A personal philosophy is one which I should be bound during my professional practice as a nurse. It is a statement I am willing to guide me in performing my duties as a nurse. This philosophy is anchored in offering my nursing services with professio Continue Reading...
technology is always challenging. Although the use of technology by social workers is not a new phenomenon, it is controversial. For a discipline traditionally tied to face-to-face interaction, many concerns about moving to technology-based practice Continue Reading...
EMPLOYEE PERFOMANCE AND MORALEEmployee Performance and MoraleEmployees are considered essential organizational assets. According to Diamantidis and Chatzogiou (2019), effective exploitation of human resources within an organization helps organization Continue Reading...
Nightingale met a friend Richard Monckton Miles in 1842. Then in 1844, Nightingale asked Dr. Howe if she could do a charitable job in a hospital like the catholic nuns, and refused her marriage to her cousin, Henry Nicholson. By 1845, Nightingale st Continue Reading...
These are important traits in a nurse, since the long hour inherent in the work environment can create fatigue and a less than happy disposition. Hence, if friendliness and patience are already inherent personality traits, this gives the nurse an im Continue Reading...
Business Code of Ethics Evaluation of Business Code Ethics Over the last several years, the issue of ethics has been increasingly brought to the forefront. This is because a wide variety of organizations have been facing some kind of high profile Continue Reading...
Sister Marie Simone Roach A number of prominent nursing theorists have been an influential force in improving nursing practice over the years, with Sister Marie Simone Roach being among them. Sister Roach is best known for her so-called "six C's" of Continue Reading...
The first two determine ethicality rationally, on the basis of intent and effect, respectively. Relativism and virtue ethics take into consideration cultural differences and morality in the case of the former, and personal character in the latter. R Continue Reading...
In light of the evidence in this literature review then it is of great import that monitoring of the health of pregnant women is vital in reference to LBW infants not only in the sense of present terms but as well to lifelong health considerations f Continue Reading...
A study in this regard by Ainslie Nibert, entitled, Teaching clinical ethics using a case study family presence during cardiopulmonary resuscitation, states that Critical care nurses often find themselves in the midst of challenging ethical situatio Continue Reading...
Threaded discussion #2 As the individual observes, the RN must use critical thinking to guide her care specifically since, as she shows, conflict of duties and unpredictable situations can lead to uncertainty and conflict. The motion for the impo Continue Reading...
Preceptor Orientation and Intervention Plan Orientation and Development Guide for Preceptors Role of the Preceptor The role of a preceptor in any student program is paramount to clinical training. The preceptor demonstrates the practical side of t Continue Reading...
In applying this article to the nursing field, it appears that combining therapies with surgery can enhance care to surgical patients. The article reaction is preoperative anxiety can be reduced with holistic nursing. Rosenberg, S. (2006). Utilizin Continue Reading...
As noted, although Abdellah's theory was patient-centered and involved the care of the patient, it was clinically based and emphasized the science of nursing. Such findings fit well with Jean Watson's theory of nursing, or caring science, which enc Continue Reading...
Staffing Levels/Respect Respect/Staffing Levels Respect in Personal and Professional Consideration Respect is defined by one author as "a concept used to connote dignity, reverence, and regard" (Milton, 2005). This concept is not confined by what Continue Reading...
Ethics is a grey area in many instances within the medical community. Ethical codes help by providing guidance that allow for professional judgment or discretion and the idiosyncratic nature surrounding ethical dilemmas. As mentioned in the first lec Continue Reading...
nurses play a very important role in the emotional, spiritual, and physical care of the patient with different illness. When it comes to nursing homes, nurses are responsible for the well-being of the individuals there. Even though majority of the p Continue Reading...
Practicing nurses must be careful and ensure that they are following both laws and patient wishes as much as possible when it comes to determining emancipated status and altering treatment or conduct as such. If a minor is confirmed as emancipated, Continue Reading...
To resolve these problems the researcher will seek to gather evidence from as large a population sample as possible using randomized selection to help eliminate bias when observing nursing student testimonials. Exit Plans and Ethical Considerations Continue Reading...
Consent Regarding Qsen Competencies14 The following paper describes patient safety as being one of the concerns of patient care. It also discusses the QSEN competency related to patient safety. Moreover, the paper describes the significance of pati Continue Reading...
Beyond the critical incident itself, which will be described and looked at as part of this report, I will also bring in a number of major themes and analysis methods. The two major tools that will be used in this report are Carper's Fundamental Patt Continue Reading...
Placebos in Clinical Practice REINFORCING MIND-BODY LINK Medical dictionaries define placebo as a non-medication substance, prescribed or given to reinforce the patient's expectation to get well. Research on the effect of placebos is of great signi Continue Reading...
Leadership Imagine studying your own leadership strengths, weaknesses and coming up with a five I in which a person would need to make improvements? What kinds of theories are needed? One will grasp the various leadership aspects in order to become Continue Reading...
In this case because of the substance abuse acknowledged by the nurse, special considerations would apply. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, "Substance abuse is a recognized universal health problem affecting the nursing Continue Reading...
Nurses can frame a personalized clinical plan accordingly. The plan can empower the patient as well as his nurse. By using a family-centered model approach, the nurse can collaborate closely with the patient's family, who knows his temperament bette Continue Reading...
Des Jardins argues that in fact nurses have a moral and ethical obligation to participate in their government in every way available to them, starting with registering to vote, so they can support candidates and issues they believe will support good Continue Reading...
Ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP) accounts for the majority of nosocomial pneumonia which may lead to more extensive hospital stay and increased intensive care. Endrotachael tubes that provide continuous subglotic suctioning (abbreviated: CSS-ET Continue Reading...
Stress Ulcer Prevention The subject up for study in this report shall be whether stress ulcers in hospital patients induced by being bedridden can be mitigated or even prevented by turning the patient to a new position at least once every two hours. Continue Reading...
APNs Competency Course competencies: APNs The role and scope of practice of the advanced practice nurse (APN) in every field and sphere of healthcare has expanded in recent decades. There is "growing recognition that educational preparation must b Continue Reading...
Attract and retain top nursing talent -- organizations that have achieved magnet status tend to have far less turnover than those who do not. The research postulates that this is due to several factors, among which the nurses' ability to actively p Continue Reading...
Physicians today - is it a profession or craft? Dating back to the era of Hippocrates, who is also known as the father of medicine, a physician's advice was followed without question. Hippocrates, born in 460 B.C, fought with the superstitious belie Continue Reading...
Boykin and Schoenhofer in their theory of Nursing as Care. I first attempt to define the concepts according to the way that they are interpreted in the secondary literature. I then go on to provide some insights pertaining to the relevancy that thes Continue Reading...
I will create a study plan to enable me to balance work, home, and school demands and involve my family with this plan. To enhance my attractiveness as a candidate for employment I will continue to add to my professional areas of expertise. I will Continue Reading...
Spirituality is often equated with religiosity and then fundamentally neglected in medical care, as a result of the perceived need to limit potential sensitive and personal discussion, especially with regard to differences of opinion regarding belief Continue Reading...
If the nurse is aware of an area of waste that can be addressed and does not reflect a legal concern (reusing some things is unlawful) then the nurse can bring this to the attention of the group and a solution can be developed and hopefully acted up Continue Reading...
Moreover, other key benefits of a baccalaureate education include increased self-direction, improved ethical conduct, enhanced performance, increased responsibility, and professional enhancement. (Leonard, 2003) This situation is what they call the Continue Reading...
The assistant nurse on the other side argued that she had strict orders from doctor, not to accept any extra tokens as doctor had to leave on time for another hospital. Conflict Resolution Supervisor nurse brought this issue to my room and being a Continue Reading...
Delray Medical Center A particular level of personal achievement, drive and professionalism are expected from the individuals who make up the nursing team at Delray Medical Center. Due to the reputation that comes with being both a Level One Trauma Continue Reading...
Letter Against Unionization Dear Mr. Hines Thank you for our recent discussion regarding the American Professionals Union's attempt to organize our nursing staff. The nurses have made their many grievances known and I have listened intently to thei Continue Reading...
