The document discusses the history and celebration of International Nurses Day. It notes that Nurses Day was first proposed in 1953 in honor of nurses in the United States, though it was not approved. The International Council of Nursing later created International Nurses Day in 1965 and designated May 12th as the date to celebrate Florence Nightingale's birthday. The document also provides details on the history of National Nurses Day and Week in the United States and how it is now celebrated with themes and recognition of nurses' important contributions.
The document discusses mobility, exercise, and positioning as they relate to nursing fundamentals. It defines types of exercise and their benefits. It also outlines complications of immobility like contractures and DVT. Nursing interventions for impaired mobility include proper positioning, range of motion exercises, ambulation assistance, and skin integrity measures to prevent pressure ulcers.
This document discusses nutrition and nutritional needs. It defines nutrition as the science of food and its components in the body. Nutrients are classified as macro or micronutrients and provide energy, build tissues, and regulate functions. Nutritional needs are affected by biological, environmental, religious, economic, social, educational, health, psychological factors. Nutritional needs are assessed using direct methods like measurements, tests, and dietary surveys or indirect methods like vital statistics. Meeting nutritional needs requires a diet planned for an individual's culture and conditions that is introduced gradually and in variety. Nurses play a role in ensuring therapeutic diets are taken and providing home care instruction.
The full liquid diet consists of foods and liquids that are liquid or become liquid in the mouth at room temperature. It is used post-operatively during the transition from clear liquids to solid foods for patients who have difficulty swallowing. The diet meets calorie and protein needs but is low in fiber and nutrients, so supplementation may be needed. A sample menu is provided that meets the calorie goal of 1350-1500 calories per day in divided amounts every 2 hours.
The document provides information on hygienic needs and oral hygiene care. It discusses the importance of hygiene for patient health and comfort. Different types of baths are described, including complete bed baths, partial baths, and sitz baths used to clean specific areas. Step-by-step procedures are outlined for administering bed baths and providing oral care. Maintaining proper hygiene is indicated for bedridden patients and those who are unconscious or have limited mobility.
This document discusses food and nutrition. It defines nutrition as the scientific study of food, nutrients, and how the body ingests, absorbs and utilizes these substances and their relation to health and disease. Good nutrition requires a multidisciplinary effort including adequate nutrient retention during food processing, understanding how diet impacts toxic effects, and education programs to ensure communities have access to nutritious foods.
Cookery rules and preservation of nutrientsmanisaikoduri
this presentation gives the information regarding cooking definition, its principles,and methods and also the protective measure to prevent nutrient loss while cooking, food preservation, and also provide information regarding food additives, its usage and its side effects, and finally preparation of 2 recepiees
This document provides information on nail care, including:
1) It defines nail care as trimming nails periodically and keeping them clean through washing to prevent infection, injury, and dirt accumulation.
2) The principles of nail care are that nails should be cut close to the skin, clean nails prevent bacteria growth, and soaking softens nails to prevent breakage.
3) The nail care procedure involves soaking, trimming, filing, and cleaning nails with cotton balls while maintaining cleanliness and the patient's comfort.
The document discusses mobility, exercise, and positioning as they relate to nursing fundamentals. It defines types of exercise and their benefits. It also outlines complications of immobility like contractures and DVT. Nursing interventions for impaired mobility include proper positioning, range of motion exercises, ambulation assistance, and skin integrity measures to prevent pressure ulcers.
This document discusses nutrition and nutritional needs. It defines nutrition as the science of food and its components in the body. Nutrients are classified as macro or micronutrients and provide energy, build tissues, and regulate functions. Nutritional needs are affected by biological, environmental, religious, economic, social, educational, health, psychological factors. Nutritional needs are assessed using direct methods like measurements, tests, and dietary surveys or indirect methods like vital statistics. Meeting nutritional needs requires a diet planned for an individual's culture and conditions that is introduced gradually and in variety. Nurses play a role in ensuring therapeutic diets are taken and providing home care instruction.
The full liquid diet consists of foods and liquids that are liquid or become liquid in the mouth at room temperature. It is used post-operatively during the transition from clear liquids to solid foods for patients who have difficulty swallowing. The diet meets calorie and protein needs but is low in fiber and nutrients, so supplementation may be needed. A sample menu is provided that meets the calorie goal of 1350-1500 calories per day in divided amounts every 2 hours.
The document provides information on hygienic needs and oral hygiene care. It discusses the importance of hygiene for patient health and comfort. Different types of baths are described, including complete bed baths, partial baths, and sitz baths used to clean specific areas. Step-by-step procedures are outlined for administering bed baths and providing oral care. Maintaining proper hygiene is indicated for bedridden patients and those who are unconscious or have limited mobility.
This document discusses food and nutrition. It defines nutrition as the scientific study of food, nutrients, and how the body ingests, absorbs and utilizes these substances and their relation to health and disease. Good nutrition requires a multidisciplinary effort including adequate nutrient retention during food processing, understanding how diet impacts toxic effects, and education programs to ensure communities have access to nutritious foods.
Cookery rules and preservation of nutrientsmanisaikoduri
this presentation gives the information regarding cooking definition, its principles,and methods and also the protective measure to prevent nutrient loss while cooking, food preservation, and also provide information regarding food additives, its usage and its side effects, and finally preparation of 2 recepiees
This document provides information on nail care, including:
1) It defines nail care as trimming nails periodically and keeping them clean through washing to prevent infection, injury, and dirt accumulation.
2) The principles of nail care are that nails should be cut close to the skin, clean nails prevent bacteria growth, and soaking softens nails to prevent breakage.
3) The nail care procedure involves soaking, trimming, filing, and cleaning nails with cotton balls while maintaining cleanliness and the patient's comfort.
Breastfeeding and supplementary food for Infants.pptxAmina Khan
The document discusses the importance and benefits of breastfeeding for infant nutrition, health, and development. It recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months, and continued breastfeeding along with complementary foods up to 2 years of age or beyond. Breast milk provides all necessary nutrition and protects against diseases, while promoting sensory and cognitive development. Exceptions for not breastfeeding include certain medical conditions in the mother or baby. Guidelines for introducing complementary foods at 6 months and appropriate nutrition based on age are also provided.
Body mechanics, mobility and body alignment introductionArifa T N
This document discusses mobility, body alignment, and body mechanics. It defines mobility as body movement requiring coordination between musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Body alignment refers to proper joint, ligament, and muscle positioning when standing, sitting, or lying down. Body mechanics is the safe use of the body through correct posture, balance, and movement to safely lift and move objects and people. Maintaining proper body alignment and mechanics is important for physiological function, injury prevention, and nursing care safety.
This document discusses various cooking methods and their advantages and disadvantages. It covers topics like conduction, convection, moist heat, dry heat, simmering, boiling, pressure cooking, microwaving, grilling, baking, frying and combined methods. For each method, it outlines how heat is transferred, common foods prepared using the method, as well as benefits like reduced cooking time, nutrient retention and drawbacks like fuel wastage. The document also compares different methods on these parameters.
The document discusses proper bed making techniques. It provides instructions on preparing beds for patients by selecting the appropriate linens and arranging them in a way that ensures patient comfort and safety. Infection control measures like hand hygiene and avoiding cross-contamination of linens are emphasized. The goal is to provide a clean, tidy bed that meets patients' medical needs.
This document discusses nutrition and diet therapy. It defines nutrition as the science of food and nutrients and their role in maintaining homeostasis. Nutritional imbalance can impact health and disease. The six basic nutrients discussed are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Carbohydrates, proteins and fats are broken down, absorbed and used to provide energy, build tissues, and regulate bodily functions. Maintaining a balanced intake of nutrients is important for overall health and nutritional status.
This document discusses infant nutrition from birth to one year. It defines newborns and infants, outlines their growth and nutritional needs, and provides guidelines for introducing solid foods and water. Proper infant nutrition is important for development as infants rely on caretakers to feed them. Nutritional needs change as infants grow, starting with frequent feedings of breastmilk or formula, then adding cereals and pureed foods before self-feeding table foods by 12 months. Guidelines recommend slowly introducing one new food at a time to identify allergies.
A health assessment is a plan of care that identifies the specific needs of a person and how those needs will be addressed by the healthcare system or skilled nursing facility. Health assessment is the evaluation of the health status by performing a physical exam after taking a health history.
This document provides guidance on perineal care for nursing students. It outlines 8 learning outcomes for students, which include assessing patients' needs, choosing appropriate techniques and equipment, demonstrating proper techniques, and documenting the procedure. It then discusses principles of perineal care, indications for care, supplies needed, and step-by-step procedures for female and male patients. The goal is to thoroughly clean the genital area while maintaining privacy, comfort and infection prevention.
The document defines oxygenation as the delivery of oxygen to body tissues and cells, describes the physiological process of oxygen transport from the lungs to cells, and outlines factors that can affect oxygen levels as well as signs and symptoms of hypoxia. It also provides details on administering oxygen to improve uptake and delivery through various methods and equipment.
Diet does not substitute drugs but it is considered a complementary therapy.
The goals of dietary advice are:
To prevent or manage some medical conditions
To maintain or improve health through the use of appropriate and healthy food choices
To achieve and maintain optimal metabolic and physiological outcome
Holistic nursing focuses on treating the whole person by considering their physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. The goal of holistic nursing is to promote health and wellness while also preventing or alleviating suffering. A holistic nurse considers all aspects of a person's life to develop a comprehensive care plan that enhances healing. Key aspects of holistic nursing include viewing each individual as a unique being, respecting their beliefs and preferences, and empowering patients to make their own health decisions.
The document provides information on the physiology of bowel elimination or defecation. It discusses the normal process of defecation including the role of muscles in moving fecal material through the digestive tract. It describes factors that influence defecation frequency and the signals that stimulate the urge to defecate. The document also covers the composition of feces, normal and abnormal characteristics of feces, and factors that can affect bowel elimination such as diet, medications and medical conditions.
This document discusses the role of nurses in providing nutritional education. It outlines various methods and channels that nurses can use to communicate nutritional information and educate individuals and groups. These include lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, role playing, storytelling, and problem solving techniques. The document also discusses different teaching aids, mass media, computer applications, and optimal sites that nurses can utilize to promote nutritional education.
This document discusses nutritional support for neuroscience patients. It covers basic nutritional requirements, nutritional assessment, estimating nutrient requirements, and providing nutrients. Key points include: nutritional needs change with injury and stress; assessments include history, exam, and labs; indirect calorimetry can accurately measure energy needs; enteral feeding is preferred over parenteral nutrition when possible; and the goal is providing adequate energy and protein based on patient characteristics and condition.
Positioning involves placing a patient in specific body alignments to promote health and allow for medical interventions. Some key reasons for positioning include providing comfort, relieving pressure on body parts, improving circulation, preventing deformities, and enabling examinations and treatments. Common positions include supine, prone, lateral, lithotomy and Fowler's positions, each having distinct uses and safety considerations. Positioning requires ensuring patient comfort and safety by using supportive devices and regularly adjusting alignment to prevent pressure injuries.
This document describes 10 different positions used for patients: supine, prone, lateral, lithotomy, dorsal recumbent, Fowler's, Sims, Trendelenburg, knee-chest, and orthopneic. Each position is defined, with its purposes, indications, and procedures explained in 1-2 sentences. The positions are used for examinations, procedures, postoperative care, and to promote patient comfort and physiological functions. Proper positioning requires explaining the procedure to the patient, ensuring comfort and safety, and placing pillows or other supports as needed.
Patient teaching, also known as patient education, involves informing patients to secure informed consent and promote patient compliance. The nurse's role includes assessing learning needs, developing objectives, planning and implementing teaching, evaluating learning, and documenting the process. Key aspects of patient teaching include maintaining health, preventing illness, and teaching patients to manage their condition. The teaching process considers the patient's educational background, health perceptions, and knowledge. Nurse educators must plan teaching appropriately and be available for incidental lessons.
This document outlines the process and components of a health assessment for Mr. Binu Babu and Mrs. Jincy Binu. It discusses collecting a health history, which includes biographic data, chief complaints, present health history, past health history, family history, personal history, and socioeconomic history. The purposes of a health assessment are to collect physical, mental, social, and health-related problem data to determine a client's health status, the cause and extent of any diseases, the necessary treatment, and to formulate an appropriate nursing care plan. A health assessment involves collecting a health history and performing a physical examination.
This document provides information on nutrition and nutrients. It begins with an introduction to nutrition, discussing how food nourishes the body and supports growth and health. It then covers the six major classes of nutrients - carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. For each nutrient class, it lists food sources and key functions. The document also discusses methods to assess nutritional needs and establish healthy body weight standards. Overall guidelines for a balanced diet are presented, followed by a conclusion on the importance of good nutritional habits.
International Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 12th to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday and honor nurses' contributions to healthcare. It was first established in 1953 in the US and adopted globally by the International Council of Nurses in 1965. Nurses play a vital role in caring for patients' physical, mental, and social health needs. Nursing associations aim to support nurses and strengthen healthcare systems so nurses can better serve their communities. The 2019 theme is "Nurses: A Voice to Lead - Health for All," emphasizing nurses' ability to advocate for accessible, high-quality care for all people worldwide.
National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6th to May 12th to recognize the contributions of nurses. May 6th is recognized as National Nurses Day, which kicks off the week-long celebration. National Nurses Week aims to educate the public about the important work of nurses and honor them through appreciation events like banquets and proclamations. The tradition of National Nurses Week originated over time through initiatives by nursing organizations to designate days and weeks for recognizing nurses.
Breastfeeding and supplementary food for Infants.pptxAmina Khan
The document discusses the importance and benefits of breastfeeding for infant nutrition, health, and development. It recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months, and continued breastfeeding along with complementary foods up to 2 years of age or beyond. Breast milk provides all necessary nutrition and protects against diseases, while promoting sensory and cognitive development. Exceptions for not breastfeeding include certain medical conditions in the mother or baby. Guidelines for introducing complementary foods at 6 months and appropriate nutrition based on age are also provided.
Body mechanics, mobility and body alignment introductionArifa T N
This document discusses mobility, body alignment, and body mechanics. It defines mobility as body movement requiring coordination between musculoskeletal and nervous systems. Body alignment refers to proper joint, ligament, and muscle positioning when standing, sitting, or lying down. Body mechanics is the safe use of the body through correct posture, balance, and movement to safely lift and move objects and people. Maintaining proper body alignment and mechanics is important for physiological function, injury prevention, and nursing care safety.
This document discusses various cooking methods and their advantages and disadvantages. It covers topics like conduction, convection, moist heat, dry heat, simmering, boiling, pressure cooking, microwaving, grilling, baking, frying and combined methods. For each method, it outlines how heat is transferred, common foods prepared using the method, as well as benefits like reduced cooking time, nutrient retention and drawbacks like fuel wastage. The document also compares different methods on these parameters.
The document discusses proper bed making techniques. It provides instructions on preparing beds for patients by selecting the appropriate linens and arranging them in a way that ensures patient comfort and safety. Infection control measures like hand hygiene and avoiding cross-contamination of linens are emphasized. The goal is to provide a clean, tidy bed that meets patients' medical needs.
This document discusses nutrition and diet therapy. It defines nutrition as the science of food and nutrients and their role in maintaining homeostasis. Nutritional imbalance can impact health and disease. The six basic nutrients discussed are carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. Carbohydrates, proteins and fats are broken down, absorbed and used to provide energy, build tissues, and regulate bodily functions. Maintaining a balanced intake of nutrients is important for overall health and nutritional status.
This document discusses infant nutrition from birth to one year. It defines newborns and infants, outlines their growth and nutritional needs, and provides guidelines for introducing solid foods and water. Proper infant nutrition is important for development as infants rely on caretakers to feed them. Nutritional needs change as infants grow, starting with frequent feedings of breastmilk or formula, then adding cereals and pureed foods before self-feeding table foods by 12 months. Guidelines recommend slowly introducing one new food at a time to identify allergies.
A health assessment is a plan of care that identifies the specific needs of a person and how those needs will be addressed by the healthcare system or skilled nursing facility. Health assessment is the evaluation of the health status by performing a physical exam after taking a health history.
This document provides guidance on perineal care for nursing students. It outlines 8 learning outcomes for students, which include assessing patients' needs, choosing appropriate techniques and equipment, demonstrating proper techniques, and documenting the procedure. It then discusses principles of perineal care, indications for care, supplies needed, and step-by-step procedures for female and male patients. The goal is to thoroughly clean the genital area while maintaining privacy, comfort and infection prevention.
The document defines oxygenation as the delivery of oxygen to body tissues and cells, describes the physiological process of oxygen transport from the lungs to cells, and outlines factors that can affect oxygen levels as well as signs and symptoms of hypoxia. It also provides details on administering oxygen to improve uptake and delivery through various methods and equipment.
Diet does not substitute drugs but it is considered a complementary therapy.
The goals of dietary advice are:
To prevent or manage some medical conditions
To maintain or improve health through the use of appropriate and healthy food choices
To achieve and maintain optimal metabolic and physiological outcome
Holistic nursing focuses on treating the whole person by considering their physical, mental, emotional, social, and spiritual well-being. The goal of holistic nursing is to promote health and wellness while also preventing or alleviating suffering. A holistic nurse considers all aspects of a person's life to develop a comprehensive care plan that enhances healing. Key aspects of holistic nursing include viewing each individual as a unique being, respecting their beliefs and preferences, and empowering patients to make their own health decisions.
The document provides information on the physiology of bowel elimination or defecation. It discusses the normal process of defecation including the role of muscles in moving fecal material through the digestive tract. It describes factors that influence defecation frequency and the signals that stimulate the urge to defecate. The document also covers the composition of feces, normal and abnormal characteristics of feces, and factors that can affect bowel elimination such as diet, medications and medical conditions.
This document discusses the role of nurses in providing nutritional education. It outlines various methods and channels that nurses can use to communicate nutritional information and educate individuals and groups. These include lectures, demonstrations, group discussions, role playing, storytelling, and problem solving techniques. The document also discusses different teaching aids, mass media, computer applications, and optimal sites that nurses can utilize to promote nutritional education.
This document discusses nutritional support for neuroscience patients. It covers basic nutritional requirements, nutritional assessment, estimating nutrient requirements, and providing nutrients. Key points include: nutritional needs change with injury and stress; assessments include history, exam, and labs; indirect calorimetry can accurately measure energy needs; enteral feeding is preferred over parenteral nutrition when possible; and the goal is providing adequate energy and protein based on patient characteristics and condition.
Positioning involves placing a patient in specific body alignments to promote health and allow for medical interventions. Some key reasons for positioning include providing comfort, relieving pressure on body parts, improving circulation, preventing deformities, and enabling examinations and treatments. Common positions include supine, prone, lateral, lithotomy and Fowler's positions, each having distinct uses and safety considerations. Positioning requires ensuring patient comfort and safety by using supportive devices and regularly adjusting alignment to prevent pressure injuries.
This document describes 10 different positions used for patients: supine, prone, lateral, lithotomy, dorsal recumbent, Fowler's, Sims, Trendelenburg, knee-chest, and orthopneic. Each position is defined, with its purposes, indications, and procedures explained in 1-2 sentences. The positions are used for examinations, procedures, postoperative care, and to promote patient comfort and physiological functions. Proper positioning requires explaining the procedure to the patient, ensuring comfort and safety, and placing pillows or other supports as needed.
Patient teaching, also known as patient education, involves informing patients to secure informed consent and promote patient compliance. The nurse's role includes assessing learning needs, developing objectives, planning and implementing teaching, evaluating learning, and documenting the process. Key aspects of patient teaching include maintaining health, preventing illness, and teaching patients to manage their condition. The teaching process considers the patient's educational background, health perceptions, and knowledge. Nurse educators must plan teaching appropriately and be available for incidental lessons.
This document outlines the process and components of a health assessment for Mr. Binu Babu and Mrs. Jincy Binu. It discusses collecting a health history, which includes biographic data, chief complaints, present health history, past health history, family history, personal history, and socioeconomic history. The purposes of a health assessment are to collect physical, mental, social, and health-related problem data to determine a client's health status, the cause and extent of any diseases, the necessary treatment, and to formulate an appropriate nursing care plan. A health assessment involves collecting a health history and performing a physical examination.
This document provides information on nutrition and nutrients. It begins with an introduction to nutrition, discussing how food nourishes the body and supports growth and health. It then covers the six major classes of nutrients - carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, minerals, and water. For each nutrient class, it lists food sources and key functions. The document also discusses methods to assess nutritional needs and establish healthy body weight standards. Overall guidelines for a balanced diet are presented, followed by a conclusion on the importance of good nutritional habits.
International Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 12th to commemorate Florence Nightingale's birthday and honor nurses' contributions to healthcare. It was first established in 1953 in the US and adopted globally by the International Council of Nurses in 1965. Nurses play a vital role in caring for patients' physical, mental, and social health needs. Nursing associations aim to support nurses and strengthen healthcare systems so nurses can better serve their communities. The 2019 theme is "Nurses: A Voice to Lead - Health for All," emphasizing nurses' ability to advocate for accessible, high-quality care for all people worldwide.
National Nurses Week is celebrated annually from May 6th to May 12th to recognize the contributions of nurses. May 6th is recognized as National Nurses Day, which kicks off the week-long celebration. National Nurses Week aims to educate the public about the important work of nurses and honor them through appreciation events like banquets and proclamations. The tradition of National Nurses Week originated over time through initiatives by nursing organizations to designate days and weeks for recognizing nurses.
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World health day celebration report april 7th 2019anjalatchi
world international health day celebration April 7th 2019 celebrated with awareness about individual health , promotion, prevention, maintenance, palliative care , universal health coverage everyone, every where, involvement of access to primary health care service at door step to make the public more awareness about their own health .
This document discusses the theme of International Nurses Day 2019, which is "Nurses: A Voice to Lead - Health For All". It provides background on the history and importance of Nurses Day, and how it is celebrated. The document emphasizes the role of nurses in advocating for and achieving "Health for All" through a holistic approach, such as community health programs. It argues that with their broad scope of practice and focus on prevention over treatment, nurses are well-positioned to help realize the vision of universal health coverage and improved population health worldwide.
This document provides a toolkit and resource guide for the Let's Move! in Indian Country initiative. The toolkit is organized into 4 steps to combat childhood obesity in Indian communities: 1) Create a healthier start on life for children, 2) Create healthier learning communities, 3) Ensure families access to healthy, affordable, traditional food, and 4) Increase opportunities for physical activity. The introduction describes the childhood obesity crisis and how it particularly impacts Indian Country, threatening both health and cultural traditions. It presents the 4 steps of the initiative and how the toolkit can be used.
This document summarizes various programs and events of the Visiting Nurse Association Health Group. It discusses the Ruth Hyman Spiritual Support in the Jewish Tradition hospice program that was named after local philanthropist Ruth Hyman and how her generous donation will help expand services. It also commemorates the 40th anniversary of the WIC program that VNA Health Group has operated in two New Jersey counties, helping thousands of mothers and children. Additionally, it provides information on VNA Health Group's Falls Prevention program and initiative during Falls Prevention Awareness Week to help reduce falls among older adults.
Introduction, Definition of Nursing and Role and Functions of Nurse Prof Vijayraddi
This document provides an introduction to the field of nursing. It begins with a brief history, noting that nursing has existed since ancient Roman times but became more prominent in Europe during the Middle Ages due to the Catholic church. It then discusses Florence Nightingale's pioneering role in establishing nursing as a respected profession in the 19th century. The rest of the document defines key nursing concepts according to various authorities and outlines the roles, responsibilities, and educational requirements of nurses today on a global scale. It concludes by designating 2020 as the International Year of the Nurse and Midwife in recognition of their vital contributions to healthcare worldwide.
The document discusses improving maternal health globally. It notes that nearly 830 women die every day due to complications during pregnancy and childbirth, most of which could be prevented by improving access to emergency obstetric care and prenatal care. Specifically, it recommends increasing access to trained healthcare professionals for childbirth and ensuring women receive the recommended 4 prenatal checkups. The document also advocates donating to organizations working to build maternal health clinics in developing countries to improve outcomes for mothers and infants worldwide.
Madison Lyleroehr learned at age 13 that she had severe scoliosis requiring surgery. After finishing one semester of school, she had successful spinal surgery at Children's Hospital in 2001. Following her recovery, Madison wrote an informational booklet for other scoliosis patients and hosted fundraising concerts. She graduated first in her class from high school and is now a junior in college studying sociology, while continuing her singing and fundraising efforts. Madison is grateful to the staff at Children's Hospital for her successful surgery and recovery.
The delivery of these services require adequate and competent health and care workers with optimal skills mix at facility, outreach and community level, and who are equitably distributed, adequately supported and enjoy decent work.UHC strategies enable everyone to access the services that address the most significant causes of disease and death and ensures that the quality of those services is good enough to improve the health of the people who receive them.
Protecting people from the financial consequences of paying for health services out of their own pockets reduces the risk that people will be pushed into poverty because unexpected illness requires them to use up their life savings, sell assets, or borrow – destroying their futures and often those of their children.
Many countries are already making progress towards UHC, although everywhere the COVID-19 pandemic impacted the availability the ability of health systems to provide undisrupted health services. All countries can take actions to move more rapidly towards UHC despite the setbacks of the COVID-19 pandemic, or to maintain the gains they have already made. In countries where health services have traditionally been accessible and affordable, governments are finding it increasingly difficult to respond to the ever-growing health needs of the populations and the increasing costs of health services.
Moving towards UHC requires strengthening health systems in all countries. Robust financing structures are key. When people have to pay most of the cost for health services out of their own pockets, the poor are often unable to obtain many of the services they need, and even the rich may be exposed to financial hardship in the event of severe or long-term illness. Pooling funds from compulsory funding sources (such as government tax revenues) can spread the financial risks of illness across a population.
UHC emphasizes not only what services are covered, but also how they are funded, managed, and delivered. A fundamental shift in service delivery is needed such that services are integrated and focused on the needs of people and communities. This includes reorienting health services to ensure that care is provided in the most appropriate setting, with the right balance between out- and in-patient care and strengthening the coordination of care. Health services, including traditional and complementary medicine services, organized around the comprehensive needs and expectations of people and communities will help empower them to take a more active role in their health and health system.
The document discusses the history and development of the nurse practitioner role, beginning with Lillian Wald establishing the Henry Street Settlement in 1893 to provide healthcare to the poor. It describes how the Frontier Nursing Service in the 1930s was considered the first primary nurse practitioner role, with nurses making diagnoses, treating patients, and dispensing medications with acceptance from a medical committee. It also mentions the founding of the American Association of Nurse Anesthetists in 1931 and the establishment of pediatric nurse practitioner certification in 1965.
This document provides an introduction and overview of the First Nations Health Authority's Health Careers Guidebook. It acknowledges the contributors to the guidebook and includes forewords from leaders in First Nations health. The introduction outlines five reasons to consider a career in health, including the ability to change lives, diversity of opportunities, growth of the field, competitive pay and benefits, and the need for Indigenous health professionals in communities. The guidebook then provides profiles of over 100 different health careers.
1. International Nurses Day commemorates the birth of Nightingale, Nursing Fraternity pay respect to most revered nurse and social reformer.
2. The ICN has announced theme for this year Nurses A Voice to Lead Invest in nursing and respect rights to secure global health, emphasizing nursing to strengthen health care systems around world.
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5. she did many meritorious services towards Crimean war was astonished and renamed with the lady with lamp.
6. In 1973 health ministry instituted awards of professional nurses in public health & nursing education. President of India only presents this award to nurses all laid foundations and laws to protect nursing profession.
7. In 1953 - U.S. Department of Health, Education and Welfare, proposed "Nurses' Day" but not approved. In 1965 - International Nurses Day as celebrated as Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) Awareness day. In Jan 1974, 12th May to celebrate this day to coincide with birth anniversary. In 1990, International Nurses Week as annual event celebrated to recognize hard work.
8. In 1974-1987 ICN prepares and distributes kit containing valuable educational & public information materials that can be used by nurses around the world. But from 1988 to 2000 the ICN announcement theme related to health.
9. The target of health for all by 2000 AD achieved through concept of primary health care.
10. From 2000 WHO announced Eight Millennium Development adopted eight goals focused on health and target was fixed on December 31,2015.
11. 2001 to 2016 mainly focusing the Eight MDG.
12. 17 Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets to achieve in 2030.The SDG act as Roadmap to lay out vision for healthy world. Nurses have important part to play global health workforce of Nurses and midwives.
13. 17 goals of SDG.
14. Form 2017 ICN chooses SDG To make all nurses to be aware of the SDG’s. To bring public’s attention and significant contribution towards nurses in achieving these goals.
15. Nurses can dispense comfort compassion and caring people without even a prescription. Our voice is voice of individuals, families, groups and communities with whoever we are all working together.
16.ICN focusing time to ripe our nurses to across, working in all areas to achieve vision of health for all due to pandemic. WHO stated that Nurses and midwives account for nearly 50% of the global health workforce and need an additional 9 million nurses and midwives.
17.Transformation in nursing field brings foundation to high quality care, save lives and improve protect and promote health and well-being. Vital access point to 24/7 birth to death, emergency and ongoing care. Finally, theme makes to build resilient, high quality health systems now & future.
18.In pandemic, made health care system to be aware of without nurses there will be no healthy recovery from COVID – 19. Thi theme protects, support and invest in our nursing profession makes to strengthen health systems around world.
International Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 12th to mark Florence Nightingale's birthday. The 2014 theme is "Nurses: A Force for Change – A vital resource for health". Nursing is the largest healthcare profession and nurses play a key role in healthcare delivery and achieving health goals. National nursing associations educate and support nurses to deliver better care, and work with governments and organizations to strengthen healthcare systems. The International Council of Nurses celebrates this day to raise awareness of nursing's contributions to healthcare innovation.
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Florence Nightingale influenced and advocated for the development of nursing education schools and programs (Nickitas, Middaugh, & Aries, 2016). Because of Nightingale and these programs other hospitals around the country started to notice their value and started to open nursing schools and programs that were similar. Lillian Wald and Lavinia Dock advocated for healthcare reform within the community to protect the public from uneducated nurses and to develop nursing standards (Nickitas, Middaugh, & Aries, 2016). Wald went on to introduce several legislative initiatives that would improve the health of children (Nickitas, Middaugh, & Aries, 2016). Wald advocated for public health nurses to improve the overall well-being of the community. These nursing advocates cared about nursing education. Wald and Dock took it further and advocated for nursing standards. Margaret Sanger advocated for women's reproductive rights and contraceptives in a time when that was not a popular subject. She picketed, protested, and was arrested fighting for her cause and beliefs (Nickitas, Middaugh, & Aries, 2016). Nurses advocate for their patients each day, but they must also advocate for policy change on health issues. Nurses must remain engaged in the policy changing and making process. In order for this to occur nurses must remain informed about policies and they can influence nursing locally, regionally, and nationally (Polaschek, 2014). The American Nurses Association and the National League for Nursing are organizations that nurses can join to advocate for changes within the profession (Dunn, 2012).
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This document reflects on the 35 year history and accomplishments of the Transcultural Nursing Society. It highlights how transcultural nursing was established in the late 1950s/early 1960s by Madeleine Leininger based on her research with the Gadsup people in New Guinea. This led to the development of transcultural nursing concepts, principles, and the first transcultural nursing education programs. It discusses the founding of the Transcultural Nursing Society in 1974 and its growth over the past 35 years in bringing together nurses interested in this field. Transcultural nursing has now become institutionalized in nursing education, practice, and healthcare delivery worldwide.
The document provides information about two new programs at St. Francis Medical Center - Babies Come First and Welcome Baby. Babies Come First aims to promote and support breastfeeding by aligning the hospital's policies with WHO and UNICEF recommendations. Welcome Baby provides comprehensive prenatal and postnatal support services, including home visits, to new mothers. Both programs aim to improve health outcomes for mothers and children. The document highlights the benefits of breastfeeding and the services provided by each initiative.
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These lecture slides, by Dr Sidra Arshad, offer a quick overview of the physiological basis of a normal electrocardiogram.
Learning objectives:
1. Define an electrocardiogram (ECG) and electrocardiography
2. Describe how dipoles generated by the heart produce the waveforms of the ECG
3. Describe the components of a normal electrocardiogram of a typical bipolar lead (limb II)
4. Differentiate between intervals and segments
5. Enlist some common indications for obtaining an ECG
6. Describe the flow of current around the heart during the cardiac cycle
7. Discuss the placement and polarity of the leads of electrocardiograph
8. Describe the normal electrocardiograms recorded from the limb leads and explain the physiological basis of the different records that are obtained
9. Define mean electrical vector (axis) of the heart and give the normal range
10. Define the mean QRS vector
11. Describe the axes of leads (hexagonal reference system)
12. Comprehend the vectorial analysis of the normal ECG
13. Determine the mean electrical axis of the ventricular QRS and appreciate the mean axis deviation
14. Explain the concepts of current of injury, J point, and their significance
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 11, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 9, Human Physiology - From Cells to Systems, Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
3. Chapter 29, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
4. Electrocardiogram, StatPearls - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK549803/
5. ECG in Medical Practice by ABM Abdullah, 4th edition
6. Chapter 3, Cardiology Explained, https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK2214/
7. ECG Basics, http://www.nataliescasebook.com/tag/e-c-g-basics
2. International Nurses Day History
Nurses Day was first proposed by the Dorothy Sutherland
(an officer from the U.S. Department of Health, Education
and Welfare) in the year 1953 and first proclaimed in honor
of all the nurses in the United states to President Dwight D.
Eisenhower. However, he didn’t approve this suggestion. It
wouldn’t become a holiday until the international nurses day
was created by the international council of nursing in 1965.
3. During the 1970s, May 12th was chosen as the date on which
it should be celebrated because that date is Florence
Nightingale’s birthday. In the month of January in 1974, the
12th of May was declared to be celebrated as the birthday
anniversary of the founder of modern nursing, the Florence
Nightingale.
4. History of National Nurses Day
When the U.S president didn’t take up Dorothy Sutherland’s
suggestion and it was left to private citizens to begin
celebrating a National Nurses Day and eventually, a National
Nurses week. Finally in 1974, President Richard Nixon
declared a National Nurse week.
5. Followed by a resolution started in New Mexico in 1981 to
declare the 6th of May National Recognition Day for nurses.
Finally in 1982 the US congress declared May 6th to be
National Recognition day for nurses and it was signed into
law by president Ronald Reagan
6. Florence Nightingale(1820-1910)
Florence Nightingale (the foundational philosopher of the
modern nursing) was born on 12th of May in 1820 in
London, England. During her life she was a statistician,
writer, and social reformer. She became an important figure
of the nursing since Crimean War during 1850s. It was
during this time she would become the founder of modern
nursing and become known as the “The Lady with the
Lamp”. On August 13,1910, at the age of 90, she died
peacefully in her sleep.
7. INTERNATIONAL COUNCIL OF NURSES
ICN works to ensure quality nursing care for all and sound
health policies globally. ICN chooses a theme each year to
celebrate International Nurses Day. Our 2017-2019
campaign, Nurses: A Voice to Lead, focuses on the need for
nurses to become more active and vocal in policy
development and implementation. The resources and
evidence deal with critical issues of the time and highlight
the many ways in which nurses are making an impact.
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12. Background
Each year ICN prepares and distributes the
International nurses day kit. The International
Nurses Day Kit contains educational and public
information materials to be used by the nurses
among public.
13. UNISON (the British public sector union) had
asked the ICN in 1999 to celebrate this day on
another date as Florence Nightingale is not
symbolizing the modern nursing. Then, National
Student Nurses’ Day was started celebrating
annually on 8th of May since 1998 and National
Nurses Week was started celebrating every year
from 6th of May to 12th of May since 2003.
14. Why Nurses Day is Important?
Serving the humanity is one of the great professions. Nurses
are doing this. I am not going to overemphasize the
profession but for the mankind, nurses are playing an
important role in the society.
Public awareness to raise the health care system, the nursing
profession is being raised by the celebration of International
Nurses Day. As they are the backbone of the health care
system, the people throughout the world are acknowledged
about national Nurses day
15. How National Nurses day is celebrated?
There is a proverb that, “Great mind thinks alike”
In this day INC provides different gift box, posters and many other
things for the occasion of National Nurses Day.
Different poster Banner is designed
Festoon, Play cards are provided
Different speakers deliver their speeches on the occasion of Nurses
day
Nurses Gift kits are distributed
16. HOW TO CELEBRATE INTERNATIONAL NURSES DAY
Because this day is all about celebrating nurses’
endless contributions to society, take this
opportunity to show a nurse who has taken care of
you how much you appreciate him or her.
17. As with most gestures of appreciation, whatever
you decide to do need not be grand or cost much
money. Sad as it is, many people neglect to thank
their nurses at all, seeing them only as robots who
only know how to follow the doctor’s orders, so
every little way to say a simple “thank you” will
definitely make that nurse’s day.
18. today is the day to show that gratitude.
A nurse’s main goal is to help you get through
treatment and get better, so just knowing he or she
succeeded is a reward in itself.
19. THE IMPORTANCE OF MIND, BODY, AND SOUL
BALANCE
The combination of mental, physical, and spiritual
wellness is undeniably important to the individual.
However, we live in a world that largely focuses on
the physical factor of wellness which, in this day
and age, includes healthy eating, a fit body, and an
overall attractive appearance. Meanwhile, the
busier that our day-to-day lives become, the harder
that it is to achieve mental and spiritual wellness.
20. One article claims, “Wellness is the search for
enhanced quality of life, personal growth, and
potential through positive lifestyle behaviours and
attitudes.” With that said, in order to attain overall
wellness, one must not only focus on the physical
aspect, but also the mental and spiritual factors.
21. IMPORTANCE OF NURSESDAY
CELEBRATION
Nurses are those who give their support to
people who are suffering from any disease. Their
work on new national or private medical centers is
very important for people in delicate heath to
recover and feel good
22. The profession they have choosen is very
remarkable for which it is honored and well
remembered one once year
Dedicating these cute messages to these great
professionals in the day of a tribute is a very special
way to express the gratitude for their great work
23. In this special day i want to honor to all nurses
working in the public and private sector and also to
THANK YOU for the dedicated work they do
everyday to achieve good health and life for
everyone.
24. Nurses are those people with patience and
tenderness who help others people who are
suffering from any physical discomfort to calm down
and reassure confidence in them. It is a profession
which require a real dedication to survive and
support for others.
25. The great professionals are those who fail to quell
the feelings of fear and provide security and
necessary care to those who have cracked their
health and support physicians in performing their
responsibilities. Thanks to their care the patients
are able to recover their health.
26. There is no area of the country in which nurses do
not always carry presence, this is because they
carry hope and happiness with them to all locations
which become present.
27. It is my wish to send a special greeting to send to
all nurses for their hard work in the interest of
protecting the health of our population by reaching
out to help all our patients.
28. NURSE’S DAY : THEME - 2019
NURSING : THE BALANCE OF MIND,
BODY & SPIRIT :
29. This year, “Nursing: The Balance of Mind, Body and Spirit “ is
the selected theme. When nurses are healthy, it ensures the
delivery of quality health care to their patients, families and
communities.
30. The week begins on May 6, RN Recognition Day, and ends on
May 12, Florence Nightingale’s birthday. Registered nurses
around the country are encouraged to wear their “RN Pins” in
honor of Nurses Week and RN Recognition Day.
31. The American Nurses Association (ANA) and the Oklahoma
Nurses Association (ONA) have a long-standing commitment
to ensuring the health and wellness of nurses in all settings.
2017 has been designated the “Year of the Healthy Nurse”.
32. Registered nurses are on the frontlines of our health delivery
system, providing care to millions of people. As the largest
group of health care workers with 3.5 million RNs, nurses are
critical to America’s health care system. Their well being is
fundamental to the health of our nation.
33. Health care delivery requires 24/7 support and the demands of
shift work challenge the health of nurses. According to the
Bureau of Labor Statistics, registered nurses have the fourth
highest rate of injuries and illnesses that result in days away
from work when compared with all other occupations.
34. To celebrate the “Year of the Healthy Nurse”, ANA has
launched the “Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Grand
Challenge” to support nurses in their strive to be healthier.
The Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation Grand Challenge is a
national movement, designed to improve the health of the
nation’s 3.6 million registered nurses. A Grand Challenge is a
socially beneficial goal that addresses a systemic and
embedded problem through collaboration and joint leadership.
ONA has joined forces with ANA on this Grand Challenge.
35. The Healthy Nurse, Healthy Nation™ Grand Challenge will
connect and engage individual nurses, employers of nurses,
state nurse organizations, and specialty nurse associations to
take action within five domains: physical activity, rest,
nutrition, quality of life and safety.
36. National Nurses Week, celebrated May 6-12, “Nursing: The
Balance of Mind, Body, and Spirit,” is all about celebrating
nurses who lead the charge for health and wellness among
their patients, their families and themselves. Leading a charge
means leading for change, and nurses must be willing to
advocate for change. Advocacy is easiest when in the hospital
or clinic, and there is an obvious patient or family need.
Nurses are known as pioneers in being the voice of the patient.
It’s no wonder the profession has been ranked as the most
trusted profession for the last 15 consecutive years.
37. The only constant in health care is change. This is a commonly
spoken and heard phrase among care providers. While change is
a given, it’s how we experience this phenomenon that impacts
the world in which we provide and experience care. Nurses
impact outcomes for patients, families, other nurses and
colleagues every second — positive or negative.
38. HOW NURSES STAY HEALTHY
THROUGH STRESS?
As a nurse, there is a vast array of factors than can
prove stressful.
In order to do so, not only must one maintain
physical health, but also a sound mind and spirit.
39. WHAT IS A HEALTY NURSE?
A healthy nurse is, “one who actively focuses on
creating and maintaining a balance and synergy of
physical, intellectual, emotional, social, spiritual,
personal and professional well-being. A healthy
nurse lives life to the fullest capacity, across the
wellness/illness continuum, as they become
stronger role models, advocates, and educators,
personally, for their families, their communities and
work environments, and ultimately for their
patients.”
-ANA(AMERICAN NURSES ASSOCIATION)
40. MIND:
There are many situations where one’s mind will be
tested, whether that takes shape at work, school, or
in daily life. Individuals can maintain mental health
and keep the mind sharp in many ways, such as
reading, staying social, and constantly challenging
the mind.
41. MIND:
In a demanding field such as nursing, it can be
easy to get lost in the daily cycle; therefore keeping
the mind constantly active and alert can boost
mental health as well as work output.
42. MIND:
In Eckhart Tolle’s 2004 book, “The Power of
Now”, Tolle writes, “Realize deeply that the present
moment is all you have. Make the NOW the primary
focus of your life.” This quote by Tolle emphasizes
an important principle - keeping the mind active in
any current moment. By doing so, one can stay
grounded in whatever task may be at hand,
ensuring that they do the best that they can.
43. MIND:
As a nurse, staying grounded in the moment can
make a big difference in both job performance and
output.
The ANA defines nurses as role models, advocates,
and educators, therefore possessing a sound mind
can have a powerful effect on those around them
and allow nurses to express themselves and their
teachings in a creative and intelligent way.
44. BODY:
Maintaining physical fitness is essential, especially
in a career that may be physically demanding.
Many nurses work long, strenuous shifts, and are
tasked with a vast array of responsibilities such as
providing hands-on care to patients, traveling to
multiple locations within a hospital or care facility,
and confronting external stressors, such as patient
deaths.
45. BODY:
All of these situations take a physical toll on nurses,
who then need to manage it in various ways.
Physical exercise not only promotes health, but it
can be an effective release from stress or tension.
46. BODY:
Carmela Marasigan, Assistant Nurse Manager in
the Cardiac Care Unit at Lenox Hill Hospital in New
York City, often walks in her neighborhood to relieve
stress. She says, “I find that sweating is a great
stress reliever. They say that when you sweat, you
release all your toxins.”
47. BODY:
As a nurse, staying physically healthy is a key
component as an advocate for better health.
Advice from a nurse would likely resonate more
with patients and individuals if they can see the
results of exercise and physical well-being
personified.
48. BODY:
Staying on top of physical health can also motivate
individuals around nurses, illustrating that despite
rigorous work schedules, there is always time to
enrich physical fitness.
By engaging in activities that keep them fit, nurses
can then educate others based on their
experiences.
49. SPIRIT:
Maintaining a healthy spirit is just as integral to a
nurse’s life as mental and physical health.
Staying in high spirits involves creating happiness,
being self-aware, and constantly expanding one’s
consciousness.
Happiness is one aspect of being that can overlap
with other parts of life to create a well-rounded,
overall balance.
50. SPIRIT:
According to a workingnurse.com article, a tip to
nurses is to, “Carve time out of your schedule for
leisure activities you enjoy and any spiritual
practices that are meaningful to you.”
This advice is effective because it is a way to
separate attention from the external world and
focus on the one within.
51. SPIRIT:
By being self-aware, it is easier to make the
necessary changes in one’s personal life to ensure
that they are in a situation which brings them
satisfaction.
The quote also highlights spiritual health, a
component of health that cannot be measured by
anyone other than an individual themselves and
their own personal journey.
52. SPIRIT:
Spirituality works hand-in-hand with mental and
physical fitness, as it keeps individuals calm,
focused, and strong.
Being in high spirits whether at a hospital, school,
or at home has the potential to spread to other
individuals, increasing the sense of positivity and
joy.
53. SPIRIT:
By enjoying every given moment, nurses are able
to uphold their high level of impact and efficiency,
which in turn makes for a healthier population.