Introduction Pressure ulcers are a critical source of health care challenge because they increase patient pain and suffering, extend the length of hospital stay, and raise costs of health care provisions (Bergquist-Beringer et al., 2009). Jaul conducted a study on a pressure ulcer and observed that it was a growing...
Introduction Assistance in Dying (AID) is based on the concept of a patient’s quality of life wherein it is considered preferable to be dead rather than live a life of agony due to a debilitating condition. While this is a particularly controversial subject, there have been numerous supporters of its...
Introduction Nursing facilities should embrace the best standards to deliver quality healthcare. The targeted facility has been facing a major challenge. The level of burnout has increased in the facility. Many workers have left their jobs because of the poor working conditions. The “common causes of burnout include poor organizational...
Introduction In recent years, the shortage of academically qualified faculty available to teach in schools of nursing has taken center stage due to the realization that it is directly related to the deficiency of nurses in health care organizations (Nardi & Gyurko, 2013). The shortage of nurse faculty is also...
Available scholarship demonstrates that the contemporary nursing profession is increasingly relying on theories and conceptual frameworks to not only guide practice through describing and predicting specific behavior but also to expand concepts through research and ultimately advance knowledge for optimal nursing outcomes (Parker & Smith, 2010). Indeed, various nursing theories...
Scope of Practice The nurse practitioners’ (NPs) scope of practice follows the description of who, what, where, when, and why regarding the nursing profession at the fundamental and advanced levels (Naylor, & Kurtzman, 2010). The scope may also advance based on different specialties within the nursing practice. The nursing professionals...
Introduction According to Burns and Grove (2010), various methods have been proposed to use to expand the use of evidence based practices in healthcare care delivery. Some of the proposed methods include integrating patient values and preferences with clinical experience based on the best scientific evidence, preparing and sustaining staff...
Nurses play an important role in accomplishing The United Nations Millennium Development Goals, as their work is aimed at reducing the risks related to many of the urgent issues faced by the modern world community. Florence Nightingale’s legacy has contributed to a better understanding of the role of nurses in...
Introduction The health care industry is experiencing several changes in contemporary times. For instance, the nursing practice is evolving and nurses go beyond the expected scope of work to enhance caring. With these evolving new care practices, the health care sector should concentrate on the continuum of care by focusing...
Introduction Family nurse practitioners handle responsibilities such as those undertaken by medical doctors. They care for patients all through their family life cycles. The experts are required to undergo through a course in master’s degree before practicing. In their roles, they are expected to offer education, psychotherapy, and tests to...
Definition In order to determine the areas and principles of the personal philosophy of nursing, it is necessary to define a philosophy as “statements of enduring values and beliefs held by members of the discipline” where the statements “address the major concepts of the discipline, setting forth beliefs about what...
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to describe the use and importance of standardized language in nursing, with respect to the elements of NANDA (North American Nursing Diagnosis Association), NIC (Nursing Interventions Classification), and NOC (Nursing Outcomes Classification). The paper discusses the use of these elements based on a...
Introduction One of the main roles played by caregivers is expression of compassion and empathy towards patients. This aspect of patient care is as important as medication because it plays a key role in the recuperation process. Caregivers should connect emotionally and spiritually with patients. However, caring too much for...
Introduction Nurses transform the quality of life using health care interventions, which improve nursing practice systems. Advanced practice roles ensure patient’s safety and quality assistance through various health interventions. Thus, advanced practice nurses dictate, prescribe, treat, order and, implement different health interventions and treatments. The roles of advanced nurses are...
Introduction The provision of quality and affordable health care services to patients is an indispensable aspect in the modern world. Nurse educators, practitioners and administrators have different roles that ensure they perform their duties properly. It is necessary to explain that each of these stakeholders should play their roles properly...
Introduction The role of ANP (Advanced Nurse Practitioner), behavioral/mental health care, primary care, and communication remains to be an important concept for consideration. Various researchers offer their ideas on how to integrate these issues and achieve the benefits that are crucial in a health care system. The quality of care...
Introduction Leadership is the ability to motivate, influence and direct a group of individuals towards accomplishing a specific goal. It is important to note that one doesn’t need to supervise or manage anyone to position oneself as a leader. Even young trainee nurses can start to learn and develop strong...
There is no use denying the fact that nursing plays an important role in modern society and in the life of people. Being one of the most ancient sciences in the world, it is aimed at helping people in different situations. With this in mind, it is not surprising that...
Neuman Systems Model: Rationale for Selecting the Theory The proposed solution is increasing the number of nurses in our health institution. The Neuman Systems Model is a powerful theory that can support the above solution. This theory encourages “nurses to use powerful practices that can address various health problems” (Newman,...
After the IOM recommendations on the Future of Nursing, the nursing profession is set for change and so are nurses. Specifically, recommendations 4, 5, and 6 are critical to nurse education and lifelong learning (Institute of Medicine, 2010). As a nursing student, I have noted that discourses about the support...
Ethical Dilemmas It has been acknowledged that Hispanic population in the USA is growing but the number of nurses of the same ethnic background is still very low (Peterson-Iyer, 2008). Therefore, numerous issues associated with cultural differences (as well as linguistic problems) occur. It is also important to add that...
Political history of nursing education Kenya The trends of nursing education in Kenya have been changing ever since the country became gained its independence. During the colonial period, nursing education was structured in the same way as the British system. However, in the early 1950’s nursing education system did not...
Informed Consent Letter Dear Correspondent, This is an invitation to take part in research being conducted by (name) under the supervision of (instructor) at the (institution). The main aim of the research is to get the whole impression of how a change in lifestyle such as physical activities, socialization, and...
The goal of Benner’s clinical study was to unravel the knowledge that accompanies nursing practice. Benner’s main assumption was that the “collection and record keeping of expert nurses’ perceptions, recognition abilities, meanings and characteristics, and outcomes would enable nurses to refine skills and advance their practice” (Byrkczynski, 2010). Benner’s work...
Abstract With the increasing diversity of healthcare needs, the roles of professional nurses are increasing tremendously. The professional role of advanced nurses in the healthcare sector seems to be the main solution to the increasing demands and diversity of effective care. As an MSN holder, I hope to apply my...
Introduction In any research, researchers have to use scientific measures to ensure that the targeted audience accepts the outcomes. Any dissatisfaction from the audience qualifies the outcomes as invalid, thus prompting the examiners to do another research on the subject under investigation. The development of study objectives, questions, selection of...
In the wake of the snowballing rate of illnesses in the United States, the healthcare industry has been faced with amplified costs and inappropriate nurse-patient ratios. Various politicians and lobbyists have strived to institute effective ways of administering services in accordance with healthcare staffing. This essay explores various strategies that...
Introduction Adopting the right nursing care model is a crucial step towards promoting a faster recovery of the patient; therefore, the choice of the proper healthcare model must be very careful and should be approached with the due caution. While it should be born in mind that every case is...
Abstract Though the significance of evidence based practice (EBP) for nursing practice cannot be overrated due to its practical implications and the opportunities that it provides for nurses, the effects of the specified approach often appears to leave much to be desired, since, due to its success, the method is...
Nursing is a wide field because it supports the health needs of many patients. There are different roles in nursing “such as administration, management, and mentorship” (Sullivan, 2013, p. 48). A Nurse Administrator should possess certain competencies in order to deliver quality care and support to his or her patients....
Pro Speaker 1: 3 Arguments for the Necessity to Punish Parents, Who Allow Their Children Obesity Happening, Legally The issue of childhood obesity is an urgent topic for discussion. The American stats show that about 19% of boys and 15% of girls aged from 2 to 19 are obese (Standing...
Humanity’s quest for knowledge has led to the emergence of a plethora of disciplines. In turn, the extant individual differences and preferences have facilitated the distribution of professionals across all these disciplines. It is critical that wherever an individual works, utmost professionalism should prevail. This high level of professionalism is...
Abstract Advanced nursing is an “evidence-based practice whereby caregivers support the health needs of underserved populations” (Iglehart, 2013, p. 1937). These nurses should be ready to monitor and treat all patients with chronic or acute diseases. These caregivers should also prescribe appropriate medications to their patients. This good practice will...
Introduction Patricia Benner is a famous nursing theorist who produced the model “From Novice to Expert”. She is “currently a Professor Emerita at the University of Chicago” (Hill, 2010, p. 25). According to Benner, nurses and healthcare professionals must embrace new skills in order to become expert caregivers. This understanding...
Medical institutions equip nurses with new competencies and skills to provide evidence-based care to their patients. This essay examines the curriculum for a Master of Science in Family Nurse Practice. This program broadens the learner’s theoretical knowledge in nursing. The curriculum also equips learners with the best leadership concepts and...
Introduction The nursing profession involves well-developed and tested theories. Utilizing these theories of nursing makes the healthcare practice unique and relevant in contemporary times. This study applies Peplau’s theory of interpersonal relations to the nurse educator-nurse-student relationship. This analysis will show the implication of the theory of interpersonal relations for...
Background Information: What a Nurse Must Know about Pacific Islanders There is no secret that the U.S. environment can be characterized by an incredible cultural diversity. As a result, the nursing approaches towards a specific concern within a certain community must be based on the cultural and ethnic background of...
Abstract Healthcare providers are always in contact with people from different religion affiliations. This is mainly because the society is made up of people who practice different types of religion. Medical care providers should be aware of the differences of those religions. It is important to for such people to...
The values and philosophies of nursing and primary health care are related, and the field of nursing is essential in primary health care. Primary health care model is one of the fundamental models of primary health care in the field of nursing. The other three models are biomedical model, traditional...
My Models of Transition in Nursing According to the Bridges model, I am reflected in the neutral zone which is the second phase of the change process. The reason is that I have changed supposedly from the old practices to the new systems of the profession. The external acceptance of...
The article “Relationship between Knowledge, Attitudes, and Self-Efficacy of Nurses in the Management of Pediatric Pain” by Mercedes Stanley and Deborah Pollard offers spectacular evidence regarding the nature of pain among small children in clinical facilities. The article treats “pain management” as an essential aspect of nursing practice. The article...
Focusing on the metaparadigm of nursing, it is important to determine such its aspects as a person, environment, health, and nursing. These aspects form the base for the functional components of any nursing theory and conceptual model (Fawcett, 2014, p. 337). Dorothy Johnson’s Behavioral System Model (JBHS) is one of...
Remarkable consistency exists in research detailing the competencies that nurse leaders need in this information age. In this era where nurses expect risks, nurse leaders can apply for their exceptional leadership role in integrating evidence-based practices to avert these risks (Rigolosi, 2013). After studying the role of nursing leaders that...
Introduction Every nurse should have a professional moral compass. The compass represents values that seek to control an individual’s judgment based on ethics. Ethics offer an understanding of the standards and moral values overseeing nursing practice, behavior, and relations (Purtilo, 1993). A nurse should nurture individual ethics through personal, cultural,...
Introduction The main purpose of this essay is to explore the roles and scopes of nurse practitioners (NPS). It looks at scopes and roles found in a Master of Nursing careers such as Nurse Educators, Nurse Practitioner, Nurse Informatics, and Nurse Administrator. Specifically, it focuses on a Family Nurse Practitioner...
Transmitting information from one healthcare specialist to another has always been an issue, and even with the introduction of the latest information technologies into the healthcare field, little has changed. The problem of handoff communication in nursing has a very long and complicated history. Indeed, misconceptions and communication issues between...
Introduction This paper aims to evaluate current strategies for the removal of short-term indwelling catheters. The main purpose is to identify the most effective approaches, which are currently used by healthcare professionals. First, it should be noted that catheterization is one of the most common operations and thousands of patients...
Patient’s Autonomy and Nonmaleficence It goes without saying that the primary goal of any medical endeavor is to secure a positive outcome for the patient’s well-being. This idea is primarily justified by the principles of nonmaleficence and beneficence, which build a basis for the healthcare and practitioner-patient relationship paradigm. In...
Introduction The BSN Essentials guide practitioners and clinicians to apply the best competencies depending on the goals of the targeted patients. Such concepts revolve around care delivery, advocacy, and policy in the field of nursing. The selected attributes studied in class include safety, evidence-based practice, patient-centered care, teamwork, and collaboration....
In nursing practice, risk communication is essential because it allows for shared decision-making between medical personnel and the patient. There are numerous challenges associated with communicating risks to patients, including insufficient numeracy levels of nurses and other health staff, lack of communication skills, and underdeveloped communication strategies. Mr. Ortego’s case,...
Introduction Current investigations prove that COPD, its causes, and treatment methods are serious issues to analyze: within a short period of time, this disease becomes one of the main reasons of human deaths, and the most terrible fact is that the number of female deaths is increasing (Ilgin et al.,...
Effective communication is an extremely important part of any organizational process. Good interpersonal skills are especially important in nursing and are essential for building and maintaining a successful team that can provide the best patient care possible. Lack of communication can lead to a great number of problems, and a...
The Case Study An indigenous child, Sara aged four, has been admitted after fainting at the Early Childhood Centre (ECC) she attends for three hours, in the morning. She spends the afternoon in the crèche adjacent to the ECC. The child’s aunty comes to the clinic some hours after Sara’s...
Introduction: Nursing Shortage The selected clinical problem refers to modern healthcare organizations’ inability to keep up with the high demand for healthcare services and ensure an adequate supply of the nursing workforce. As a result of understaffing among nurses, professionals responsible for patient care often face the unwanted consequences of...
Conflict management is a common topic in any profession of our time. Now people are more confident in expressing and defending their points of view. This inevitably leads to various conflicts, which can often have serious consequences. In particular, conflicts can arise in the medical field and involve nurses. These...
Introduction Media has proved to have enormous power over opinion and, hence, over reality. Informational representation affects any group, and the healthcare system is no exclusion. Nurses appear to be under a lot of pressure despite their massive influence on the system’s functioning. Hence, their media portrayal influences their public...
To develop a successful strategy for building a transformational leader and changing the target setting and its participants, one needs to have a clear perspective of the environment in which the described alterations are going to take place. The service in question is known as the Haitian American Nurses Association...
While globalization created many opportunities for people to learn, travel, and conduct business, it also made access to medical care easier. As a consequence, people around the world have become more aware of health issues in other countries. The role of family nurse practitioners is revolutionary in the delivery of...
The present paper discusses such a health problem as obesity among children from 2 to 12 years old. This population was selected because children are the nation’s future and, therefore, the government should be concerned with their health problems. Children with obesity commonly grow up in adults with the same...
Introduction A 76-year-old man named Dennis, who is a widow, is brought to the Emergency Department by an ambulance. Dennis, a widower was found in a confused state on the bedroom floor of his unit and when asked whether he recognized his environment, he was unable to tell the Ambulance...
Introduction In old days many patients went to see health care providers with a sole expectation of being relieved of their sickness. Many cultural heritages exist globally and people are not restricted within their area of origin, freedom of movement has greatly contributed to cultural diversity in many parts of...
Over the past decades, the role of advanced nursing practice has been deeply integrated into the healthcare context worldwide. With an increased demand in an individual approach to the patients, nurses have become major intermediates between the doctors and subjects of their treatment. Although it is generally accepted that the...
Theory development emerged because those who had nursing leadership found out that theory development was a very important way to develop the nursing profession. This was due to the interests of identifying or making nursing a body of knowledge. Flexner was the first one to define what the characteristics of...
The main purpose of any model of nursing care and patient safety is to present appropriate and in-time services and treatment to a patient. Each model has its peculiarities, weaknesses, and strengths due to which it may be related to several issues raised in the ANA Code of Ethics. Personal...
Today’s evidence-based nursing is the foundation for the providing of competent and safe health care, minimizing the “theory to practice gap” (Mackey & Bassendowski, 2016, p. 2). This outline focuses on the elements of scientific paradigms, nursing theory and research, and evidence-based practice (EBP). Scientific paradigms of nursing are patterns...
Introduction Advanced nursing practice responds to modern challenges, allowing nurses to engage in health service delivery on a significant level. Family nurse practitioners’ work focuses on health monitoring and disease prevention within an entire family, regardless of age. Therefore, this area of expertise makes a valuable contribution to public health,...
Introduction As one of the most common metabolic diseases in the whole world, diabetes affects the physical and psychological well-being of individuals regardless of their gender, age, or social status. The primary symptoms of this health issue include weight loss, increased hunger, and frequent urination, although they can differ depending...
Nursing shortage is the issue that bothers the population for approximately one decade (Andrist et al., 2006). To improve the situation in the sphere of nursing and encourage people to study the basics of nursing, the government takes a number of steps like utilizing the sources, human-resource associations, and salary...
Journal Summary One of the most interesting aspects of week one during my volunteering was working in teams. I worked with Juliana Rodriguez (nurse in charge), Ovido Nunes (drug nurse), as a volunteer, Patricia (mental health techniques), and Olga (mental health technique). I acknowledge the need for teamwork in delivering...
History and Background These days’ international medical tourism is developing rapidly in the world. Foreigners may find themselves in the unfamiliar ambiance in clinics when the accident happened on vacation, during a stay on a work or student visa when applying for help from migrants. It is more difficult for...
Persistent workforce shortages and healthcare budget cuts are making delegation a critical component of contemporary health care delivery (Lee et al., 2015). The health care sector is responding to the various pressures by embracing the support of unlicensed assistive personnel to allow nurses to focus more on patient care and...
The nursing profession can be incredibly fulfilling, but it does not change the fact that being a nurse is associated with a great deal of stress. For this reason, every nurse needs to find tools and techniques for building emotional resilience. They will help him or her overcome any difficulties...
Introduction Alligood (2013) argues that theoretical knowledge is not necessarily unrelated to practice. A better understanding of nursing is often facilitated by research into theories and concepts that are utilized in the profession. The significance of this process resides in the fact that theory, among other things, allows to analyze...
Introduction The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health is the report released by the Institute of Medicine in October 2010 that gives recommendations for nurses on how to address the changing health needs of the population. It presents the institute’s vision of the evolution of the U.S. healthcare system,...
Introduction Pressure ulcers are a problem that can affect any patient with limited mobility, and this is the core of this healthcare issue. Pressure ulcers are injuries to the skin and underlying tissues that occur as a result of extended compression of the tissues (Arendts, 2017). Most often, they occur...
Pressure ulcers are caused by among other factors unrelieved pressure and shearing forces on the surfaces of the body. This condition can be prevented and treated if it is noted early enough in a patient (Yarkony, 1994). If noted late, it can be very deadly. It poses a lot of...
Nursing requires immediate action, and its educational part vastly contains from strategies of doing and practical approaches. However, the concepts a nurse can rely on in her decision making should also be clarified and established during studying. Stable notions, values, and belief systems help a nursing professional perform in stressful...
Introduction Nursing is a dynamic field were due to rapid medical advancements, specialists need to make a conscious effort to keep up with new knowledge. Working in this field requires the commitment to lifelong learning. However, in 2010, the Institute of Medicine of National Academies stated that increasing the level...
For a competent nurse practitioner, it is essential to understand the interconnectedness between nursing theory and practice. Similar to theories in other disciplines, nursing theory may be defined as a collection of logical and internally consistent conclusions about real-life conditions and events. It is frequently based on observations made by...
It has been acknowledged that nurses play the central role in the provision of care to patients and often serve as mediators between other healthcare staff, patients, and their caregivers. The American healthcare system is rather complex, and the provision of high-quality care is often hindered by these complexities. Patients...
Introduction In work practice, nurses take up a variety of roles; They make the nursing profession multifaceted and versatile as it constantly evolves; One of such roles is that of a scholar which means a proclivity for independent research and keeping up with the newest findings in the respective field;...
The use of electronic health records (EHR) has proved to be an effective tool to enhance care quality, reduce nursing staff’s work overload, improve patient outcomes and satisfaction, and facilitate nursing research (Atasoy et al., 2019). In particular, this technology is instrumental in reducing medical error, adverse drug effects, and...
Introduction Speaking of patient care, it is essential to note that this is the largest segment in the entire medical care workforce in the United States. Having such a key role in the economic and social life of the country, this profession implies a broad awareness of many aspects of...
The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a retrovirus that is responsible for the Acquired immune deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). AIDS is a pandemic that affects more than 30 million individuals worldwide (Caldbeck, et al., 2009). Despite numerous efforts, no known cure for HIV/AIDS has been found up to this moment. However,...
Introduction The answers which Elizabeth Foster provided influenced my perception of the nursing profession, numerous issues and challenges associated with it. The nurse offered insights into some aspects of nursing, which are useful and should be appropriately analyzed. This paper also provides ideas on the provision of care and evidence-based...
Case Study Summary The case study involves a 28-year-old woman who is 22 weeks pregnant. The woman, named Jane, lives with her husband Harry who is a plumber and with whom they have a stable relationship. They reside in a rural area and are four hours away from a referral...
Introduction: Virginia Henderson’s Theory Proposed by Virginia Henderson, the Nursing Need Theory is one of the most crucial theories since it laid the foundation for other nursing care approaches in the 20th century. Henderson’s nursing theory focuses on the nursing staff’s attention to the physiological, psychological, and social needs met...
Despite its long and complicated history, it may be said that the profession of a nurse in many aspects is only taking shape nowadays. The process of formation of a body of knowledge peculiar only to nursing and not borrowed from other sciences is helpful in discerning nursing from other...
Introduction There are various approaches to understanding the phenomenon of nursing. While some of them tend to focus on the pure healing activities, which are often seen as complementary to those of physicians, I have a different vision. My personal nursing theory is generally focused on the art of caring,...
Pressure ulcers are a common clinical problem due to limited movement in some patients and potentially dangerous hydration and room temperature levels. Physical pressure on an area of the skin reduces blood circulation, which leads to cell death. This problem is relevant for hospital settings, and especially for people who...
Introduction Peritoneal dialysis, otherwise referred to as home-based dialysis, is one type of renal replacement therapy that is provided to patients suffering from end-stage renal disease. Peritoneal dialysis requires the patient to insert a specially designed silicon catheter via a subcutaneous tunnel into the peritoneal cavity. An exit site is...
Pressure ulcers are caused by factors such as unrelieved pressure and shearing forces on the surfaces of the body. The condition can be prevented and treated if it is diagnosed early enough in a patient. However, if it advances, it can be deadly. The condition poses a numerous challenge to...
Introduction The present article addresses the problem of evidence-based practice (EBP) knowledge, beliefs, and implementation in oncology nurses. The problem is significant for nursing because following EBP protocols improves patient outcomes. Underhill et al. (2015) build an especially persuasive argument for launching EBP initiatives in oncology as it is the...
Stress is a common phenomenon in our everyday life and it’s necessary for nurses to understand it both on a personal level and in relation to work. The nursing profession just like in any other profession is faced with tensions related to demands of their roles commonly referred to as...
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a spectrum of diseases related to long-term breathing problems and airflow blockage. It appears to be quite widespread: as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates (2017), 16 million Americans suffer from this spectrum of diseases. Moreover, there is a problem of undiagnosed patients,...
Summary of the Bill Impact of the Bill on Nursing Practice Standards; If Passed Impact of the Bill on Individual Nursing Practice Concerns about or Support for the Bill Based on Nursing Practice, Standards, or Patient Outcomes Impact of the Bill on the Community Restrictive Measures to Strengthen the Fight against...
The nursing staff shortage in US hospitals threatens to turn into an insoluble problem for the healthcare industry. According to the International Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development, there are four nurses for every doctor. Another argument for building up the power of nursing is an aging population. The US...
Nursing is a complicated field of study covering various healthcare-related issues. Due to the complexity of the discipline, it is necessary to define the main principles of education in nursing and identify its major directions. While baccalaureate studies are aimed at providing students with basic skills and knowledge, graduate education...
Standards of care as developed both in local organizations and through state and federal policy are critical to maintaining a safe and high-quality level of patient care. These standards of care are commonly based on evidence-based research or the experience of health care professionals. Healthcare organizations are expected to provide...
Introduction Modern healthcare is steadily moving from hospital-centered care and towards an emphasis on the patient’s experiences, to having them fully participating in the process of healthcare (Kelly et al., 2018). With that in mind, new models of nursing and care are becoming increasingly prominent. The concept of comfort is...
Background On the moment of the conducting of their study, Rafferty et al. (2007) stated that despite the fact that there was growing evidence in the United States, little evidence was obtainable to assess whether at the international level, hospitals, where nurses provide care for fewer patients, demonstrate more significant...
Introduction We worked with the 57 years old man who presented with six months history of severe memory and function loss. His chief complaint was forgetfulness about objects’ placement, inability to cook essential dishes, and difficulties in picking up the right words. Magnetic resonance imaging, biomarkers’ assessment, family history, and...