Statistics play an important role in nursing. They are used to gather data about patients, treatments, and outcomes. This information is then used to plan care and evaluate results. Statistics can also be used to test hypotheses and develop new theories. The scientific method relies on statistics to draw conclusions about the world around us. … Read more
Two-and-a-half-year-old Isabel, from the rural area of town, lives with her Spanish American parents and thirteen-month-old sister. Being that their culture does not encourage daycare settings and their family’s financial situation isn’t ideal, her mother stays home with the children while her father works as a migrant worker. Although she babbles all the time, none … Read more
Cultural diversity is an important aspect of nursing care. Pregnancy and childbirth are times when cultural differences can have a significant impact on health care. It is important for nurses to be aware of these differences and to provide care that is culturally appropriate. Pregnancy and childbirth are times when women are particularly vulnerable. They … Read more
There are four main ways of knowing in nursing practice: empirical, personal, esthetic, and ethical. Empirical knowledge is based on evidence and scientific research. This type of knowledge is important for understanding how the human body works and for developing effective treatments. Personal knowledge is based on our own experiences and observations. This type of … Read more
Nursing is a profession that requires its practitioners to be constantly learning and growing. Reflective practice is one of the best ways for nurses to deepen their understanding of their own practice and improve their clinical skills. Reflective practice involves taking the time to reflect on one’s own experiences, thoughts, and feelings in order to … Read more
There are different ways of knowing in nursing, which help us to understand and care for our patients. These include scientific knowledge, personal knowledge, and ethical knowledge. Scientific knowledge is what we know about the human body and how it works. This helps us to diagnose and treat diseases. Personal knowledge is what we know … Read more
There are several different types of nursing care delivery systems, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. The most common types of nursing care delivery systems are staff model, primary care model, patient-centered medical home (PCMH), and nurse-managed health centers (NMHCs). The staff model is the traditional model of care delivery in which nurses work … Read more
I have always been interested in the healthcare field and helping others. I decided to become a registered nurse so that I could make a difference in the lives of patients and their families. Nursing is a demanding but rewarding career, and I am excited to begin my journey as a nurse. My long-term goal … Read more
Pulmonary Complications: Diaphragmatic breathing exercises or Incentive Spirometry? Postoperative care is an essential role in nursing practice. It prevents postoperative complications that may arise due to surgeries. Postoperative care includes a pathway of healing and recovering leading to prophylaxis of many pulmonary complications. Postoperative pulmonary complications include respiratory failure, pneumonia, and atelectasis. Preventing such complications … Read more
My goal in life is to transform healthcare. I believe we are in a time where the new school western medicine meets ancient Eastern practices. The incorporation of new technologies with humble understanding of how we affect our own health is what I want to bring to healthcare. This will require hours of study to … Read more
This interview was done on a very special woman named Ms. D. G. In order to get a better understanding on the aging process. My goal was to get an in-depth look at what she has gone through in her life, physiologically and psychologically, and to learn, recognize, and identify with her in some way. … Read more
It happened on September of 2014, the year that changed my life forever. I moved from Honduras to United States. From a small country to one of the biggest countries in the world. It was, still is, a different environment from living in a big city to a “small” city in the south of the … Read more
American Nurses Association defines nursing as the “protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, groups, communities, and populations” (American Nurses Association, 2017). The 2013 Gallup Poll identified … Read more
1. According to the text, describe and discuss the unique considerations you may have to undertake as a counselor when working with the elderly client and how you would handle them. According to the text, the following are suggestions in offering mental health services to the elderly: A, Counselor shall have proper skills and training … Read more
The Alzheimer’s Association reports that by the year 2025, 7. 1 million people 65 and older will be suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s is a form of dementia and its devastating that there will be roughly 7. 1 million diagnosed with one specific form of dementia. With this skyrocketing increase will come the need for … Read more
This paper examines numerous published articles that speak about the benefits of oxygen therapy, its medical uses, and its palliative values. This paper discusses two differing possibilities in oxygen application, and various conditions that can be managed with oxygen (Sharifipour, 2011). This study will also explain tracheostomy use, when it is indicated, and how it … Read more
Everyday nurses are exposed to many different types of harm in their healthcare setting. Nurses constantly deal with possible injury from lifting a patient, exposure to blood borne pathogens, and experiencing fatigue, along with emotional stress. One type of hazard that has been an issue in the healthcare setting involving nurses is the exposure of … Read more
My nose was filled with the scent of old people and medicine as I roamed the hospital halls. I was searching for my brother. I looked around the long narrow hallway trying to find my brother’s room. I looked into the room closest to to me. I grabbed the paper file beside the door and … Read more
Delivering patient care is intertwined with communication and person centred care. It entails understanding that healthcare professionals put patient’s needs at the centre of the whole process of their care. However, care is achieved by providing patients with the best treatment for their illness, give them the choice of treatment, respect their decision making and … Read more
The nursing and healthcare professions are unique in that they are responsible for caring for others. Nurses, in particular, are especially important because they have the greatest amount of contact with people during some of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Nurses are taught early on about the holistic nature of health and wellness, … Read more
Community nurses are important members of the health care team. They are involved with all members of the community and see patients first hand. They are involved in education, assessments, care coordination, care management, support and follow up with individuals. Community health nurses can be involved in schools, correctional facilities, hospice and palliative care, and … Read more
Personal Philosophy of Nursing Nursing is one of the most difficult careers. Nurses must possess a number of important traits including empathy, respect, and professionalism. We must be tenacious, patient, and optimistic. Every nurse is different, just as every patient is different. Every nurse has their own reason as to why they chose to become … Read more
The nursing practice is a complex and continuously changing profession. It’s dedication to providing excellence patient center care, improving the quality of life for all patients, and upholding patients’ rights. As a new graduate nurse, it can be hard to transition into such a field, and you may find it to be overwhelming and difficult … Read more
Death is inevitable. Death is something everyone must deal with at some point in their life. However, there are cultural differences when it comes to death and dying. Although death is universal, it is important for nurses to understand the cultural differences when it comes to death and dying because people have different ways of … Read more
The art of attending to people during times of war and sickness is vital and can be dated back hundreds of years. These are the roots of what has grown into the nursing profession. Nursing is a highly respected and honorable profession all over the world. Through the years nurses have been recognized as playing … Read more
1. Intro to problem (Need to create a culture, not a course). In order to be a safe, effective nurse, student nurses must have an understanding and working knowledge of integrity as it relates to both academic and professional roles. ““Ethical behavior and practice are essential to providing safe patient care and are key components … Read more
Q1: Recall a situation in your clinical experiences in which an ethical decision was being made. If you have not been involved in this process yet, ask your preceptor to share an experience with you. Be sure only to discuss the situation as a case scenario without use of names of persons involved. Which ethical … Read more
On October 30th, 2015 | interviewed Equity/AGMA Stage Manager Peggy Dahlquist over email. Peggy shared a variety of experiences and advice for anyone with future plans to become a professional stage manager. From this interview I developed a clear understanding of what the job entails and that having passion and experience for this type of … Read more
Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) has many responsibilities. They are responsible for not only managing, but also monitoring a patient’s pain level and vital functions during procedures. Nurse anesthetists have been around since the year 1956, providing anesthesia care to patients in the United States for more than 100 years. … Read more
This assignment will focus on a degree level student nurse’s experience of leadership and mentorship, whilst in practice, in the adult field of nursing. The importance of these skills is highlighted by the professional bodies that govern the nursing profession, The Nursing and Midwifery Council’s (NMC) Standards for competence (2004) states that nurses must provide … Read more
Clinical Question The clinical question driving the inquiry for a quantitative research article is: For nurses who experience moral distress, how does adequate staffing of nurses compared to an inadequate number of scheduled nurses affect patient care and ethical professionalism? Furthermore, a specific clinical question is created to address the aforementioned issue with a qualitative … Read more
This reflection is based on my observations of the need for of effective communication skills and knowledge of nurses regarding the management of aggression in elderly patients with dementia. Clinician need to be equipped with seclusion, medication and de-escalation skills to be able to manage patient aggressive behaviours safely. I have chosen these particular observations … Read more
Hospitals are the most important base for health care in a community especially when it comes to a disaster, the function of a hospital has to be in a high quality and also the communication, transportation, and prevent distribution between hospitals have to be good as well. The Incident Command System (ICS) was created in … Read more
As I got out of my car and started walking to the front door, all | could do was admire this beautiful building that resembled a ranch-style home. When I walked through the front door, the smell of mashed potatoes, baked chicken breast, and wheat rolls filled my nose; it was as if I was … Read more
Patients and healthcare professionals would agree that nursing care is a fundamental for achieving optimistic goals and improving patient satisfaction. Whether it being an acute setting of maintaining care plans with patients, nurses play an important role within a multidisciplinary team to help achieve better patient outcomes. Principles The key to patient centred care is … Read more
This paper aims to identify and explain the principles required in delivering effective person centred care. This will be done by looking at the principles involved, and providing an explanation in evidence to support why it is important in delivering such care to patients. Although person-centred care (PCC) is a term that has become increasingly … Read more
Client Problem. Catherine Jackson is a 67 year old women, who suffers from anemia and type 2 diabetes. Catherine uses alcohol as a coping mechanism for her consistent exhaustion. Her exhaustion can be contributed to her anemia and type 2 diabetes, however the use of alcoholic beverages to combat her fatigue can be considered detrimental … Read more
In this paper, I am going to summarize the Johnson Behavioral System (JBS) Model (Johnson, 1980, 1990), explain the perspectives for nursing practice, and explore its applicability in nursing practice. First, I am going to talk a little about Dorothy E. Johnson the nurse that wrote the Model. Dorothy E. Johnson was born August 21, … Read more
Nursing has been called the oldest of arts and the youngest of professions (Donahue, 1996). In ancient periods because of maternal instinct women were considered born nurses. They cared for their own family and trained their daughters and other women in their community in the procedures in which they specialized. In the 16th century the … Read more
HISTORY OF NURSING (PHILIPPINE SETTING) EARLY CARE OF THE SICK HERBICHEROS – herb men who practice witchcraft and are considered healers MANGKUKULAM – who practices witchcraft to inflict pain or illness to a person, Difficult child birth and some diseases said to be made by NONO EARLY HOSPITALS: Hospital Real de Manila – 1577 1st … Read more
Ethics and Research Paper Brandi McCord University of Phoenix (online) In my paper I plan to address the advantages and disadvantages of medical/nursing research and Identify associated dilemmas, analyze the history of ethics and research, and identify areas of conflict between research and ethics. Ethics is defined as the rules or standards governing the conduct … Read more
The history of nursing research begins with Florence Nightingale. In fact, it is nursing research that governs and determines the elements of the nursing practice in general. Great care, detail, and educational study comprises nursing research. When a nurse makes a medical decision, it is believed that he or she will make judgments that are … Read more
University of Phoenix Material History of Nursing Research Worksheet There have been many influential publications, agencies, and people in the field of nursing research. Write 1–3 sentences in each cell of the table below to describe the importance, goal, or influence of each item. Publications |First publication date and importance: | |Nursing Research |First published: … Read more
History of Community Nursing Matrix NUR 405 Healthy Communities: Theory and Practice Sarah Kinnard RN October 24, 2011 Beth Edwards MSN, BC, FNP Past period 1 Industrial Revolution 1750-1900 Description of Historical time period During the industrial revolution technological and economical advances were made with the development of steam powered ships and railroads replacing manual … Read more
