Community/ Public Health Nursing
- What is your knowledge at this point of delirium and factors to prevent delirium?
- I have learned about delirium in school, but I have never personally experienced a situation where I had to apply my knowledge. I know that delirium is very preventable. Maintaining communication, stimulating the patient (exercise, communication, etc.), maintaining adequate nutrition, and assessing mentation throughout the shift is an important preventative intervention.
- Have you previously experienced caring for a patient who is experiencing delirium? If so, please describe. If not, what might you expect to see?
- I have never experienced caring for a patient who is experiencing delirium. If I was assigned a patient who was suspected to have delirium, I would expect:
- Confusion.
- Restlessness, agitation.
- Slowed movement, slowed reaction time.
- Hallucinations.
- Memory loss.
- I have never experienced caring for a patient who is experiencing delirium. If I was assigned a patient who was suspected to have delirium, I would expect:
- What are your learning goals for your volunteer experience? Please describe at least 2 goals.
- My learning goals for my volunteer experience:
- To understand the signs and symptoms of delirium.
- To understand and intervene when clinical manifestations are present.
- My learning goals for my volunteer experience:
- Is there anything about this volunteer experience that makes you nervous? What areas do you feel ready for? As you prepare for this experience, what are your feelings?
- No! I am very excited for this experience and I can’t wait to volunteer here.
- What other hospital and community support are you already aware of for the aging population?
- I actually do not know a lot of other community support systems in place for the elder population. I am aware of public transportation and lower income support systems in place for the elderly. However, I feel as those are more known to the community and I would like to learn about more.
Due 9/15/22 by 11:59 PM
