UNIVERSITY OF CAPE COAST SCHOOL OF BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES DEPARTMENT OF NURSING A PROPOSAL ON THE TOPIC: CAUSES OF HIGH FAILURE OF STUDENT NURSES AT LICENSURE EXAMINATION A STUDY AT KORLE-BU AND NURSES MIDWIFERY TRAINING COLLEGE BY IRENE TALATA AVOKA INDEX NUMBER: SC/NUS/10/0088 27TH JANUARY‚ 2011. CHAPTER ONE INTRODUCTION OVERVIEW This chapter introduces the research that is to be carried out and specifically informs readers of the document on the background of the study‚ problem statement‚ and statement
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The current nursing shortage and high turnover rate among nurses is a great concern‚ not only for health care organizations but also for the general population. The increase in an older population‚ as the “Baby Boomers” approach retirement age will add to this shortage‚ leaving many to wonder who will take care of them in their golden years. Subsequently‚ many of these “Baby Boomers” are nurses themselves and will be retiring‚ adding to the shortage. The Current trend for recent nursing graduates
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difficulties. Caring for your child’s teeth from birth is one of the most important things you can do for a lifetime of good dental health. Try these dental tips for babies to keep your child’s teeth healthy and clean throughout their life. Start Caring for Teeth Early If you care for your child’s teeth from birth‚ routine dental care will become a part of their daily routine and not something they fight. Start by using a gentle washcloth to wipe your child’s gums after their bottle or nursing session
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According to Burns & Grove (2001) the total approach of a study‚ from recognizing a question or problem‚ to developing a plan for answering the question is known as research methodology. This includes selecting participants‚ data collection‚ data analysis and dissemination. This chapter will focus on the research design and method for the proposed study. Bowling (2004) suggests that the choice of the appropriate research method is essential in order to achieve the aims and objectives of a study
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In the nursing field‚ a nurse must convey some of the most important attributes‚ which are selflessness and empathy. When I was growing up‚ I wanted to be someone that made a difference in someone’s life although I never exactly knew my career path. I waivered between becoming a teacher‚ nurse‚ and even an OB/GYN. All of these professions involved caring for and helping another person during a very important time of their life. It was not until I was seventeen that I became sure of the career I wanted
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INTRODUCTION Critical incidents are snapshots of something that happens to a patient‚ their family or nurse. It may be something positive‚ or it could be a situation where someone has suffered in some way (Rich & Parker 2001). Reflection and analysis of critical incidents is widely regarded as a valuable learning tool for nurses. The practice requires us to explore our actions and feelings and examine evidence-based literature‚ thus bridging the gap between theory and practice (Bailey 1995). It
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and Science of Caring Jean Watson derived the nursing theory of Philosophy and Science of Caring. She obtained her nursing education from the Lewis Gale School of Nursing‚ and continued her nursing education at the University of Colorado‚ where she earned her Bachelors and Master’s degrees in nursing‚ and also her Ph.D. She has six honorary degrees‚ and was the dean of nursing at the University’s health and science center‚ and was also the president of the National League for Nursing. She believed
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Caring moment defines Caring science encompasses a humanitarian‚ human science orientation to human caring processes‚ phenomena and experiences. Caring science includes arts and humanities as well as science. A caring science perspective is grounded in a relational ontology of being-in-relation‚ and a world view of unity and connectedness of All. Transpersonal Caring acknowledges unity of life and connections that move in concentric circles of caring – from individual‚ to others‚ to community‚ to
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Watson’s Theory of Human Caring Paper Nurs-403 spring 2013 Introduction A caring moment is defined as a connection with an inner life force that gravitates your mind‚ body‚ and soul towards a feeling of spirituality (Bernick‚ 2004). The caring moment happens when the nurse and the client come together with their unique life histories and enter into the human-to-human transaction in a given focal point in space and time (Caruso‚ Cisar‚ & Pipe‚ 2008). According to Watson (2012)‚ the actions
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CONCEPT ANALYSIS Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults: Concept Analysis Abstract Aim. This study is to analyse the concept of safeguarding the vulnerable adults and the role of registered nurse. Background. Registered nurse has major responsibilities in caring and safeguarding the vulnerable adult population. Reduction of health inequalities among vulnerable adults are top international healthcare priorities. Vulnerable adults are among most vulnerable of the populations‚ many people associate vulnerability
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