Transition into Nursing Role Graduation brings many mixed emotions as the student nurse transitions into a nurse. After graduation this writer will seek employment in the state of Michigan. In order to become a registered nurse in the state of Michigan first this writer would need to graduate from an approved nursing program. Secondly, in order to register for the examination, the nurse would need to submit their application 120 days before graduation. A criminal background check including...

A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the acute mental health unit with phencyclidine (PCP) intoxication. What should be the nurse's primary focus during the acute intoxication period? Suggested Mental Health Learning Activity: Substance & Non-Substance Abuse: General Review and Stimulant Abuse  Maintain a safe environment to prevent falls; implement seizure precautions as needed  Provide close observation for withdrawal manifestations, possibly one-on-one supervision physical ...

What is the nurse's responsibility regarding advance directives? Suggested Leadership Learning Activity: Advance Directives  Providing written information regarding advance directives  Documenting clients advance directive status  Ensuring that advance directives are current and reflective of the clients current decisions  Recognizing that the clients choice takes priority when there is priority between the client and the family or between the client and the provider  Info...

NR 452 Simulation Questions 1. What key priority assessment findings are usually seen in left-sided heart failure? How do these findings differ from right-sided heart failure? Left sided heart failure: the left side of the heart cannot pump the blood out of the heart so blood starts to back up into the lungs. Left-sided heart failure or left ventricular failure have different manifestations with right-sided heart failure. Pulmonary congestion occurs when the left ventricle cannot effectiv...

What is the nurse's responsibility regarding advance directives? Suggested Leadership Learning Activity: Advance Directives  Providing written information regarding advance directives  Documenting clients advance directive status  Ensuring that advance directives are current and reflective of the clients current decisions  Recognizing that the clients choice takes priority when there is priority between the client and the family or between the client and the provider  Info...

A nurse is caring for a client admitted to the acute mental health unit with phencyclidine (PCP) intoxication. What should be the nurse's primary focus during the acute intoxication period? Suggested Mental Health Learning Activity: Substance & Non-Substance Abuse: General Review and Stimulant Abuse  Maintain a safe environment to prevent falls; implement seizure precautions as needed  Provide close observation for withdrawal manifestations, possibly one-on-one supervision physical ...

What is the nurse's responsibility regarding advance directives? Suggested Leadership Learning Activity: Advance Directives  Providing written information regarding advance directives  Documenting clients advance directive status  Ensuring that advance directives are current and reflective of the clients current decisions  Recognizing that the clients choice takes priority when there is priority between the client and the family or between the client and the provider  Info...

NR 452 Capstone Career Planning RUA TRANSITION INTO NURSING ROLE Transition into Nursing Role Graduation brings many mixed emotions as the student nurse transitions into a nurse. After graduation this writer will seek employment in the state of Michigan. In order to become a registered nurse in the state of Michigan first this writer would need to graduate from an approved nursing program. Secondly, in order to register for the examination, the nurse would need to submit their application