Abstract This paper reports on my individual views of what professionalism in nursing means to me and how professionalism is important to nursing as a profession. Professionalism in nursing provides a framework for the development and advances in the profession of nursing. Factors that influenced me to become a nurse are explained in detail with orientation to higher education and pursuing a profession. Reasons are given why I have returned to school to achieve my goal of obtaining a BSN while
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HISTORICAL LANDMARKS AFFECTING NURSING RESEARCH YEAR EVENT | 1859 Nightingale’s Notes on Nursing published | 1900 American Nursing Journal begins publication | 1923 Columbia University establishes first doctoral program for nurses | Goldmark Report with recommendations for nursing education published | 1930s American Journal of Nursing publishes clinical cases studies | 1948 Brown publishes report on inadequacies of nursing education | 1952 The journal Nursing Research begins publication
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interrupted and how the use of effective communication can benefit patient care. The Model of communication I will be applying to my recent clinical experience is the Berlo Model of communication. In addition I will be sharing the outcomes of my recent clinical experience. For the purpose of confidentiality the patient name has been changed‚ as to comply with the NMC (2004) code of conduct. The Berol Model of Communication helps us understand how communication works and how communications can
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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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Biomedical model is a main model used last century in medical practice (Capra‚ 2010). Prior to the development of nursing theory‚ nursing practice is influenced by this model as well (Pearson‚ Vaughan‚ & FitzGerald‚ 2005). The model is divided the mind and the body into two different parts and they put their focus on the body parts (Capra‚ 2010). Maintenance of the internal environment and restoration of the physiological function is the goal of this model. Diagnostic tool started to evolve as it
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Philosophy of Nursing: The Art and Science of Caring Stephanie Gray Jacksonville University Philosophy of Nursing: The Art and Science of Caring According to Chitty (2004)‚ “Philosophies of nursing are statements of beliefs about nursing and expressions of values in nursing that are used as bases for thinking and activity” (p. 230). Developing a personal philosophy of nursing must integrate the elements of nursing‚ the individual‚ the environment‚ health‚ and illness. Throughout this paper
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relationship and how it narrates to the experience I had whilst on placement practice. My aim is to demonstrate my gained understanding of the nursing process‚ the domains of nursing‚ the nature of nursing models and their relationship to practice and Peplau’s model of nursing. The reason why the student has chosen this concept is because nursing is an interpersonal process which involves interaction between two or more people with a mutual goal‚ (George 2003). The essay will start by defining
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I have been out of school for six years and I have unknowingly created a personal Nursing Philosophy. My values‚ beliefs‚ interaction with patients and families‚ my Clinical experience‚ and my education are all integrated into how I care for patients and families. When I was searching for a career path‚ I had a mentor that recommended registered nursing over dental hygiene. He saw something in me that I didn’t. It was My drive to give‚ teach and provide quality care. At that time I
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both major concepts in nursing practice. Indeed they are often mentioned in healthcare policies (Suhonen et al.‚ 2009 and Baillie‚ 2009). Dignity and individualtiy are also basic human rights. The United Nations (1948)‚ acknowledges that every person has the right to freedom‚ equality and dignity‚ regardless of race‚ gender‚ colour‚ religion‚ political opinon‚ property or other status. This essay aims to detail what both dignity and individuality are‚ their importance in nursing practice and the nurses
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ASSESSMENT Assessment is a core activity of nursing practice. It includes gathering information about the health status of a patient/client‚ analyzing/inspecting and interpreting the data and deciding how to use the information in the patient’s plan of care‚ and evaluating the quality of the plan of care. It also includes assessing community‚ or population and using the information in planning and delivering care. ***How has your practice in nursing enabled you to apply the principles of Physical/Health
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