Though still worthwhile if it leads to an improvement in nursing or medical standards, whistle-blowing can be damaging to the profession (Fritko & Jackson 2005). Whistle-bowing can also empower nurses, however, with successful instances of whis Continue Reading...
A nurse must weigh these variables, physical, mental, and spiritual, when advising a course of treatment and deciding how to approach a patient or patient's family. An adolescent who is an injured athlete envisioning a lucrative college scholarship Continue Reading...
Nursing Autobiography I began my career in healthcare as a patient care technician (PCT) in a large hospital. Working throughout the hospital as a float PCT, I gained experience with a diverse group of patients on every unit in the hospital. I event Continue Reading...
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists are among the most highly-paid nurses, and are in great demand; unlike most positions, these nurses have very little patient interaction but are instrumental in the conducting of successful surgeries (Santiago Continue Reading...
Nursing: Today and Throughout History The occupation of nursing has been around for almost all of history in some form or another. In the ancient Roman Empire are found records of the nursing practice, where nurses provided care to in-patients at lo Continue Reading...
Moreover, recent legislation such as the Affordable Care Act is expected to create an even greater need for nurses who can take on more advanced responsibilities. As one nurse stated on National Public Radio: "…with the passage of the Affordab Continue Reading...
Nursing Roles in Primary Health Care The nurses play a vital role within the Primary Health Care system (PHC) given that they are part of the multidisciplinary team. Apparently, these nurses possess registration with advanced education and training Continue Reading...
I want my patients safe, and I want them to maintain as much of their health as possible while on the road to recovery and/or acceptance of their conditions (in the event that they have an illness that is terminal or a progressive disorder or injury Continue Reading...
Nursing Case Study: Mrs. C Which model or models of health are most applicable to Mrs. C. And Why? Since Mrs. C. appears to be in relatively good health and very independent, the best models of health to apply to her appears to be self-care combine Continue Reading...
Nursing and Erickson Psychosocial Developmental Theory The objective of this study is to examine Erikson's psychosocial Developmental theory and to discuss how one might apply the theory to their selected nursing practice including a brief descripti Continue Reading...
Nursing theory, research, and practice Scenario in which theory, research, and practice interact to create good patient outcomes Imogene King’s theory Functional Status Nurse-Patient Relationship Using the Imogene King’s theory to enhance Continue Reading...
; And, 3) The individual must believe that the recommended action can be adhered to successfully. (TCW, 1) Prevention: Primary, Secondary, Tertiary (diet, exercise, immunizations, screenings) The Health Belief Model would contribute to a lesson in 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...
" (Jarvis, nd) Jarvis states that it is precisely "this movement along a maturity gradient that Mezirow regards as a form of emancipatory learning..." (Jarvis, nd) Jarvis states that according to Mezirow "emancipation is from libidinal, institutional Continue Reading...
Nursing There are a number of significant differences between in the art of teaching nursing skills at the university level and the art of teaching nursing skills at the community level. The educational opportunities are similar at both types of ins Continue Reading...
b. The nurse must ascertain the status of a health care proxy and other mandates by the patients request such as DNR (Do Not Resuscitate) orders, etc. c. The mental stability of the patient may need to be reviewed to ascertain whether such decisio Continue Reading...
Although patient resistance may be high in some instances, the proposed benefits appear to far outweigh the unwillingness of the patient to participate. Secure Funding The proposed program can be carried out with minimal funding. If funding is req Continue Reading...
Nurse Critical Thinking Critical Thinking and Other Intellectual Skills: Documented Benefits and Skill Application in Nursing There are many academic skills that are necessary for nursing students that also serve nurses well in professional practic Continue Reading...
9% sodium chloride being careful to allow the solution to drain from the top of the wound to the bottom and into an appropriate receptacle and/or absorbent material placed on the bed immediately before irrigation. Care must be taken to change steril Continue Reading...
The researcher then draws conclusions based upon the answers provided by research participants. This section of the study is qualitative in order to determine the positive and negative experiences of nursing professionals with collaboration. Such d Continue Reading...
Nursing The Joint Commission outlines Patient Safety Goals for a number of different areas of health care service. One of those areas is behavioral health. The 2012 National Patient Safety Goals include the accurate identification of clients using n Continue Reading...
This is a theoretical approach which assumes that the nurse will base all treatment decisions on an interest in achieving the patient's best overall health outcome. In light of this, there may be great value in approaching treatment with a cultural Continue Reading...
Nurse-headed telephone triage has increasingly been employed for managing physician consultation demands in British general practice. Prior research works are vague when it comes to delineating the association between nurse triage call results and pr Continue Reading...
People who are in poor health are less likely to work and, when in work, are less prolific. They are less probable to invest in their own schooling or to save for retirement, and so to support the broader economy. Experts believe that the present ec Continue Reading...
Successful completion of a competency-based insulin pen administration checklist along with successful demonstration of a mock insulin injection would be required before a nurse could administer insulin to a patient using the insulin pen devices. Du Continue Reading...
Nursing Organizations The purpose, mission, activities, benefits, and target audience of two professional nursing organizations: The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and the American College of Nurse Midwives A nurse beginning 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...
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...
nursing is changing. Recent healthcare legislation is projected to increase the need for nurses at an exceedingly high rate. Improvements in technology and equipment are providing newer forms of treatment; the role of nurses is expanding to include 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...
Nurse Practice Act or ORC 4723, permits the OBN to create and enforce regulations and rules for practical nurses, registered nurses, certified nurse-midwives, dialysis technicians, certified registered nurse anethetists, certified nurse practitioner Continue Reading...
NP Elevator SpeechAn NP, or Nurse Practitioner, is a highly trained and specialized healthcare provider who can diagnose and treat a wide range of medical conditions, prescribe medications, order and interpret diagnostic tests, and provide comprehens Continue Reading...
Cody uses a lot of fancy words and makes mention of philosophy and nursing as a study and a science but it gets a little too sweet and sugary to the point of almost being self-serving or sycophantic, with the only real question whether Cody is tryin Continue Reading...
01 (p = 0.32), and the regression predicting number of non-pharmacologic ways produced a change in R2 of 0.02 (p = 0.10) The research made by Griffin and colleagues (2008) had quite a few number of limitations -- for example, the patient photos were Continue Reading...
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is the method of gathering, handling, and applying research results to enhance medical practice, the work atmosphere, or patient results. Based on the American Nurses Association or ANA, medical treatments ought to be fu Continue Reading...
How information and technology connect to patient care outcomes and a safe care environment Explain why information and technology skills are essential for safe patient care. Within the context of healthcare, Information and Communication Technology 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...
