing students have the responsibility to comply with the guidelines provided by NMBA (Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia). The given case study deals with the responsibility and accountability of nurses and nursing students regarding privacy and confidentiality.
Therapeutic relationship in nursing can be built through emotional intelligence which means how can nurses potential for mastering the skills of Self-Awareness, Self-Management, Social Awareness, and Relationship Management translates into on-the-job success. In nursing, it is important to understand client’s emotions in order to provide the needed health care. This will help clients to open up with one’s own health issues. In all health care system the health care professionals should put one’s self in client’s shoes. This will help the nurse-patient relationship to be more effective. This will enhance the clients to provide...
This also includes creating personal connections this is knowing how to be approachable and engage with groups and listen attentively. Understanding the importance and what is emotional intelligence and developing this to help these management and leadership skill to develop and ensure the application of these kills is shown ( (Beauvais, Brady, & O’Shea, 2011). It is important that newly qualified nurses understand their own emotional intelligence to develop these skills as leadership and management skills are used in all areas of clinical care. In the workplace newly graduate nurses will undertake the care and responsibility of patients that are critically ill. In these settings changes in the patient’s condition can rapidly change in a
When I think of effective leaders, I think of leaders with strategies, visions, or powerful ideas. However, this course has taught me different. While strategies and ideas are necessary for being a leader, it takes emotional intelligence for a leader to be successful. Emotional intelligence is essential for social and professional competency in any field, especially in the healthcare field where feelings affect individual as well as institutional health. As an individual going into the healthcare field, I must possess the ability to perceive, use, understand, and manage emotions, as it will se...
Nurses are advised to be emotionally intelligent because it improves their work performance by helping them balance their personal and professional life, it improves their physical and mental health by lowering their stress and disease levels and mos...