Nurses have one of the most important jobs in the world and they make a difference in people 's lives every day. Nothing is more rewarding than the joy on the patient’s face after being released from the hospital. Nurses receive satisfaction knowing the impact they have on individuals and their families. However, to become a nurse one must survive rigorous classes and pass the dreaded NCLEX-RN exam. There are four different types of degrees in nursing: Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Masters of Science in Nursing, Doctorate in Nursing, and a PhD in Nursing.…
1.A professional nurse coordinator has the job of supervising and coordinating care for his assigned unit or patients. 2. A professional coordinator ensures that patient care is up to applicable standards and works to make sure the patients in his care, other staff members and visitors are safe in health care environment. 3. A professional coordinator may assist with developing care plans for patients and make sure they are carried out according to the facility's standards.…
The barrier remains to find preceptors and providers willing to work in underserved populations and gain valuable experience working with marginalized populations. In Bemidji Minnesota, the CNS or DNP as the preceptor for underserved populations remains a plausible focus. This will require the National Association of Clinical Nurse Specialists (NACNS) to champion the role of the CNS in credentialing bodies, DNP schools of nursing to create curriculum changes to include 75 hours of clinical service to underserved populations, offer innovative clinical sites to schools of nursing with available preceptors, and create guidelines to include 75 hours of clinical service to underserved populations to renew an APRN license for state boards of nursing.…
Barriers that prevent Nurse Practitioners from practicing in Long Term Care Facilities Nancy Marshall A thesis presented to the School of Graduate Nursing Mountain State University In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree…
Nurse Practitioners, Primary Care Physicians and Physician Assistants Who Treat Diabetes Savvy people with diabetes have a dedicated health care team to help them develop and maintain good lifestyle habits. This team includes nurse practitioners, primary care physicians and physician assistants who treat diabetes. Learn what role each of these important team members plays in the ongoing care and treatment of diabetes. Your primary care physician (PCP) is the doctor you see for general checkups and when you feel sick.…
Nurses are responsible for obtaining and maintaining specific knowledge and skills for different professional roles and responsibilities. The professional roles are: Caregiver, Educator, Advocate, Communicator and Manager. These roles are developed because of the need for greater levels of professional competency and expertise. They enable the nurse achieve the best possible patient care outcome in the least amount of time and resources. The developments resulted as a response to the ever-changing and increasing complexity in the healthcare systems which are due to new regulations, accreditation processes, professional standard, increased accountabilities and financial priorities.…
My name is Cattaleeya Chantaros. I am a Nurse Practitioner student at Florida Southern College. I am writing to express my support for allowing Nurse Practitioners (NPs) to provide services at the level of their clinical and education without the collaboration or supervision of a physician, including diagnosing patients, performing therapeutic procedures, prescribing drugs, medical devices and service and making independent decisions in treating health conditions in rural areas and underserved populations. Current Florida jurisdiction law requires APRNs signing collaborative practice agreements with a physician or have physician supervision to practice. Many have shown that APRNs provide safe, high-quality care without physician oversight.…
Risk Management/PI: Rachel Beal, COO Dashboard: Acute: Seclusions: July: 4 – 2.18% August: 13 – 7.78% September: 3 – 1.69% Holds: July: 6 – 3.26% August: 17 – 10.17% September: 3 – 1.69% Patient Aggression No Injury: July: 2.18% August: .06% September: 7.87% Patient Aggression Injury: July: 5.98% August: 16.76% September: 2.81% Elopements: July: 1 – .54% August: 0% September: 0% Falls: July: 2 – 1.09% August: 1 – .06% September: 0% Medication Variances: July: 7 – 4.38% August: 8 – 5.06% September: 8 – 5.11% RTC: Seclusions: July: 0% August: 0% September: 0% Holds: July: 16 – 11.81% August: 23 – 18.41% September: 17 – 15.48% Patient Aggression No…
The nursing assistant (NA) plays a big part in the patient's life by teaching, assisting, encouraging, communicating and validating. Lifestyle changes are one of the big ways to help manage congestive heart failure. The NA will encourage the patient to participate in physical activities such as walking. When doing physical activities the NA has to be able to recognize his limitations and be able to plan out activities accordingly. Another big part of lifestyle change besides physical activity is diet modifications.…
Developing in to the Role of an Advance Nurse Practitioner Lizan Tofiq Union University Developing in to the Role of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner Human growth is measured by taking on new responsibilities. As an individual prepares to enter into a new role in life it is important to take time to reflect on this new position. When reflecting, it is crucial to consider certain aspects such as: the significance of the role, the skills required to fulfill all responsibilities and an action plan to achieve new obligations. This paper will discuss how important these aspects are in regard to developing into the role of an Advance Practice Nurse.…
In June 2012, I finished my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from the University of Texas in Arlington. A BSN academic degree goes into greater depth of learning nursing theories, clinical application, critical thinking skills, nursing research, leadership and management role, public and community health care that are significant to be successful in the Family Nurse Practitioner Program. I have been a registered nurse for five years now. Currently, I am working as a staff nurse in the Emergency Room Department at Kaiser Permanente in Downey. I am the first line of defense for patients coming into the ER experiencing respiratory or cardiac problem, accidents, trauma and allergic reactions etc.…
Non-clinical Nurse Administrator The nurse administrator has core competencies in five different…
Exploring the Accelerated Nursing Program Introduction to Nursing Karissa Rice University of Missouri – Kansas City Over the years, nursing has become a growing field. There has been talk since I can remember in high school about the shortage of nursing. The field is requiring more nurses as previous nurses are retiring and a variety of field’s are expanding. The shortage is still seen today, it is thought the nursing shortage will become more serious within 10 years (Ellis & Hartley, 2012, P.33).…
Nursing Shortage, Not A New Problem In Healthcare Nursing shortage has been a topic of discussion among health care for many years. It is a problem that is not new and it is important to find out why there is such a big shortage and a potential solution for solving this dilemma. In this paper the topics of historical aspects of nursing shortage, what is causing the shortage, how nursing shortage will and is affecting nursing, which area of nursing is actually affected by the shortage, and how nursing shortage now is affecting the future of the nursing career, will be discussed. Patient care and safety is top priority in nursing and that priority may be affected by the shortage of nursing staff.…
The Professional Nurse: Past. Present, and Future While pondering what comprises a professional nurse, a few things come to mind. A professional nurse should have empathy, first and foremost. The professional nurse should also be knowledgeable since the profession has no room for error. She or he should be able to communicate with patients as well as other health care professionals.…