| Theme | Aspire to Be Expert Nurse in Dialysis Nursing | |
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| Title | Toward becoming an expert nurse on dialytic treatment : A personal view of the prerequisites for an expert nurse in the context of the workplace | |
| Publish Date | 2000/03 | |
| Author | Hiroko Matsuhashi | Department of Nursing,Shinonoi Generel Hospital |
| [ Summary ] | The gualities needed for expert nursing care are : 1) an enhanced ability of assessment what needs to be added to the basics of dialytic treatment, 2) an ability to take the proper actions upon observation, and 3) a steadfast personal philosophy as a nurse, which is achieved through a close relationship with patients. First, an expert nurse must not give daily nursing care aimlessly. On the contrary, she must, through individual problem-solving abilities, come to be able to make the best of her own experience and knowledge. Secondly, she must provide a high level of care, as she works as a member of a dialytic treatment team, in all nursing information is shared. Thirdly, she must be responsible for any judgement and care that she gives as an expert. Only when above three criteria are met do both those who receive dialysis and the other members of the team give an expert nurse value. Overall, given the fact that aged patients with complications account for a high of the total number of those who receive dialytic treatment, an expert nurse is expected to take a responsible approach in giving treatment, while respecting the dignity and basic human rights of patients. |
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