Nursing Informatics Field Definition of informatics nurses Example of nursing informatics in practice (software applications) Recent Growth Nursing shortage and its impact Need for automated processes over manual processes Need for increased pa Continue Reading...
Nursing Culture: Overcoming Barriers to Change Introduction and Theoretical Framework This program of study continues personal research and professional practice in the field of nursing within the area of public and private health systems. In an er Continue Reading...
Even under the best of circumstances, nurses are regularly exposed to patients experiencing pain and they routinely encounter grief in situations involving disability and death. All of those environmental factors can be the source of emotional stres Continue Reading...
This is done for the purpose of having a safe and workable discharge plan. The nurse uses their experience and assessment skills reviewing the patient's current course, past medical history and what family or friend support there is outside the hosp Continue Reading...
Clinical narratives are used for the articulation and sharing of knowledge and experience which has been acquired over time and through experiential learning and is a way of enabling nurses to "tap into the thought processes and best practices of ex Continue Reading...
Nursing Communication Communication between nurses is an important instrument for professionals to deliver safe, quality healthcare as a team. Therefore, provision of quality healthcare in hospitals, depends entirely on the capability of the health Continue Reading...
Had I better defined the problem early on in the call, I could have cut the frustration on both our parts by going directly to the objective of requesting an appointment via a message for cold signs and symptoms. Being more decisive would have led m Continue Reading...
Nursing in 2021 Over the next decade, and for years to come afterwards, the expected growth in the older adult population will have a significant impact on the healthcare system. The baby boom generation, individuals born between 1946 and 1964, bega Continue Reading...
They must experience these values and behaviors with autonomy and dignity in long-term care. But focus group participants said that these facilities were few and far between for African-Americans. Their comment was also that they did not know they h Continue Reading...
The plaintiff, however, has a burden of proof prior to any other technical issues. In addition, because of the nature of the allegation, and the fact that normal members of a jury or judge cannot be expected to understand complext medical terms and Continue Reading...
Nursing Theory Application Case Study Overview from the viewpoint of a new EMT -- Patient was a 78-year-old mail presenting breathing difficulties. Patient had early stage cancer with a DRN bracelet and note. Patient's wife was aware of the DNR, but Continue Reading...
Nurse Anesthetist: An overview of the profession and its future outlook To become a certified nurse anesthetist (CRNA) requires a registered nurse to obtain an advanced degree beyond that of the undergraduate level. "Nurse anesthetists (CRNAs) are Continue Reading...
There is an ever growing demand for nurses in the Henderson area- an area that is already in short supply. The problems that Henderson is facing are very cyclical in nature. A lack of educational attainment in the area leads to a lack of trained pro Continue Reading...
Of course, as Medicare beneficiaries increase because of the number of baby boomers, the Medicare program may adjust. However, current hospice figures demonstrate that only about twenty percent of all elderly individuals that die are enrolled in hos Continue Reading...
Nursing Knowledge: A Controversy The scope of the nursing profession has increased dramatically over the last thirty years. The demarcation between medical and nursing tasks is quickly dissolving as the nursing profession is becoming increasingly m Continue Reading...
The respondents who step out to be part of the research process should be protected from any unwanted intrusion or any other form of personal or group harassment (Smith & Liehr, 2008). It is formal to have and conduct nursing research according Continue Reading...
Masters-prepared Nurse's Role: Questions Describe the masters-prepared nurse's role as advocate for the nursing profession. Historically, nursing has seldom garnered the respect it deserves as a profession. A masters-prepared nurse is capable of pe Continue Reading...
Accreditation According to the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), "accreditation is a nongovernmental process conducted by representatives of postsecondary institutions and professional groups. As conducted in the United States, accr Continue Reading...
Nursing Course Project Milestone #1:PICOT & Literature Review Worksheet PICOT Worksheet To identify a problem or concern that nursing can change and select key words for a literature search. Directions:Use the form below to complete the PICO Continue Reading...
Horizontal Violence in Nursing Nursing and the Prevalence of Horizontal Violence in the Workplace The core of the nursing profession is undermined by Horizontal violence. Horizontal violence affects the quality of health care that is delivered in i Continue Reading...
Future of Nursing Report: Leading Change, Advancing HealthToday, the nursing profession is faced with growing demand for health care services from an increasingly diverse and aging population as well as razor-thin operating budgets and staffing short Continue Reading...
Educational Standards There are a number of common criticisms of educational standards. The first is the concern that predetermined set standards for education creates a 'teach to the test' mentality vs. truly educating students to be creative probl Continue Reading...
nursing client relationships and how the study is a valid research for practitioners. It has 26 sources in Harvard Style. Research titles must be limited to fifteen words. In this case the author has exceeded the limitation by one count which is ne Continue Reading...
When new laws are passed, this body has the duty to attempt to inform the state's nurses and ensure that there is compliance where that is required. As an example, Assembly Bill No. 456 requires that all health care professionals wear a name tag ind Continue Reading...
Nursing Philosophy We all have a philosophy -- whether related to our professional engagements or otherwise. Indeed, it is on the basis of our individual philosophies that we form the conduct of life. A nursing philosophy in the words of Reed (as c Continue Reading...
nursing shortage in Ontario has the potential to have a catastrophic impact both on the health of patients and the health of nurses. Nurses as a whole are committed to providing excellent care and upholding the standards of their profession. However Continue Reading...
In this second phase of my 'career training in life, for over a year after I pursued a career in the medical field, I have developed administrative skills such as medical records/data management and preparation and processing of relevant medical for Continue Reading...
At times patients cannot care for themselves, and nurses must remedy these self-care deficits (Dorothea Orem's Self-care theory, 2011, Nursing Theories). Whenever possible, patients should be empowered to act as best as they can to care for themsel Continue Reading...
Education is an aspect of my life that is taken very seriously, therefore, it seems imperative to attend a school that will provide the necessary tools to excel further, and know that I have received one of the best educations possible. It is import Continue Reading...
nursing is in a unique position to take on the challenge of the public's health. What more could we do? How does nursing implement the Core Functions of Public Health? Nursing is an integral part of the nursing profession. Even more so than doctors Continue Reading...
Now that domestic economic factors have reshaped much of the post-graduate employment landscape, the nursing field is only that much better a choice for me. According to a recent study published in 2008 in the United Kingdom, researchers determined Continue Reading...
Nursing organizations have a tremendous impact on the profession and on the good of society. When nurses begin their practice after graduation, many of them are well aware that they are responsible for their own professional development. Joining a nu Continue Reading...
Key Issues in Nursing Informatics Since as early as the 1980s, information technology, computer science, and nursing science have all been integrated under the rubric of nursing informatics: with the goal of improving patient care and quantifiable ou Continue Reading...
Introduction An MSN-prepared nurse educator, Anita (name changed for this paper) is the ideal individual to interview for this project. Anita exemplifies the value of pursuing the MSN, particularly as the degree empowers the individual to pursue care Continue Reading...
For Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN), many nursing schools offer 'fast track' flexible programs that these allow working nurses to balance school and job demands to become Registered Nurses (RN)s. Often these programs offer degree credit for the stu Continue Reading...
Ethics and Morality Ethical Analysis: A Nursing Situation Ethical Analysis Identify the nursing issue In ancient times, nurses used to take orders from other senior professionals where they were then permitted to initiate routine procedures. Thei Continue Reading...
As a student who had only just completed the first semester of the course, I had no experience with pediatric patients prior to the shadowing task. Thus, the nurse shadowing task was a rather exciting experience for me, exposing me to several new asp Continue Reading...
Topic 1 How can the DNP-prepared nurse apply the concepts of a complex adaptive system to individual patient care? Provide examples. Complex = hard to predict or comprehend; Dynamic = shifting; Adaptive = Adapting to a specific condition or environme Continue Reading...
Nurse Practitioner Portfolio: A Review of Aspects Related to Nurse Practitioner (NP) Scope of Practice (SOP) Negotiation Strategy Numerous researches deal with patient outcomes or care quality offered by nurse practitioners, with current literature i Continue Reading...
Effective Approaches in Leadership and Management Nursing turnover is one of the most important issues facing the health care industry today. Turnover rates increase costs for health care facilities and decrease the quality of care for patients, as n Continue Reading...
