My initial thoughts about Telehealth were that it was a new basis of talking to patients virtually, so that they don’t need to come in for in-person appointments. For example, throughout the pandemic, the public was not allowed into primary physician offices. Therefore, they would utilize video chats to hold appointments. I was not aware that there was more to Telehealth, in regard to machinery and robots that are used to benefit the health care field. I also was not…
After completing three shifts of volunteering, I have seen a lot about how the environment of healthcare systems can lead towards delirium. Many patients were reporting of underwhelming stimulation and boredom within their environment. This can be a leading factor to delirium as they are not experiencing normal activities of daily living as they would at home. Being confined to a bed with limited visitation and nothing to do can alter the orientation of geriatric patients. I didn’t see this…
Prior to our presentation, I was not previously aware about there being any needle programs within this area of Maine. It was an interesting experience learning about the resources that they provide for the area. In terms of similar programs, I originally was under the impression that their main focus was on properly disposing used needles, then giving out sterile ones. However, I did not previously understand that there is more that goes into the program. The primary basis of…
Last week, we had a guest speaker that came in to talk to us about human trafficking. Prior to this discussion, I was not aware that human trafficking can be utilized as a manipulation tactic on people who have some form of relationship with their captor. Before this presentation, I was under the impression that human trafficking was when a person was kidnapped and forced to do something against their will. Although this may be true, there are many other…
Mass disasters are terrifying for everyone who is involved. As nurses, we hold the responsibility in becoming the backbone for the public in those unfortunate times. Our primary roles are to utilize our resources and quickly aid harmed patients as efficiently as possible. It is our ethical responsibility to care towards the patients and their safety while in our care. However, it is natural to also fear for your own safety. For example, a natural disaster occurs at the local…
This semester, I am going to be volunteering in a hospital-based program that specializes in preventing delirium within our local population of geriatric patients. Delirium is an acute onset of confusion and disorientation. This term can be confused with dementia, as they both share the same aspect of confusion. However, Dementia is a progressive disease that cannot be prevented or solved, and delirium is an abrupt change in orientation. Delirium can be caused by fluctuations in a patient’s health and/or…
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The following abstract is an example of using evidenced-based practice to explore research within the healthcare system. This document represents our class’s practice in exploring the realm of research within the field of nursing. Our group project specifically investigates how mental health and sleep deficits can be closely related to each other. To have full access to this document, please contact Jenna at jjacobsen1@une.edu.
During the spring semester of 2022, I have focused all my service-learning hours on the volunteer services towards homeless individuals. I attended two different services that both had the goals to serve and aid the homeless of our local area. The first project that I attended was a blanket making project. The goal of this project was to supply homeless people of the area with homemade blankets. Along with the blankets, we also provided written affirmations and…
How Mental and Physical Health Intertwine Jenna Jacobsen University of New England The career of nursing comes with a large responsibility revolving around the focus of holistic care. Holistic care involves a view of the patient as a whole. They may have a physical disease that is imposing poor health on them, but as a nurse, it is important to acknowledge that there are other forms of illness that can also be present. It has only…
