Acoustic neuroma symptoms

My interest in palliative care started after watching a feature about palliative nurses. It gave me a peek into the daily working life of a palliative care nurse.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms I was deeply touched by how the nurses were able to make a difference in the last phase of patients’ lives. In particular, the part where the nurse spoke about how she was the focal point for

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Having been a palliative nurse for the past two years, I have had my fair share of sadness and happiness. It can be heart-breaking when a patient passes away.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms but being able to help my patients pass on peacefully is a source of comfort for me and for their family members. Each patient’s medical condition and social background is unique and poses a different challenge for me each time.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms I was not trained specifically in palliative care but I was able to learn on the job with the help of my seniors and doctors.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms I found that I was able to transfer my nursing knowledge to serve my palliative patients. I also attended a basic palliative course at dover park hospice to prepare myself for the

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Perhaps, the biggest transition for me from the hospital to palliative home care was the fact that we have to work closely with our patients’ family.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms there are times when I found myself unable to handle complicated family issues. This is where we have to acknowledge that nurses are not miracle workers and we cannot work alone.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms we have to understand our own strengths and limitations. That is also when I will call for my social worker to iron out any serious psychosocial issues my patients may be having.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms

When I first joined metta hospice, my seniors told me that the goal for palliative nurses was to ensure our patients pass on with dignity.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms initially, it was a difficult concept for me to grasp as my previous role as a bedside nurse in the hospital was to heal patients.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms having to watch my patients pass on was especially difficult in the beginning.

Through my work, I got to meet many patients from different walks of life.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms in my first couple of months at work, I met a cancer patient with a prognosis of less than four months. Despite her condition, she was full of positivity and zest for life.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms she inspired me to stay strong in times of adversity and appreciate the little things in life. These are the things that keeps me interested and passionate about palliative care.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms at the end of the day, palliative care can be a meaningful career option for nurses.

Being a palliative nurse has helped me grow as an individual.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms we should not shy away from palliative care just because of our preconceived notions that we may have about death. While it is true that staring death in the face is not a job for everyone, we should never be afraid to embrace this challenge.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms it may require much compassion and courage but I think it is worth the while.

Dinah teo pei fung may not be extraordinary but in her mother’s eyes, she is the most perfect child a mother could ever have.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms A regular child at birth, the 38-year-old client from metta day activity centre for the intellectually disabled suffered from intellectually disability from age two upon being stricken with a high fever that left to an episode of fits.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms the turn of events was a big blow to her parents, especially dinah’s mother. Mdm boey yuet siong. The condition affected dinah’s motor skills all through her adulthood as she had difficulty with personal grooming and toileting.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms mdm boey became dinah’s full-time caregiver as she cared for her daughter and never wavered.

However, with limited knowledge and help, mdm boey eventually placed dinah at metta day activity centre for the intellectually disabled in hougang, the abode which dinah would later call her second home, spending 22 years at the centre.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms enrolling dinah at metta was a good move on mdm boey’s part as the daily training and recreational activities helped dinah to pick up on her motor skills and perform tasks that she was never able to handle before.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms dinah took a long time but is now able to perform basic personal grooming and hygiene such as dressing herself, house cleaning duties such as sweeping and mopping the floor and keeping away utensils after she is done with her meal.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms in her spare time, dinah enjoys simple table top games and listening to music to keep herself occupied. Mdm boey is pleased with dinah’s progress and has nothing but good words about metta day activity centre for the intellectually disabled and staff which she trusts wholeheartedly to care for her daughter.Acoustic neuroma early symptoms

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