The Healthier Ever After campaign is now over but there is another one for the the months of March, April, and May called Thanks and Giving Campaign.
I made a video for my Composition class about it, so here it is!
Thursday, April 21, 2011
Monday, March 21, 2011
Healthier Ever After!
The Children's Mercy Campaign
What would a child’s life be like without fairy tales? Such stories serve as a child’s initiation into a world where anything is possible. Fairy tales teach us lessons of courage in the face of fear; hope when all seems lost; and promise - the promise that we can all find our "happily ever after."
Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics believes in the magic of fairy tales. We know first-hand that anything is possible because we have witnessed it. It’s likely that you have, too. Since the first chapter was written in 1897, our storybook has become filled with tales of physicians and nurses performing medical miracles and stories of astonishing strength displayed by the tiniest of bodies. As long as children are sick and require the best in medical care, our book will continue to grow with new stories of tremendous courage, hope and promise.
Children’s Mercy is now writing five new chapters in our storybook. These chapters are part of our Healthier Ever After campaign – a comprehensive, $200 million fundraising effort that will propel the hospital toward new levels of excellence in pediatric care, faculty support, facilities and research.
With your help, the funds raised through the campaign will allow us to further our position as one of the top children’s hospitals in the country.
What would a child’s life be like without fairy tales? Such stories serve as a child’s initiation into a world where anything is possible. Fairy tales teach us lessons of courage in the face of fear; hope when all seems lost; and promise - the promise that we can all find our "happily ever after."
Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics believes in the magic of fairy tales. We know first-hand that anything is possible because we have witnessed it. It’s likely that you have, too. Since the first chapter was written in 1897, our storybook has become filled with tales of physicians and nurses performing medical miracles and stories of astonishing strength displayed by the tiniest of bodies. As long as children are sick and require the best in medical care, our book will continue to grow with new stories of tremendous courage, hope and promise.
Children’s Mercy is now writing five new chapters in our storybook. These chapters are part of our Healthier Ever After campaign – a comprehensive, $200 million fundraising effort that will propel the hospital toward new levels of excellence in pediatric care, faculty support, facilities and research.
With your help, the funds raised through the campaign will allow us to further our position as one of the top children’s hospitals in the country.
Nursing Ethics
In essence, nursing ethics is a set of shared values or principles that govern the way nurses interact with patients, a patient's family, and even other doctors and nurses. In the United States, the American Nurses Association's (ANA) Code of Ethics outlines a nurse's ethical obligations and provides a non-negotiable ethical standard. It's kind of like an internal compass for navigating the clinical setting.
Some of the broader nursing ethics issues today include questions about end-of-life care or the place of spirituality in nursing. Ethical issues on a day-to-day basis often involve patient communication and advocacy. Nurses are often the ones working closest with a patient while administering ongoing care. Patients may express desires, questions, and fears with their nurse, and those sentiments need to be shared with the rest of the health care team.
From working with unbiased compassion to standing up for patients' rights, a nurse holds a wide range of responsibilities in addition to the actual physical work of caring for patients. The ANA's Code of Ethics guides nurses through these responsibilities, including:
http://www.medi-smart.com/nursing-articles/nursing-questions/ethics
What Kind Of Ethical Issues Do Nurses Face?
Slight nuances set general medical ethics apart from ethics in nursing. Where doctors are concerned with treating the disease and finding a cure, nurses are dedicated to treating the person and easing suffering. That difference in perspective defines a nurse's ethical standpoint.Some of the broader nursing ethics issues today include questions about end-of-life care or the place of spirituality in nursing. Ethical issues on a day-to-day basis often involve patient communication and advocacy. Nurses are often the ones working closest with a patient while administering ongoing care. Patients may express desires, questions, and fears with their nurse, and those sentiments need to be shared with the rest of the health care team.
From working with unbiased compassion to standing up for patients' rights, a nurse holds a wide range of responsibilities in addition to the actual physical work of caring for patients. The ANA's Code of Ethics guides nurses through these responsibilities, including:
- Practicing with compassion and respect for "the inherent dignity, worth and uniqueness of every individual"
- Always advocating for and striving to protect the health, safety, and rights of the patient
- Helping to advance nursing by contributing to education and promoting public health initiatives
Why Nursing Ethics Is Important
Having a code of ethics helps guide nurses through tricky situations and serves as a common reference point for everyone on the health care team. But the primary goal of nursing ethics is to protect patients. Veering from the code of ethics can lead to a breakdown in team communication and physical consequences for a patient.http://www.medi-smart.com/nursing-articles/nursing-questions/ethics
Nursing Advisor for Afghanistan Army
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| Kelly Marotte of Chester with a young patient at the Afghan National Army Hospital. |
The entire Afghan army.
A 26-year-old Chester native, Marotte has the distinction of being the only American adviser helping the Afghans modernize nursing care, a stark contrast from her last job in the infants and children’s unit at Baystate Medical Center in Springfield.
Despite lacking state-of-the art equipment, the 300-bed facility treats combat casualties from hotspots such as Helmand and Kandahar; as surgical nursing adviser, Marotte oversees eight surgical units, an emergency room and an intensive care unit.
The concept of preventive medicine does not exist, and medical records are scare, Marotte said. There are no standards of nursing care, no policy and procedure manuals, and no patients bill of rights.
When she returned to home she took over as the division officer at Camp Pendleton's pediatric clinic, and is working on a masters degree.
Monday, March 7, 2011
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So I just wanted to tell everyone that I got ACCEPTED to Avila's nursing program!!! I will be transfering there next year.
Tuesday, March 1, 2011
Referred pain
I learned about this in my physiology class and I thought is was really interesting. My professor also said that when you go to nursing school they drill this in your head and you have to know it. In this picture the lines pointing to the colored area is where you feel pain from that organ.
I dont know why this keeps messing up!
Finding cures Saving children is the saying for St. Jude Research Hospital. This is what the post was supposed to say:
I would love to work at this place one day. On average, 5,700 active patients visit the hospital each year, most of who are treated on an outpatient basis. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. St. Jude is the first institution established for the sole purpose of conducting basic and clinical research and treatment into catastrophic childhood diseases, mainly cancer. It is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because the families inability to pay. St. Jude has developed protocols that have helped pust overall survival rates for childhood cancers from less that 20 percent when the hospital opened in 1962 to 80 percent today. in 1962, the survival rate fro acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common form of childhood cancer, was 4 percent. Today, the survival rate for this once deadly disease is 94 percent, thanks to research and treatment protocols developed at St. Jude. The current St. Jude survival rates for selected childhood cancers now include:
Finding cures Saving children is the saying for St. Jude Research Hospital. This is what the post was supposed to say:
I would love to work at this place one day. On average, 5,700 active patients visit the hospital each year, most of who are treated on an outpatient basis. St. Jude is the first and only pediatric cancer center to be designated as a Comprehensive Cancer Center by the National Cancer Institute. St. Jude is the first institution established for the sole purpose of conducting basic and clinical research and treatment into catastrophic childhood diseases, mainly cancer. It is the only pediatric cancer research center where families never pay for treatment not covered by insurance. No child is ever denied treatment because the families inability to pay. St. Jude has developed protocols that have helped pust overall survival rates for childhood cancers from less that 20 percent when the hospital opened in 1962 to 80 percent today. in 1962, the survival rate fro acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), the most common form of childhood cancer, was 4 percent. Today, the survival rate for this once deadly disease is 94 percent, thanks to research and treatment protocols developed at St. Jude. The current St. Jude survival rates for selected childhood cancers now include:
Diagnosis Survival Rate
Acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL), 94%
most common form of childhood cancer
Hodgkin lymphoma (cancer of the lymph system) 90%
Medulloblastoma (a type of brain tumor) 85%
Wilms tumor (kidney tumor) 90%
Monday, February 21, 2011
Peace Corps
Depending on where I’m at in my life when I get out of nursing school, I have been thinking about going into the Peace Corps. I think it would be an amazing, life changing experience. I have always wanted to work in Africa on some sort of mission trip and help some of the children over there. I know I would be able to save everyone or anything, but I think going over there could possibly bring hope to those people and in my opinion that’s just as important.
Here’s a video all about the health volunteer work in the Peace Corps:
Friday, February 11, 2011
Interviews
When you want to go to nursing school or medical school you have to interview to get in. Just like for every other career you have to interview again to get the job after you have your degree. I have an interview later today for nursing school so I was looking up interview advice because I am really bad at them. I thought I would share some of the tips I found.
What Employers Want
"Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, 'What's in it for me?'" - Brian Tracy
What are employers looking for in employees? What traits are considered valuable? And will help the job seeker appear favorably during an interview?
Many surveys have been done in the past to determine what employers are looking for in employees. Certain attributes show up consistently in these surveys. The number one trait that employers stated that they wanted in employees was:
A good attitude
In this day of rush and hurry, and impoliteness, good people skills and the ability to communicate well with others is extremely valued in the workplace.
Team players are needed, and employers are looking for those with the ability to work well with others. This means being able to work well with others and being supportive of co-workers, instead of sabotaging them or trying to make others "look bad" (often at the expense of the project or task). It also means respecting the thoughts and opinions of coworkers.
Griping at others, criticizing, blaming, or being known as "difficult" is not okay in today's workplace. Smiling, communicating well, and knowing how to be gracious and flexible is. Employers consider a positive outlook and enthusiasm for the job important, as well as taking responsibility for one's actions and personal integrity. Employers are looking for employees that they can trust, and whom they believe will do a good job.
Self-esteem and confidence are considered part of a positive outlook. Employees with a good attitude will contribute towards reaching the company's goals, and adapt well to the culture of the workplace.
To discover what other traits are also valued by employers in the workplace, read on...
The ability to work hard
This probably comes as no surprise, but the hard working and productive employee is highly valued by employers (and has the best chance of being hired during interviews). This means being willing to do occasional overtime when required, or doing your best work (and not taking frequent breaks or "goofing off") when on the job.
This trait is also related to self-motivation and the desire to succeed. Employers stated in surveys that the self-driven employee who wants to achieve success at work (and takes the necessary steps to ensure it) usually does.
Product knowledge
Employers value the employee who takes an interest in their company, and understands thoroughly the product or expertise that is the basis of company profits. They also consider enthusiasm and a high opinion of the company and the position positive qualities. Learning above and beyond the "minimum", being able to help customers, and actively seeking to increase the company client base are other valued traits according to employers.
The job seeker can demonstrate this enthusiasm and interest in the company by doing "homework" before a job interview, researching the company, its products, its client base, and possibly having ideas on marketing or increasing production.
Product knowledge
Employers value the employee who takes an interest in their company, and understands thoroughly the product or expertise that is the basis of company profits. They also consider enthusiasm and a high opinion of the company and the position positive qualities. Learning above and beyond the "minimum", being able to help customers, and actively seeking to increase the company client base are other valued traits according to employers.
The job seeker can demonstrate this enthusiasm and interest in the company by doing "homework" before a job interview, researching the company, its products, its client base, and possibly having ideas on marketing or increasing production.
What Employers Want
"Successful people are always looking for opportunities to help others. Unsuccessful people are always asking, 'What's in it for me?'" - Brian Tracy
What are employers looking for in employees? What traits are considered valuable? And will help the job seeker appear favorably during an interview?
Many surveys have been done in the past to determine what employers are looking for in employees. Certain attributes show up consistently in these surveys. The number one trait that employers stated that they wanted in employees was:
A good attitude
In this day of rush and hurry, and impoliteness, good people skills and the ability to communicate well with others is extremely valued in the workplace.
Team players are needed, and employers are looking for those with the ability to work well with others. This means being able to work well with others and being supportive of co-workers, instead of sabotaging them or trying to make others "look bad" (often at the expense of the project or task). It also means respecting the thoughts and opinions of coworkers.
Griping at others, criticizing, blaming, or being known as "difficult" is not okay in today's workplace. Smiling, communicating well, and knowing how to be gracious and flexible is. Employers consider a positive outlook and enthusiasm for the job important, as well as taking responsibility for one's actions and personal integrity. Employers are looking for employees that they can trust, and whom they believe will do a good job.
Self-esteem and confidence are considered part of a positive outlook. Employees with a good attitude will contribute towards reaching the company's goals, and adapt well to the culture of the workplace.
To discover what other traits are also valued by employers in the workplace, read on...
The ability to work hard
This probably comes as no surprise, but the hard working and productive employee is highly valued by employers (and has the best chance of being hired during interviews). This means being willing to do occasional overtime when required, or doing your best work (and not taking frequent breaks or "goofing off") when on the job.
This trait is also related to self-motivation and the desire to succeed. Employers stated in surveys that the self-driven employee who wants to achieve success at work (and takes the necessary steps to ensure it) usually does.
Product knowledge
Employers value the employee who takes an interest in their company, and understands thoroughly the product or expertise that is the basis of company profits. They also consider enthusiasm and a high opinion of the company and the position positive qualities. Learning above and beyond the "minimum", being able to help customers, and actively seeking to increase the company client base are other valued traits according to employers.The job seeker can demonstrate this enthusiasm and interest in the company by doing "homework" before a job interview, researching the company, its products, its client base, and possibly having ideas on marketing or increasing production.
Product knowledge
Employers value the employee who takes an interest in their company, and understands thoroughly the product or expertise that is the basis of company profits. They also consider enthusiasm and a high opinion of the company and the position positive qualities. Learning above and beyond the "minimum", being able to help customers, and actively seeking to increase the company client base are other valued traits according to employers.
The job seeker can demonstrate this enthusiasm and interest in the company by doing "homework" before a job interview, researching the company, its products, its client base, and possibly having ideas on marketing or increasing production.
Wednesday, February 2, 2011
Always Open
Do to all this snow and ice I was thinking what it would be like working in the hospital when the weather is like this. Every place out there can close but hospitals never can. It has to get crazy there. So here are some clips from articles I found.
“Hospital emergency rooms across the Midwest and Northeast are already seeing the inevitable spike in weather-related cases, according to hospitals contacted by the ABC News Medical Unit. They say they are bracing for more, especially among the most vulnerable: the elderly. Emergency departments located on the storm's path are most commonly reporting cases among all ages of slips and falls, as well as chest pains after shoveling snow. The University of Pennsylvania Health System's radiology department oversaw 156 injury X-rays over the past two days -- more than double what they normally see. According to the department, some were multiple X-rays taken for one patient, and many were due to icy slips and falls. Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago -- one of the hardest-hit areas in this week's storm – told ABC News they are now seeing "some of the worst fractures this year compared to over the past few years.’”
“Hospitals in areas of the Midwest where snow and ice storms caused havoc launched emergency disaster plans and limited or canceled outpatient care. “We did institute a ‘code white,’ ” said Greg Alford, spokesman for Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Ill., a suburb of Chicago, where about a foot and a half of snow fell. A code white is specifically for winter storms and included steps to ensure that clinical staff could stay overnight in the hospital, said Alford, who like many clinicians, spent the night in the building. The timing of the storm allowed many staffers to arrive at work prepared to sleep at the hospital, Alford said. “
“Hospital emergency rooms across the Midwest and Northeast are already seeing the inevitable spike in weather-related cases, according to hospitals contacted by the ABC News Medical Unit. They say they are bracing for more, especially among the most vulnerable: the elderly. Emergency departments located on the storm's path are most commonly reporting cases among all ages of slips and falls, as well as chest pains after shoveling snow. The University of Pennsylvania Health System's radiology department oversaw 156 injury X-rays over the past two days -- more than double what they normally see. According to the department, some were multiple X-rays taken for one patient, and many were due to icy slips and falls. Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago -- one of the hardest-hit areas in this week's storm – told ABC News they are now seeing "some of the worst fractures this year compared to over the past few years.’”
“Hospitals in areas of the Midwest where snow and ice storms caused havoc launched emergency disaster plans and limited or canceled outpatient care. “We did institute a ‘code white,’ ” said Greg Alford, spokesman for Advocate Lutheran General Hospital, Park Ridge, Ill., a suburb of Chicago, where about a foot and a half of snow fell. A code white is specifically for winter storms and included steps to ensure that clinical staff could stay overnight in the hospital, said Alford, who like many clinicians, spent the night in the building. The timing of the storm allowed many staffers to arrive at work prepared to sleep at the hospital, Alford said. “
Friday, January 28, 2011
My Experience
This past summer I shadowed at Centerpoint Hospital in Independence. My old girl scout leader is a nurse there so I went and followed her around for a few hours every other day in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. I saw and learned many new things. I learned how to insert an IV in a babies hand or foot. I also saw two C-sections, which was pretty cool. I was nervous at first because I thought all the blood and stuff would get to me but it didn't bother me. I almost saw a circumcision but I decided to see a C-section instead. I was allowed to feed one of the babies and burp her. Which I learned that today they suggest that you hold the baby up right and away from you because when the baby is laying down and close to you he or she will usually fall asleep.
That’s all I’ve ever really experienced while shadowing. I didn’t go to other parts of the hospital because I don’t want to work in those areas when I become a nurse. Once I get into nursing school I will get to work in every area of the hospital.
That’s all I’ve ever really experienced while shadowing. I didn’t go to other parts of the hospital because I don’t want to work in those areas when I become a nurse. Once I get into nursing school I will get to work in every area of the hospital.
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
Hand of Hope
The tiny hand is reaching out and clutching onto the surgeon’s finger. In 1999, this 21 week old fetus in its mother’s womb was about to undergo a spina bifida surgery. Spina bifida left part of the fetus’s spinal cord exposed after the back bone failed to develop. This decease can lead to brain damage. The operation was designed to close the gap and protect the spinal cord. The whole surgery was carried out through the tiny slit you see in the mother’s womb. Having the surgery before the baby is born gives it a better chance of healing, and prevents or limits brain damage. It does not cure spina bifida though. The fetus was named later Samuel.
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| Samuel Armas, 9, proudly displays ribbons he's won for swimming. Backstroke is his best stroke, he said |
Thursday, January 20, 2011
Why nursing?
I’ve wanted to be a nurse for as long as I can remember. Well at least since I seriously started thinking about what I wanted to do with the rest of my life. I love the idea of taking care of people and nursing them back to health.
I’ve always loved working with kids and babysitting them; but I knew I didn’t want to teach them, I wanted to look after them. I’ve been volunteering for vacation bible school for my church since I was in 6th grade. I always was a leader for the three year olds, and that made me realize I wanted to do something that involved children in my career.
When my cousins started having kids I loved holding their babies and just watching after them. That’s when I realized I wanted to work with babies. I want to specialize in taking care of premature babies. Over the summer I shadowed in the NicU at Centerpoint Hospital. It was very cool and I saw a lot of interesting things. I didn’t pass out, feel queasy or anything; so I know I can handle that kind of stuff!
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