Reflection is a useful tool which health care refashions use to improve their skills and advance their future practice by revisiting scenarios that occurred and exploring why something happened, whether it could be improved in any way or to recognize good practice Capper & Roster, 2013); In accordance to The Code which dictates that all →
Cellular Environment due: Pathophysiological explanation of cellular swelling during the early stages of cell injury Cell injury is the domino effect of stressing cells severely, exceeding their capacity for physiological adaptation. According to McCance & Huether, cellular swelling is the initial sign of cell injury; triggered by direct damage to the cell membrane, hypoxia, or →
Nursing Research, Theory, and Practice Nursing Research, Theory, and Practice Nursing research and theory focus on diverse issues relevant to enhancing nursing practice, education, and patient care. Since all the elements of nursing theory and practice are related.
I chose my major because I want to be able to do something that I know I would love. I chose my major because it Neonatal nursing is only what I want to specialize in.
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Nearly 95% of the patients cannot communicate in ICU because of the heavy sedation or no movement of the body parts, and such a situation becomes very difficult for the doctors and the family members to make end-of-life decision. I understand that the doctors are trying almost all possibilities to keep the patient alive; however →
American Psychiatric Nurses Association Introduction to APNA and its functions The selection of American Psychiatric Nurses Association, APNA as the nursing organization of focus for this paper involved browsing Yahoo Directory under Nursing Organizations which yielded various results of which the organization chosen for this discussion seemed intriguing based on the challenging behavior of its →
It is, ' glycated' which is formed due to the combination of haemoglobin, a protein that holds oxygen inside the red blood cell, with the glucose inside the blood. To determine the average level of blood sugars inside the human blood, clinicians measure glycated haemoglobin present inside the human blood over a period of time.
On the other hand, is the substantive validity, which is the element that evaluates the substance of the interpretive work in research. This paradigm is one of the most recent research paradigms and it is based on the validity of interpretive research techniques and requires the best method of reviewing qualitative research.
Due to high frequency of occurrences and the significance of impact created by child abuse over lifespan development of victims, it is essential to conduct a research study focusing on this hypothesis and an experiment to identify interdependence between said variables. Methodology A population of 40 twins of various ages will be selected for the →
This paper will look at the competencies between the Associate Degree of Nursing, and the Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing as it relates to the educational requirements for both programs. In 1995, the American Association of College of Nursing Executives body decided to differentiate the competencies into different categories for ADN and BSN level.
Talking of the Mission and Domains of Grand Canyon University and to compare it with the college of nursing Mission, it can be said Grand Canyon University focuses on the goal that is set by the American Association of College of Nursing, for advance practice nursing in relation to master education. With all said by →
Just like the article of tools for resolving conflicts, Ury, offers simple and elegant ways of creating agreement in difficult situations from the conflicts of the family to worldwide wars. The story of Ury guides us on how to resolve conflicts and wars.
The nurse was constantly away for a while, and the patient had to fit in the new program of activities. To alleviate the situation, the nurse had to ensure that they constantly follow up the patient, as a way of compensation.
Therefore, as an organization that works with them, Burns and Grove input can be implemented so that both student nurses and baccalaureate nurses can understand nursing research and implement the research in their practice at the workplace. The organization can also ensure that it introduces a research facility that nurses can use in terms of →
Predispose Factor: Hunger In the video " Lunchbox differences in decile and decile 10 schools", various researchers describe and analyze how hunger among school aged children is an environmental predispose factor to injury, illness and death. Poverty and illness lead to death of the individuals in the community.
INDIAN NURSING COUNCIL ACT The Indian Nursing Council, which was authorised by the Indian Nursing Council Act of 1947, was established In 1949 for the purpose providing uniform standards in nursing education and reciprocity in nursing registration throughout the country. 3) It has authority to recognize programme for nursing education or to refuse recognition of →
Nurse Assessment is the first step of the nursing process. In gathering all this information it helps the nurse" analyze the data as a basis for developing nursing diagnoses, identifying collaborative problems, and developed and individualized care plan for that patient." Nursing Diagnosis is the overall observation from the nurse's point of view.
The nurse is also liable for his/her nursing practice and the appropriate performance of assigned and expected roles that entail the provision of quality care to the patients. It was the duty of the nurse who had done the overnight shift check up on the patient to ensure the best interest of the patient.
This is because the theoretical framework gives a structure that guides the research by serving as a reference basis for observations, definition of ideas, research design, interpretations and generalization. Simply because a theoretical framework guides a research by offering a reference basis for the observations, definition of ideas, research design, interpretations, a lack of it →
Furthermore, the assessment criteria as propagated by the theory investigates and assesses every possible feature of a family thereby enhancing the process of obtaining holistic information that helps in diagnosing the psychological and physical wellbeing of every individual in a family. The theoretical perspective investigates the effects of such factors thereby developing a holistic diagnosis →
Further, he states that customer satisfaction is the end result of employee satisfaction, cost benefits, and innovation. Neupane also focused his research on the relationship between customer satisfaction and the performance of a business.
Proposal Problem to be Researched: The increasing prevalence of type diabetes among elementary school-age white children in the U.S. Thesis: Viral exposure, low vitamin D levels, and other dietary factors contribute significantly to the increasing prevalence of type 1 diabetes among elementary school-age white children in the U.S.
Quantitative Research in Clinical Practice Quantitative utilizes statistical analysis to accurately determine the outcome of a given phenomenon. The incorporation of quantitative research in clinical practice enables research aspects that may not be suitable for qualitative research and provide more accurate and verifiable results.
Such variable are named as the extraneous variables, and it is the duty of the researcher to deal with these variable so that they cannot turn into confounding variables. If the extraneous variables turn into confounding variables, they can influence the validity of the research findings thus the researcher needs to come up with ways →
However, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act through Advance Care Planning and Accountable Care Organizations Medicare provisions have made it possible for me to participate in helping the less fortunate in the society. In addition, through the provision has provided insurance to the nurses who are willing to provide services for free especially to →
In short, elevation of errors and short cuts of staff increase the risk of patient's death, impede hospital quality and dissatisfy the patients. In conclusion, the success of quality assurance is entirely depending on adequate nursing staffing because it helps to prevent from harmful effects on patient life, staff well-being and hospital cost containment.
Epilepsy Epilepsy is a neurological disorder that is mostly triggered by; stroke, brain trauma, brain cancer, drug and alcohol abuse though it is a common disease that can also be contracted via inheritance. The previous incident also attacked a boy who was good in sports leading me to believe that it can get anyone and →
It is very easy to see why nursing could be considered a science, and the science side of nursing is critical to caring for a patient. Art is about the whole of the nursing experience and not a distinctly separate part of it.
Type 1 diabetes- This type of diabetes is responsible for absolute deficiency of insulin in the body. Most common form of diabetes Type 2 diabetes or hyperglycemia is the most common type of diabetes.
At the time, a number of solutions had presented themselves, the most logical being the acquisition of two heating blankets to plug into the room directly to add the temperature boost that the patient needed, but could no longer provide himself. Other pioneers have incorporated the concept of professional reflection as integral to a daily →
In 2012, the State records identified heart disease as the leading killer at a rate of 221 per 100, 000 of the population. According to WHO in 2012, Ischemic heart disease, stroke, lower respiratory infections and chronic obstructive lung disease are the leading causes of death in the world.
The Health Resources and Services Administration might influence my neighborhood's need by enhancing the access to health care for the vulnerable clients especially the uninsured and destitute patients. The plan will include encouraging and helping the clients to claim all their health benefits.
The article that formed the foundation of this analysis is " Taking patient history: the role of the nurse" by Tonks Fawcett T and Sarah Rhynas. The article goes into depth about the how the care is planned, the process of assessment and the how history taking facilitates all these aspects that are involved →
Using Improvement Science Models to Promote Quality and Safety Using Improvement Science Models to Promote Quality and Safety Introduction One of the key problems currently troubling the health care sector involve inability of health care providers to provide sufficient and suitable care to their patients. In this model, an initiative for change is recognized in →
Application of Politics and Government in the Community Name: Course: Name: Application of Politics and Government in the Community Politics and government play an important role in the making of health policies. When going through some of the applications of government and politics in healthcare for the elderly, I realized that it offers grants to →
I also concur that refreezing, in the context of your planned change, can be achieved through trainings with an intention of facilitation comprehension of the importance of the planned change. Viewing change of implemented processes as part of the organizational culture ensures consistency and in doing so, stability is achieved.Dr.
This method is uniquely suited to treat eating disorders since it provides platforms for individual and group therapies for any stage that the eating disorder is at. The study showed the efficacy of CBT on binge and other eating disorders on both the short term and long term. Recovery and improvement by the participants is →
It is also important to note that volunteering and putting yourself out there can help in the development and advancement of skills and knowledge that is imperative in leadership. For instance, health professionals deal with patients with different understanding capabilities and hence advanced communication skills are needed in order to identify and make sure these →
The widespread introduction of the method in practice due to the high level of modern equipment, the absence of adverse effects on the patient and the physician, the relative cheapness of the method in comparison with the others. Two-dimensional echocardiography allows real-time to estimate the size of the cavities of the heart, the →
It seems that there are various strong arguments against the unionization of nurses. The first argument, in the opinion of Anne Shields and Kathleen Rice, is that unionization of nurses goes in stark contradiction with the Florence Nightingale Pledge to " devote myself to the welfare of those committed to my care". In this noble →
I have a personal inspiration to become a nurse because of my caring and compassionate heart.this humanitarian heart allows me to listen to sick people, as well as feel their pain in order to assist them to them recover from their illnesses My inspiration to become a nurse started developing when in was still →
Discussion Question Discussion Question One of the credentialing issues that family nurse practitioners have to address is the needto maintain certification (American Nurses Credentialing Center, 2014). The second issue pertains to the updating of the test content online.
The inheritance pattern; Tay-Sachs is a genetic disease that is only transferred to a child if both parents carry a Tay-Sachs gene. Deficiency of enzyme hexosaminidase A causes Tay-Sachs disease due to increased buildup of toxic GM2 ganglioside a fatty substance that destroys brain cells and nerves.
Nursing practice theories, on the other hand, offer the most limited scope and strive to address the specific issues in nursing. The three types of theories differ in their application of grand and mid-range theories proving useful in nursing researches thus contributing to the development of knowledge in the practice. Nursing practice theory offers reliable →
However, the failing heart cannot pump the required oxygen to the rest of the body. b. The entry of Na+ is partly due to the inactive re-entry of sodium inside the cell while the efflux of K+ is passive to the outside of the cell. 2.
This includes the roles of the doctors, nurses, the family of the patient and the patient himself. When all these things are put together, it is also th goal of the ensuing discussion to find ways on how to prevent the same mistakes made by the health workers. When the PRHO studied the results →
This is important in establishing a therapeutic environment. Mary Boyd states that this is the session where the nurse discusses the patient's expectations and explains the purpose of their relationship. By this stage, the patient already sees the nurse as one of the important people " in planning and implementing care" to them.
In the described scenario, the data collection method may seem intrusive to the participants given that there is an opportunity to probe issues associated with caring for terminally ill patients. This paper has discussed the unstructured interview technique as an important data collection method in qualitative research.
The paper also shows how one can be able to transit from the LPN level to the RN level through the concept of professional socialization. An RN is one who has graduated from a nursing program in the university and usually has a higher level of knowledge as compared to LPN and LVN →
The core concept of the theory is in realizing the need for a global perspective to be formed in the practice of nursing all over the world. This has made it possible for nurses all over the world to practice nursing bearing in mind the cultural context. The theory is mostly credited for reconciling the →
Being a very part of it, I feel not only responsible to give it back the necessary assistance, but I also believe that it is a gift to work where I am needed. Considering my past educational qualifications, my outreach abilities and my experience so far, I am confident I can make a significant difference →
In the program, health providers are taught how to integrate oral health risk assessment and fluoride varnish applications into services that are usually offered to young children. Introduction of a similar innovation in an organization There are particular main problems that affect the oral health of children. The first step in the introduction of →
These points of advocacy intertwine, overlap, and inherently conflict, and, as such, legislative measures intended to resolve the debate seem only to inflame it. While state-based legislation, in places like California, Vermont, and Rhode Island, seeks to regulate medical marijuana and to protect patient rights of autonomy and practitioner rights of discretion, the federal government →
It means that many deaths which are preventable occur owing to inaccuracy in the treatment and diagnosis process. According to Part 1 of Gibson and Singh, there are various cases of patients who suffered from the fate of medical error. The error that occurred in the case is that there was inaccuracy in diagnosis and →
In other words, in the study of Wang & Liao also, as in that of Raymond-Seniuk & McGrath the potentials of critical thinking to be part of the learning process are highlighted: in the second of the above studies the theoretical perspectives of this relationship are explained while in the first →
Future of Nursing Future of Nursing Introduction Nursing in medical science is changing like any other field of life. On the same lines, the ability to lead with compassion will also be required for medical staff to survive in the future market of medical science.
The DSM-IV criteria stipulate that for a patient to be diagnosed with MDE they must experience at list 5 of the following symptoms Schouten, R., & Silver, J.. Anhedonia and loss of interest Change in eating, appetite, or weight Sleep disruption Fatigue Hampered motor activity Depressed mood Loss →
The implementation of the serial trial intervention for pain and challenging behavior in advanced dementia patients : A clustered randomized controlled trial. Alzheimer Disease & Associated Disorders, 15 , 194-200. This research was conducted to analyze the end-of-life care in patients with dementia.
The APN is highly learned compared to other nurses such as the RNs and hence they deserve some privileges in the institution that are almost similar to those accorded to the rest of the physicians (Hamric, Hanson, Tracy and OGrady, 2014). This component will be met through establishing good relationship with the credentialing members and →
At this era of change and investment in health information technology the nurses must be prepared to face the challenges of leadership and utilize their caring passion to apply the technology and informatics, enhancing the safety and quality of the care they give to families, communities and patients. According to American Associations of Colleges in →
Safety Culture is defined by Health and safety Commission of Great Britain as:" Organizations with a positive safety culture are The safety culture of an organization is the product of individual and group values, attitudes, perceptions, competencies, and patterns of behavior that determine the commitment to, and the style and proficiency of, an organization's health →
Significantly, it is important to accord parties in the conflict the benefit of doubt since making assumptions and apportioning blame without hard evidence might further aggravate the conflict. Collaboration is another tactic that may be effective in addressing Manuel's case of conflict. Since in this case job dissatisfaction and unfair pay seem to be the →
HIPAA mandated the federal Department of Health and Human Services to build up regulations to implement the mentioned privacy requirements, known as the Privacy Rule. Elements of HIPAA most importantly stipulate that the chief responsibility of the privacy rule is to; substantially define and subsequently limit the conditions under which the PHI of an individual →
Retrieved from the Walden Library databases. This article portrays an authentic example of how the Bay of Plenty District Health Board worked with the New Zealand Nurses Organization union to increase the engagement of nurses while also improving the patient journey. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 15 , 3. Retrieved from the →
As a nurse practitioner, I would advise the patient's family on the available alternative therapies for bipolar disorder. Some of the alternative treatments that are available for bipolar disorder include Rhodiola rosea, St. Complementary and alternative medicine for the treatment of depressive disorders in women.
The reason for the US government to carry out a continuous process of data collection on the process of care and patient hospital experience is to ensure that the public is satisfied with healthcare service. To ensure this is the case the US government collects data on hospitals and compares it using the " Hospital →
What should the nurse teach the patient about the care of her skin? A. Avoid heat and cold to the treatment area.B. Teach the patient to exercise daily.B.
It is a perfect example of what life is all about, and how to lead a righteous life. Questions obtained from: Focus on the family http://www.focusonthefamily.com/faith/christian_worldview/whats_a_christian_worldview.aspx What I have learnt in the process of doing the implicit preferences tests The tests reveal a hidden bias just like it is meant to →
There are several cases that cause ethical dilemma during clinical trial and some of them will be discussed shortly below. The first is on the issue of disclosing all the information to the participants including all the risks of the trial or to just disclose the most important of the information and let the rest →
I chose your school of nursing because it is an award-winning school and I believe that it would assist me in the development of my comprehension of the basic principles of nursing. The school's high-tech facilities, faculty as well as other professional resources will also be invaluable during my study. I have always had a →
Arts and Science of Nursing concepts Nursing Advocacy The heart of nursing is advocacy. From experts to mindless clerks: the center for nursing advocacy chooses the best and the worst in portrayals of nurses.
The government of the UK provides websites of health where its citizen gets access to information regarding health. In this context, the government provides the citizens with the information regarding health issues, and measures to prevent and control the health issues.
This paper will discuss the major limitations and challenges of asynchronous learning and the possible strategies to overcome those issues in short time. The major challenge with asynchronous learning is that it requires learner to take the responsibility of learning, reflection, and all thought processes despite the time flexibility and other advantages.
Through participating in this program, my experienced mentor will help me achieve the objectives of learning the approaches to become conversant with my roles as a nurse leader and build my leadership skills in the nursing field. Besides, participating in these programs will be instrumental in capacity building of my leadership skills in finance. The →
This kind of anxiety orients a person towards the anticipation of threats and motivates them to act so as to avoid occurrences that could lead to physical harm and/or psychological distress thus preparing the mind and body to take action. The first is that worry results in decreased levels of both emotional and physiological reactivity →
In analyzing the need, the company must determine if there is sufficient need for nursing home slots in the region to fill the beds and if there is a continuing need. The administrator should also take into account changing health care trends including the tendency toward longer life expectancies and later need for nursing home →
Septic shock also is the most common cause of death (National Institute of General Medical Sciences, 2012). Prevalence of septic shock In the United States, Disease Control and Prevention has assessed that septic shock is the tenth leading cause of death. Septic shock can cause low blood pressure, which would cause a →
Due to a lack of feeling, the foot wounds of patients with diabetes often go unnoticed and escalate to ulcers, infections and amputations. The cost to the NHS of diabetic foot ulcers and consequent amputations is vast.
This is not a new desire; indeed, I have immersed myself in the field and I have been very successful and well-respected by my supervisors and co-workers. I have demonstrated, through my studies and my work experience, that I will be a good pharmacist. From a technical point of view, I have a background in →
Therefore, in order to reduce this disparity a policy to monitor the nursing staffing standards for patient safety and quality care will be significant. The introduction of this bill will enhance the working conditions of the nurses. Safety in numbers: Nurse-to-patient ratios and the future of health care.
This took a lot of my study time and it was a bit difficult to concentrate and get the GPA I had hoped to achieve. As of now, I am in a better position to achieve my goals, which are to pursue a program in nursing. In addition, I have studied and practiced skills in →
National Patient Safety Goals and Leadership According to the Future of Nursing: Leadership by Tim Porter; leadership is very important in the healthcare field as it guides the manner in which patients are treated and the kind of treatment that they receive on a daily basis. From past experiences, we can prove that ambulatory healthcare →
This essay examines various elements of this model. Dorothy's Orem paradigm is the self-care model of nursing. Retrieved from https://sites.google.com/site/oremstheory/description-of-the-model Dorothea orem's self-care theory..
Handling the trauma and coping with the surrounding environments is one of the core challenges faced. Engaging oneself in healthy activities also amount to the preventive and counter measures that the parents may undertake. Kristi Kanel has discussed the ABC model of crisis intervention.
The aim of this chapter is to propose realistic evidence-based recommendations for practice, education, policy development, management and further research, which can be disseminated and implemented in the local field of practice and to the development of the knowledge base in critical care nursing. 5. The development of a VAP should be based on the →
In addition, Sallie Mae Fisher suffers from Dyspnea, obese and chest pain. Chronic congestive heart failure is the inability or the failure of the heart to carry out its core duties that include supplying of oxygen and nutrients to organs and tissues. When the cardiac output decreases, the heart is not able to circulate the →
Using the reading and the questionnaire ' My Nursing Ethic," the author's professional moral compass will be discussed together with the personal, cultural, and spiritual values of worldview and philosophy of nursing, values, morals, and ethics in the context of obligation to nursing practice, and own personal thoughts of morals and ethical dilemmas the author →
I validated that the participant got the recommendations by the fact that they came in a language he would understand and the fact that his memory was equally sharp. Health promotion is important to the group in that it derives a better understanding on heart failure and its variance with age.
Select an appropriate time for the appraisal conference.* Be prepared mentally and emotionally for the conference yourself.* Schedule uninterrupted interview time.* Plan a seating arrangement that reflects collegiality rather than power (placing the chairs side by side) During the Interview * Greet the employee warmly, showing that the manager and the organization have a sincere →
The paper will seek to describe the tools for management of disease along with various goals as well as the influence of cultural diversity on the tools. There are five essential tools for management of type 2 diabetes. The other tool of management of the disease is through medication.
Providing on-going assessment, care after death, clear documentation and covers physical, psychological, social and spiritual needs.. For this reflection I will be using the Gibb's reflective cycle as a guide to focus on my actions, thoughts and involvement but also to help me reflect on the thoughts and actions of all the →
It was because of the care and effort that the nurses who cared for my father exerted that I grew closer to them. I was devastated when I realized that my dream of becoming a nurse would have to remain a dream for the rest of my life.
The director also ensures that there is a caring and safe environment maintained for the benefit of patients and ensures that the programs that are implemented within the service line are in support of cultural diversity. Another role undertaken by the director is to ensure and maintain an environment that is supportive for all members →
Policy Assignment This health policy aims at eradicating abuse of the drug substance heroin among maternal child patients. The policy will involve creation of awareness of the negative effects of heroin abuse in order to prevent the affected individuals from suffering from withdrawal symptoms. Abuse of heroin is becoming very prevalent among →
Therefore, concept analysis enables a researcher to identify attributes related to a concept in the nursing area such as diagnosis of a disease and enables a proper approach to situations. 2 Emanicipatory knowledge pertains addressing the social and political perspective of nursing and recognizes the social barriers to health, elaborating how nurses should administer →