Nursing is involved with roles such as assisting the sick and injured from pain to recovery, providing primary healthcare, promoting quality health care through preventive and curative healthcare, and giving health care guidance and counselling [...]
With well-defined descriptions of various careers individuals can learn what is expected from them, functions and positions of the career, opportunities in the field, the qualifications required to practice, opportunities and threats in the field [...]
That is the way the society we live in treats people as the product of the latter from one hand and obtaining, no doubt, knowledge, means to dwell, working skills and certainly, as a result [...]
Professional self-regulation contains a number of elements each of which contributes to and is accountable for the overall purpose of the protection of the public.
Taking into account healthcare field and the experience of a human service in the field of aged care, there is no conflict between these concepts because the nursing functions and duties involve and imply caring [...]
In 1859, Florence Nightingale the founder of modern nursing expressed her meaning of nursing as "the goal of nursing is to put the patient in the best condition for nature to act upon him primarily [...]
The study by Beitz and Goldberg was a qualitative research of the phenomenological design which was both apt and in context as the aim of this study involved the investigation into emotional and other feelings [...]
The authors address one of the main problems faced by nurses and patients: alcohol abuse and alcohol-related disorders which influence communication and interpersonal relations.
Nevertheless, there is at least one crucial point that needs to be made, and it is this: it is vitally important that nurses learn to recognize the cyclical processes of social and cultural change and [...]
The core of this interaction is to learn and understand the circumstances of the situation and to direct the course of action to achieve the desired outcome of healing and recuperation on the part of [...]
In the June, 2002 article entitled "Nurses Not Acting As Patient's Advocate: Substantial Verdict Entered Against hospital" from the Legal Eye Newsletter For The Nursing Profession, the case of a 17 year old who was [...]
Alicia Magaw became the most popular anesthetist and was recognized as the mother of anesthesia of the 19th century because of her effectiveness in her work especially in the use of open-drop inhalation using ether [...]
They could address the maternal mental health problems and help improve these, following the concept of decreasing the negative thinking of the mothers and in effect reducing the behavior problems of the child.
The main focus of the article is to study the memories of the injured and the patient's care trajectory after physical trauma.
Alicia Magaw became the most popular anesthetist and was recognized as the mother of anesthesia of the 19th century because of her effectiveness in her work, especially in the use of open-drop inhalation using ether [...]
Specialized nursing comprises of providing maximum shielding and supporting to healthiness and avoidance of sickness and damage, and above all mitigating of distress by analyzing a situation and seeking remedies for the same.
The literature highlights the shortage of nurses which is a major problem in the US healthcare system and must be countered with feasible long term plans.
He knows the purposes and some of the steps and needs to be taught again to regain his independence in monitoring his blood glucose level.
The article indicates the purpose of the project, as intent to influence group competence perceptions of transformational leadership, after those perceptions have been included in the curriculum of the course.
A family care approach to assessment and bringing up could mean that much of efforts that parents apply to bringing the child up usually can not be documented, and may outline in various consequences.
The 2010 Institute of Medicine report titled The future of nursing: Leading change, advancing health outlines the critical aspects of professional practice that have to be addressed due to the challenging landscape of healthcare in [...]
The performance of the microsystem is generally high, and there are processes in place to measure outcomes consistently, report any gaps to managers and staff, and implement improvement processes.
When nurses engage their colleagues who have the requisite skills in community service and team building, they increase the scale of knowledge held by the new professionals in the team.
On the other hand, the common cold can be caused by more than two-hundred types of viruses, and the attack of the virus is more concentrated in the nose.
The nurse of the future is business-and-patient orientated, able to manage administration tasks and engage with software and hardware to record accurate reports of practices, as well as delegate responsibility, follow chains of command, work [...]
The American Nurses Association recognized the necessity to offer culturally competent care and established in the association's code that nurses, in all qualified relations, are required to practice with care and respect for the intrinsic [...]
The lack of knowledge in the field of domestic violence reduces the ability of nurses to help victims of intimate partner violence.
Under this circumstance, the nurse is supposed to play the role of stabilizing the patient, limiting both physical and psychological complications as well as optimizing the health potential of the patient.
In the past the failure of properly addressing the problem and scientifically developing and applying the treatment for substance abusers caused many to believe that substance abuse disorders do not respond to any psychological interventions.
The human body's normal functioning is strictly dependent on the balance of oxygen in the blood, and any abnormalities lead to a number of pathological conditions.
To effectively respond to accidents, it is extremely important to learn more about the reasons for natural disasters and the way the staff makes emergency decisions.
Free blood pressure screening is a community health initiative for nurses as it engages them around improving health in the areas of safety and quality of life.
The fact is that these medical workers perform significant functions to improve patient outcomes, which is achieved thanks to leadership qualities; a personal example can support the effectiveness of these qualities. A healthy work environment [...]
That is why it necessary to conduct profound research to identify the main peculiar features of the two. Thus, the objective of the study is "to report the progress" in meeting the things above.
The use of birth control is a part of women's health, but access to it may be limited for some persons.
The primary method used to assess the prevalence of behavior, such as smoking, in a community is to ask its members. Health behavior measurement is essential for the planning and evaluation of educational programs.
However, with the change of administration in 2016, the PPACA experienced a series of significant modifications, affecting the health care delivery system, the role of nurses, and nursing practice, in general.
It is for this motive that using the capabilities of cross-cultural scientific statement will assist you when running the people from a diversity of groups, ethnics and occupations.
However, the complexity and fast-paced nature of care provided in the emergency department enhance the probability of errors occurring. In 2001 alone, more than 2,000 cases of medication errors and emergency room cases were reported [...]
Anne Llewellyn is a digital journalist and a nurse advocate who is engaged in the discussion about protecting the wellness of the population of Florida.
To become a good and qualified nurse means to deal with several tasks, and one of them is to be sure of the quality of offered information.
The purpose of this paper is to provide the critique of the selected article and analyse how its findings can inform the practice of midwives.
J's case that may lead to a heart attack include the following: Past heart attack. The patient was already administered to the intensive care unit with a decompensated heart failure.
Transformational leadership in particular proved to have a positive effect on improving the diversity of care and diversity training in other nurses.
The use of patient-driven adaptive technologies can not only directly influence the quality of patient care but also minimize risks for patients, promote their health outcomes, and encourage their engagement in care.
One of the most crucial skills in being able to engage in lifelong learning is the ability of self-reflection. One of the ways to engage in lifelong learning is finding a mentor.
The benefits of the specified intervention include an opportunity to reduce the extent of stress experienced by the patient and create the basis for the future patient education.
The first action that NPs of New Hampshire can take is to take part in advancing the federal level of healthcare, using personal and state examples of positive change.
NPs should be engaged in the political and academic spheres to modernize care in states with limited practice, such as Alabama.
The primary target of the set is to ensure safety for the kids' health environment in the school while the care focus is the well-being of the students.
This paper will consider the role of Nightingale in the formation of the nursing profession, discuss a study based on her theory, and analyze the relationship among theory, research, and practice.
The three problems identified in the case of Katy Adams include her inability to provide care for her children, the financial struggle of affording expensive care and not being able to work, as well as [...]
The current legal standards for NP prescriptive authority in Illinois are managed by the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation. In Illinois, the process of obtaining the license to prescribe medications is quite basic for an [...]
The decision to select this theory is linked to the fact that I have managed to fully understand the benefits of this approach to care when working with older adults in the intensive care unit.
Social media is a helpful means that can contribute to the development of the healthcare system and improve public health, but it should be used with caution and adherence to the existing standards.
As a future leader in a healthcare facility, I must have emotional intelligence the ability to recognize and control my emotions, as well as those of others.
One of the methods to improve the utilization of visuals would be selecting the graphics in accordance with the tone, attitude, and target audience to which the message is intended.
The potential stakeholders of the advanced practice nursing program include all patients of the PHMC, hospital personnel, including management, the community of the area, the public health sector, and the Australian Heart Foundation.
Overall, the content of this course and the assignments included in it were helpful in exemplifying the practical role of nurses in identifying and addressing the health concerns of communities.
Since the focus of the initiative is on the improvement of communication between patients and nurses, as well as physicians and nursing practitioners, the program will require the involvement of these healthcare professionals.
Seminars are designed to solve the problem of updating nurses' knowledge in the field of patient care. Participating in seminars can help me grow as a nurse because I will obtain comprehensive knowledge in the [...]
The ethical lives of nurses and medical caregivers are developing in multifaceted nature owing to the quick changes that are the consequence of logical advances, a developing business ethos, and innovative procedures planned for institutionalizing [...]
According to Flinkman and Salantera, during the first year of practice, many GRNs choose to abandon the profession for a variety of reasons, including poor practice environment, lack of support, and choosing nursing as a [...]
In addition to that, focusing on cost-effective techniques will help address the financial aspect of care and make the implementation of a project less difficult.
The goals of the BSR implementation project are defining the issue, standardizing the process of nurse bedside shift reports, and providing the opportunity for patients and families to participate in care delivery.
Therefore, managers should seek to improve engagement by recognizing nurses who offer exceptional services to patients, celebrating teamwork, and create a feedback system for nurses to contribute to the decision-making process.
The purpose of this paper is to investigate and compare The Neuman System's Model and Braden's Self-help theory. The concept of her theory is aimed towards the systemic approach to stress relief and the human [...]
The main objective of this study is to investigate the attitudes and knowledge of Saudi nurse managers towards the adoption of robotics for remote monitoring and management of elderly patient with chronic illness in an [...]
The wide use of invasive devices and the complexity of the treatment techniques can compromise the health of the patients and increase the possibility of infection.
When discussing the influence of power and influence, the RN mentioned that these qualities were integral to managing the process of care and inspiring other participants of care delivery to be aware of their responsibilities.
There are two fundamental methods to implement the evaluation of evidence in nursing: a systematic review and a meta-analysis. The most striking difference between the two methods is their ideology and approaches which are applied [...]
The overall continuity and safety of the available health services will reduce significantly while affecting the quality of care. The adoption and use of these informatics systems have minimized medication errors by around 60-87 percent.
A nursing professional can help a patient deal with the condition by identifying a nursing diagnosis and providing further interventions. According to Gulanick and Myers, the concept of nursing diagnosis reflects a patient's response to [...]
It primarily consists of providing a context for the research, as it describes the terminology of the study and background information, such as the description of the Brazilian National Patient Safety Program, its protocols, and [...]
Probably, one of the situations when a nurse should approach a patient and their family with caution, consideration, and utmost respect, is when a patient is dying.
The frightening detail of this scenario, in comparison to the other two, is the fact that it is an indirect and thus wholly unknown to the victim act.
The purpose of this paper is to define the ways of the reform's further development as well as to define the role of nursing in such a process.
According to Haddad and Toney-Butler, the number of Americans in the age of more than 65 is the highest in US history.
According to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, care coordination is a process of organizing patient care and sharing information with involved parties to achieve a higher quality of care and better patient outcomes.
A flat structure of leadership can be achieved on a small scale in units to include all nurses and specialists into the decision-making process.
Transformational leader pursues the goals of continuous improvement the nurse can employ this strategy to investigate the potential of the organization and find opportunities for better care.
In the case of the practice problem such as the incidence of pressure ulcers, the issues can involve workers' lack of initiative and knowledge.
Thus, the empowerment of employees is an essential aspect of leadership in nursing, and it has a significant positive effect on the quality of care.
One of the foundations of nursing care prevention is the ability to understand and listen to the patient, which subsequently helps to diagnose the disease better and has a positive effect on the psychological contract [...]
The factors to use to evaluate the drugs to ascertain the most valuable one encompass pace of onset, side effects, the period of action, and drug interactions.
In particular, a culture that emphasizes support and collaboration contributes to the work climate and enhances satisfaction. Nurse leaders in my workplace support the culture of belonging, where each employee contributes to work processes and [...]
The sociocultural aspect of the processes is adequate, as the family members, especially Carlitos and his grandmother, feel like a part of a larger society, which is crucial according to Friedman et al. The grandmother [...]
The study that explored the intensity of daily activities of the patients in Green House facilities identified that the functions of patients show a tendency of deterioration.
Exercising mindfulness allows nurses to be aware of the influence of their emotions, prejudices, and fears on decision-making and the outcomes of patient treatment. It also supports their ability to notice the blurring of professional [...]
Furthermore, while I investigated the possibility of a man fitting into my image of the perfect nurse and rejected it, I did not consider people who identify as non-binary.
The nursing theory that I utilized during my practice experience was the Theory of Culture Care Diversity and Universality. The Culture Care Theory focuses on the uniqueness of each human being and the importance of [...]
Considering the scope of skills and requirements for becoming an APRN, it can be argued that they perform tasks similar to those of a physician.
Secondly, nurse leaders can impact the values and focus of the management, increasing their commitment to fulfilling the needs of the intergenerational workforce.
The purpose of this term paper is to analyze the nature of substance abuse among nurses and examine various arguments, principles, and perspectives that different stakeholders can consider to address this ethical issue.
The nurse manager encourages staff to implement innovations in care and try new approaches to enhance the quality of services. It is possible to conclude that the nurse manager at my workplace presents the professional [...]
The majority are engaged in the areas of emergency and critical care due to the specific nature of the work in these departments.
The outcome of implementing both the domains of practice and a nursing theory is a set of objectives that help a nurse to improve professional skills.
The design is described in simple terms, and Bradbury-Jones and Broadhurst explain that it was chosen due to the lack of available evidence about the topic of the study.
The purpose of this essay is to give a detailed analysis of fast-track BSN programs and recommend the most appropriate choice for individuals who want to become experts in the nursing profession.
It is pivotal to examine the clinical implications of pending regulations in order to provide policymakers with evidence and arguments that would convince them.
The National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators is a system that allows healthcare organizations to measure and analyze the performance of nurses and compare the results to the national average.
As far as the macro-level is concerned, each state and territory have a nursing care act that addresses all the aspects of nursing.
The first one is that it should be assessing and improving the nature and quality of its medical services. The idea behind it is to satisfy predetermined criteria for measuring the quality and strength of [...]
The contribution of each employee is significant, and if doctors neglect the assistance of the junior staff, normal treatment conditions will not be achieved.
Therefore, when one nursing theory is applied to the whole education process, it seems to be easy to understand the essence of nursing and follow clear instructions and guidelines.
The validation of specialty expertise and experiences beyond licensure qualifications is an individual and professional responsibility of nurses. Therefore, specialty certification is beneficial to patients, nurses, and facilities.
In this case, negligence is manifested in the nurse's ignorance of contraindications, and in the fact that she did not read the description of Orthoblok and did not report the patient's request to the doctor. [...]
When the body is affected by autoimmune gastritis, it leads to the loss of IF and gastric acid and the destruction of parietal cells.
Thus, RN nurses provide a wide range of medical services satisfying the needs of patients, and, in turn, are highly praised by accreditation agencies.
Neuman was the daughter of a farmer and a midwife, and the necessity to take care of the people around turned out to be a critical part of her life.
This recent symptom is evaluated by the patient as tingling and numbing, while the associated symptoms include pain in the right foot.
The assessment provides a methodology for the nurses to use the official medical records to learn everything about the patient in terms of physical and mental health.
The specified observation points to the necessity to reinforce the process of patient education, as well as enhance the dialogue between the patient and the healthcare practitioner.
Moreover, nurses provide clarifications and all required information not only to patients but also to their relatives and caregivers so that to include all family and supporting community into collaboration.
The use of technology will ensure that more practitioners are able to collaborate with other professionals and deliver reliable medical support in a timely manner.
This journal entry defines the theory of Dorothea Orem, determines the achievement of goals set initially, and explains the use of seven domains of practice in the context of personal nursing practice.
In fact, leadership appears to be a tool for the management of this challenge, and there is a number of activities that a nursing leader can perform to control resistance to change.
The discussed team of professionals is currently in the last stage, performing. A role of the leader is to facilitate a respectful dialogue among the group's members.
The article chosen by the poster discusses the disadvantages of the incident to billing and the advantages of a value-based system of reimbursement.
In a recent interview, Ryan revealed the educational journey and the programs he took to prepare for his current role. However, he was torn between going for a Master's degree in Nursing Education and MSN.