12 Benefits of Empathy 2023. By Mark Aquino RN – Home Health Registered Nurse in California. Author of EMPATHIC Ninja: How to Deal With Difficult People Easily With Tips From a Nurse (Available Now)Advertorial The ability to understand others’ feelings and perspectives is one of the most important skills for human connection. Empathy has many …
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Benefits of Home Health Care Nursing It’s always important to find a good health care professional. The benefits of home health care nursing range from providing transportation to helping older adults do their everyday tasks. These are all great reasons for you to consider a career in this field. Work with a lot of autonomy …
Below is a sample checklist in SOAP format for gathering OASIS data that I personally use which I have customized for my needs. I bring this checklist with me every patient visit and go through this checklist every time so that I do not miss anything. According to the book Checklist Manifesto: How to Get …
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Welcome to OASIS Ninja: A Home Health Nurse’s Guide to Visits, Documentation, and Positive Patient Outcomes. This book is secretly a motivational book. No amount of technical knowledge will matter if you have no motivation to take action on a consistent basis for years to come in the workplace. Therefore, the last section on motivation …
Embracing a growth mindset is essential to being a lifelong learner in your career. It also means being self-motivated and willing to learn from others. Follow these tips and you’ll be well on your way to being a lifelong learner as a nurse! Embrace a growth mindset Embrace a growth mindset as if it was …
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The importance of self care for nurses is often underestimated or ignored by professional nurses. Taking breaks and using your own time are two key ways to prioritize self care. Regardless of your role, you deserve time to relax and rejuvenate. You owe it to yourself to give yourself the attention you deserve. Misinterpretation of …
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The philosophy of nursing is very personal to each and every nurse. There is no right or wrong answer to it, but your philosophy of nursing is what you make of it and it is unique to you. It combines values, ideals, and beliefs to develop a theoretical framework for professional practice. Non-nursing philosophers also …
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Here are some ways to motivate them and increase their commitment to the team. As a leader, you should be patient, empathize with their struggles, offer solutions, and reward hard work. Working with uncommitted coworkers can be frustrating. Here are some ways to motivate your coworkers so that you can get the best results possible. …
This chapter discusses strategies for motivating your patients. These include building rapport, using mirror neurons, and setting realistic goals. By following these tips, you can make your patients happier and more likely to comply with your orders. Use these methods to motivate your patients and keep them motivated and engaged throughout their recovery. They will …
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You can find nursing jobs all over the country. Finding your own unique purpose in life will drive you through long hours and provide a solid reason to work hard. Hopefully that purpose is in home health as you read through this book. People who are truly motivated are those who enjoy their work and …
There are countless theories of human motivation, each of which sheds light on some aspect of it while ignoring others. While this diversity leads to a great deal of ambiguity, most of these theories share areas of overlap and disagreement. Regardless of their differences, each theory contributes a unique perspective, and their implications for practice …
Dispensing The pharmacy is an outside agency apart from the home health agency. The pharmacy is responsible for dispensing medications to patients after receiving orders from the patient’s provider. For home health patients, they may receive their medications by mail. However, if patients do not have access to that service, their caregivers typically drive to …
Primary caregivers (PCGs) are the people most often in personal contact with the patient in their homes. They usually are with the patient for 4 to 8 hours or more at a given day for several days a week. PCGs typically are not employed by the home health agency. They may be outside caregivers from …
A primary care provider is one of the most important doctors in a patient’s health care system. Performing at their highest level, primary care providers improve patient health dramatically. They provide general medical care, coordinate care with other physicians, and develop relationships with their patients. However, this doctor can also specialize in a specific area …
