Introduction Aging is an inevitable and natural part of life. Having to deal with a multitude of different patients‚ nurses should understand that each age group will have different needs that must be fulfilled. For example‚ one would require a different mindset working with a geriatric population versus the pediatric population. It is important to know about the natural changes that come with aging‚ and how it can affect a person socially‚ physically‚ and cognitively. Developmental Tasks
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My Philosophy of Professional Nursing As I embark on starting a new career‚ nursing offers me a demanding profession that involves my strength in interpersonal relations coupled with the desire to participate in a challenging career field. The nurse-patient relationship is the most important factor in starting an effective assessment of a the patient. Establishing this relationship is important to gain the trust of the patient as well as a rapid diagnosis in what will become a fiscally-challenged
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According to The Bureau of Labor Statistics‚ the career projection for nurses in general is expected to increase by 16% by 2024 (Neonatal Nurse: Career Summary‚ Job Outlook‚ and Education Requirements‚ n.d.). The Miami Herald‚ in partner with careerbuilder.com‚ currently lists four available job offers for NICU nurses in South Florida (NICU Nurse jobs in Miami‚ FL‚ n.d.). After obtaining a Bachelor’s degree
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Using mixed method approach in registered nurses working after-hours in residential aged care facilities. Abstract Background: The article presents practical data regarding the utilisation of mixed method approach in registered nurse leadership research to reinforce the complexity and extent of understanding
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Running head: EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE 1 Evidence Based Practice San K. So Nevada State College EVIDENCE BASED PRACTICE 2 Abstract Evidence based practice is an important aspect of nursing and many other disciplines. It is needed to build upon and/or modify current practices. Evidence based practice has made hospitals and medical facilities nationwide use policies and procedures that closely match
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Surgery Unit Candy Burke University of La Verne Authors’ Note Candy Burke Department of Health Services Management‚ University of La Verne Correspondence concerning this article may be addressed to candy.burke@laverne.edu. Executive Summary The newly hired nursing manager in the General Surgery Unit (GSU) at Eastern Massachusetts University Hospital (EMU)‚ Barbara Norris‚ makes an effort to address the problems she inherited with her new position. The GSU is facing the lowest rate of
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Running head: NURSING SHORTAGE Nursing Shortage Epidemic Stefani Dayvault ITT TECHNICAL Institute‚ Saint Petersburg Campus Abstract This research paper explores shortages of Registered Nurses (RN) who successfully complete an associate degree or higher in relation to the demand required to fill the workforce market. This research paper will explore past‚ present‚ and future contributors to the epidemic of nursing shortage that affect the present health care system. These factors include
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Decision…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Personal and Professional Experiences……………………………………………………………………………………….3 Knowledge of the Role………………………………………………………………………………………………………………..4 Career Goals……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….6 Summary…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………7 References………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………8 Appendix A – Content Outline……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….11
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Bailyn PhD‚ Robin Collins BSN and Yang Song BSc d. Name of the Journal: - Nursing Management e. Date of journal: - January 2007 f. Volume: - 15 g. Number: - 1 h. Pages (72-77) i. Publisher of journal: - BLACKWELL PUBLISHING Synopsis and Summary The article that I read was about the study that had been conducted for one of the department in the hospital which cares about nurses self-scheduling. A unit that consists of 70 registered nurses (RNs) who care of (31) beds. Some of the nurses
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Critical Appraisal of a Quasi-Experimental Design Nursing research is an essential part of a nurse’s profession; it has a remarkable influence on current and future evidence-based practice (Tingen‚ Burnett‚ & Murchison‚ 2009). Therefore‚ it is vital that nurses develop the skill of critiquing a research paper to know how to read and understand those reports. Because evidence-based practice is embedded in the foundation of nursing‚ it is vital that nurses develop the ability to recognize research
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