Leadership and Management In the medical field, the recent topic of debate relates to Nurse Staffing Ratios where many argue that governments need to intervene in setting minimum staffing laws. Currently, the only state that has enacted a law is Ca Continue Reading...
But the real world was a whole and perfect entity." (Philosophy Is a Way of Life) The theory of dualism and its implications in term ethics and politics can be derived from the following concise but insightful analysis. A dualistic view of reality Continue Reading...
This site contains no information directly related to the problem of substance abuse within the profession. The industry related information on the workplace environment is geared towards serving the nursing professional, and especially protecting Continue Reading...
Utilitarianism is most often used by healthcare organizations like insurance companies: to keep costs down for the many, a potentially valuable treatment may be denied to the individual because it is deemed experimental or unnecessarily costly. As u Continue Reading...
Ethical Theory & Moral Practice Debates about theory and practice are ancient. Each generation considers the dynamics that surround issues about the interdependency of theory and praxis to be uniquely challenging. Complexity is a variable closel Continue Reading...
During a meeting with hospital staff of a variety of managerial levels, the same RN might use participative leadership styles, as the nurse consults with subordinates and considers other suggestions. Lastly, more and more nurses today may need to em Continue Reading...
Imogene King's Attainment Theory King's Attainment Theory The thrust of Imogene King's theory of goal attainment is a loosely-coupled partnership between the nurse and the patient that enables communication about the patient's condition, their heal Continue Reading...
nursing program to a BSN program Over the years, promotion of nurses' higher education has been a focus of national reports. One of several reasons for this is growing evidence tying improved performance with continued education. Another factor is Continue Reading...
Reflective JournalI have accomplished various educational goals and professional development from various program components in this program. Different program elements are designed to accomplish different kinds of professional growth, as will be ref Continue Reading...
Practice-Specific Concepts The nursing practice is a profession that is based on conceptual and theoretical models that help in guiding patient safety and quality initiatives. The use of conceptual and theoretical models is an important part in nur Continue Reading...
Nurses and the Ethics of Abortion Abortion and Virtue Ethics In the Crossfire: Nurses and the Ethics of Abortion In the Crossfire: Nurses and the Ethics of Abortion Nebraska's Attorney General, Jon Bruning, announced his efforts to revoke the lic Continue Reading...
Trait Theory and Application The "Trait Theory" of leadership has developed most during the past 3 decades and is concerned with amassing the core personality characteristics of known leaders -- both effective and ineffective -- to predict potential Continue Reading...
Jean Watson’s Human Caring Theory Nursing models provide an important basis for nursing work. They provide nursing practitioners with values and principles they can employ in their work to enhance patient outcomes and ensure a more gratifying p Continue Reading...
Competencies of IOM The Institute of Medicine is an American organization founded in 1972 with the aim of training health workers, unlike other medical organizations aimed at profit making. As a non-profit organization, IOM has made remarkable prog Continue Reading...
Systems and Diffusion of Innovation Theory Attached File Systems theory vs. diffusion of innovation theory Systems theory is based upon the idea that the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. Its founder Ludwig von Bertalanffy proposed that, Continue Reading...
Narrative AnalysisThis paper is designed to provide a narrative analysis of the Family Nurse Practitioner program and how I have adapted the program outcomes to my professional expertise within the field of healthcare. This paper will also identify h Continue Reading...
Management Theory and Associated Urinary Tract Infections Infection of the urinary tract constitutes a great share of all infections acquired in hospitals (Klevens, Edwards, & Richards, 2007); of these, most cases are of CAUTI or catheter-associ Continue Reading...
Foundations of Nursing Education Table of Contents Changing from an Associate Degree Nursing Program to a BSN Program 3 Two Factors That Influence the Need for a BSN Program 3 How the IOM Has Informed the Decision for a BSN Program 4 IOM’s Reco Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1. The Integration of Watson's Theory in Modern Nursing Education: This topic explores how Jean Watson's Theory of Human Caring is integrated into current nursing curricula, examining the methods, challe Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1. Transformational Leadership in Nursing: Fostering a Culture of Excellence: Explore the impact of transformational leadership on nursing practice and patient care. Analyze how such leaders inspire and mo Continue Reading...
Blueprint for Evaluating Patient Safety Competency in Nursing Students Ever since the report To Err is Human was published in 2000 by Kohn and colleagues, healthcare stakeholders in Western countries have intensified reform efforts designed to incr Continue Reading...
Essay Topic Examples 1. The Impact of Advanced Practice Nursing on Patient Outcomes: Explore the correlation between the presence of advanced practice nurses, such as nurse practitioners and clinical nurse specialists, within Continue Reading...
Nursing: Nursing Theorist Madeleine Leininger and Imogene King The objective of this study is to compare the nursing of nursing theorist Madeleine Leininger and Imogene King and to address how pain is perceived by the patient and how it is addresse Continue Reading...
Nursing Program As nursing constantly migrate toward professionalism and development of the profession, the notion of erudition becomes increasingly important. Erudition in nursing is defined as those actions that steadily advance nursing practice Continue Reading...
Nursing Shortage The issues and challenges orbiting around the world of professional healthcare are no secret; one of the major obstacles that have received a great deal of media attention in recent years has been the nursing shortage. The shortage Continue Reading...
227), and as such, the values of nursing practices were degrading. Nowadays we can pride on a much appreciative recognition of nursing theory with "models" being implemented regularly and indeed I can think of the Magis model of care carried out in Continue Reading...
The Neuman Model is appropriate for senior care. Studies necessary with other models. Penrod, et.al.; Reframing Person Centered Care for Persons with Dementia Research and Theory for Nursing Practice 2007 Lit. Review, discussion Lit. Review Continue Reading...
; Assists staff to effectively supervise and delegate to other team members; Models coaching and mentoring; Effectively builds an cohesive nursing team; and Assists staff in managing conflict. (2003) In relation to 'Caring for Self, Staff and Pat Continue Reading...
It is important to understand nursing theory for a couple of reasons. The first is that nursing theory forms the basis for how the nursing role has evolved in health care today. There is a saying that in order to understand where one is going, it is Continue Reading...
Nursing Research in Future Hallberg, I.R. (2006). Challenges for future nursing research: Providing evidence for health-care practice. International Journal of Nursing Studies. 43: 923-927 Nursing research has become a question of practicality. Is Continue Reading...
Her clothes will be chosen by her if she is able that day and she will receive assistance getting dressed. Her hair and make up will be applied before the breakfast hour. She will then be escorted to the dining room where she will receive her medic Continue Reading...
Nursing What are the core concept definitions of each nursing model? Are there commonalities between the models? If so, what are they? What are the differences, if any? The core concepts of each nursing model is of course care for the patient as w Continue Reading...
Nursing Research Critique Provision of acute nursing care is impacted by complex needs of hospitalized patients suffering from dementia. Despite of the gains that have been made in the realms of medical care, older adults have had to contend with p Continue Reading...
1. Discuss the concept of cost-based analysis. Provide an example of a program where it could be used to show outcomes. The concept of cost-based analysis is delineated as the process for approximating all of the costs involved and the conceivable pr Continue Reading...
Credentialing in Nurse Informatics As health information technology (HIT) continues to develop in the modern healthcare environment, nursing informatics is a career on the rise. In essence, nursing informatics has emerged as an important career/prof Continue Reading...
If nursing students are being asked to absorb 30-40% more information during undergraduate years, it is logical to see that they do so early in their academic career -- almost as a prerequisite for more advanced practicum. Then, of course, there is Continue Reading...
Methodology This study will be conducted using reference material in the form of books, periodicals, documents, websites, and academic peer-reviewed journals. List of References Lippincott, W. & . (2002). Illustrated manual of nursing practi Continue Reading...
Future Goals & Scholarship My journey in the RN-BSN program has provided me with the knowledge I needed to advance my career in nursing. Also, the RN-BSN has prepared me intellectually as well as in a foundational way to offer a higher quality o Continue Reading...
