Nursing process

Nursing has been a long-standing occupation traditionally lacking the definition of a formed profession. Historically, the judicial system viewed the nursing as an occupation than a profession. The previous nurse image failed to show and autonomous provider of care, rather a subordinate “handmaiden” to the physician, who is implementing routine and repetitive care (Hoeve and Roodbol, 2014).In contention with physicians, nurses exercise independent judgment, accountability, and responsibility for…

Philosophy of nursing care and the science of nursing? Premise The field of medicine needs to place more emphasis on the philosophy of nursing as an art of care than science. Paragraph. The science and art of nursing are complimentary of each other but more emphasis needs to be placed on the art of nursing because the patient who is the recipient of care benefits from the art of nursing through the bedside activities being performed by the nurse. Nurses use science to guide nursing…

5 Things to Consider Before Entering the Field of Nursing The nursing profession is among the highest paying careers and the single largest healthcare profession according to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. Nursing careers include work at hospitals, social service agencies, private companies and universities. Nursing Careers -- Distinct Advantages and Drawbacks Nursing careers offer some distinctive benefits, but some jobs may not suit your abilities and temperament. That’s why…

Theories The application of nursing theory serves an important role in furthering the nursing profession and its education, research, and practice. Books have been written on the application of nursing theory to education, research, and practice as the application of nursing theory abounds in various nursing situations. As a result, a focus on stem cell transplantation will serve to narrow the scope for this writing assignment. A nurse applying Florence Nightingale’s nursing theory will…

Nurse Midwife; one who prepares the mother for birth, delivers the newborns for low risk patients, and provides care for the newborn and mother after the birth; is a career I wish to pursue due to the salary, educational requirements, and the work environment. I have always wanted to pursue a career in the medical field that would allow me to be in the company of people who seek my knowledge and assistance. After researching nurse-midwifery, I have reached the conclusion nurse-midwifery is the…

causing changes in health care culture, comparison of nursing work group culture with other organizational cultures, and on evidence-base practice. This will include the role of nursing leaders in promoting the use of evidence-base practice, strategies in implementing an evidence- base practice change, and how the organizational infrastructure and culture influences the implementation of nursing evidence-base practices. Finally, the process of implementing evidence-base practice at this…

There are multiple steps that one must take in order to successfully become a registered nurse. A registered nurse is someone who “promotes and restores patients’ health by completing the nursing process; collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members; providing physical and psychological support to patients, friends, and families; and supervising team members” (“Registered Nurse Job Description”). Becoming a nurse is beneficial for our society because it helps the doctor’s run…

Successful communication in the healthcare field is a vital ingredient in the health of patients. The importance of accurate documentation in nursing cannot be stressed enough. Patients’ health and nursing careers alike have all suffered the consequences of insufficient communication and documentation. To demonstrate appropriate communication skills, I always ensure that I respect confidentiality, share information in a way that patients can understand, give only information people want or need…

definition of “family health care nursing?” What is your own vision of family nursing? What from your readings “resonates” with your own personal thoughts on family nursing? Kaakinen, et al (2015) identified family health care nursing as providing healthcare needs to families that are within the nurses scope of practice and is intended to address all four approaches of viewing a family to treat the family as a whole (p.8). My personal view of what family nursing is, and what the expected…

Nursing education and development of curriculum began in the external, higher education, and internal environment. Nursing educators must focus on sociopolitical and economic tendencies and initiate strategies to create curriculum to achieve similar global qualities. It is essential to comprehend the external issues such as; healthcare reform, global disasters and globalization, changing demographics, technology and the environment to globally promote the framework for nurses to acquire…