Nursing process

To define nursing and to argue that nursing is a distinct profession, we must frame nursing as a distinct discipline. A set of skills or activities alone would not define a nurse, as these skills or activities are not unique to nursing. A nurse and by extension nursing itself is greater than the sum of skills or activities. Florence Nightingale, the founder of modern nursing, was the person who defined nursing as a distinct discipline. Ms. Nightingale believed that the focus of nursing should be…

When we look up the word nursing we tend to find something along the lines of “protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations” (Lundy, 2014). But, there is more to nursing than that simple definition. Nursing is a profession that takes responsibility for assuring the good primary health…

assistance to the patient and work as a team member. I realised that support can be given to patients without me becoming involved and not feeling negative about my team members that I am working with. Morse et al (1991) states that the process of detachment may be a crucial process that allows nurses to overcome the stress caused by a patients…

Guidelines established by Groves et al (2015) will be used. Critical Appraisal Guidelines: Data Collection When critically appraising the data collection process, consider the following questions: 1.Were the recruitment and selection of study participants or subjects clearly described and appropriate? 2.Were the data collected in a consistent way? 3.Were the study controls maintained as indicated by the design? Did the design include an intervention that was…

care possible. In order to do so, I must strive to attain all the attributes to give that care to all of my patients who want and need it. I want my legacy to be filled with love, diligence, leadership, and compassion. These roles will impact the nursing field when done with true passion. To be a nurse is to be an advocate and to have a special heart for others. To fully give of myself is something I strive to do. There are a plethora more of characteristics to add on to the list that make up an…

Students attend SCPS with a broad range of health conditions from incomplete immunizations, scoliosis to potentially life threatening acute and chronic illnesses that may impede the student’s ability to fully participate in the educational process. Determination…

open up more jobs for new nurses. The typical education level required is an associate’s degree and a licensing or registration. A registered nurse typical tasks include: evaluate health problems and needs, administer nursing care, maintain medical records, develop and implement nursing care, and advise patients with health maintenance (Registered…

when dealing with theses mothers because some have participated in childbirth class, and therefore, were more prepared, however, for those who have spontaneous rupture of their membranes before the anticipated date were as fearful of the laboring process. Management of client needs was observed by providing pain medications within a timely manner, and prioritizing cares. An example of this was seen when a page was placed for an anesthesiologist to perform an epidural. The time of the request…

My Journey to the Nursing Field I was born and raised in Lima, Peru. I come from a humble and very poor family. Ever since I was little, I was always intrigued by the medical field. There was something about the white coats, stethoscopes and the kindness the healthcare professionals always offered that grabbed my attention. I often saw myself playing pretend or a nurse with my dolls. I was always the first one to attend for anyone in need or medical care. I just loved to put band aids on…

Personal Philosophy of Nursing The profession of nursing has been rapidly changing and evolving for many years. With the profession always changing and new research emerging, it is important to find a strong meaning for what nursing is and be able to apply those reasons in your career. Nursing theories guide the nursing practice by providing a knowledge base and helping nurses achieve their goals with patients. According to nurse theorist Dorothy E. Johnson, nursing problems arise when there…