On Monday, November 7th I had the opportunity to present a client in a conference with a different psychiatrist. My preceptor and two other staff were also present. This was the first time I met this psychiatrist. My preceptor and I usually don’t conference with this specific psychiatrist but an exception was made as he was familiar and had previously seen my client. I presented my client as per usual like I do during conference with our regular psychiatrist. The psychiatrist asked me questions about the client which I was able to answer with ease. At the end, the psychiatrist asked me what PRN medication I would suggest for the client. I was immediately caught off-guard by his questions and my body responded as if I was frozen in place. My …show more content…
Also I have experience conferencing with a psychiatrist; however, I was previously asked a non-medication question and I was still caught off-guard. As I reflect on both situations, I realize I do have the knowledge to articulate an answer for both times, I narrow it down to my nerves getting the best of me. In these stress and anxiety provoking situations, it may be useful to incorporate mindful meditation to aid myself in the future. Dryden and Still found that through mindful meditation I can focus on what is happening in the current moment; keep an objective attitude; while separating myself from negative feelings and thoughts (as cited in Ratanasiripong, Park, Ratanasiripong, & Kathalae, 2015, p. 521). To approach the situation in a different light, I could have collaborated with the other staff and my preceptor to generate some ideas regarding PRN medication suggestions. For my future practice, Ratanasiripong, Park, Ratanasiripong, & Kathalae (2015) have identified mindfulness-based stress reduction (MBSR) as a useful means of reducing anxiety. MBSR has been shown to “decrease stress, increase the quality of life and compassion, and reduce burnout and improve the health of healthcare professionals” (p. 521). In the future, I may be in more anxiety provoking roles that is more nerve wracking than this situation. Learning about this stress reducing practice now, as a student, will help me form a concrete foundation for when I am a licensed
Health Leaders Media lists seven strategies to reduce nurse burnout, including “stress reduction classes, create a space for relaxation, mentor and buddy programs, recognition and reward, manager involvement, training and education and counseling” (Hendren, 2010, para.8). Individual hospitals have taken actions to help combat burnout among nursing staff. At the St. Boniface Hospital in Manitoba, there is a research project being conducted called the Compassion Project, which includes “compassion and mindfulness meditation training and how it can affect brain anatomy and physiology, personal well-being, employee engagement and reduced burnout” (Miller et al, 2016,
and I recall one patient that would forever change the way I interact with patients. It was
I was born in a small town of -----------of underdeveloped country of Bangladesh. I grew up speaking Bengali, wore traditional clothes, created intricate henna designs on women’s hands, and performed classical Bengali music. Since childhood, thought other than becoming a doctor never registered in my mind. My high grades in high school helped me to obtain admission in one of the most desirable place to learn Medicine, Mayemen Medical College.
I always had a feeling that I’d end up in psych ward, never knew what for though, but I always thought I’d have a better reason than I do now. Long story short: I tried to kill myself.
I have developed a newfound confidence in myself that kills and professional competency. My interactions with patients and assertiveness in myself and to carry out a professional discussion and interventions. enhanced not only his communicative skills but as well as immediate reporting, analytical skills and extensive knowledge of the internal and external workplace. Further, becoming involved with committees helped him understand policy and the external situation, as well as government, councils, and regulation, and the way in which to administer the protocols around the plant and people. I have developed a successful rapport with patients, staff and external personnel. I once carried this apprehension and nervousness in patient interactions,
This short informative article is about stress and how it can weigh you down and how is can be harmful to teenagers or adults daily lives. Also, it gives examples how to deal with stress and , how to manage it too. In this short article Stevens quotes ‘’Stress is related to fear. Fear is the emotion we feel when we are faced with something dangerous whether real or not information from any of our 5 senses , or even our imagination can trigger fear’’. This is saying that when someone is faced with a dangerous event real or not that fear and stress can come to play and that's not good. “Stress for Success’’ shows fear and stress so does ‘’An Uncomfortable
Mental health illness affects 26.2 % of the United states adults ages 18 and up. That is 1 in 4 people as of 2004 ("The Number"). Mental health illness does affect over a quarter of the United states population to include me as one of the people who suffer from it. This has affected me and changed my life drastically. Aside from the difficulties of having a mental health illness is how people react to me once they find out. This is widely due to mass media creating a stigma for the mental health ill people that most of the general population tend to believe in the United states.
Psychiatry is a medical field that deals with the diagnoses, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. The FDA is constantly approving drugs for psychiatrists to use that are supposed to help with in their practice. For example, Michael Levin-Epstein, who wrote the article “A New Way to Deliver Psychiatric Meds: Drugs for ADHD and Major Depression Now Can Be Delivered with Skin Patches,” shows how pharmacotherapy is continually being advanced by new ideas and approaches. However, Psychiatric drugs are not always the answer. Prescriptions are not a good remedy when it comes to the overcoming of a mental illnesses, because there is not enough information regarding the effects of the drugs, pharmaceutical companies are driven by profits,
May and O’Donovan (2007) explored the correlation between mindfulness, well-being, burnout, and job satisfaction in counselors. Findings showed that higher levels of present-moment, nonjudgmental, and mindful awareness were related to cognitive and emotional well-being and job satisfaction. While their findings concluded that a mindful practice did not enhance mindful awareness, May and O’Donovan (2007) suggested that mindful awareness can improve the functioning of therapists and ultimately improve client
Giving verbal instructions, guidance and reassurance to mental health patients is essential for nurses. Teaching patients how to cope with their mental disorders helps them feel more empowered and in control, in a situation where they have very little control over their
Some of the answers bewildered me but with others I wasn't surprised. The answer most shocking to me included the information that most people work in that career for only two to three years. She explained to me that most researchers move on to get their medical degree. Hannum stated that with her job she also experiences stress. To control that stress, she just needs to take a step back and reevaluate everything. Another option to lessen stress, according to Assistant Professor Kyuson Yun, Ph.D., involves reading. “‘I've found that reading children's books is very relaxing,’ she says, ‘and at the same time I can make sure the books are suitable for my sons’” (Peterson). Hannum and Kyuson Yun understood that things relieve stress and believed it’s important for everyone to
Jaffe-Gill, M. E., Segal, M. R., & Melinda, S. (2010, October). Stress Management. Retrieved February 13, 2011, from HelpGuide.ord: http://www.helpguide.org
Medicine, medical supplies, and medical treatment are multi-billion dollar industries crucial to the wellbeing of the public. Doctors and other members of the health-care industry do their best to provide excellent care for the nation’s sick and injured, while scientists and researchers work to develop new drugs and technologies to fight disease. We often view medical care as a basic human right; something that all persons, rich or poor, should have access to in times of need. But despite our notions of what healthcare should be, those who make a living in this industry, specifically owners of firms, must contend with the same economic questions facing businesses in any industry. To learn more about this vast service industry, I interviewed Dr. Martin Slez, a dentist/oral surgeon and owner of a medical practice that provides both general care and specialized treatments for oral diseases. Of the topics discussed, firm goals, pricing, costs, and technology stood out as particularly interesting and unique facets of the organization, as they differed considerably from those in other industries.
Living in the present allows me to live and tend to my thoughts and emotions that I often suppress or ignore. Working as a school counselor, I think that I will use mindfulness to help students with anxiety, behavior problems, and depression. I hope to use mindfulness in the future as I teach students how to use mindfulness in their own lives so that they can exist in the present and connect their mind with their body. Through using mindfulness in sessions with students and possibly in the classroom setting, I will give them a tool to help manage and become more self-aware of the thoughts and emotions they experience so they can learn how to better tend, express and manage them. However, without practicing mindfulness myself I would not have understood its power in the work of my client’s
Stress is something that everyone has to deal with in life, whether it is good or bad stress. Stress management techniques are a great way to deal with stress. Some of the stress management techniques that I learned from this course are prioritization, scheduling, and execution. Using these techniques has effectively helped me deal with my own stress. When it comes to dealing with stress I still have many strengths and weaknesses that I will explain. Some stressors I have in my life that I will discuss are psychointrapersonal, social, life events, and daily hassles. Next, I will give my opinion on my post-course survey, and compare and contrast it to my pre-course survey scores. Finally, I will explain my last goals for this stress management course.