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DD Nursing

Today I will talk to you about DD Nursing. First, I will start by giving the definitions of Developmental disabilities and explaining what a DD nurse is.
Second I will tell you what a DD nurse job entails. Then, I will outline the skills required to succeed in the DD nursing field. After that, I am going to summarize the advantages and drawbacks of a DD nurse job. Finally, I will conclude my presentation by describing how to become a DD nurse.

Introduction

My presentation is called DD nursing. DD stands for Developmental Disability. According to the American Centers for Disease Prevention and Control, Developmental disabilities are “a group of conditions due to an impairment in physical, learning, language, or behaviour areas.”
These conditions include Down syndrome, cerebral palsy, epilepsy, etc.
A DD nurse works with individuals suffering from Developmental disability.

I. DD nursing, a challenging job

-What does a DD Nurse do?
DD nurses care for patients of all ages. Their main duties are:
-Assessing and treating their patients clinically
-Assisting patients with their daily needs
-Educating patients and their families about the disability and providing moral backing
-Finding out alternative methods to assist patients, adapting care to their condition
-Teaching and managing support staff
As a part of a large care team, the DD nurse has to work together with a lot of health professionals. He or She is in charge of organising the care planning.
-In what kind of setting does a DD Nurse work?
As a DD nurse, you can work in a variety of settings including hospitals, residential homes, or schools where you are the key source of communication between doctors and caregivers.

II. Qualities required for DD nursing

Like in any other nurse job, it is essential to have excellent communication skills. To become a DD nurse, you have to enjoy self-reliance as well as team work. You must also be able to manage your time and be organized as there is lots of work to get done every day. You also need good clinical, pharmaceutical and educational skills (because you are in charge of numerous complicated cases)

III. Is DD nursing an attractive field?

Though salary rates are ordinarily lower than the income in other nursing fields, there are various compensations. Indeed, DD nursing may be less hands-on than other nursing areas but you have the chance of helping people make decisions, learn and enhance their quality of life.
Moreover, DD nurses have routine schedules: they work Monday to Friday with scarce on-call requirements. They have the opportunity to build a strong relationship with their patients over a long period of time and they often become part of family events such as birthday parties or holiday celebrations.

Conclusion

To conclude, DD Nursing is a challenging and demanding job but also extremely rewarding.
Any registered Nurse can be hired as a DD nurse and have the possibility to gain Certification in Developmental Disabilities Nursing through the Developmental Disabilities Nurses Association.
There is no such certification in France, where DD nursing is not a speciality, though every nurse is bound to work with patients suffering from Developmental Disabilities.

(October 30, 2013) Preparing to go#2
Today at about noon, I went to see a vet. The vet did a blood test, an ultrasound, and an X-ray examination on Betty. The vet said Betty's kidney is worse now that she is old; however, she is too old to go on dialysis. According to him, I should probably prepare myself if Betty passes away. Anyway, Betty is staying at the hospital tonight, and she is on an IV right now all alone at the hospital . However, I'll take her home tomorrow as soon as possible. The room where Betty was didn't seem very good. Betty has to stay in a small wire mesh under a dark light, and, even worse, there were other barking dogs. I think that Betty is probably scared tonight. I'm so sad. I think she would rest better at home with my family. I feel it's a better way for her to go. Even worse, it seems that there is no good way get Betty better right now. I'm so, so sorry, Betty. Tonight, I left you alone in a scary, dark room. Even worse, I had a fender bender on the way home from the hospital. Maybe it was because I was crying over Betty at that time, so it impeded my concentration. Today was so long. I'm just waiting for tomorrow.

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Is there anyone who still doubts my power?
Is there anyone who still doubts my strength.
Is there anyone who would like to tell us what they’re doing?
Is there someone who would do this heart and hand?
Is there anyone who would dissent from that view?
Is there anyone who can help me?

October 29th, 2013. 11:42PM. Preparing to go#1
Did you ever have a dog, that has been with you for a long time, die?
Have you ever had a dog for a long time?
Have you ever seen your dog, which has been with you a long time, die?
Is there anyone who has had a dog for a long time, and then it died?
How long was your dog bedridden? How long did he or she go without eating food? Did he or she suffer much?
My Betty is lying down, doesn't walk, and has kept her eyes closed for about two days. She has been living with our family for 13 years and 8 months.  I think she is preparing to go soon, but I don't have a real feeling. Today when I went out, I took her and let her lie on the front passenger seat. In this way, I would let her get more fresh air.
In this way, she would get more fresh air.
I would let her feel much more. It seems as if she has become a baby, since I hold and carry her in my bosom.

October 29, 2013 23:42 Preparing to go (1)
Have you ever had a dog die that has been with you for a long time? =Have you ever had a dog that has been with you for a long time? =Have you ever seen your dog, which had been with you for a long time, die? =Is there anyone who has had a dog, which eventually died, for a long time?
How long was your dog bedridden? How long did he or she go without eating food? Was he or she in a lot of pain?
My dog, Betty, can only lie down and can no longer walk. Also, she has kept her eyes closed for about two days now. She has been living with our family for 13 years and 8 months. I think she is preparing to go soon, but I'm not sure. Today I took her in the car and let her lie on the front passenger seat. I did this so that she could get more fresh air. =By doing this, she got more fresh air. I would let her feel much. It's as if she has become a baby, because I now need to hold and carry her in my bosom.

The star,s presence in a film is a promise of what you will see if you go to see the film.

They are also property on the strength of whose name money can be raised to make a film ; they are an asset to the stars themselves, to the studios and agents who control them ; they are a major part of the cost of a film.

This work of making the star out of the raw material of the person depends on how much the essential qualities of that material are respected.

People go to see a film because of the star that is acting in it.
Money is raised for a film project on the strength of the acting star. This benefits the stars, the agents, and the studios who control the filming. The actors are a major cost of the film.
New actors should be respected, they are the future of the film industry.

Good evening ladies and gentlemen of the press
You must have been extremely shocked to learn that Samantha Pawney age ten was kidnapped yesterday afternoon in Purley, Surrey.
You may have heard that Samantha was probably abducted by two white males as she was cycling home from her pony lesson.
According to our informers, the kidnappers must be somewhere near the Scottish border.
Our latest reports state they can’t be very far off.
We may have more interesting developments later in the day.
We might even be able to identify the two criminals.
We think they might be watching us on TV right now, that’s why we asked for this press conference that is broadcast live.
So, here is my message to them on behalf of Scotland Yard and Samantha’s family: “You may have understood that you have no chance of succeeding, you must realise we are already on your track, you must release young Samantha before it is too late”
Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for your attention.