The group consisting of individuals with diverse characteristics of their age, occupation, and cognitive abilities should be trained in a specific way that presupposes the utilization of all the learning theories. For instance, adult learning theory becomes critical for the provision of materials to the elderly as they have their...
Discovery: topic and practice issue The topic and the nursing practice issue related to this topic Reducing the risk of surgical site infections (SSIs) has been chosen as the topic for this task. Nurses play a critical role in the care of patients after surgery, and thus they contribute significantly...
Fast Facts on the nursing workforce collected by the American Nurses Association (2014) relate to the key determinants that characterize the United States’ nursing profession. Such determinants included job growth rates, median salaries, occupations with the most annual openings, the highest concentration of registered nurses (RNs) per 100,000 population, age,...
Nursing Care Issue The problem of nursing care violence has been in existence for a while, yet it has only recently started receiving attention. In the realm of contemporary nursing, violent behaviors displayed by patients are shockingly common (Speroni, Fitch, Dawson, Dugan, & Atherton, 2014). The effects of the identified...
Article Title This article is jointly authored by various nursing scholars and it focuses on the experiences of newly registered nurses (RNs). The article has a lengthy title although it serves the purpose of informing the readers what the study entails. For instance, the title mentions the study’s main test...
Nursing Theory Henderson’s nursing need theory implies that a nurse should follow a treatment plan prescribed by a doctor, but everything that relates to personalized care is creatively planned by herself or himself. Henderson believes that the nurse should set only long-term goals in restoring patient independence while meeting 14...
The article by Galbraith & Brown (2011) is titled “Assessing intervention effectiveness for reducing stress in student nurses: A quantitative systematic review”, and it reflects the contents. The abstract that is provided is well-written, and all the necessary information is provided. Moreover, it is possible to state that it can...
Obtaining Necessary Approval and Securing Support The change implementation should start with targeting the key stakeholders and obtaining the necessary support and approval. First and foremost, it is essential to communicate the need for change to the senior management. The proposed plan implies involving several parties: HR members, team managers,...
Nurses have a significant role in affecting the legislative process. They can contact the committees and state officials personally or through a professional organization to discuss their professional experiences and address existing problems. This paper discusses the parts of the lawmaking process that care providers can influence, lists the way...
Introduction Nurses constitute the largest group of clinical personnel who interact with patients and deliver direct care. Therefore, they play an essential role in the quality of care and patient safety. The level of nurse staffing significantly affects patient outcomes. The previous research findings suggest that improved patient-to-nurse staffing ratios...
Anxiety Nursing Care Plan Jessica is diagnosed with anxiety, as she revealed the feeling of uneasiness and discomfort connected with her loss of vision. The patient anticipates danger, as she is likely to be afraid of the possibility of further complications, total loss of vision, and inability to live a...
When we are speaking of a nurse that went through abusive relationships, we have to understand that the damage done by the latter cannot be perceived either subjectively or one-sidedly. Therefore, it is safe to say that there are both positive and negative effects that can impact one’s practice. First,...
National Nurses United (NNU) is one of the largest healthcare interest groups that strive to improve people’s health quality. The key issues with which the group is concerned include the increased quality and access to education for nurses and the promotion of a safe workplace for them (“About National Nurses...
Previous experience of intimate partner violence (IPV) or abuse can lead to different adverse outcomes in nursing professional’s practice. Connor, Nouer, Speck, Mackey, and Tipton (2013) point out that if a person was in abusive relationships and encounters experiences similar to theirs at work, they might have various responses to...
Self-assessment is one of the elements of cultural competence, so each healthcare professional should conduct such tasks regularly (Purnell, 2014). The assessment of cultural and linguistic competence of my healthcare facility sheds light on quite significant gaps in this area. Although some policies and guidelines related to cultural and linguistic...
Introduction It is apparent that the continuous development of the nursing profession in general, as well as the personal progress of every particular nursing professional, is of considerably high importance. The knowledge, which is obtained from scientific research, usually serves to translate into evidence-based practice. One of the better examples...
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to define and explain my beliefs and thoughts about the nursing meta paradigms and their correlation with the nursing theory proposed by Faye Glenn Abdellah. The primary factor that has influenced the development of my nursing philosophy is the study of existing approaches...
Nursing theories are crucial in nursing education because they provide a foundation for future practice. Ideas and concepts expressed by nursing theorists can help nurses to define their personal philosophies of nursing, thus ensuring a more holistic approach to patient care. Dorothea Orem’s nursing theory is one of the most...
The title accurately describes the study type and method but does not give an accurate understanding of the subject in question. This is acceptable given the highly specific topic of the research. The abstract, on the other hand, is representative of the article, thoroughly describing the reason for conducting the...
Introduction The issue of nurse staffing has always been challenging for healthcare settings because providers are often put in extreme workload conditions that they cannot manage. The problem becomes even more complex when Nursing Managers use their authority to assign overtime and additional shifts, failing to consult with their subordinates....
Introduction The possibilities of modern nursing are not limited to elementary care for patients and the provision of vital assistance to them. Due to the development of this area of medicine, a sufficient number of theories and concepts have been developed, and each of them can and should be applied...
Introduction The Neuman systems model proposed by Betty Neuman outlines the system of factors predictive of people’s attitudes and reactions to stressors. The researcher earned her Ph.D. degree in clinical psychology in 1985 and received honorary doctorate degrees from three educational institutions (Neuman Systems Model, Inc., n.d.). Since the start...
Evidence-based practice (EBP) is gaining more and more important both in scholarly research and professional environment. This method of inquiry is highly helpful since it allows healthcare professionals to analyze real-life situations and ground their treatment and care plans in them. While commonly, EBP is employed by physicians, its significance...
Introduction The functioning of the coherent society depends on the efficient interaction of its central institutions that guarantee the preservation of the existing order, protect people, and care about their soundness. In such a way, the healthcare sector can be considered one of the fundamentals of the modern world. However,...
Introduction As the objects of comparison, nursing education systems in Jordan and Ireland are considered. The analysis of the characteristics of nursing education in these countries can provide the comprehensive picture of similarities and differences between the two training programs. The two systems are expected to have distinctive approaches to...
Organization Mission Statement Vision Statement Overt and Covert Goals of the missions Comparative Analysis: Length, Depth, and Alignment of the Visions and Missions to Programs and Organization’s Activities American Association of Critical-Care Nurses (AACN) The mission of the AACN is to build and sustain a strong nursing community network to...
The Self-Directed Learning Plan (SDLP) is a process and document to chronicle your accomplishments and learning steps through the MSN program and beyond as they relate to your professional goals. The SDLP will help you to identify and target the array of competencies you need to reach your professional objectives...
Introduction The focus on communication and data transfer in the nursing setting has led to the active enhancement of collaboration among nurses. To ensure that all crucial information is transferred from one healthcare expert to another, one has to encourage cooperation between staff members. The specified requirement also extends to...
Community Health The field of public health has evolved to include community-focused interventions. This gradual transformation has led to the development of the idea of community health, which plays a key role in determining the overall well-being of society. For instance, in America, the establishment of state-level health initiatives steered...
The delivery of care in a hospital, clinic, or another healthcare facility can be provided in different ways. Usually, a facility selects a model to follow and the process of care delivery follows this model. Among a variety of nursing care models, there are traditional ones such as functional or...
Introduction “Nurse: Just another word to describe a person strong enough to tolerate anything and soft enough to understand anyone” (Scala). Nursing is a very difficult job. Aside from having the knowledge and the heart to practice medicine, it takes plenty of strength, courage, and endurance to be a nurse....
Introduction Job burnout and associated fatigue are the problems that a number of modern healthcare facilities have to face. They cause stress and lead to a considerable decrease in work interest and motivation (Vermeir et al., 2018). Workload, in turn, is the reason for burnout among nurses (Koy, Yunibhand, Angsuroch,...
Introduction This essay is devoted to the prevention of pressure ulcer development. It aims to dwell upon stages of pressure ulcer development. Besides, it will outline the reason for pressure ulcers to appear. After that, the ways of problem prevention will be presented. Stages of Pressure Ulcers Development There are...
Nola Pender’s Health Promotion Theory as a Framework for Medical Research The choice and implementation of an appropriate nursing framework are considered to be some of the first and most important steps in initiating medical research, right after the identification of a nursing problem or a medical research question to...
Nowadays, nurses represent a considerable part of the health care personnel around the world. Nurses play an essential role in the modern health care setting, and it is crucial that they conduct research and develop the theory of nursing so as to be able to care for their patients better....
Introduction The use of nursing care models and theories in practice serves a unique role in transforming the day-to-day profession from systemic medical methodology to the application of nursing principles in practice. Care models provide a foundation and background to practical approaches and help to manage a wide variety of...
Introduction Environmental health is the discipline that attempts to study how the external environment impacts human health. It has become more relevant in the modern world as climate change, and man-made influences begin to alter the natural world. Ecological balances and environmental quality contribute to long-term human health. This report...
The use of informatics is of paramount importance in nursing as it enables communication, mitigates errors, manages knowledge, and “support decision making using information technology” (Greiner & Knebel, 2003, p. 46). It is possible to note that being one of the fine core competencies, using informatics can be regarded as...
Introduction The SWOT analysis is usually done for companies to understand whether they are viable and what strategies should be taken to get the best results. However, this framework can also be applied when researching a person as a professional. Every potential or current employee is a resource that can...
In my journey to become a professional nurse, I have experienced numerous challenges with one of the most complex factors of practice being language barrier both with the nurses and patients. To overcome the challenge of the language barrier, diverse students grouped themselves in pairs and assisted each other whenever...
Introduction The success of nursing practice depends on many factors. I believe that theoretical knowledge and the ability to identify personal philosophies and understandings of nursing seem to be the two integral steps. In this reflection, the choice of a nursing philosophy, the recognition of main nursing theories, and the...
In the article “Building Your Resiliency”, Sherman (2018) uses the example of Susan who failed her critical care certification exam to explain the importance of resilience. According to this author, resilient people are capable of applying their skills and strengths to recover from problems (Sherman, 2018). Conversely, individuals who lack...
Occupational health is an important community setting that is introduced to meet the needs of employees. The community used to illustrate certain points related to occupational health is Miami, Florida. The setting being analyzed refers to the provision of services aimed at maintaining the health of the working population. The...
My Models of Transition in Nursing Blais and Hayes (2015) provide two models that may be utilized to describe the transition process for a registered nurse who has decided to continue her studies. When describing my transition from the nursing practice back to academia, it might be possible to state...
Comprehensive History and Physical Examination Name: Ms. Jessica Gonzalez Chief Complaint: “My left eye hurts. When I woke up this morning, I noticed that my vision was poor because I could see almost nothing with my left eye, and it is getting worse now.” History of Present Illness: The patient...
Patient-centered or patient-focused care (PCC) is one of the models that currently gain attention and support from different nurses and physicians throughout the USA. It is characterized by a respectful approach toward the patient; the model views the patient as an essential part of the decision-making process. The nurse-patient relationships...
The results from the completed “Nurse Manager Skills Inventory” indicate that I possess powerful competencies and concepts that can make me a successful nurse practitioner (NP). The exercise also encourages nurses to develop new skills and values in order to meet the health needs of more patients. This paper gives...
An advanced practice nurse (APN) can fulfill a variety of roles related to clinical practice as well as research, education, and management, all of which contribute to the improvement of care. In particular, one of the key clinical practice roles is that of a nurse practitioner, which, among other things,...
The fundamental ways of knowing that have been proposed by Carper can be applied to my personal practice. The empirical way of knowing has always been a primary one in my view: I rely on evidence in my practice. Also, I believe that ethical dilemmas are not uncommon for our...
Introduction and Teaching Plan Due to its development, home health care has attracted a lot of research where medical professionals are assessing its appropriateness mostly in terms of safety and efficiency. Its development has also attracted the need to teach other medical experts such as nurses on how to administer...
A high level of patient satisfaction always implies an excellent quality of healthcare delivery. Therefore, every medical setting should strive to achieve it. It is suggested that care models adopted within hospitals, as well as the level of practitioners’ compliance with them, may affect patients’ perceptions of the service quality....
Barriers Encountered Nursing has been my preferred career choice from an early stage of development. However, I have faced numerous challenges, some of which almost threatened my ability to become a nurse. The negative attitude of people around me towards nursing was one of the biggest. My parents wanted me...
It has been acknowledged that leadership is an important component of the nursing practice. Irrespective of their roles, nurses should have effective leadership skills when dealing with other healthcare professionals, patients, caregivers, and so on. Lorber, Treven, and Mumel (2016) note that people’s leadership styles depend on their features of...
Based on the topic, which was started in the previous paper, it is possible to restate the principal importance of understaffing issues in contemporary nursing. It is a distinct clinical problem, which adversely influences both clinical staff and patients along with the healthcare system as a whole. This paper aims...
The most common cause of acute bacterial prostatitis is the infection (e.g., Escherichia coli, Proteus mirabilis, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, etc.) that affects the urinary system and leads to intraprostatic urinary reflux. Bacteria may penetrate the body during sexual intercourse. Moreover, the history of transferred sexually transmitted infections increases the likelihood of...
Analyzing the Aggregate Strengths and Weaknesses The evaluation of the community environment and Jewish aggregate’s position in the society is significant for the development of strategies aimed to improve unfavorable social and economic conditions and develop individuals’ welfare. Miami community-based organizations administering the health outreach programs, local anti-poverty coalitions, as...
Introduction The nursing profession has been embellished with numerous theories over the course of its existence, with the multitude of approaches to patient-nurse relations continually expanding. Having a wide variety of conceptions to choose from results in students having the ability to select from numerous ideas to form their personal...
Introduction Different professions require various approaches from employees, and certain job responsibilities form opinions on specific positions and their perception by the society. The area of nursing is the sphere where special attention is paid to not only the professionalism of the staff but also to the dedication of the...
Introduction In the present reflection, the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) essentials that are promoted by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN] (2006) will be used to reflect on my progress throughout the recent course. In particular, the eighth essential will be considered along with all of its...
Transcultural nursing is a relatively new clinical approach dealing with assessment of patients belonging to various cultures to secure appropriate interventions (Giger, 2016). To assess cultural preferences of a patient, interviews with open-ended questions on specific categories are held. The purpose of the paper is to develop an interview guide...
Introduction The term metaparadigm implies the central concepts of a particular science or its separate embranchment. There are four metaparadigm aspects in the sphere of nursing as well. These issues are supposed to cover and consider the appropriate treatment of patients, their health, environment, and various nursing duties. The following...
Ear assessment The ear is a sensory structure that plays a critical role in the life of human beings because it ensures their ability to get in touch with the world and coordinate their actions. If people have disorders of the ear, they are not simply deprived of a possibility...
The interviewed subject works as a head nurse at a hospital emergency department. Her job is to direct any nursing services within the emergency room. Her responsibilities include delegation responsibilities to nursing staff, both emergency and auxiliary. It is also in her duties to maintain emergency room preparedness and supervise...
Inadequate nurse staffing is a problem that has plagued the healthcare industry for a long time. Understaffing is associated with adverse health outcomes such as reduction in the quality of health services, high incidence of medical errors, and poor patient satisfaction (Profit et al., 2014). As a result, it is...
Nursing Issue There is a prevalence of violence in nursing care. Nurses are exposed to a variety of threats from patients in the workplace. These may include verbal and emotional abuses as well as physical assaults. Violent patients are not restricted or controlled. The issue results in adverse outcomes for...
Introduction Inpatient facilities use varying models of care in their practice and delivery of treatment, depending on the unique needs of patients and staff. Nursing care models can serve as an evidence-based mechanism to enhance quality and improve outcomes. Although the nursing practice is constantly evolving, theoretical frameworks serve as...
Cultural competence, particularly in healthcare, entails the ability of professionals in this sector to exhibit the awareness of clients’ multicultural diversity and ethnic variations following their different beliefs, feelings, and principles. As such, healthcare providers emphasize the need for considering the individual patient’s cultural and social needs when administering various...
Introduction Nursing should be pursued as both a science and an art. Practitioners should acquire evidence-based ideas and use them to develop desirable care delivery models. Effective nursing philosophies can empower and guide nurses to offer high-quality care to their patients. Such models must be improved continuously depending on the...
Nursing Care Issue The role of nurses in inpatient and outpatient nutrition as a nursing care issue is significant both for healthy and sick patients. The current malnutrition and improper hydration present in some hospitals and home settings create challenges for patients in accessing proper nutrition and health care services...
Introduction It could be stated with certainty that the provision of nursing care is a complex and multifaceted process that involves a multitude of elements and tasks. In particular, there exists a nursing metaparadigm that constitutes the following four concepts: person, nursing, health, and environment. These components represent critical dimensions...
The title accurately describes the study, identifying the topic of the inquiry and the selected methodology. The abstract is fairly representative of the study: the method, sampling details, and data collection method are presented, and the findings are considerably detailed, including the reasons behind some of the results. At the...
Introduction Many families experience stressful situations that predispose them to crises. For the case of Juanita Brown, biological, sociocultural, behavioral, physical environment, health system, and behavioral factors impact the situation. The biological factors include the different ages of the family members. Mrs. Brown is 48 years, her mother is 72...
Nurse practitioners (NPs) should develop the best leadership competencies in order to achieve their potential. They should also formulate powerful leadership growth models and revisit their skills periodically. This discussion describes the importance of leadership skills in nursing. My personal weaknesses and strengths in these content areas are also discussed:...
Mike is working in a healthcare facility for a while already, and he is often late, which does not appeal to his supervisor. The man is warned that he can lose his job if the situation does not alter. Realizing the possibility of facing termination anytime, Mike tries to do...
Statement of the Problem The purpose of writing this position paper is to inform the American Nurses Association (ANA) about a highly important problem of missed nursing care in hospital environments, discuss implications of this problem for the nursing profession and patient outcomes, and to seek legislative support from the...
Family health assessment plays an important role in the management of different health conditions. Disparate aspects are addressed when carrying out such assessments. The family interviewed is from Sweden. The father, Mr. Bengt, is 50 years old, while the mother is 47. The children are two boys aged 15 and...
Looking back at the beginning of the course, I should say that it provided us with the knowledge we needed to master our skills and improve the understanding of the essentials of nursing. First of all, the course contributed to the reconsideration of the approach to nursing theories, their practical...
How the situation of nursing workplace violence unfolded The enormous workload and the two consecutive shifts had made their presence felt: I lacked both empathy and physical strength to pay more attention to the patient. Alas, the visitor’s emotional state at that moment left him no room for understanding or,...
The interviewed peer has a position of a floor nurse as part of the healthcare team. This person specializes in women’s health, particularly labor and delivery. They assist with labor, cesarean sections, epidurals, births, newborn admission, and IUFDs. The interviewee indicates that although their department is considered one of the...
Past Academic Work and Effectiveness at Meeting Program Essentials Requirements for work in the field of nursing are quite tough, and in order to complete all the tasks successfully and comply with this profession, it is crucial to devote much time to career development. Based on my past experience, I...
The difference between open-ended questions and closed-ended questions and their uses In this practicum needs assessment, both open-ended and closed-ended questions are formulated to gather qualitative and quantitative data respectively. Open-ended questions will be used for gathering data from various sources to gain insight into reducing the side effects of...
Comprehensive History The patient is a 32-year-old teacher of mathematics. She complains of a sudden decrease of vision in the left eye. Review of Systems General: Anxious and alert. Skin: Clean Head and Neck: No complaints of headaches or neck pain or stiffness. Eyes: sudden reduction of vision in the...
Describe Organizations Values Harmony Independence Tradition Achievement Power Organizational values may vary depending on the type of organization. However, most organizations focus on the principles of progress and power, which allow them to set task-focused goals and create effective ways of reaching them (Manojlovich & Ketefian, 2016). Moreover, establishments also...
Introduction There are numerous complex tasks that specialists working in the healthcare sector face every day. The increased significance of their job results in a great level of expectations related to health care delivery. That is why the modern healthcare sector could be characterized by the existence of numerous models...
Introduction Nursing is a diverse and multi-layered profession that involves multiple interactions with human subjects. To govern these interactions and improve the outcomes, it incorporates ethical standards, values, and principles that are often collectively referred to as nursing philosophy. Due to the increasing complexity and diversification of nurses’ responsibility, it...
Introduction Some occupations such as nursing involve work with other people and this is why it is important for these specialists to have a clear vision of their goals and most appropriate methods of work. In this paper, I describe my own philosophy of nursing that I am going to...
Theories and AACN Essentials I AACN Essentials I guide advanced practice nurses (APNs) to use scientific findings from different fields to improve the quality of care in different healthcare settings. It is agreeable that AACN Essentials I is reflected clearly in Pamela Reed’s Self-Transcendence Theory and the Theory of Chronic...
Introduction The master’s program allowed me to develop a greater understanding of certain nursing concepts and to learn more about applying them in real-world practice. One of the highlights of the course was my practicum project, which provided an exciting opportunity for me to combine theory and practice by studying...
Organization’s Values Organizational values reflect the culture of institutions; They drive the conduct of employees; One of the main values is caring; It centers on the promotion of health; It encourages respect for a person’s dignity; Integrity and diversity are also crucial values; They ensure that all differences in people...
Introduction Compassion and empathy are some of the most important things in nursing. It means a lot to patients. However, nurses are people too. Cases of burnout are frequent, especially in high-stress environments such as emergency care. It happens to anybody. Even the kindest nurses feel it after spending many...
Obesity and hypertension are common health issues associated with diabetes type 2 (Woo & Wynne, 2013). Obesity plays a substantial role in adipocytokine dysregulation which is suggested to be a pathogenic trigger of insulin resistance and other diabetes-related problems (Xi, Chow, & Kong, 2016). Moreover, it is observed that a...
The author of the article provides several standpoints on why accreditation is helpful and needed for nursing schools. Collins (1997) notes that accreditation can be a sign of high-quality standards of the school and can also promote these standards. Accreditation can sustain quality programs or develop new ones and maintain...
Introduction The IOM Future of Nursing recommendations can play a positive role in improving the quality of patient care. Such recommendations focus on “the best practices and initiatives that can ensure more nurses practice to the extent of their training and education” (Blegen, Goode, Park, Vaughn, & Spetz, 2013, p....
In nursing, the use of data in health outcomes evaluation is a crucial element of research. For example, when applying nursing interventions to a patient or a group of patients, a nurse practitioner should consider the outcomes in the intervention group and compare them to the same rates or indicators...
It is worth noting that nursing ethics presupposes a set of ethical norms that drive the conduct of employees when performing their professional duties. In their practice, specialists should be guided by multiple principles and skills including cultural competence, which is attributed to increasing importance in the world of high...
Cultural Norms All people are practicing particular cultural norms that define the way they act, even without realizing it. These are some guidelines that limit the way individuals communicate with one another, dress, or behave. All societies have their cultural norms that have something in common but also differ greatly....
In her article, Collins (1997) explains the importance of accreditation for nursing schools by the necessity to set appropriate standards in academic training. She emphasizes that there are no general criteria for nursing programs assessment: while the State Board of Nursing covers the majority of them, some states, for instance,...
My Choice of Models Nursing care delivery models have been implemented in hospital facilities and clinics for more than a century. They depend on the economic factors, staff recruitment, personal beliefs, and other variables (Hughes, 2008). There are four traditional care delivery models: total patient care, functional nursing, team nursing,...
Holistic Care Plan Patient Initials: n/a Age: 52 Sex: Male. Subjective Data Client Complaints: The client has chronic stable angina with a documented spasm. After the stent placement, the client is asymptomatic; however, he is worried that symptoms may return at some point in the future. The patient seeks help...
The Concept of Caring The concept of caring is one of the main concepts in nursing. Many theories describe caring and what it must be, and all of them have approximately the same idea regarding this process. In general, caring is considered an ethical obligation and primary responsibility of nurses....
