Introduction Accurate data is an essential reference for effective decision-making in the healthcare domain. The National Database of Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators (NDNSQI) is a proprietary data bank created by the American Nursing Association that stores nurse’s data. Data such as nurse education and certification is key in making management decisions...
Introduction During clinical practice, decision-making forms a critical aspect of patient care. As such, analytical decisions that drive patient and client care should be well-reasoned. In the nursing practice setting, the decision to change the procedure about the approach of baby delivery from normal birth delivery to the caesarian section...
Introduction If leaders focus on the nine dimensions of the leadership of leadership behaviour, they are likely to create a productive work environment for their teams, consequently helping their organizations achieve their goals. The nine include: establishing a clear vision, providing support, developing followers, encouraging innovation, fostering productive culture, managing...
Introduction Nurses play one of the most critical roles in healthcare, which involves acting professionally and applying evidence-based practices in performing different duties. Effective communication helps to facilitate service delivery and is essential for providing high-quality care that meets the needs and expectations of patients. This paper covers a reflection...
Introduction Identifying the specific differences in leadership and managerial responsibilities allows for proper organizational performance and minimized risks due to the alignment of the two roles. This paper will focus on the issue of nursing turnover in the healthcare setting as one of the significant factors complicating conventional organizational processes...
Introduction Planning is the main function of management and the core of the control subsystem of the health care system. In the broad sense of the word, planning is the predetermination of the future, building a model of the desired future state of the system while simultaneously establishing ways, methods,...
Introduction Nurses use qualitative and quantitative methods when conducting research and equally trust both methods when implementing evidence-based practices. Choosing the appropriate method for conducting research is important because the method determines the approach to data analysis and therefore significantly affects the results and conclusions. This paper aims to discuss...
The Eight Steps to Integrating Evidence-Based Practice Evidence-based practice (EBP) is critical to ensuring patients receive high-quality care. It relies on the most recent evidence to guide professional judgment and improve patient outcomes. Medical professionals can take eight steps to integrate EBP into the therapeutic setting: The first step in...
The middle-range theory is a development in a theoretical framework that combines theory with empirical and practical research. The theory starts with observable phenomena, understands them, and then compiles them into a single report that is statistically supported. Researchers interested in explaining the components of a concept rather than the...
Participative Leadership in Nursing When it pertains to administration, the technique of partaking in a democratic process that is centered on a group to move a corporation, enterprise, or project ahead is known as the participatory strategy. Before actually emerging with any remedy, this kind of leadership style solicits feedback...
Currently, more than 50% of adults are overweight. Additional weight puts them at risk of stroke, kidney disease, and certain cancers. Patients with obesity may require assistance to reach their weight reduction objectives, but finding the courage to discuss their weight is challenging. Therefore, as a future nurse practitioner, I...
Introduction Over the past decade, burnout has become alarmingly widespread among nurses. The COVID-19 epidemic has contributed to the observed problem by substantially increasing the quantity and difficulty of labor required by nurses. However, the issue of nurse burnout was well-known and recognized as a significant problem even before the...
Introduction It is clear that the BSN-educated nurse must have a firm grasp of various policies, advocacy initiatives, and core nursing skills to succeed. A few examples include patient-centered care, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, multidisciplinary teams, informatics, and health policy. These skills and knowledge will equip nurses to provide patients...
Introduction I work at the city hospital as a member of the Quality Improvement Council. I am here to give you a thorough introduction to Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators (NSQIs), which the National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators (NDNQI) has recognized as significant. NDNQI The American Nurses Association (ANA) devised the...
Introduction Stress and frustration can lead to ‘burnout,’ which is a state of emotional and physical exhaustion that is inescapable in the business world. It manifests itself in many undesirable ways, including but not limited to frequent displays of unprofessional behavior, a refusal to do any work, and a distinct...
Introduction Mental health nurses working with males who self-harm in prison face many challenges. It is estimated that around one-third of male prisoners self-harm, leading to significant psychological distress, physical injury, and even death. Anxiety is a common cause of self-harming behavior, and mental health nurses are uniquely positioned to...
Introduction Nursing as a profession characterized by a long history of development entails multiple changes that have occurred throughout the time of this profession’s evolution. The changes have impacted the immediate roles of nurses, expanded the settings in which they can perform their professional roles, and the body of skills...
Introduction Any profession or discipline is built upon solid theoretical frameworks and underpinnings. The foundation of nursing practice is essentially reflected in nursing theory. This makes it more likely that the field will establish a position for itself in the multifaceted and rapidly changing world of healthcare development (McEwen &...
As technological advances continue to occur in healthcare, there is an increased need for professionals who can utilize these changes to improve patient care and lower costs. One option healthcare providers have at their disposal is using technology, a field known as nursing informaticist (McGonigle & Mastrian, 2021). A nursing...
Introduction The prescriptive privileges of nurse practitioners today are significantly limited. This can negatively affect their practice and prevent them from fully carrying out their medical activities. Prescribing drugs with strong side effects can certainly hurt patients if done incorrectly. Therefore, the right to prescribe medication is a privilege and...
Introduction A physician’s defining task is to make judgments on patient care in various circumstances. These choices entail more than identifying the most suitable therapy or strategy. Ethics is an essential and indispensable aspect of clinical medicine, as doctors and nurses have an ethical commitment to benefit the patient, prevent...
Introduction The Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) identifies the responsibilities of workplace parties in the incident of violence or harassment. Violence or harassment can come from anyone the employee comes into contact with. Workplace harassment is making abusive comments or interacting through unreasonable behavior against an employee. Workplace violence...
Introduction Building a career is a task with many challenges that requires attention to many aspects of professional development, primarily when work affects other people. Nurses are critical employees in the health care system who often find themselves in the first line, engaging with patients and being leaders in promoting...
People are always seeking quality services in all aspects of their day-to-day lives; therefore, quality has become an increasingly important aspect of human existence. This is also true in healthcare systems where quality is the fundamental differentiator for preserving a competitive edge in healthcare delivery. The importance of quality in...
Complex research requires the use of different methods to ensure accuracy of results. Nursing studies are especially reliant on the availability of evidence since the practice is determined by the efficiency of certain interventions. Generally, two types of research methods are outlined – qualitative and quantitative. The purpose of this...
The nurse manager, who is the primary character in the provided scenario probably allocates too much work to his/her employees daily. Consequently, employees are unable to balance their life and work. Additionally, the primary character possibly does not recognize his employees as it is critical in employee inspiration and retention....
Nurse burnout is a common medical problem that impacts patient outcomes. The purpose of this paper is to critique four research articles that show the relationship between nurse burnout and its effect on patients. The research papers that will be used in the analysis are Dall’Ora et al. (2020), Mudallal...
Introduction In response to, and in agreement with Sera’s post, combining both qualitative and quantitative approaches lays the basis for both practice and qualitative inquiry richness, although still underdeveloped. Using the two distinct research methods in nursing science studies implies that one or both aspects have limitations that can complement...
Introduction Medical mistakes, unfavorable occurrences, and poor patient healthcare outcomes might result from inadequate transition planning. Hospitals may incur annual costs of $12 billion to $44 billion due to these problems. Care management databases that care transfers from hospitals to homes, nursing homes, or post-acute care facilities must be effective....
Definition and description of the problem The nonprofit healthcare system is one of the state’s largest employers, but it is losing big money trying to attract new nurses or to keep workers in these positions. In addition to higher salaries and bonuses, hospitals now offer nurses a variety of benefits,...
Health disparities are widespread worldwide, and they relate to fundamental inequalities in health status caused by factors such as race, ethnicity, and socioeconomic class. Health disparities are categorically impacting women’s lives, and this issue needs immediate intervention to help women in society. This paper, therefore, strives to identify significant health...
Introduction It is important to note that medical errors in intensive care units (ICUs) greatly hinder the quality of care, patient satisfaction, as well as patient safety. Whenever a healthcare service is being provided in such clinical environments, the shortage of nurses can severely impact a wide range of metrics,...
Introduction Nursing is not just my career. It allows me to practice a profession I am passionate about. My dream while growing up was to be a nurse, to serve and care for people. Every time I went to the hospital when I was young, I saw how nurses were...
Clinical judgment Clinical judgment is a complex process of navigating a nurse’s medical knowledge in situations that require their assessment and subsequent actions. Critical thinking and decision-making are the two vital parts of that process (NCSBN, 2019). The former is responsible for correctly assessing the patient’s condition using evidence-based theories...
Background Developments in professional education and the demands of society have impacted the migration of nursing programs from schools to higher education institutions. The liberal arts and sciences taught at higher education institutions play an essential role in nursing education and lay the groundwork for developing critical thinking and clinical...
Problem Inpatient falls represent a significant challenge to the nursing practice because they result in additional trauma, such as fractures, lacerations, or internal bleeding, all of which put further pressure on the healthcare system. In their article, Wilson et al. (2022) wanted to address the problem by testing a zero-harm...
Introduction I am pursuing a degree in primary care family nurse practitioner at Purdue University Global, about 2years of experience as a registered nurse, where I am on the excel track toward achieving that goal. In addition, being virtuously liable and accountable for one’s conviction and behavior is essential to...
Collaboration among professionals is an essential component of practice. Providing healthcare necessitates constant communication among health team members to improve patient management and address potential complications and issues. This is done to ensure high-quality and comprehensive care while improving patient outcomes. In healthcare, collaboration refers to the effort of working...
Introduction Innovation and technology continue to influence healthcare and the nursing practice profoundly. Healthcare constantly evolves to cope with the growing and aging population and unprecedented public health emergencies. Subsequently, new strategies and data increasingly arise for safe, quality, and efficient care. Nurses serve at the forefront of applying healthcare...
Introduction Data Analysis In each research, it is essential to have data analysis. According to the data presented in the study by Aiken et al. (2018), the data collection methods in the study were clearly explained in detail. Additionally, the article can make use of all the right techniques and...
Students study the fundamentals of writing, reading, speaking, mathematics, analysis, budgeting, and how demographics and macroeconomics impact society. Bachelor’s degree candidates get the opportunity to study more about science. This discipline requires me to ask questions, think critically, and analyze numbers, all of which I have learned. Students can choose...
Registered nurses (RNs) are responsible for assessing patients’ health needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and providing education and counseling to patients and their families. Licensed practical nurses (LPNs) provide basic nursing care under the supervision of RNs or physicians. Unlicensed assistive personnel (UAPs) provide support services such as...
Introduction Sars-CoV-2 is a new coronavirus with growing variations that causes COVID-19. It is a multisystem illness that has killed millions. Societies and healthcare systems confront the problem of millions of people needing better sleep due to lifestyle disturbance and the possibility of sickness. This summary shows how sleep problems...
Introduction Having enough nurses on staff in the ICU (I), in comparison to not having enough nurses on staff (C), decreases medical errors and infections among patients and stress and disorders among nurses. The primary reason is that when there are more nurses, you will have a better chance of...
Nurse practitioners (NPs) ought to possess the competencies needed for autonomous clinical practice. The NP Role Core Competencies define the competencies needed for a professional NP and are described by the National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF) (2022). The competencies related to my role as a family NP include...
Introduction Healthcare practitioners must be capable of providing patient-centered care to ensure the quality of medical services. The nurse’s core competencies are to relieve pain and suffering, promote disease prevention and well-being, plan ongoing care with regard to individuals’ needs and values, as well as communicate with patients (Finkelman, 2017)....
Background The lack of uniformity in the regulation of Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRNs) necessitated the adoption of the APRN consensus model. APRNs are a resource and growing force in the United States healthcare industry. The consensus model provides a way for states to create uniformity in licensure, certification, education,...
It is difficult to overestimate the role that early conceptualizations of nursing theory played in the historical development of nursing theory and practice. Among the most influential nursing concepts, there are theories developed in the second half of the twentieth century by Ernestine Wiedenbach, Virginia Henderson, and Lydia Hall. This...
Nursing Shortages Causes Nursing shortages are a persistent issue in health care that the COVID-19 pandemic has substantially exacerbated. The nursing staff shortages during the pandemic are attributed to physical and mental exhaustion and sickness (Danesh et al., 2021; Gohar et al., 2020). It should be noted that exposure to...
The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects the rights of patients with disabilities, including within healthcare. From 2010 to 2016, the number of Americans with disabilities increased from 57 million to 61 million (Agaronnik et al., 2019, p. 545). Thus, there is a growing need to address the healthcare disparities...
The basis for the nursing practice and its purpose depends on many theories that identify the primary mission of every doctor. Still, the frameworks are related to different medical topics, shaping the profession with the foundational knowledge of treatment concepts in various healthcare settings. Overall, the nursing theory provides an...
The world experienced terrible pandemics with a shortage of medical professionals in 2019. Licensed nursing staff and clinical workers were forced to sacrifice their health to save people from infectious diseases. Before the pandemics, medicine in the US experienced nursing shortages due to low wages (Xu, 2020). It proves that...
Introduction Nurses are some of the professionals who play a leading role in the success of the health sector. There are nursing professionals in every community because of their relevant role (Marć et al., 2018). In this case, it is common to find nurses playing small to prominent positions in...
Introduction All nurse practitioners (NP) must possess the core competencies regardless of their medical specialization to perform their duties efficiently. Various institutions have developed a curriculum focused on particular competencies to guarantee that learners acquire the skills, knowledge, and abilities necessary to work as independent licensed practitioners efficiently. This paper...
Exploring the Challenges of Professional Identity To deliver high-quality patient care, nurses must be skilled in numerous areas. They must collaborate effectively with other healthcare professionals, properly handle stress, and maintain a healthy work-life balance. Additionally, they must advocate for patients and their families. These obstacles can make it challenging...
Advanced Practice Nurses (APNs) are nurses who have improved their training and certification. Some have obtained master’s degrees, and others have a doctorate in nursing. They play vital roles in the health sector, including maintaining patients’ records, examining them physically, and evaluations, among other professional duties. Currently, society anticipates healthcare...
Patient’s well-being is the priority for a nurse at all times. However, conflicts within the professional environment may arise due to different opinions on the patient’s best interests. The nurse’s moral and professional responsibility is patient to maintain a balance between adhering to the Nurses’ Code of Ethics and following...
Introduction A conceptual framework is a set of broad, abstract concepts that explain basic phenomena. They include the assumptions required to describe concepts and their aspects, making it easier to connect concepts that are rather generic and abstract (Nikfarid et al., 2018). Each nursing conceptual framework not only paves the...
Although clinicians, health care experts, and nursing theorists have an effect on professional nursing, nurses are frequently the ones who create it. As completely adhering to one theoretical paradigm is not believed to be useful, nurses can employ numerous distinct concepts to improve their knowledge. With regard to nursing growth...
Introduction Leadership is an essential stage in the work of every person who wants to get a good result. Such a character should be developed in everyone, especially when it concerns working with people. Nursing is also part of this leadership process and needs to be designed for performance and...
Nurses are an integral part of the healthcare system and make up the most significant section of the medical profession. Statistics by the World Health Organization indicate about 29 million nurses globally (World Health Organization, 2022). The number is likely to grow, given the high demand for nursing services in...
Introduction Nurses usually perform their duties by directly interacting with the patients. As such, they must possess the necessary skills and knowledge required to provide safe and high-quality care (Oldland et al., 2020). Patients visit the hospital with expectations that nurses, among other health professionals, are competent enough to fulfill...
The first article was written by Bergström et al. and titled “Comfort theory in practice — Nurse anesthetists’ comfort measures and interventions in a preoperative context.” The study used a qualitative method of research by conducting “semi-structured, clinical observation data collection in the preoperative context and deductive thematic analysis” (Bergström...
Introduction Considering the individualist or collectivist nature of culture, nurse practitioners are able to tailor the best treatment plan for either small or larger groups of patients. Culture affects people’s perception of illness, health, and death. Culture also influences various approaches that people have toward health, preferred type of treatment,...
Background “My children’s names and ages change every day!” Ann laughs and hugs eight-month-old Nick. In a week, when Nick recovers, one and a half year old Simon will take his place. Then, he also will be replaced by nine-year-old Sarah. Ann works as a nurse in a hospital. She...
Introduction It is critical to comprehend that being culturally proficient is fluid and ongoing. Humans require to adapt to the ever-transforming populace as it transitions. According to the statistical data, in the United States, there is an increasing issue of healthcare disparities (Kersey-Matusiak, 2018). However, the problem can be solved...
In recent years, evidence-based practice has become the standard for medical practitioners to provide better service delivery. By actively researching new scientific works and analyzing the best quality research, health service workers can provide care based on up-to-date evidence (“The role of evidence-based practice,” 2020). The effectiveness of such practice...
I am on level two on the staircase in relation to the care I administer to this patient. I would need to take time to understand the patient’s culture to move to the next level. It is my responsibility as his nurse to urge him to undergo the transfusion as...
Healthcare organization Based on the workplace environment assessment, the workplace civility score is 82; this rating indicates a reasonably healthy work environment. Even if the organizational structure has specific beneficial characteristics, the corporate culture is not evaluated regularly and does not represent the organizational goal; hence, the culture lacks uniformity...
Definition and Explanation of Incivility Incivility is any disrespectful or disruptive action directed at another nurse or co-worker. Uncivil acts in the workplace are an issue in nursing because they can make people feel humiliated, alienated, and uncomfortable. Such unpleasant emotions decrease attention to detail, putting them in danger of...
Differential diagnosis is a term used in healthcare to describe the method used to analyze patients’ history and physical examination. The purpose of differential diagnosis is to find the correct diagnosis for the patient (Slobodin et al., 2020). The process is involved in distinguishing a particular condition or disease from...
Introduction There is an increase in digital technologies across the world in different industries. Some of the main technologies in healthcare include El-learning, Electronic Health Records, Telemedicine, Portal Technology, and mHealth. These technologies have significantly impacted the nursing world (Booth et al., 2021). Many nursing institutions are using these technologies...
Two EBP Strategies Implementing evidence-based practice (EBP) is a critical technique for enhancing care quality. EBP is a problem-solving approach to health care delivery that seamlessly integrates evidence from studies and patient care information with professional experience and patient preferences and values (Gallagher-Ford et al., 2011). Melnyk (2012) suggests that...
Introduction The advancement in digital transformation has impacted the normal operation of healthcare facilities in various ways. Currently, different technologies have been developed to facilitate patient care services. The need to promote better care has prompted several healthcare organizations to adopt e-health services to meet the needs of the patients....
The Value of Professional Career Portfolios Education has played a pivotal role in the field of nursing practice due to its essential contribution of knowledge and skills into the professionals’ competencies. Moreover, the concept of education in the context of nursing is viewed from a two-fold perspective. Firstly, it involves...
Introduction In recent years, one of the most critical problems worldwide has become a deficiency of medical professionals. At the same time, the pandemic has not only caused a shortage of nursing staff but has also endangered the lives of current workers. Nurses complain that the absence of adequate numbers...
Introduction Nurse staffing is a significant challenge faced by healthcare organizations nationwide, and it contains ethical and practical considerations that influence providers’ work and patient outcomes. The gap can be identified through increasing turnover, lack of continuing education, and practitioners’ well-being-related issues (Xu et al., 2020). The staffing necessary to...
Provider Feedback The program can be considered efficient if its graduates display high competency levels, preparedness, and adaptability for dynamic and unpredictable clinical practice. According to the research conducted by Grand Canyon University employees, students’ persistence, engagement, knowledge retention, and critical thinking contribute the most to the desired outcomes (Basko...
Introduction There has been a growing need to improve the quality of healthcare services across the globe. Many policies have been formulated based on the challenges that are encountered in the process of service delivery in the healthcare sector. Studies conducted on the healthcare sector indicate that the quality of...
Introduction The preparation of all three letters to Representative Lauren Underwood and Senators Tammy Duckworth and Richard Durbin was eventful and full of unforeseen gains. My initial insight focused on the changes that would come with the passage of the Title VIII Nursing Workforce Reauthorization Act of 2019. It is...
Introduction The problem is a lack of staff on the surgical floor, as well as an inadequate level of nurse-patient ratio. The problem is relevant because the patient-nurse proportion in medical settings is linked to clinicians’ workload, fatigue, and work satisfaction (Chen et al., 2019). Current practice influences the individuals’...
The process of becoming a DNP-prepared nurse cannot be completed without learning about research and its use in a practice setting. New studies emerge every day, and they provide a foundation for practice standards, change projects, and interventions that aim to improve patient outcomes. However, with the help of the...
It is important to note that learners need to be able to demonstrate their achievement of core and specialty Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) competencies. The overall integration and synthesis of the acquired knowledge will be presented through the academic and practical readiness to complete the DPI project. The outcome...
Nursing practice is a broad section of health care delivery built on ethics, caring, and giving back without return. Various theories are applied to approaches in this practice, among which Jean Watson and Leininger’s Cultural Care Theory stands out. They intertwine together and create a unified idea of how care...
Introduction Program evaluation refers to the strategies adopted to measure the success levels of education initiatives and investigate whether they achieve their objectives. On the other hand, accreditation is a unique form of recognition by an accrediting agency, supporting that a particular educational institution meets the required standards. Thus, program...
Introduction Chosen Theory: Kolcaba’s theory of comfort Emphasizing comfort in nursing care (Nichols, 2018). Issue: Pain management Nurse practitioner specialty: Family Nurse Practitioner Kolcaba’s Theory of Comfort The Comfort Theory was designed by Katharine Kolcaba in 1990 Comfort is supporting an individual’s needs, providing calmness, and desired outcomes The theory’s...
Introduction Nursing professionals comprise the essential medical workforce since they are a direct point of contact with patients. Nurses’ ability to deliver healthcare is dependent on their capability to communicate with their patients and breach the barriers of conflict. Therefore, there is a critical need to diversify the workforce among...
Overview of the Organization Fresenius Medical Care, located in North America, has a hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis unit. The facility has been experiencing consistent growth over the last 25 years, with a focus on sustainability. The company has become a global organization in the last few years to expand its...
Introduction During the COVID-19 pandemic, the quality and concepts of care have dramatically changed. It was important to re-evaluate current nursing trends and obligations in nursing homes and other medical facilities in a short period. The lack of healthcare providers turns out to be one of the most evident challenges...
Knowledge Worker In order for the concept of a knowledge worker to be applied to the healthcare field, namely, nursing, it is important to identify the characteristics of the position. As the title implies, knowledge workers are individuals to earn a living based on their knowledge. Thus, the theoretical and...
It is essential to note that APRNs and Advanced Nursing Practice are types of nurses. Although even if Advanced Nursing Practice has sufficient training, experience and a bachelor’s degree, one needs to obtain sufficient certification. This is because one should enhance their knowledge of medicine and nursing practice in order...
Introduction Patient safety is a fundamental medical principle based on ethical, philosophical, and professional motives. Safety is achieved through many factors, but the medical staff plays a crucial role in achieving an accessible space for the population. The ability to provide comfort and care are principles of medical care that...
The evidence-based practice considers clinical expertise, external factual data, and patients’ preferences to provide the safest and the most effective treatment for every individual. Implementing this practice is essential to properly handle each patient, as it benefits nurses and clients. Evidence-based practice allows healthcare workers to be efficient and ensures...
Introduction Change is integral to any organization, the nursing setting not being an exception to the rule. In fact, the nursing environment requires consistent change particularly strongly due to the need to address emergent health issues and mitigate the associated threats as effectively as possible. Thus, nursing organizations must adapt...
Leadership is described as the capacity of a person to influence people to accomplish a goal. Effective leadership is vital in health care and other organizations as it promotes innovation, provides quality patient care, promotes patient safety, fosters coordination among healthcare staff, resolves issues in an emergency, and other aspects...
Introduction It is the universal truth that the profession of nurse is essential in the process of patient recovery. Some people would say that the background knowledge of medicine is enough to provide appropriate treatment, but sometimes the experience in this field may play the final role. This paper is...
Purpose of the Study In their article, Collins and Small (2019) address the role of nurse practitioners in palliative care practice. In general, palliative care (PC) is highly beneficial for patients with chronic and life-threatening diseases. It aims to improve life quality by addressing the physiological manifestations of severe healthcare...
Introduction As part of the work with this patient, Jean Watson’s theory was used, which is that caring is the central aspect of the nurse practitioner’s work since it allows focusing equally on health promotion and patient treatment. Initially, it was an attempt to give a new meaning to the...
Evidence-based practice is a model through which healthcare professionals evaluate and assess the most recent and highest quality research to inform their care delivery. Nursing practice problems are challenges concerning patient care, emotions, and attitudes toward existing and probable health conditions. Medical practice problems are issues directly related to diagnosing...
The professional development of nurses is an ongoing process that reflects the dynamism of the larger healthcare setting. The overall professional role of nurses – to provide patient care – has not changed significantly. However, the context within which nursing exists does evolve. There are two important changes that impact...
Introduction Reflective practice is a cognitive ability that involves examining a situation while being conscious of one’s beliefs, attitudes, and behaviors. Nursing role reflection is implementing one’s idea that you have learned in the classroom setup and putting it into practice with high expertise. The role reflection requires intelligence with...
What are your favorite memories of nursing school from your student days? I vividly remember CPR training; we laughed a lot, looking at manikins’ faces. The instructor approached us and calmly stated that we were just hiding our fear to imagine holding someone’s life in our hands. These strong words...