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Question: Discuss about theProfessional Communication Skills for Nurses for Healthcare. Answer: Introduction: There are many models, which has been used in healthcare for years. The nurses sometimes face many unlikable incidents. Refection is necessary to understand the positive and negative aspect of the same incident. There are many reflection models available, such as Atkins and Murphy reflective cycle, Gibbs reflective cycle, Rolfe reflective cycle, Johns reflective cycle and many more (Arnold and Boggs 2015). My personal favorite reflective cycle is Rolfe reflective cycle. I personally feel that Rolfe reflective cycle helps me to ensure that my team and me is continuously improving and learning. To understand the situation well enough, I started keeping log of all the incidents in a journal by doing simple entries according to the date. The journal entries comprise all my personal thoughts about issues, which catches my focus. I, personally revisit each and every entry of the journal later to further analyze the incidents and also for adding information to my researches (Bassot 2016). The original entries of my journal, represents the original description of that incident and my thoughts and feelings about that incident. When I revisit these entries, I further analyze the situation by making sense of the situation and think what could have been done and if I face the same situation in future, what should be my first response after learning from this experience. This can be done using the Rolfe analysis (Giltinane 2013, pp-35-39). 21st September 2017 As I work in the emergency department of a hospital for 8 years as a registered nurse, I have to train the new and inexperienced nurses as well. When I was an inexperienced nurse, at a hospital, I remember to have a great learning experience as me and the others have learnt the importance of teamwork during that time. I try to teach them to share each others experience to gain a vast knowledge base. Now I am training the new nurses and I think that they are more self centered than we ever was. I always try to teach them the importance of teamwork needed in our department during the training. To train them, I give them the needed space to learn things on their own. I also make them know that, I am always there if they need me. I thought by doing that they would know each others strength and weaknesses. Nevertheless, they try to use it for their own personal gain and fights with each other to increase their own grade. I am now one of the senior most nurses in our department as my senio rs and batch mates have moved on to another hospital. I had a very good rapport with them as we work as a team. Now as I work with the new teams all the time, I feel like I am missing my old teammates. When I started training the inexperienced nurse in this department, I knew that my job would be very challenging and inconsistent, as every new team would consist of the team members of different mindset. In every team there are some team members with dominating mindset and in the recent team I am training, also have a few of them. They try to dominate the others in the team, which disrupts the teamwork. As every day progress, I am becoming more frustrated. I feel that I need to improve my leadership quality. The frustration and anxiety in my mind is clouding my thoughts and I have been unable to think rationally. I am currently reading The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey to increase my competency as a leader and the educator (Covey 2012, 119-123). Coveys principle demonstrates that, if a person really wants to improve his or her leadership skills, he or she has to change or improve his or her principles and change the perspective to see the world. To be an effective nurse leader and educator I have to change my way of thinking and principles and live my life according to this principle. I have to employ these following habits from Coveys principle. Proactiveness: I should employ this habit in the way of my life, as I think that I am losing the control of my life. I thought if I represent myself as an example, the junior nurses would change their behavior according to it. Now I can see that my approach towards them is wrong, as they are not able to perceive that, as they are different from me. Put first things first: The second habit I have to apply in my life is to set out my priorities and think the level of my priorities to complete any task (Scott, and Lagendyk, 2012). To teach the nurses effectively I have to first divide the task for myself and would have to train them according to the priority I have set before. This should help me to be an effective leader and educator. Think of winning: I should follow this approach myself and have to push the team to follow the same. This approach is about cooperation and teamwork, which I am unable to teach my team members. I have to make the team members understand the importance of mutual benefit. In the nursing profession, only this approach could bring overall benefit for the whole team(Covey 2012, pp-119-123). Seek first to understand then to be understood: As the leader of the team, I expect my team members would understand me as a leader. However, I have to change my approach as now I think I have to understand their mindset to be understood by them (Covey 2012, pp-119-123). 26th September 2017 I came to the ward today with an approach of teaching the team members the importance of teamwork and collaboration. I divided the junior nurses into 4 groups each comprising 4 people who would work together for two whole weeks. I assigned each team a team leader and told them to report me the daily incidents. Some of the teams will also have to share some cases together. They have to conduct meeting amongst them once or twice daily to conduct the work smoothly. All of the 16 people have agreed with me about the ultimate goal, which is the improvement of the teamwork. All the teams have worked without any problems today. May be it is too soon to talk, but I think my approach would work this time. 27th September 2017: I am writing this journal by adopting the Rolfes model of reflection. I find this reflection model as the simplest model I can use to analyze and evaluate the situation. This model for reflection also helped me to understand my next step. What: Today was a busy day for our ward as today morning there was an incident of a bus accident locally. There were many severely injured patients in the ward today because of the accident and all four of the teams are working accordingly. This whole experience can be a great learning experience for all the junior nurses. I was attending a 75-year-old male patient who came to the emergency with chest pain. The doctor has given a ECG to understand the severity. I called one of the team and told two of them to go with the patient to the ECG room. I also instructed them to take the patient to the day-care bed after the ECG and then come back to their team at emergency. One of the team was handling one of the bus accident cases, a 16-year-old boy. The boy came to the hospital with fractured femur in both legs. The boy was complaining about severe pain in his back. The doctor has asked for a CT scan of his back and I instructed two of them to take the boy for the scan and asked the other two members to stay with me at the emergency. Meanwhile, one of the junior nurses who has taken the older patient to the ECG room came to me and told me that the patient has forgot that why he is at the hospital and what happened to him. I instantly checked the medical history of the patient to discover that the patient is suffering from early onset Alzheimers. The nurse reported that the patient is feeling very distressed at the ECG room. I readily went to the ECG room to check the patient. The patient was feeling clearly uncomfortable in the situation. I helped the patient to calm down and gave him a sedative tablet. The ECG was completed without any further difficulty and I instructed the other nurse to document the results. In the mean time, the leader of that team handling the case of the 16-year-old boy came and reported that the team members are not listening to her and she is unable to handle them. When I went there, I saw three of the team members are fighting amongst each other. I was clearly embarrassed by the situation, as the nurse manager was also present there. The nurse manager also asked me about the chaos and I was unable to answer her. The situation was clearly humiliating for me on such a busy and important day. I lost my control and started to tell them about the consequences of their inappropriate behavior. I told them, they work in the emergency ward, where many critical patients come for the immediate treatment. They are wasting their time as well as the patients time as there are many patients who need their care. They are working in a hospital, and their first duty is to provide the patient proper care according to their need. The reaction of the three nurses was stoic and they told me that they are feeling sorry for the whole incident and this type of incident will not happen again. I had a conversation with their team leader and told her to not to be disheartened by the situation. Then I went to the day-care room to check the patie nt who had ECG and saw the family members are present there. One of the student nurses was there with the patient. She was enthusiastically explaining the ECG report to the family members in the presence of the patient. The patient was clearly distressed and terrified after listening to her. Again, I calmed the patient down by talking to him soothingly. After that, I had a conversation with the nurse about the incident and told her that she should not behave this way in front of a patient who has Alzheimers and a heart condition. The patient was stressed about the condition and too much stress is not good for the patient. She should have discussed the condition with the family members separately about the reports. Analysis: While analyzing a situation, the first thing one have to understand is, why the situation have gone wrong and what sense can one make of the situation (Wong, Cummings, and Ducharme 2013 pp 709-724). While analyzing the first situation, I think that, these situations aroused due to the lack of interprofessional collaboration (Dignam 2012, pp-65-71). A successful interprofessional collaboration would happen if the students decide to exchange the professional ideas amongst themselves. An effective interprofessional relationship would influence the performance on both personal and organizational level. It is important for the junior nurses to understand the interprofessional learning. To learn it effectively, they have to learn the theories at first. The pathway of interpersonal relationship paves smoothly as the colleagues interacts daily with each other and understands the views with each other. According to Maxwell (2004), there are some factors like common interests, shared goals and visions, which can boost the relationship amongst them (Jain et al 2012, pp-1292-1295). The Social exchange theory by George Homans interprets that all interprofessional relationship is based on give and take policy (Maloney et al 2013, pp- 617-626). From all the research I have done on interpersonal relationship, I have to a framework which would help me to incorporate the attributes of interprofessional relationship amongst the junior nurses (Potter, 2015 pp-336-342). In my framework, I have to include those factors, which affects the interpersonal relationship amongst the coworkers. These factors include attributes like employee demographics, personality, interaction setting, openness, trust and risk of experiment (Blaney, 2012). To improve the interpersonal relationship, I thought I would organize sensitivity training. Along with the development of interprofessional relationship, comes interprofessional friction (Gould and Taylor 2017 pp-189-194). The different personalities of the individuals are the main cause of interpersonal friction. The three nurses were fighting with each other because of this clash of their personalities. Sensitivity training is one of the techniques, which can be attempted to resolve the friction (Yoder-Wise 2014 pp-120-222). From the second incident, it can be said that the nurse have to learn about controlling her emotion. This happened because of the lack of emotional intelligence. I think I need to arrange an intervention to lean self-control (Labby et al 2012). This will help them to manage their impulsive feeling. The intervention will help them to understand and imply how to stay composed and positive even in the hard moments (Nestel, and Bearman, 2015 pp-349-354). I also have to attend this intervention as well as I feel I also lack self-control and I am becoming more negative day by day. The focus of the intervention would be to learn self-awareness, self-regulation, self-motivation, social skill and social awareness (Bulman and Schutz 2013, pp-29-40). Improving the idea of social awareness will also help the nurses to improve their teamwork as well. By improving social awareness, a person would increase empathy, service orientation and accept the diversity among them. According to Mayar, 2004, t he most effective intervention is those interventions, which is focused on the ability to amplify the emotional abilities (Mannix, Wilkes, and Daly 2013, pp-10-21). The intervention should be conducted in the approach of group discussion. The candidates should interact actively (Epler et al., 2014, p-15). So what: Because of these two incidents, I can clearly interpret that the current level of teamwork and the understanding of the nurses are worse than I understood. The approach I am applying to reach the ultimate goal is wrong. The nurses of the same team are competing against each other instead of helping each other to have a shared learning experience. From the second incident, I can understand the junior nurse was overenthusiastic. Because of that, she forgot the primary quality a nurse should have, which is, the ability to interpret the condition of the patient. Jasper (2007) said in his Erudite series of Analyais, that, any professional practitioner should ensure to provide the best care to his or her clients or patients. To analyze the second situation, the junior nurse did not think about the condition of the patient and decided to show off her knowledge to the patient family. Furthermore, the principle of Non-Malificence, states that, a health practitioner must ensure that the patients will not be harmed by them. When I interacted with the nurse later this day, I reminded her about the vulnerability of the patient. I was already angry because of the previous situation. During both the situation, the first emotion I felt is frustration. I was frustrated because of the bad outcome of my approach. I am working in this hospital f or eight long years and I feel that the approach of the students about teamwork has changed. They are just concerned about achieving their personal goals. Now what: I feel that I have reacted a little bit loudly with the students. Shouting loudly with the students is not a solution. The students were sorry for the mistake they have done. I could have handled the situation calmly and could have arranged interventions according to their approach. It is completely my duty to make the students understand their wrongdoing. I should not have made them feel guilty. My work would be easier to educate them if they understand what they have done is wrong and are ready for not repeating the same. As per me, I understood that, I am questioning my leadership quality and getting frustrated if anything is going wrong. I could have handled the situation differently. 29th September 2017 Today, I tried to receive feedback about those incidents happened at the ward. It has turned out the other junior nurses are also unhappy about the incidents. The members of the other two teams have said, the environment of competition amongst themselves is the main cause of the incidents is the clash of personalities of them. The feedback has given me the required insight about the others perception (MacPhee et al 2012,pp-159-167). I also realized that, as a nurse educator and leader, I have to know their background such as where do they come from and what is their way of thinking. This will help me to plan all the interventions accordingly. I have to increase my interaction with them and also have to encourage them to increase the interaction level with one another. It will also make them understand that I am always available for them. My approach is accountable with the theory Covey (2008) gave, which is Seek first to understand then to be understood (Jenkins 2014 pp-1-24). To increase the interprofessionalism, one particular article (Interprofessionalism and shared decision-making in primary care: a stepwise approach towards a new model) has given me some insight towards a newer approach about a decision making model (Stallions, Murrill and Earp 2012 pp-123-128). The newer model is called IP-SDM model (Interprofessional Shared Decision Making model). This model has three new levels- the first level is the individual level, the second and third level are respectively the meso and micro healthcare level (Lgar et al 2011, pp-18-25). At the individual level, this approach encourages the nurses to sharpen their decision-making ability. The meso level encourages every team member to make an influence in the decision making process (Weiss and Tappen 2014, 65-89). The macro level takes into account the influence of the system factors (Bender 2016). Conclusion: The last step of Gibbs reflection model is the action plan. This step includes a vital question, which is- if the situation has happens again, what would be my action? To properly answer this question, I have to follow a roadmap to be an effective leader to all the student nurses. I have to be more proactive and have to learn to set my priorities. I have to change my approach towards the situation. To help the junior nurses, I have to provide them with some interventions which will help them o resolve the conflict amongst them and will make them to share an effective rapport to for the shared decision making approach. The positive note of the situation is that I have understood what my mistakes are. I am taking an initiative to learn from my mistakes and to bring the required changes in the system. Now, I feel more confident about myself and I have learnt that I have to let go of my anxiety and frustration. References: Arnold, E.C. and Boggs, K.U., 2015.Interpersonal Relationships-E-Book: Professional Communication Skills for Nurses. 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Nickwants to present himself as a wise, objective, nonjudgmental observer, but in the course of the novel, as we learn more and more about him, we realize that he is snobby and prejudiced. In fact, it is probably because he knows this about himself that he is so eager to start the story he is telling with a long explanation of what makes him the best possible narrator. Gatsby turned out all right at the end; it is what preyed on Gatsby, what foul dust floated in the wake of his dreams that temporarily closed out my interest in the abortive sorrows and short-winded elations of men. (1.4) This is how Nick sums up Gatsby before we have even met him, before we’ve heard anything about his life. As you read the book, think about how this information informsthe way you’re responding to Gatsby’s actions. How much of what we see about Gatsby is colored by Nick’s predetermined conviction that Gatsby is a victim whose â€Å"dreams† were â€Å"preyed on†? It often feels like Nick is relying on the reader’s implicit trust of the narrator to spin Gatsby, make him come across as very sympathetic, and gloss over his flaws. "Well, it's a fine book, and everybody ought to read it. The idea is if we don't look out the white race will be- will be utterly submerged. It's all scientific stuff; it's been proved." "Well, these books are all scientific," insisted Tom, glancing at her impatiently. "This fellow has worked out the whole thing. It's up to us who are the dominant race to watch out or these other races will have control of things." (1.78-80) Tom says this at dinner about a book he’s really into. Tomis introduced as a bully and a bigot from the very beginning, and his casual racism here is a good indicator of his callous disregard for human life. We will see that his affinity for being â€Å"dominant† comes into play whenever he interacts with other people. At the same time, however, Tom tends to surround himself with those who are weaker and less powerful - probably the better to lord his physical, economic, and class power over them. â€Å"I'm glad it's a girl. And I hope she'll be a fool- that's the best thing a girl can be in this world, a beautiful little fool.† (1.8) Daisytells Nick that these are the first words she said after giving birth to her daughter. This funny and depressing take on what it takes to succeed as a woman in Daisy’s world is a good lens into why she acts the way she does. Because she has never had to struggle for anything, because of her material wealth and the fact that she has no ambitions or goals, her life feels empty and meaningless to her. In a way, this wish for her daughter to be a â€Å"fool† is coming from a good place. Based on her own experiences, she assumes that a woman who is too stupid to realize that her life is pointless will be happier than one (like Daisy herself) who is restless and filled with existential ennui (which is a fancy way of describing being bored of one’s existence). But I didn't call to him for he gave a sudden intimation that he was content to be alone- he stretched out his arms toward the dark water in a curious way, and far as I was from him I could have sworn he was trembling. Involuntarily I glanced seaward- and distinguished nothing except a single green light, minute and far away, that might have been the end of a dock. (1.152) The first time Nick sees him, Gatsby is making this half-prayerful gesture to the green light at the end of Daisy’s dock. This is our first glimpse of his obsession and his quest for the unobtainable. Gatsby makes this reaching movement several times throughout the book, each time because something he has strived for is just out of his grasp. I guess what I’m saying is that Jay Gatsby is a walking, talking demotivational poster. Chapter 1 Analysis Now, let's discuss the way this chapter works with the novel's themes, and also which major character events are key to take away from it. Themes and Symbols Society and Class. Right away, we see the difference between West Egg, the town of the vulgar nouveau riche and those driven by ambition to become them, and East Egg, the place where the old money elite lives in more classy luxury. Nick is hyper-aware of class differences when he has lunch with Daisy and Tom. Everything about them, from their house and its decor, to the way Daisy and Jordan flop on the furniture in carefree boredom, shows how incredibly wealthy and pampered they are. At the same time, Daisy’s half-joking remarks about her boredom and her cynicism show the darker side of having whatever you want whenever you want it - there stops being much point to life. Love and Relationships. Nick has several insights into Tom and Daisy’s dysfunctional marriage. First, that Tom is having an affair so indiscreet that everyone including Jordan knows about it. Second, that Daisy is clearly miserable about Tom’s cheating. But finally - and most importantly - that Daisy simply will not leave no matter how terrible she feels about his behavior. Their relationship, however flawed, works for the two of them - something Nick figures out almost immediately when he sees them standing next to each other as he leaves. This foreshadowing is crucial to keep in mind as we watch Gatsby’s attempt to win Daisy over. The Green Light. This chapter marks our first encounter with one of the most important symbols in the novel: the green light at the end of Daisy’s dock to which Gatsby assigns almost indescribable value. This light stands for everything that has been driving him over the past five years: the desire to be with Daisy, the quest for enough money to marry her, and the delusion that she has been as obsessed with him as he has been with her. The American Dream. More universally, this desire to obtain something that is forever just out of reach - and arguably can never actually be reached - is true for many of the novel’s characters as they pursue their versions of the American Dream (the idea that hard work alone will guarantee success). Reach exceeds grasp? Check. Unrealistic - nay, delusional - goal? Check. Yup, that pretty much sums up the American Dream as described by this novel. Crucial Character Beats Nick moves from the Midwest to West Egg, next door to Gatsby. He’s sick of his boring Midwestern life and wants to recapture some of the excitement of fighting in WWI. Nick has dinner with Daisy and Tom. They are rich, and their lives seem totally meaningless. Tom displays his racist ideas and Daisy displays a total lack of maternal feelings. Nick learns that Tom is having an affair, he figures out that Daisy is unhappy but will never leave Tom, and he meets Jordan Baker, who will become his romantic interest. What’s Next? Wondering why the book starts the way it does? For example, what does Nick’s dad’s advice mean? And what’s with that strange poem Fitzgerald uses as an epigraph? Check out the explanation of the novel’s beginning. Did you know that this wasn’t Fitzgerald’s first choice of title? Learn more about the history and meaning of the title. Move on to the summary of Chapter 2or go back to the overview of the whole novel. Want to improve your SAT score by 160 points or your ACT score by 4 points?We've written a guide for each test about the top 5 strategies you must be using to have a shot at improving your score. Download it for free now:

Dow Corning Customer Value and Segmentation Essay

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