Examining Potential Post-Operative Complications for Hemiarthroplasty Hemiarthroplasty refers to the operation that is commonly used for the treatment of a fractured hip. This operation is similar to that of a total hip replacement, but it only invol Continue Reading...
Theory In critically ill adults (p), how does the daily use of chlorohexidine (I) compared to sterile water reduce VAP (ventilator-associated pneumonia) (O) during hospitalized stay (T)? Roy's Adaptation Model (RAM) states that the "nursing proces Continue Reading...
Healthcare Innovation Healthcare is one of those industries and fields of work where the promotion of innovation and change management is key. It is also one of those fields where managing that change through tried-and-true practices such as evidenc Continue Reading...
Christian Aspects of Nursing Nursing is a very important profession for the simple fact that it enables practitioners to engage directly with the public. As a nursing student who is also a Christian, it is important for me to realize that I should p Continue Reading...
An Examination of Selected Nursing Education StrategiesToday, a nationwide nursing shortage has prompted calls for the development of innovative programs designed to enhance various teaching methods, critical thinking, and skill sets to prepare nursi Continue Reading...
Today, health care in the United States is characterized by growing demand combined with skyrocketing costs and critical shortages of qualified health care practitioners. In response to these challenges, there has also been a growing consensus among Continue Reading...
DNP degree was recognized by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing as representing the highest level of preparation for clinical nursing practice in 2004 and the first doctor of nursing practice (DNP) program was offered in 2001 by the Uni Continue Reading...
Response to APs PostAP, some good points about resilience and wellness. I would just add that another important aspect of self-care that doesnt always get the attention it deserves is the impact that good social connections can have on mental health. Continue Reading...
My Reasons for Choosing Nursing As a CareerOne statement by Hall (1996) in the article on nursing philosophy Dont fence me in which really resonated me was the ways in which caring and curiosity motivated the author to choose nursing as a career: I a Continue Reading...
Communication in NursingCommunication is absolutely a must in nursing when it comes to promoting a safety culture, because communication is the means by which information is shared and gathered. Breakdowns in communication mean breakdowns in continui Continue Reading...
Decision Making, Problem Solving and Critical Thinking: The Shared Decision-Making ProcessToday, there is growing recognition concerning the importance of shared decision-making for the nursing profession, but the process is challenging for multiple Continue Reading...
nurses can use to obtain and capture a patient's medical history. The importance of these processes is to ensure that there will not be inadequate patient assessments, as these may result in adverse outcomes during the patient care. Preparation of t Continue Reading...
Nurse-Care Analysis of Sheepshead Bay The area is 4,074 square miles. Its population is 123,178. The people density of people who live in Sheepshead Bay compared to general inhabitants of Brooklyn of people per square mile is 30,233 to 34,917 (City Continue Reading...
Developmental perspective was the concept that the nursing students participating in this study were typically younger than they patients they were caring for. This made it difficult for them to ask the "older" patient questions about a lifestyle t Continue Reading...
Health Information Management SystemSelecting and implementing an EMR system involves a range of stakeholders, adherence to regulatory standards, and significant financial investment. This paper discusses the various aspects of this process, includin Continue Reading...
Attitudes Towards Medical Marijuana The main purpose of the study will be to assess nurses' feelings and perceptions of patients who use medical marijuana for pain management. This will predominantly give light to the way the professionals who pres Continue Reading...
Communication Process in NursingCommunication is vital in any industry, but it is especially important in nursing because miscommunication can lead to medical errors. This presentation will 1) identify the components of the communication process, 2) Continue Reading...
Change Implementation in Healthcare Bringing quality improvement processes to nursing practices invariably means that nursing leaders must give considerable attention to the management of change. Resistance to change is an integral aspect of any qua Continue Reading...
Running head: Mental Health Nursing Mental Health Nursing 3Mental Health NursingDepression is a widespread psychiatric disorder that has been affecting many people. Grief is a natural reaction that gets experienced when one experiences a significant Continue Reading...
Communication Even Analysis This report is to reflect on a particular event that occurred during my placement at a general hospital. The placement afforded me a firsthand experience of the importance of communication skills in nursing practice. Effec Continue Reading...
For one it is possible that the success rate may be limited by the number of participants willing to participate in a case study in the setting selected for purposes of this study. The results should suggest that multiple interventions including dir Continue Reading...
Nurse Case Management for Pregnant Women Experiencing or at Risk for Abuse," by Curry et al. The research article chosen to critique is titled, "Nurse Case Management for Pregnant Women Experiencing or at Risk for Abuse." This title accurately refl Continue Reading...
While intervention may not make a difference in their actual physical disease, it can make a patient more comfortable, more satisfied, and more at peace with themselves and their circumstances. Patient satisfaction is extremely important for overall Continue Reading...
Nursing Hospital Readmissions What tangible and intangible resources will be needed to implement your project? The ability to deal with readmissions requires changing the culture inside the facility. This means that various resources need to be utili Continue Reading...
Putting Conflict Management Into Practice: A Nursing Case Study The healthcare industry is paramount to both economic growth and societal well-being. In the United States nearly 17% of GDP comes from the healthcare sector. Nurses in particular plan Continue Reading...
performing a clean and sterile technique wound dressing change. The term sterile refers to being free from microorganisms, making the sterile technique method one that reduces exposure to microorganisms in a comprehensive way. Sterile wound dressin Continue Reading...
Health Clinic Chaos: Case Study The busy Blessed Heart health clinic is located in Seattle, Washington. The clinic is a Federally Qualified Public Health Clinic that has been serving different patients within the area. The population served by Bless Continue Reading...
PICOT -- Arthritis & Obesity The Healthy People 2020 objectives for people who suffer from arthritis are focused on reducing the number of individuals who experience pain, limited activity in general, limited capacity to attend to daily affairs, Continue Reading...
Evolution of Healthcare Information System Evolution of health care information system Over the last twenty years, technology in provision of healthcare has evolved tremendously and what was available then now seems primitive in comparison. Today, Continue Reading...
In the U.S healthcare environment, the clinical practice guidelines are the effective healthcare protocol to enhance patient’s safety as well as achieving evidence-based practice. The clinical guidelines provide recommendations to the best avai Continue Reading...
Family centered care is a noble belief deeming family members and health care staff as equal partners and working collectively to address the needs of the kid. Competency rises when a system synergizes as nurses and patient / family member's honors Continue Reading...
Alarm Fatigue When someone is exposed to a frequent number of alarms, no matter what type or in what context, that person can easily become fatigued from the sound of them going off all the time. When that happens, the person becomes completely dese Continue Reading...
Healthcare Practices in Nursing Today Over the last 50 years, health care systems all over the world have experienced rapid and significant changes. Some of these changes have been the result of innovative developments in medical science and techno Continue Reading...
Even in areas where there is little to no technology, there are always health care initiatives that can be implemented in order to engender proper health. The lack of familiarity with the landscape can be addressed through cultural immersion. Nurse Continue Reading...
Impact of Nursing Informatics on Efficiency of Nursing and Improved Patient Outcomes Although some critics charge that innovations in technology are having a negative effect on humankind, virtually none of them deny the positive effect of such innova Continue Reading...
