Nurse practitioner

learning of drug therapy for healthcare students. Personal drug formulary is vital concept provided by the World health organization (WHO) in collaboration with the Australian National Prescribing Service (NPS) to increase the proficiency of health practitioners in rational prescribing and to endorse medication safety by reducing prescribing inaccuracies, standardising medication use procedures and protocols (Gaetani & Yeo, 2012, Vries et al. 2008, AMH). Developing personal formulary would help…

to grow to 260,000 by 2025. (Buerhas, Auerbach, & Staiger, 2009). This foreseen shortage in nurses builds off of the knowledge that the average age of nurses is increasing, whilst the demand for nurses increases. More nurses are retiring or are close to retirement and an equal amount of nurses are not being recruited to organizations to take over the jobs of nurses that have left. In turn, many new nurses resign within their first year due to overwhelming workloads and stress. (Berry,…

this as a nurse and primary caretaker can cause undue stress. Nurses must be aware of the five stages of grief, which are denial and isolation, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Keeping in mind that each person goes through these stages at their own pace and what to expect while they are in these stages can not only create a caring environment for everyone but also the quality care and support the family’s needs. Being aware of their own feelings will ultimately help nurses find…

Slipping on dry grass would be a hindrance to most. However, for me it was an event that piqued my interest in the Health Care profession and has led me to the ambition of a career in Adult Nursing. A complicated break led to surgery required in order to rectify the injury, resulting in my ankle predominantly now being made of metal. It was this that gave me the insight into the nursing profession and the care given by those who tended to me. The professionalism and the skill I encountered…

and other improper ethical conducts (2013). As per Conyard (2015) the registered nurse (RN) was found guilty of engaging in conduct significantly below the standard reasonably expected of a practitioner of an equivalent level. Specifically, the RN failed to recognise a deteriorating patient, failed to provide adequate care, failed to communicate, and failed…

the direction on what to do about it. Some professionals argue that borrowing theories in order to develop knowledge in nursing is not ethical, although this is not the case. Borrowing theories gives nurses a stand point on where they base their arguments on any given situation. This assists nurses in developing some arguments on what might be the cause and also some measures that need to be taken. Below will show…

In this paper, I will talk about my experiences with the elderly and the use of reminiscence and some the difficulties I have encountered in providing nursing care for individuals from an entirely different background from my own. I will also discuss my thoughts and feelings after I have viewed the video, I will state what practice changes I would incorporate after viewing this video. Initial reaction to the video My initial response to the story, Tuesday with Morrie by Mitch Albom, is that it…

religion. Time has redefined society’s outlook on nursing. Nurses have a crucial job in providing and enhancing the health care services to the public (Glerean, Hupli, Talman, & Haavisto, 2017). The image of nursing in 2017 is important as the population grows because nurses are dominating the health care field with their variety of work environments, multiple career opportunities, and specific professional requirements. Nursing…

line with their values. Power is the ability to make others do what you want them to do. It is a central theme in society and should be used positively to empower clients. It is sometimes subconsciously used in daily practice by the integrated practitioners. It is also important to note that…

registered Nurse in managing and coordinating care to ensure safe and effective patient outcomes. There are four areas of competence that all nurses must demonstrate knowledge and competency in to register as a nurse (Nursing and Midwifery Council 2010). These areas are defined as: professional values; communication and interpersonal skills; nursing practice and decision making; and leadership, management and team working. District Nurses are the quintessential autonomous practitioners due to…