AN INDEPENDENT VOICE FOR NURSING Concept Analysis of Acculturation in Filipino Immigrants Within Health Context Reimund Serafica‚ MSN‚ RN Reimund Serafica‚ MSN‚ RN‚ is a Doctoral candidate in Nursing (Research & Education) at the University of Hawaii at Manoa. Keywords Acculturation‚ Filipino immigrants‚ concept analysis Correspondence Reimund Serafica‚ MSN‚ RN‚ School of Nursing & Dental Hygiene‚ University of Hawaii at Manoa‚ Honolulu‚ HI 96822. E-mail: reimund@hawaii.edu nuf_231 128..136
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The nursing practice encompasses a broad spectrum of professions within the healthcare setting. From direct patient care through educators and positions within the political arena‚ nurses have greatest opportunity to mold and evolve healthcare for tomorrow. This presentation will introduce you to the future of the professional nursing practice. Topics presented: Evidence-based practice and the trends that influence healthcare and the future of nursing. How the application of nursing theory will
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Nursing Metaparadigm Nursing has various definitions depending on every culture and generation from around the world. In my opinion‚ I defined nursing as a healthcare profession‚ which focuses on the care of people‚ their families‚ and communities to achieve an overall goal of relative health and quality of life throughout life. From this worldview I can define the metaparadigm concepts (Person‚ Environment‚ Heath‚ Nursing) of nursing to develop my own philosophy of nursing which‚ addresses the
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The Future of Nursing Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics NRS-430V The Future of Nursing Looking back over 150 years ago‚ the nursing profession has changed drastically. Even just the uniform of nurses changed from the white dresses with panty hose and a white cap to scrubs with pants. Here are a few other examples of change in the profession: “there was a time in the past when only physicians took blood pressures‚ performed phlebotomy and administered blood; and not so long ago
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The Image of Nursing Dawn Davis Texas A&M University-Texarkana The Image of Nursing Following is a discussion of the image of nursing and professional identity. Factors contributing to nursing image and the effects of nursing image are included. The Image of Nursing What is the professional identity‚ or the image of nursing? How does the public view this hardworking profession? Do they understand what a nurse does? Do they understand the thought processes involved in caring
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Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS SETTING Introduction The complexity of human activities causes a lot of effects to the lives of every individual. Whatever the effect of these activities‚ favorable or not‚ man is affected particularly in the aspect on how every activity is to be carried out using his physical strength thus making him stressed eventually. It is normal for people to experience stress but when it comes‚ every person should be ready to handle it in order for its effect to become favorable
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INTRODUCTION AND OVERVIEW DEFINITIONS • History can be defined as: “A study of events from the past leading up to the present time” • The study of history focuses on the chronology of events and their impact throughout time. • The development and evolution of the nursing profession is connected to historical influences throughout the ages‚ beginning in antiquity. THE IMPORTANCE OF STUDYING NURSING HISTORY 1. Helping to understand the societal forces and issues facing the profession
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Assessment for Quality Improvement Quality improvement should be a major focus in any organization and requires four basic steps: “…specify the requirements‚ design the product‚ create the product‚ and examine the product.” (Burrill and Ledolter‚ 1999‚ p. 142). Each process must be completed in order as each is important. Once requirements and specifications have been determined‚ resources and standards can be evaluated to create and test the product. The means of creation will be different in
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Mr. Grey age 70‚ is accompanied by his wife who stated that for the past 10-12 months she has noticed that her husband has been experiencing forgetfulness‚ personality changes; and some memory loss‚ for example‚ inability to recognize familiar faces‚ places‚ or objects. Further‚ she stated that he continuously repeats the same stories‚ having forgotten that he has already told them. 1. What is the most likely diagnosis? - A probable diagnosis could be dementia base on patient’s history
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Caring for someone can be challenging‚ both emotionally and physically. It can also be a rewarding experience. However‚ from time to time carers may need some extra help and support. This could include counselling or advocacy for you as a carer‚ or respite services for the person you care for – which would allow you to take a break. Respite care can also give the person you care for variety and extra social opportunities. You might not think of yourself as a carer. In truth many carers see themselves
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