I believe that students who are capable of 'learning to learn' are much more capable as professionals, in whatever field they aspire to, but especially nursing. It is important for these students to understand the importance of continuing to learn 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...
ANA Cultural Diversity Position CARE ACROSS CULTURES ANA's Position on Cultural Diversity of Nursing Practice Position Statement In its official position statement, the American Nurses Association recognizes the importance of cultural diversity i 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...
civilians think of the nursing department in any well-run hospital, they often don't consider all the structure, organization and guidance which is required to make this department run as smoothly as it needs to be and to achieve the highest level o Continue Reading...
Critical Thinking and Analysis Developing critical thinking skills and using those skills to analyze the nursing practices, guidelines and standards provides the individual with the ability and capabilities to advance in a nursing career, helps the Continue Reading...
Cultural Diversity in Rural Settings for Nurses On a continuum of cultural awareness to cultural relativity, how do you view yourself and your interactions with others? As a nurse practitioner, it is easy to see the patient simply as a patient, as Continue Reading...
American Society of PeriAnesthesia Nurses Why Organization Exists Community Interaction Effect on Society Organization's Effect on Social Change Structure Power and Outcomes Leadership Decision Making Communications Change Environments and Continue Reading...
Mitchell. The left arm of the child had to be amputated because of the unsuccessful vascular operation. According to the court session, there was a question to be answered in relation to the agency theory in determining the role of Dr. Williams in t Continue Reading...
This reduces response bias for better reliability of the information gathered and a higher anticipated response rate for an adequate sample size. A one month time frame gives better assurance of an appropriate response rate adequate analysis of resu Continue Reading...
...Good patient care is illustrated by being caring and thoughtful. It is important to also use a correct nursing care plan, and safe nursing techniques. This includes not only infection control, hand-washing and correct skills, but up-to-date proced Continue Reading...
Curricular instruction on what to expect both practically and emotionally from the patient and his or her surrounding support system will be instrumental in preparing to help these individuals navigate the difficult course of treatment. Designed Nu Continue Reading...
Verification of Nasogastric Tube Placement Feeding through nasogastric tubes is an integral part of the care of critically ill patients. Improper placement of nasogastric tubes is not a rare occurrence and has been estimated to occur in 3% of all pl Continue Reading...
Sampling a. No description of participants given. b. The informants all appear to be appropriate to the study, all being engaged in the practice or training of nursing techniques and procedures, most in treatment settings. Data Collection a. Data Continue Reading...
Relating Watson's Theory to Hypertension 2 Especially meaningful to the active practitioner is the metaphysical, phenomenological, existential, and spiritual slant of Watson's holistic method. The intuitive dimension is stressed throughout the car Continue Reading...
For nurses to be truly effective in the 21st century, nurses must support expanded access to wellness promotion strategies, like having affordable and nutritious food in low-income community, more movement-friendly urban design, and expanded access Continue Reading...
In all, a total of 5317 shifts were studied of which 2,057 shifts were for more than 12.5 hours. Within the 28-day period of the study two thirds of the nurses reported to have worked overtime 10 times or even more. There were a total of 199 reporte Continue Reading...
Palese et al. (2011). According to Wood & Haber (2014) " the critique is process of critical appraisal that objectively and critically evaluates a research report's content for scientific merit and application to practice." Using the text's unde Continue Reading...
Bullying in Nursing: Issues and Trends When people grow up, get out of school, and move into careers, they may feel they have left bullying behind them. Unfortunately, that is often not the case. Bullies exist all throughout life, and are often foun Continue Reading...
Via stipulated agreement, a licensee who faces disciplinary action has the right to negotiate a settlement. Such a settlement is also subject to the Board vote, and may be approved or denied as a result. When disagreeing with the outcome of the dis Continue Reading...
They must be applied to patient's lives -- this is the reason that Benner places such a strong emphasis on mentorship as a critical component of training. Mentors and the advice of other nurses are required to teach advanced beginners to begin to 'f Continue Reading...
practicum experience is the need of ongoing education of acute and long-Term care nurses on cardiac rhythm interpretation. Ongoing education for nurses is essential to ensure high-quality patient care. "For professional nurses, continuing education Continue Reading...
Christy had some preconceived notions about Roamni people and their motivations, habits, and lifestyle. Being proactive rather than reactive is the best way to deal with different cultural practices and beliefs. Christy could educate herself regardi Continue Reading...
Daily Hassles Scale; Beck Depression Inventory; and Ways of Coping Questionnaire The Daily Hassles and Uplifts (HSUP) scale, created by Richard S. Lazarus and Susan Folkman, measures participants attitudes about daily events characterized (by them, 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...
Still, if one is to employ the ICN Code of Ethics, nurses may collaborate with others to apply "ethical standards in nursing practice, education, management and research." Within this mandate ethical standards would preclude mutilation of any part o Continue Reading...
Evidence of improved access and cost effectiveness should soon follow. Over the next two decades, e-health could deliver patient, provider, and planner/manager interactions for all aspects of health care (Detmer, 2000, p. 181). Detmer continued on t Continue Reading...
The most serious problems occur when tissue around the implant contracts, the implant ruptures or the area becomes infected (Vanderkam 4). Clearly, the safety of breast implants needs to continue to be studied. "The [FDA approval] panel stressed wo Continue Reading...
Health Care Professions: Issues and Questions I believe that health care is indeed a right for all people. Just as personal and public safety is a right that we all believe in, ascribe to, and pay to uphold, so we should also protect the right to be Continue Reading...
Nurses Medication EXPERIENCE OF NURSES WITH MEDICATIONS The Lived Experiences of Nurses with Medication Nurses are tasked with the proper distribution of medications. Unfortunately, they sometimes are unable to perform that task properly due to va Continue Reading...
The researchers believe that future research should include studies with large enough sample sizes to assess whether factors associated with satisfaction vary by subgroup such as new graduates in the first year of practice. For instance, the study i Continue Reading...
In 1858, Louis Pasteur identified germs, proving that diseases did not 'spontaneously' arise as nightingale thought (Atwell, 1998). However, it was Nightingale that began work as to the conditions that promoted the growth of germs, but she would not Continue Reading...
This literature review supports the premise that opinions regarding euthanasia differ among various groups of professional. This literature review demonstrates that the nurse plays an important role in the perceived quality of the death experience. 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...
equal amount of studies are conducted using qualitative methodologies. Each of the approaches has its own advantages and disadvantages. Quantitative research involves a numerical approach with quantitative data abounding. Qualitative research invol Continue Reading...
However, before giving the medicine, anesthesiologist carefully examines the condition of the pregnant woman to whom anesthesia is to be given. Epidural anesthesia during labor and normal delivery does not cause unconsciousness; thus, patients do no Continue Reading...
, 2005). The framework centers strengthening the compatibility with existing values and practices to also ensure a high level of simplicity and observable results, two other factors crucial to creating an effective framework (Rogers, 2003). All of th Continue Reading...
Grief is not something that goes away on its own. If grief is not dealt with properly it can result in psychological problems for the sufferer as well as for the patient. A "positive coping style may be characterized by a spirit of inner strength. A Continue Reading...
Spinal vs. General Anesthesia The outcome of patients after undergoing transurethral resection of the prostate is examined under varying clinical situations to assess whether spinal anesthesia is associated with greater likelihood of positive outco Continue Reading...
Dental Human papillomavirus (HPV) is increasingly being recognized as a province of general oral hygiene, making dentists and dental hygienists responsible for recognizing warning signs. HPV is a risk factor for oropharyngeal squamous cell carcinoma Continue Reading...
