Advanced practice nurse

Journal article that utilizes nursing theory to guide APN practice The nursing model I chose to examine for this assignment is Neuman’s system theory. Neuman’s system theory is based on the interaction of the four metaparadigms of the person, environment, health and nursing and well as the interconnection between spirit and mind. The two major components of the model are stress and systematic feedback loops (Butts & Rich, 2018). The nursing goal is to attain stability in the patient’s systems.…

several strengths and benefits of empiric knowledge as a way to inform nursing practice. According to the Porter (2010) empiric knowledge is focused on development of science of nursing which involves using evidence based practice to make decisions on patient care. It helps us understand the consequences of any given clinical situation. It gives meaning to facts and our isolated observation (Chinn, 2010). Evidence based practice incorporates best research evidence, health care resources, patient…

The physical therapy profession has critically emphasized the importance of incorporating patient preferences and priorities, a core component of evidence-based practice, throughout the rehabilitation process.1 Although patient priorities and preferences are taken into account during direct patient care, there appears to be a lack of patient input at the level of research. A review of the current rehabilitation literature for individuals with chronic stroke demonstrates a paucity of patient…

diet has been proven to decrease systemic inflammation, then implementing a Paleolithic diet in a patient with chronic inflammation or chronic disease related to inflammation would be taking a step towards better health. Education holds the key; nurses who are knowledgeable of the results proving that chronic inflammation decreases when consuming a Paleolithic diet are able to effectively encourage and support patients with chronic inflammation or a chronic disease related to inflammation who…

values. It allows a person to demonstrate and implement those values. These values can be applied in their nursing practice. The way a person was raised can be a contributing factor in their philosophy. However, there are times when a personal philosophy may not coincide with a professional practice. The personal philosophy, maybe exceptional outside the professional practice, but can be inappropriate for the professional setting. Therefore, some adjustments may need to be made. This can be…

1. NURSING RESEARCH Nursing research is a research that provides evidence used to support nursing practices. It is a systematic study designed to develop knowledge about issues of importance in nursing as a profession. TYPES OF NURSING RESEARCH 1. Applied research: this is scientific research and study that seek to solve practical problems. It is used in solving everyday problems, to develop innovative technologies and to cure illness and not to acquire knowledge for knowledge sake. Example…

The APRN must also obtain education regarding the Ohio Automated Rx Reporting System (OARRS). The goal of this prescription tracking system is to prevent abuse and diversion of schedule II controlled substances. Education regarding OARRS allows the APRN to consider obtaining and reviewing OARRS reports for any patients receiving narcotics. The APRN should obtain an OARRS report on a patient when red flags occur, such as forging or altering a prescription; known history of chemical abuse or…

was published in a government document which challenged the obvious existence of racism in various government departments in Aotearoa, “Biculturalism exists when the values and traditions of both cultures are reflected in society’s customs, laws, practices, and institutional arrangements, and with both cultures sharing control over resources and decision making”. (Durie, 1998). The image displays diverse facets of biculturalism. There is that of the young and aged, caregiver and care-receiver,…

care which recognizes and responds to the needs of the human spirit when faced with trauma, ill health, or sadness and can include the need for meaning, for self worth, to express oneself, for faith support (NHS Education for Scotland, 2009).” As a nurse, Ms. Delfin will be able to attend to her patient’s spiritual needs by putting herself in their perspective in order to fully understand the kind of difficulties they are going through. It is of high priority for Ms. Delfin to recognize the…

Looking back over the past 14 weeks, I have improved in communicating with the patients and nurses properly with experiences that supported my nursing career. Communication Is one of the most important factors to built that nursing-patient relationship and be able to educate patients effectively. With education through communication there is a less likelihood of making an error and possible causing harm. For example, at Springdale, on the second or third week of clinical rotation, my…