In 2004, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) provided commendation for Doctor of Nursing practice to be the entry level for all Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) the preparation of all Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) (Potempa, 2011). Similarly, the Institute of Medicine committees also called for several advances in healthcare, which mandate a greater expertise and knowledge for nurses. They recommended health care systems reform, emphasis on safety and quality improvement, the use of evidence-based practice, and embracement of doctorate degree be the graduate degree for advanced practice nurses (Drayton-Brooks, Barksdale, & Werner, 2011). Example of effects of such recommendation will be Nurse Practitioners…
Reflecting on skills that have been taught, to ensure best nursing practices, a clear understanding of the skill process and what is justifications of what is included, provides a solid foundation to nursing skills (Williams et al pg 27). Labelling the iv solution that was being placed on the intravenous stand is vital to ensure all healthcare professionals looking after the client know what is in the solution bag, medications administered by route of adding, medications to the solution (lane et al pg 667). It is vital to ensure correct labelling of the iv solution to show whether anything additionally has been added to the solution (merry et al pg. 146). Intravenous Infusion is the fastest method to deliver fluids and medications to the body. Adhering to the rules and rights of medication offers to the safe administration.…
The purpose of this article is to explore if nurse assistants were more committed to doing theirjob whenever they think of their job as a challenging job. There’s also another study in this text; it’s tosee whether resident satisfaction has something to do with the commitment of the CNA to their job. Ido believe that if the CNA loves their job than it does affect the resident’s experience. If the nurse lovestheir job they are going to be happier about going in to work and while helping the residents. Theresidents will feel more comfortable and that also goes with communication as well; they will feel morecomfortable telling you if they aren’t feeling well, etc.…
There are nine codes of ethics given by the ACA in The Provision of Code of Nurses with Interpretive Statements. These nine provisions address several intrinsic relations of the nursing profession. This entails within it, the nurse-to-nurse, nurse-to-patient, nurse-to-self, nurse-to-others, nurse-to-profession, nurse-to-society and nursing-to-society. The provisions are categorized based on values. The first three provisions discuss the fundamental values and commitments of the nurse.…
The initials RN or title of Registered Nurse is understood by all to mean a nurse that has passed his or her boards. However, not many outside of the health care field understand all the educational levels associated with this title. While formal education began with a nurse receiving either a diploma or baccalaureate degree, today numerous educational degrees have stemmed from this beginning. These programs were developed to increase the number of nurses in response to a shortage.…
Critique of the Introduction This paper critiques a nursing research study that evaluated the effects of home-based exercise on patient’s perceived self-efficacy (PSE) who underwent a thoracotomy for non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). The title of the paper is “Too Sick Not to Exercise: Using a 6-Week, Home-Based Exercise Intervention for Cancer-Related Fatigue Self-management for Postsurgical Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Patients”. The authors of the paper are Amy J. Hoffman, PhD, RN, Ruth Ann Brintnall, PhD, AOCN, APRN-BC, Jean K. Brown, PhD, RN, FAAN, Alexander von Eye, PhD, Lee W. Jones, PhD, Gordon Alderink, PhD, PT, Debbie Ritz-Holland, BSN, RN, OCN, Mark Enter, RN, OCN, Lawrence H. Patzelt, MD, & Glenn M. VanOtteren, MD.…
I have been working as a neuro-intensive care unit registered nurse for one year at St. Luke’s Medical Center. The experience of working as a registered nurse in the neuro-intensive care unit has been an amazing opportunity to discover my interests in healthcare, build my skills as a nurse, and help determine what area of healthcare I am interested in working in as an Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner (AGACNP). I have learned to love caring for patients in the intensive care unit, especially geriatric patients. Intensive care units are trying times for patients and families, and it is such a rewarding experience to be able to assist and support them during their moments of need. I have built amazing relationships with families…
According to Polit and Henderson, “Self-care is the practice of activities that individuals initiate and perform on their own behalf in maintaining life, health, and well-being. Each individual has the ability to perform self-care, and are responsible for their own health and the health of their dependents” (Cardinal Stritch University Library, 2011). In Dorethea Orem’s Self-Care theory, the author has implied that it is the nurses’ role to help maintain an adequate and effective level of self-care among their patients. This framework has become a foundation for middle range theories that are related to issues like patient autonomy, patient-directed care and patient’s development of self-care skills (Masters, 2011). However, Orem’s theory could also be applied to nurses.…
I am writing to you to inform you of my interest in the Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing Pre-Licensure program at Western Governors University. After thoroughly exploring all of my options I have come to the conclusion that the Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing program at your institution is my best option because it suits my personal lifestyle with its flexibility, affordability, and innovative approach towards education. I haven’t always known I wanted to do nursing. I actually thought for a long time that my calling was to become a Biomedical Engineer. Since a young age, I found passion in helping those in need but also a love for technological advances.…
Linda is a very dedicated and passionate professional nurse. This is exemplified by her commitment to patient safety and as an advocate for the nursing staff. A thoughtful listener, she is able to lead meetings and discussions to achieve a final consensus with the fellow staff and coworkers. If Linda does not know something, she will make it her business to find out, learn what she needs, and closes the loop with the end-user. I have enjoyed working with Linda over the past three years; pre and post OneChart go live.…
Interview with a Nursing Information Expert Interviewer Form March 2018 Your Name: Neetu Dhanda Date: 4/6/2018 Your Instructor’s Name: Prof. Julia Mason-Jubb Directions: You must use this form for this assignment. Use the Submit tab on the assignment page to upload it when it is completed. You may use the form to capture information as you conduct your interview, or fill it in later.…
Nurses are expected to continue developing their skills and gain more knowledge throughout their careers; the RCN (2010) defines this as lifelong learning. Two of the most fundamental contributing areas of learning are clinical placement and theory. Being able to link the two together is an essential skill; this is emphasized by Cope et al (2000). Focusing on these two aspects, this essay is going to explore and analyse the extent of learning in the subject area of personal care and the links to other important factors of nursing.…
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council defines the enrolled nurse (EN) as, an associate to the registered nurse who demonstrates competence in the provision of patient-centred care as specified by the registering authority’s license to practice, educational preparation and context of care (Monash, 2013). As the enrolled nursing is on an on-going learning career, critical thinking, reflection and analysis are vital criteria that a nurse should concern during her duties and studies. Mainly these three points are significant to deliver a quality patient-centred care. Because some nurses that have been learnt these criteria are not applying in their clinical practice. Critical thinking helps ENs to make judgments related to client’s human…
Nursing is often referred to as one of the newest of the professions. With this novelty comes vulnerability. Nursing is susceptible to be squandered as a creditable profession due to its relatively recent emergence. With its own unique body of knowledge, members of the nursing profession can show their competence and expertise through showing its ability to implement effective and efficient self-regulation. With this comes trust in the profession and its professionals.…
Nurses play an essential role in the healthcare business, providing care to patients and filling leadership roles at various hospitals, health systems and other organizations. According to the world health organization (WHO) nursing is defined as an autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups and communities, sick or well and in all settings. It includes the promotion of health, the prevention of illness, and the care of the ill, disabled and dying people. However, it is a tough profession that requires a lot of dedication and commitment however there are many challenges that nurses’ face today. The two problems that really stand out to me as a nursing student are the shortage of staff and the daily hazards that our job exposes us to on a daily basis.…