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Importance: RINAH invite research reports on nursing practice education administration and history; on health issues relevant to nursing; and on the testing of research findings in practice (Research Gate, 2011).|…
Nurses are an imperative part of the health care team. Working concurrently with doctors, nurses ensure that patients obtain the highest quality of care and execute many of the routine functions of patient treatment. Associate degree nursing (ADN) education developed from Mildred Montag 's research and differentiated practice vision in 1952. From the first set of graduates, Montag 's differentiated practice vision did not take hold. Lack of differentiation of nurses ' role and functions in practice based on education preparation continues today (Mathias, 2009).…
The ADN nurse recognizes the necessity of practicing within the scope of practice, and legal parameters. Nursing research sets parameters for scopes of practice. ADN nurses understand the needs for standardized data collection and assist in obtaining data in a comprehensive manner. Competencies set forth for ADN’s intend to center on caregiver, councilor, and educator activities. Lucy J. Hood (2009) The ADN maintains accountability for her own actions and actions of other health care peers for which she delegates tasks.…
It takes a lot of courage to let go of what is known, familiar, and comfortable. Change is a driving force in everyone. Like a butterfly, individuals in the nursing field may go through similar stages of metamorphosis, which is a process of growth, change, and development, (Wikipedia Foundation, 2006. Nurses have a vast amount of opportunity for growth and change in the healthcare field. “ The nursing profession has often been viewed as target of change rather than a force that proposes, leads, and implements change”(Habel,2005). Many individuals are choosing to evolve and expand their careers and obtain their bachelor’s degree in nursing. While the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) performs much of the same skills, the student professional nurse must refine his or her skills in clinical judgment, collaboration, leadership, and delegation to effectively care for their patients as a professional nurse.…
With the increased complexity of patients in the hospital setting, the need to care for patients in diverse situations particularly in the community and public health care settings, and the demand for nursing to step into more leadership roles, advancing education is critical in order to fulfill the health care requirements of the American public (Institute of Medicine [IOM], 2010). In addition, BSN prepared nurses are qualified to continue on to advanced practice positions which are needed to meet the increased demand for primary care. The IOM (2010) also recommends a change from a curriculum that is historically focused on preparing students for the acute care setting to one that also includes competencies in leadership, health policy, research and evidence based practice, team work, community and public health, and collaboration with other health care professionals to coordinate patient care. The IOM (2010) report recommends a doubling of doctorate prepared nurses by 2020 which will be needed to teach future generations and to prepare nurses to participate in research that can improve nursing practice. The importance and value of interprofessional education has also been stressed as it will increase respect and collaboration within the different disciplines which will foster safer, more effective care…
The AACN recommendations that the entry as a NP by the DNP will assist with this, as many nurses do want to…
The National institute of nursing research (NINR) is the pivotal point of the nation’s nursing research actions. It upholds the development and value of research in nursing and client care, delivers significant management, increases the amount of skilled nurse researchers, and serves as a point of communication with other bases of health care research. The NINR encourages and conducts scientific and basic research and research training on health and illness across the life span. The research focus includes health promotion and disease prevention, value of life, health disparities, and end of life. The NINR tries to expand nursing science by joining the biological and behavioral sciences, using new technologies to research questions, improving…
A doctoral degree in nursing will also allow me to practice at the full scope and independence now granted to the advanced practice nurse. With this autonomy I plan to not only create significant connections with my patients, but also promote wellness in the community through research and implementation of evidence-based practices. As a primary care provider I can make a lasting impact on my patients, their families, and the community by offering the most current practices available and providing education to improve patient outcomes.…
Burns, N.,& Grove,S. K. (2001). The practice of nursing research: Conduct, critique, and utilization. (4th ed.). Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company.…
A review of the available literature indicates that the DNP-prepared nurse today has the responsibility to provide care and leadership in the areas of primary care and prevention (AACN, 2006). As patient advocate, the DNP nurse is especially well prepared to take a leadership role in offering primary care and strengthening preventive services (Lathrop et al., 2014). According to Keeling (2009), advanced practice nurses have historically been champions of preventive healthcare and primary care (Keeling, 2009). Implementation of the ACA today presents an unprecedented opportunity for APRNs (nurse practitioners, certified nurse midwives, and clinical nurse specialists) to be leaders and patient advocate in the primary care setting. The . The…
Nursing research is the bases of the current and future professional nursing practices. It has multidimensional effect of affluence, thus rendering it an essential component of the educational process. To keep up with the cutting edge knowledge and implementation of that knowledge from diverse educational fields, Nursing research provides a path of that continuation and progress. Nursing research is a growing field in which individuals within the profession can contribute a variety of skills and experiences to the science of nursing care, and evolving more and more Evidence based practices (EBP). Throughout the 21st century, the role of nurse has significantly been improvised, but the primary goal of a professional nurse remains the same: to be the client's advocate and provide optimal care on the basis of evidence obtained through research. Nurses are the bridges between the healthcare breakthroughs and patients, they are the ones who use research to provide evidence-based care and promotes quality health outcomes for individuals, families, communities and health care systems. Nurses also use research to shape health policy in direct care, within an organization, and at the local, state and federal levels. And Nursing Research is critical for continuing advancements to provide optimal nursing care.…
The first week lesson was focused on the historical development of the Advanced Practice Nursing (APN) role and evidence-based practice from the perspective of various philosophical and theoretical foundations. In which I have learned about various roles and responsibilities of APN. As the scope of practice for APN is vary from state, I have explored the role and scope of practice of Nurse Practitioner (NP) in Texas. The second week lesson was focused on the complexity theory and selected skills, understandings, and integrative abilities of the APN and specialty nurse practitioner practice. In which I have learned about the APN’s leadership role in healthcare policy to facilitate best practices for diverse populations. It is important for APN…
References: Blais, K.K., & Hayes, J.S. (2011). Professional Nursing Practice: Concepts and Prospectives (6th Ed.) Boston, Mass.: Pearson.…
“It is critical to nursing practice in today’s complex health care environment to develop a cadre of nurse leaders, educator and researchers who can advance nursing science across the multiple domains of practice” (Jukkala, Miltner, Morrison, Gisiger, Todd,Money ham,&Meneses ,2016,p.179).The scholarship includes application of nursing knowledge by research, faculty practice, community service, academic teaching, publications, and presentation (Halstead ,2007). “The American Academy of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) in 2008 demanded to ground nursing practice within the best available scientific evidence through scholarship, including the identification of practice issues, the appraisal and integration of evidence, and the evaluation of outcomes”…