Nursing Theory: Foundation for Nursing as a Profession Wilma J. Vintson Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 501: Theoretical Basis for Advanced Nursing Fall 2011 Nursing Theory: Foundation for Nursing as a Profession Introduction This paper will discuss nursing theory and review how it relates to nursing as a profession. It will also focus on aspects of Virginia Henderson’s theory on the complementary-supplementary model of nursing. Nursing leadership‚ as it relates to Henderson’s theory
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I would like to study mental health nursing at university because I enjoy helping and motivating others. I have some experience in a helping role and found it was deeply satisfying. This has led me to want to pursue a career in the nursing field. Within my A level studies I have acquired many useful skills that will help me with my study at university‚ for example in my English language lessons I’ve learned the importance of doing independent research on ideas that will help me with my coursework
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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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Professional Health Care Reflection: “For Further Consideration” Question One. Question number one involves describing oneself‚ and imagine ways to relate with a patient who possesses opposite‚ or highly different characteristics (Tamparo & Lindh‚ 2017). Therefore‚ the purpose of the present work is to reflect in the aspects involved in communicating professionally and therapeutically regardless of the background of a patient. Therapeutic Communication The exercise in question one ended up with
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Narrative Reflective Essay Early in the fall season of 2010 I stepped out onto that Catoosa soccer field hyped up on sugar and adrenaline‚ not knowing that that would be the last time I would ever step foot on any field again. During my seasons of soccer‚ whether that had been spent on a girls or boys team‚ I had always been a filler player meaning I could fill any position needed from goalie to forward. It wasn’t until my final season that I had found my niche on the soccer field‚ I had become my team’s
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mentor in a clinical setting‚ assessing the learning environment and the strategies used for teaching and assessing a newly qualified theatre nurse. The purpose of this essay is to reflect upon aspects of my professional practice and development that I have encountered during my time as a student mentor. This reflective essay shall be written in the first person‚ In accordance with the NMC (2002) Code Of Professional Conduct‚ Confidentiality shall be maintained and all names have been changed to
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Is Theory Important to Bedside Nursing? B G University of Michigan‚ Ann Arbor Is Theory Important to Bedside Nursing? Nurses convey a wealth of knowledge and proficiency to the resource decision making in many different aspects of the healthcare system. Traditionally‚ nurses have been most active in decisions that primarily cater to patients‚ which include‚ nursing education‚ social concerns‚ and tasks of a typical nurse’s workday; providing continuing exposure to
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Running head: MY PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING1 MY PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING KRISTI RUTHERFORD KING UNIVERSITY MY PHILOSOPHY OF NURSING2 Abstract My philosophy of nursing starts from my personal values which are what attracted me to nursing as a profession. In simple terms it means doing what is right when no one is looking. Nurse’s do this by having integrity‚ empathy‚ a caring demeanor and honesty. No matter what type of nursing you do these characteristics all come into play and should be considered
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nurse‚ I know that nursing is all about the compassion you show to patients. In order to be a good nurse‚ one has to understand both the physical and emotional needs of their patients. A good nurse allows their ethics to guide their nursing. My vision of nursing will not only encompass the care I give to patients‚ but also the care I provide for the community in which I live. Nursing is rooted in public service and the desire to help others. I hope that my philosophy of nursing will incorporate my
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Personal Statement Nursing is an incredible career‚ my greatest hope in life has been about helping people find comfort and self-value‚ and the nursing profession is one area that holds these core values. I have been through different career path including computer hardware technician‚ economics and a master’s of business administration but I feel that becoming a nurse would bring me closer to helping people directly than the previously mentioned. My motivation to become a nurse stances from my ambition
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