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RN Portfolio 7

Art Nouveau(1890-1910) was inspired by natural forms, curved lines particularly in plants and flowers. This design is exotic, curvy, flowing, asymmetric, and organic as seen in this print.

Art Deco(1920s) was a design using fine craftsmanship and rich materials. Art Deco used geometric forms, stepped structures and often sunbursts. Sunset Tower hotel in West Hollywood is an example of Art Deco in architecture. It’s futurist style, sleek linear and geometric ornamental design.

Hippie style( late 1960s to early 1970s) incorporates free flowing designs. The hippie style displayed a message of peace, love and harmony. The style of clothing included bell bottom pants, frayed jeans, ponchos, tie dye, peasant blouses and medallions.

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RN Portfolio 5-6

The U.S. Capitol building is an example of Neoclassism. It began to be constructed in 1793. The design is derived from Ancient Greece and Rome. The design uses tall columns, symmetrical shapes and domed roofs. Neoclassism was started after the Rococo style.

This room is an example of the Rococo style, late Baroque style. Rococo style adds layers upon layers of decoration. It has massive detail and can look overdone. It is highly ornamental and uses asymmetry, curves, and sculpted moldings. This is a picture of Kaisersaul Wuzburg residence in 1749.

These two items are examples of Oriental design. They belong to my parents, handed down from my grandparents. My grandparents were stationed in Japan in the 1950s. The chest and this box were purchased in Japan at that time. The detail in both these pieces are exquisite. I don’t have one particular style in my home. I’d say I lean more towards the romantic style.

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Portfolio 4: Scamper

This is a picture of our nurse breakroom. A redesign would be beneficial to the nurses on the floor. Nurses need a quiet space to relax and reenergize. As Nacarella states in the article “Design Matters to nurses”, stress and nurse burnout are common issues that affect productivity and patient satisfaction. A space nurses can come to and relax is important to reduce stress and will be better able to care for the patients.

I would use the substitute step in scamper and substitute items in the room for better functioning items. I would replace the table and chairs for a smaller table so that we can bring in a small loveseat to relax in. We don’t have a window so a picture of an outdoor scene would be nice. I would repaint to a calming cool color. I would substitute the filing cabinet for a couple chairs to relax in. A dimming light would be nice, maybe a salt lamp or string lights. Any items that would bring a more peaceful environment to relax in.

Nacarella, L. et al. 2016. Design matters for Nurses.

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Portfolio 3: Elements

This couch is an example of the element of color. The blue hue is medium in value. The temperature of the color is cool. I was drawn to this color because it gave the room a little pop of color and I find blue relaxing and calm. And my dog really likes this couch. ;)

This area rug in my living room is an example of texture and pattern. The pattern is repetitive and creates a visual interest. The texture is soft and smooth. The sensation it evolves is one of comfort.

This watch was handed down to me from my grandmother. She was also a registered nurse in WWII and back home. She always encouraged me to go into nursing. This watch reminds me of her and is sentimental to me. I did wear it at work when I first started and I would look down when I had a tough day and it would remind me of how strong she was. The design itself is classic, functional and durable.

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Portfolio 2

The Pyxis drug dispensing machine is an automated medication dispensing system which helps the nurse to dispense medication safely and efficiently. It has security features which keep controlled medication accounted for. Nurses can only have access to the Pyxis with fingerprint technology. The patient’s medication profile is uploaded to the system by Pharmacy to allow nurses to access the right patient, the right drug, and the right dose. The Pyxis has drawers which unlock as you choose the medication to be dispensed. The attached refrigerator keeps medication that needs to be refrigerated.

I would present the different sized drawers to the audience to touch and explain how these drawers can hold the medications and have a built in locked system. I would also present the monitor to show examples of the patient’s profile and how we access the patient’s medication list.

As the article”At Bat: Nurses step up to design plate” by Anne Dinardo states that nurses need to work with the designers to help create and modify designs that will work on the unit. Nurses can help determine what is successful as the Pyxis is successful in time saving and reducing medication errors.

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A design problem that resonates with me is trying to reduce the noise on the unit especially at bedtime. I work evenings on an acute rehab floor. Our patients need their rest to be able to participate in therapies the next day. Rest promotes healing. An issue on our floor are the noise of the call lights in patient’s rooms. We often get complaints about the noise of the call lights at night. The step in the design process I would start with is Identification. Identification involves research and brainstorming for possible solutions to the issue. The need to identify concepts in a new way. I would use Adapt in the Scamper action to modify the call light system for the patient’s health. The call light system can be modified to reduce the noise in the patient’s room. I would place this on the functionality step of the hierarchy of design. The call light needs to function as to not disturb the patient in sleep which is a basic need people have. The call light needs to function properly to alert the nurses but not to interrupt patient’s sleep.

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This is a picture of the computers that were recently placed on the walls in patient’s rooms. The problem with this design is it sticks out of the wall and can cause injury. As you can see in the picture, the curtain for the patient’s privacy is right behind the computer. When the curtain is drawn, you may forget the computer is behind it therefore could easily run into it when opening curtain on that side. Many of our nurses have ran right into it. A solution would be to build the computers more into the wall so they do not stick out like they do. We would have to identify this problem with management and brainstorm for better ideas. This design poses a risk to staff and patients and visitors.

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This is a picture of the computers that were recently placed on the walls in patient’s rooms. The problem with this design is it sticks out of the wall and can cause injury. As you can see in the picture, the curtain for the patient’s privacy is right behind the computer. When the curtain is drawn, you may forget the computer is behind it therefore could easily run into it when opening curtain on that side. Many of our nurses have ran right into it. A solution would be to build the computers more into the wall so they do not stick out like they do. We would have to identify this problem with management and brainstorm for better ideas. This design poses a risk to staff and patients and visitors.