Nursing Philosophy Ayesha Muhammad Alcorn State University July 27‚ 2010 Nursing Philosophy Nursing is more than just simply a career. Nursing is a calling from a higher power. I chose to be a nurse for several different reasons. My uncle was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer in (date). The care and compassion shown to my uncle put nursing in another perspective for me. The feelings of care and comfort my family received during this tragic time had a strong impact on my decision to
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The art and profession of nursing has remained consistent in its values and ethics over the span of several years. Professionals in the past have shaped and molded nursing into an unmatchable occupation. One specific sculptor in reference to the values of the nursing practice was Susie King Taylor. Taylor practiced in a time when it was unpopular to be a female nurse‚ much less an African American‚ female nurse. There is absolutely no doubt that there has been common theme in professional values
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knowledge of the foundations and history of nursing helps nursing practice today because it shows not only how far we have come in healthcare and nursing but also how important education has been and still is for nurses. Looking back on history and research of practices help us understand why we do some of the things we do today as nurses such as something as simple as washing our hands. It is also amazing how far medical technology has come. Three trends in nursing practice: 1. The training and education
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Nursing theorist Virginia Henderson‚ RN was a visionary‚ well ahead of her time in terms of her vision for the present and future of nursing. The major concept of her Definition of Nursing theory addresses the role of healthy independence for a nurse in addressing the holistic needs of a patient who is unable to self care‚ and therefore cannot attain independence due to knowledge deficit or debility or decreased will. The nurse practically fulfills the 14 basic needs in ways that are patient centered
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Angelina Grimké begins her “Appeal to the Christian Women of the South”‚ by making a call of “fervent prayer” which should be preceded with in a “calm” spirit (1). She immediately dissects the social norm of slavery‚ through preaching “unwelcome truths” (2). Her first blow to the cause is by comparing the situation of slavery to the root theme of “liberty” and “equality”‚ within America’s doctrine (2). Then she uses the biblical references to bring to light a “test” of morals (3). She does this in
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up my basics soon and I plan on applying for the registered nursing program. I have goal and plans I want to succeed at. I want to fulfill my dream that I have had since I was a child. Receiving a Scholarship like this one would help me fulfill my dreams of becoming a registered nurse. I’ve always wanted to help people and take care of others. I remember when I was little my mom would take me to work sometimes with her at her nursing home. I loved to watch my mom help the patients and talk to
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that Hester is forgiven but on the other hand dimmesdale and chillingworth are not. Based on my thoughts and opinion on Hester I feel that she is forgive and here sins still stick with her.I think that she has done her time and earns to take her letter if yet when given the choice she chooses to keep it on which is very good of her. Yes Hester did have a child at a young age which
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Fundamentals of Nursing- Theory hours: 90 Clinical hrs: 325 1. Introduction to Nursing: - Meaning of nursing - Definitions of nursing - Scope of nursing - Role of a nurse - Health Team - Aims of nursing in the hospital and community 2. Nursing Profession - Nursing as a profession - Professional adjustment - Qualities of a nurse - Ethics in nursing 3. History of Nursing - Ancient period - Middle period - Modern
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The Future of Nursing With the current trends and changes that are eminent in the healthcare delivery system in the United States of America and due to the additional needs required for the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) many alterations in nursing will be required in order to meet the needs of the patients. According to the Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) report The Future of Nursing: Leading Change‚ Advancing Health‚ changes in the education‚ practice‚ and leadership of nurses
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Memos and Letters Product: Format for Memos Date: Write out to avoid confusion (Use Standard English format: Month/Day/Year To: Name‚ Position- up to 3 people (“Distribution” requires a list of recipients at bottom for accountability) From: Your Name‚ Position (Initials in ink) Subject: ALL CAPS (Focus + Topic) MEMO Date: September 10‚ 2009 (NOT 09/10/09) To: Joe Blow‚ Purchasing Supervisor From: Jack That‚ Printing Dept. Manager Subject: REQUEST FOR NEW CANON XYZ
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