Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing Essay

Lady with the lamp. She is also a foundational philosopher of modern nursing, statistician and social reformer. Nightingale’s theories were hugely powerful and her concerns for sanitation, military health and hospital planning established practices which are still in existence today. By Nightingale’s footpath, there are a lot of nurses doing well and success in their carrier. They also perform a very good role in nursing. One of the famous ladies is Dr. Patricia Benner. She is a Professor…

Clinical Practice Guideline: Allergic Rhinitis One of the most common diseases affecting both adults and children alike is allergic rhinitis (AR). According to Seidman et al. (2015) “AR is an inflammatory, IgE-mediated disease characterized by nasal congestion, rhinorrhea, sneezing, and/or nasal itching” (p. S2). In the United States allergic rhinitis affects approximately one in every six individuals. Allergic rhinitis has the ability to affect quality of life for adults and children alike.…

Philosophy/Conceptual Framework/Theory/Middle-Range Theory That Describes Nursing in the Way I Think About It The need to categorize knowledge in nursing has seen the development of various theories that assist nurses in evaluating the complex patient care situations. These theories offer a plan for reflecting and examining the direction of managing, investigating, and decision-making about healthcare (Smith & Parker, 2015). The nursing theories provide a structure for communication and…

to nursing practice. Application is defined as, “use a concept in a new situation or unprompted use of an abstraction. Applies what was learned in the classroom into novel situations in the workplace” (Randall, 2010). This goal was partially met. Research articles that were picked for thorough critiques were topics that I felt strongly about regarding my nursing practice. Although, there were strong feelings regarding this and articles were thoroughly studied, the use of these in nursing…

Andrea Domingo California State University, San Marcos Schreiber, M. L. (2017). Evidence-based practice. Postoperative nursing considerations: Transurethral resection of the prostate. MEDSURG Nursing, 26(6), 419-422. Purpose: This article aims to describe the procedure itself, as well as indications and side effects of transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP). It also discusses nursing care interventions for patients in the postoperative phase and identifies complications…

Deficit Theory of Nursing (SCDTN) is a grand nursing theory, in that it covers a broad scope with basic concepts that can be applied to all nursing situations. The SCDTN attempts to provide a conceptual framework for the entire body of nursing knowledge. It’s creator, Dorothea E. Orem, “pursued the development of a theoretical structure that would serve as an organizing framework for such a body of knowledge” (Alligood, 2014, p. 241). In determining the proper object or focus of nursing, Orem…

Nursing theories are applied to nursing research to help guide the researchers and in ensure accuracy, relevance, and effectiveness of the clinical inquiry and clinical interventions. Application of a theory to a clinical research problem is important; Peterson & Bredow (2017) state, “Theories are designed to describe, explain, predict and/or control” the profession of nursing and aim in influence the discipline of nursing. Middle range nursing theories are often utilized as they are less…

have the evidence and practice in order to implement the care efficiently. As part of the Nursing Integrating Concepts this semester there has been a huge emphasis on evidence and how this backs up the type of care, we as nurses should provide to patients. In this essay I will be discussing what evidence is in the form of infection control in relation to the case study of Marjorie Templeton and how it is relevant to the care that is provided to her. The three main evidence based practices that I…

Goal #1: Relate your goal to the competencies indicated under each standard. I want to build on my pre-existing knowledge from past classes to develop my own principles of hospice palliative care that correlate with me to incorporate it in my practice. Measurable Outcome (s): (How will you and others know when you have reached your goal?) This is measurable by creating my own principles of hospice palliative care by completing the strategies I have listed. I will seek for feedback from my peers…

Analysis and Application of a Clinical Practice Guideline: Screening For Breast Cancer The purpose of this paper is to analyze a current clinical practice guideline (CPG) on breast cancer screenings by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF). A CPG is a statement that compiles the highest level of evidence-based research from systematic research reviews (SRR) and other research to direct practitioners with appropriate health care interventions (Sriganesh, Shanthanna, & Busse, 2016).…