Introduction What causes staffing shortages in the field of nursing? Staffing shortages can be the result of many variables—turnover, unmet demand for services due to a lack of RNs, overwork (nurses calling in sick), and so on. Buchan (2002) i Continue Reading...
Dorothea Orem Nursing Theory A theory is related concepts, and propositions used to guide a professional practice. Moreover, nursing theory serves as the interrelated concepts, predictive in nature, statement explanatory that assists in understandi Continue Reading...
Professional Responsibilities The practice of nursing has continued to evolve over the years given rapid societal changes, emergence of new diseases, and constant technological developments. Since the 1900s when nursing practice was characterized by Continue Reading...
Nursing Philosophy Perhaps the most fundamental tenet of my nursing philosophy is the administration of care in an intrinsically empathetic manner which benefits the patient. I unequivocally believe in patient-centered care and that nurses who are Continue Reading...
Nursing as Art and Science: History and TheoryRelationship between Nursing History and Theory DevelopmentHistorical nursing figures, such as Florence Nightingale, laid foundational work for modern nursing practices and theories. Nightingales emphasis Continue Reading...
DNP 8000: Health Systems Development and Leadership Practice Immersion Experience - Self-AssessmentMy experience with the DNP 8000 course has been enlightening to say the least; for me personally I feel that I have been given a solid understanding of Continue Reading...
Journal Reflection: DomainsNursing requires a balance of academic knowledge, clinical expertise, and a commitment to continuous personal and professional growth (Mlambo et al., 2021). The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has establi Continue Reading...
Introduction In the American civil war era, “nurses” were largely upper- and middle- class white-American females. The profession of nursing was yet to be instituted, with a majority of individuals who assumed the nursing role being requi Continue Reading...
Self Development Leadership Plan: Overview Using self-assessment tools like the Strengths Finder and the Emotional Intelligence Tool, I have initiated the process of change that will enhance my leadership capacities. I learned through these tools my Continue Reading...
Knowledge Through Lifelong Learning Nursing is a field that is constantly evolving because of several factors, especially the ever changing needs of patient populations. As a result, lifelong learning is one of the most important elements of nursing Continue Reading...
Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) research that resulted in the report, "Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health," have resulted in a comprehensive reevaluatio Continue Reading...
ReflectionObjective 1: Analyze nursing history to expand thinking and provide a sense of professional heritage and identity.The course provided ample support for this objective by incorporating modules on nursing history and its significance in shapi Continue Reading...
Leadership for Advanced Practice Nursing 1 Staffing is not the main issue in elevating or containing costs: the main issue is retention. High turnover rates in nursing can drive costs up, but proper staffing with an appropriate ratio of nurses to pat Continue Reading...
Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Education Track Rubin (2009) defines evidence based practice (EBP) as “a process in which practitioners use the most rigorous scientific research evidence available as an important part of the basis for making Continue Reading...
Discussion: Applying Interdisciplinary Theories to Nursing PracticeApart from middle range theories, it is important to note that theories from various disciplines are also important in nursing practice given that knowledge gained from the said disci Continue Reading...
Taking a Stand (Leadership) In nursing, one is bound to encounter a wide range of moral and ethical challenges. This is more so the case given that as nurses, we often have to work with various kinds of people, often during challenging moments in the Continue Reading...
Personal EssayWorking towards my degree in nursing is what increases my potential to serve global citizens with compassion, understanding, care, and expertise. The nursing student undergoes special training and learns from a curriculum developed to h Continue Reading...
1997, the average pass rate for first time test takers on the NCLEX-RN was 93%. Since 1997, the national average pass rate on the NCLEX-RN has declined to 83.8% (National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing, 2002). The pass rate for the state Continue Reading...
Nursing Nurse leaders and managers are vital in every aspect of a healthcare organization with regards to their role in ensuring the provision of quality care services. Given their significance in a healthcare organization, nurse managers and leade Continue Reading...
Staffing Problems in the Nursing Field Within the U.S., nursing represents the largest health care profession. With 2.7 million nurses currently fulfilling roles within the profession there remains a widespread need for nurses to enter the career in Continue Reading...
DNP Much has been written about the current nursing shortage and its impact upon the healthcare profession as a whole: with too few nurses on call, existing staff members are forced to work longer and later hours. This inevitably contributes to medi Continue Reading...
Picot Statement P: Nurses and Nursing. Nursing leadership and patient outcome Review of studies and literature that examine the association and relationship between nursing leadership practices and patient outcomes. O: Evidence suggests relations Continue Reading...
DNP has been a relatively new one for the nursing profession. Today, "there are many enthusiasts toward the DNP. Seen by some as a symbol of social progressivism, the endorsement of doctoral education for advanced practice nursing has many potential Continue Reading...
Social Media Impacts on Nursing As technology advances in the medical profession have proven to have great benefit, this trend has also been seen in society in general. The interwoven aspects of human's ability to function and his or her ability inc Continue Reading...
Student success a - endeavor. The student give 100% instructor provide students a 100%. The student responsibility prepared learn material assigned, turn assignments time, pay attention taught discussed, questions needed. I agree that the process o Continue Reading...
Ido Jean Orlando and analyzes how her contribution has impacted the nursing profession. It has 3 sources. The field of nursing requires the utmost care on the part of nurses if they are to understand their patients. Nurses are an integral part of t Continue Reading...
Nursing Goals Specific: Hone Interpersonal Abilities Measurable: Be a part-time preceptor to novice nurses Attainable: Engage in one-on-one work with nurses fresh out of university, as this role necessitates explaining all hospital operations cle Continue Reading...
Mentorship in Nursing Leadership and the Effects of Evidence-Based Practice: An Integrated Literature Review Nursing leadership has been identified as a major contributor to the outcomes of the organization, the nurses, and the patients. Mentoring i Continue Reading...
Cross-Sectional Study to Determine Factors in the Educational Advancement of the Licensed Practical Nurse to the Registered Nurse in the State of North Carolina According to the Harvard Nursing Research Institute, United States nursing school enrol Continue Reading...
Regardless of how one defines productivity, it is clear that one cannot be productive at work if one is not at work. Human resources Of course, not all professional development is geared at reducing the impact of work-related stressors, but the re Continue Reading...
Translational Research Emphasis for the last thirty years has been on shifting nursing curricula out of hospitals to universities. The education of nurses is now increasingly leaning towards theory. This has led to an obvious gap between what is exp Continue Reading...
Motivation as a Factor in Nurse Retention The decreasing recruitment and retention of nurses throughout the United States and internationally is a growing concern that must be addressed and remedied. As front-line workers, nurses play an integral ro Continue Reading...
As noted above, one of the most prominent leadership theories that has been applied to the nursing profession is transformational leadership. Properly applied and managed, transformation leadership can also be used to facilitate creativity in the w Continue Reading...
age of Florence Nightingale, and even before that, the nursing profession has undergone significant transformation. Nurses today are, in their own right, important caregivers with respect to patient wellness -- not simply an extension of the attendi Continue Reading...
Structure and Process in Health Care Organizations and Health Care PolicyUnderstanding the relationship between health care organizations and policy has helped me to see how the quality and accessibility of health care services is shaped from the top Continue Reading...
594 1.409 N Knowledge Pearson Correlation .117 1 Sig. (2-tailed) .128 Sum of Squares and Cross-products 42054.186 Covariance 1.409 N There is no statistically significant correlation between age of the participant and the self-assessed Continue Reading...
Healthcare We can compare the healthcare workplace to what is seen by a person when he/she looks through a kaleidoscope: since there are numerous different patterns that appear as the moments pass by. The shortage of nurses which has been publicized 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...
Curriculum Development in Nursing Education Knowledge and Skills Curriculum Development Issue in Nursing Education, Knowledge and Skills Nurses make use of wide-ranging theories, models, knowledge and skills in nursing practice. Both their skills a Continue Reading...
There are many medical events and disorders that are entirely preventable. There are others that can happen even in the best of circumstances. When it comes to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, or SIDS, there is much that is known and much that is not kn Continue Reading...
