Nursing by country

health facilities, and hospice programs. A strong nursing workforce is essential in maintaining a high level of patient care. Over the last 5 years, we have noticed a strong increase in nursing demand accompanied by a shortage in the available nurses. This trend has created a nursing shortage with no clear cut solution in sight. In 2002, the shortage of nurses was around 125,000 or 6% of the full time RN. Current estimates are that by 2020, the nursing shortage will be closing to 800,000 RN’s.…

Philosophy of Nursing Definition of Nursing If I were to be born again, I would not hesitate to become a nurse. Nursing is defined as “the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities by preventing illness and alleviate suffering” (Ana, 2010, p. 66). This concept contains everything I admire about my profession. When people ask me what it is for me to be a nurse, an avalanche of ideas going through my mind. For a person like me, who has become a nurse twice, this career means…

contextual factors, both internal and external, which align with the CONHP conceptual model. Discuss ways these help or hinder the development of undergraduate nursing curriculum. I have attached the conceptual model for your review. The most of the stakeholders and faculty have support and help the development of undergraduate nursing curriculum. For example, obtaining support from faculty colleagues, school leader, society, healthcare stakeholders, and students (Iwasiw and Goldenberg, 2015)…

most of people don’t used to choose nursing profession as a career but, now days popularity of nursing profession has been increasing tremendously and almost every single house has one nurse. As per cultural and spiritual value, I also don’t wanted to deal with body wasted but wanted to become a nurse. When I enrolled in the nursing school and exposed to the practical field, my perception towards body wastes changed and enjoyed the profession by providing nursing care to the…

regulatory and professional nursing agencies, to understand the code of ethics that guide nursing practice and to be able to effect the professional traits from this code of ethics into practice. During the evolution of nursing, various theories have developed. It is valuable to contemplate the influences of historical leaders and analyze the impact that specific nursing theory has on individual practice, while also reflecting on principles that dictate personal actions. Nursing Agencies…

international medical graduates seems to be a feasible and profitable strategy to avert such a shortage, I tend to agree that this movement of healthcare professionals is detrimental to less developed countries. Many of these countries have already fragile health care and cannot afford to lose large numbers of their nursing and medical staff because it cripples their health care systems. In addition, due to substantial…

Nursing is a complex and vital profession that contributes to the health of people all over the world. Nursing has been around for centuries and greatly evolved and made a significant impact in the field of medicine. The Hawaii Board of Nursing describes this profession as knowledge of the human condition from young to old and how clients relate to others within the environment (Hawaii Board of Nursing, n.d.). While the practice of helping others is noble in thought, it can come with…

Nursing embodies many of the qualities I aspire to be as person, someone who is dedicated, caring and compassionate. I see nursing as a very honourable profession which I have admired from a young age. I know as a trained nurse it would be my duty and privilege to promote the health and well-being of others, be an advocate for the care of patients and loved ones, facilitate healing and alleviate any pain and suffering. This respect for nursing grew from witnessing how the profession care for my…

Growing up in a third world country where the quality of healthcare is very low, having an opportunity to study nursing will a life changing experience for me and the people who in return I plan to help with the nursing skills I will acquire after the completion of my accelerated Nursing Program. In Nigeria, more than 5 million children die each year from lack of healthcare; I have seen loved ones die of malaria, Pneumonia and Diarrhea because of inadequate medical skill and supplies. Missionary…

Personal Philosophy of Nursing Nursing is one of many careers in which the profession involves long term learning. Individuals look as nursing as a career when it should be viewed as a profession in which takes time and dedication to continue the development of knowledge to treat our patients in the best way possible. I will discuss my personal beliefs about nursing and the metaparadigm concepts then integrate them into my personal philosophy of nursing. Personal Beliefs about Nursing My central…