Good clinical practice

The Quality Caring Model was developed by Joanne R. Duffy, PhD, RN, FAAN in 2003. Prior to the development of this theory, Dr. Duffy received her bachelor of science degree in nursing from Salve Regina College in Newport, Rhode Island and her master’s and doctoral degrees from the Catholic University of America in Washington, DC (Smith & Parker, 2015). Clinically, Dr. Duffy has worked in intensive, coronary, and emergency care services, and is a cardiovascular nurse specialist. Currently, she…

investigate problems related to clinical practice, and study the outcomes of nursing actions and interventions” (Encyclopedia, 2008). Not only do nursing models assists nurses in how they process and carry out care, but also nursing metaparadigms. The four key concepts, which are health, environment, person and nursing, help reduce the emotional stress often accompanied by giving care, where emotional exhaustion or ‘burn out’ are seen far too often in the clinical setting (Huynh et al. 2008) As…

is essential and has been a component of nursing care since Nightingale’s time. Nursing theory is used to guide and direct nursing practice across the nursing spectrum. Clinical nurse specialist’s (CNS), have the ability to incorporate nursing theory into the care provided to patients and families. There are many nursing theories available to integrate into practice, with the goal of improving patient care and system functioning. This paper will discuss the concepts of Roy’s theory of adaptation…

an increase in clients lately, he is busy trying to accommodate and provide services to some of the 564,000 Canadians living with dementia—and their friends and family members who suffer with them. Now, he is travelling to other family health practices to provide services to people with dementia and their care partners. With a 49 per cent increase in new clients in three years, the Alzheimer’s Society of London-Middlesex now has 2,268 clients. Some of this is due to the baby-boomer…

Jean Watson, a nursing theorist that developed the theory “Human Caring,” implements “carinas” which in Latin means “love for all people.” Watson provided a fresh prospective according to Cara (2003) “upholding these caring values in our daily practice helps transcend the nurse from a state where nursing is perceived as “just a job” to that of a gratifying profession” (p.51). Jean Watson theory is comprised of three elements; the carative factor, transpersonal caring relationship, and caring…

The Supreme Court Justice is a federal Court which is the highest body in the judicial branch. The Supreme Court is made up of a chief justice and eight associate justices, every one of whom are delegated by the president and affirmed by the Senate. Giving the unforeseen circumstances, our current Justice Scalia has unfortunately passed away during 2016 creating the current vacancy. Now we are in a bit of a pickle because the Court is currently split 4 to 4 between conservatives and liberals.…

systematically examining research to judge it trustworthiness, and its value and relevance in a particular context” (Burls, 2009, p.1). Evidence-based practice in nursing is essential for providing quality care. Health care reform is impacting this delivery. A relevant topic in nursing is how the economics of health care reform effects nursing practice. Searching the following websites listed in the assignment, the keywords health care reform and nursing were used. The website article chosen…

As I have surveyed the subject of the theory and its significance or possibly lack of it in the nursing profession, I came to the conclusion that indeed the framework supporting my practice is quite crucial. The evidence of my initial findings is rooted in the simple fact that either novice or expert nurse, either a layperson or any medical professional is familiar with Florence Nightingale, the pioneer of modern nursing and theorist who established the thirteen cannons as a path towards health…

What does the term evidence based practice mean? In nursing evidence practice means that the nurse will incorporate in his/her practice knowledge and clinical judgment found trough nursing and other health professional research, which demonstrated higher and safety level of care. It also involves the patient preference in make health decision (Polit, & Beck, 2016). What is a systematic review? Systemic review entails continuous research of data with the goal to achieve the subject in research…

Program Introduction The Texas Fire Chiefs Recognition Program is a voluntary process where fire departments in Texas prove their compliance with Texas fire service’s current Best Practices. These Best Practices were carefully developed by Texas Fire Service professionals to assist departments in the efficient and effective delivery of service and the protection of individual’s rights. The Texas Fire Chiefs Association developed the Recognition Program to assist Texas departments in meeting…