What is Nursing The metaparadigm of nursing makes nursing unique field of practice from any other profession. By understanding what each of the four concepts mean and how they relate to nursing‚ it can help promote good quality of care. In return‚ by providing quality care to the patient can have an increase quality of life. The four concepts of the nursing metaparadigm described by Kearney-Nunnery (2016) are nursing‚ human beings‚ environment‚ and health. Nursing is defined in Kearney-Nunnery
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For the purpose of this assignment‚ ethics in relation to nursing will be discussed. "Ethics; A code of principles governing correct behaviour‚ which in the nursing profession includes behaviour towards patients and their families‚ visitorsand colleagues" (Oxford Dictionary of Nursing 2004). This assignment will consider autonomy as identified in a practice placement‚ but will also look briefly at the ethical principle of non-malefience that is relevant in this assignment. It will also closely look
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Compelling evidence suggests that regions of the United States face a nursing and physician shortage that our legislators‚ health officials‚ and medical professionals must address. To ensure that quality medical care is not harshly impacted‚ the hospitals and public health leadership‚ in general‚ will need to tackle the nursing shortage with solid long-term solutions. It is no secret that the United States faces a critical nursing shortage‚ a trend that potentially threatens to undermine quality medical
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HUMANISTIC NURSING THEORY By: MARY JOHN L. RENONG‚ RN August 10‚ 2013 Dr. Loretta Zderad Dr. Josephine Paterson I. BIOGRAPHY Josephine Paterson was born on the 1st of September of 1924 in Freeport‚ New York. Loretta and Josephine spent their early school years during the depression of the 1930’s. Josephine G. Paterson was also learning the role of a nurse as well as work responsibilities during this same time period. She had
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Critically discuss the significance of CPD in enhancing professionalism‚ and suggest activities/strategies to promote active participation of nurses in CPD. Introduction Nurses go through basic nursing courses which enable them to gain knowledge and skill necessary to provide safe and competent nursing care to patients or clients. However‚ it is the responsibility of each and every practicing nurse to develop and maintain their capability as a nurse and improve their skills as well as become more
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Centered Care There are several different degrees in nursing that may be obtained. The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) endorses three routes of becoming a registered nurse (RN) including: the 3-year diploma program‚ the 3-year associate degree in nursing (ADN) program and the 4-year baccalaureate of nursing (BSN) program (American Association of College of Nursing [AACN]‚ 2014‚ para. 3). Although‚ there are differences in nursing degrees all three take the same NCLEX-RN exam (AACN
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Nature of nursing a discussion about how using Carper’s way of knowing model contributed to the aspect of care participated in. The aspect of nursing chosen for the purpose of this assignment is nursing assessment and the impact it has on deciding what care is needed for the patient. It will also look at how the use of (Carper’s 1978) fundamental ways of knowing theory enabled the author to assist in carrying out a successful assessment with her mentor In accordance with the
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Nursing Metaparadigm The definitions of nursing’s metaparadigm are the concepts nurses illustrate which contribute toward their profession domain. These concepts are disciplines that guide nurses to provide care on a deeper level and allow one to be more connected with their nursing practice. An example of this is viewing patients holistically which is considering all the factors that have leaded them to illness. According to Kay Kittrell Chitty “nurses recognize that human beings are complex
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Socialization into Nursing Winston – Salem State University January 21‚ 2013 Nursing 2312 Abstract This paper explores the process of how nurses are socialized into their profession and how my own personal socialization process has shaped my nursing career. Using Benner’s Model of socialization‚ I plan to explore my own personal journey from Novice to Expert reflecting the changes in my career that were supported by his five stages or levels of proficiency. Each level produced its own challenges
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this in such a way as to help him to gain independence as rapidly as possible -the concept of nursing according to Virginia Handerson (1958) The essential components of professional nursing practice (according to ANA) include care‚ cure and coordination. Nursing is based on scientific principles and an art i.e. composed of skills that require expertisedness and proficiency of their execution. Nursing is a dynamic‚ therapeutic and educative process in meeting the health needs of the society‚ assisting
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