Patricia Smith Grantham University Theories & Research in Nursing NUR401 Kelli Reid RN/MSN/MBA May 14‚ 2013 W7 Journal Entry 7: Ethical Dilemmas The need for nursing research is evident. With the evolution of evidenced based practice for nursing‚ only the most up to date or current best researched evidence is being used or promoted at the bedside (Burns & Grove‚ 2009‚ p. 16). Although this need for nursing research is evident‚ such research cannot be obtained at any price. The advantages
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In general most‚ although not all‚ patients expect honesty and openness about their health and care ‚ Nurses are the front line of patient care and clear communication and honesty is the key to the trust built between nurses and those in our care ‚To facilitate that trust we must be able to communicate effectively and clearly. Effective communication is fundamental to good nursing practise and to improved patient care and without it we will fail. Communication as defined by the Oxford Dictionary;
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13‚ October 2010 The Power of Nursing “When you are a nurse you know that every day you will touch a life or a life will touch yours” (Author Unknown). Growing up I always had some interest in nursing but the past two years have removed all doubt that this occupation is meant for me. I find this field extremely interesting and believe that it is the perfect job for me. Between seeing my dad in the intensive care unit and being enrolled in a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) class‚ I have been
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color clothes on Tuesday and put them on the clothesline to dry;” (Girl 232). As the oldest with three younger brothers‚ Kincaid at age 17 was sent off to America to work as an au pair to help with the financial burdens of the family and to study nursing (Jamaica). Kincaid refused to correspond with her mother or send money home. The relentless demand of a child can be a traumatic scar to the brain. In society‚ the expectations are in black and white. No mother should allow her daughter to be a
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Hurricane Katrina was one of the most devastating events that has ever happened in the U.S History. Katrina started out in the Atlantic Ocean as a small rotation at the beginning of August 20th and in 4 days crossed over the southern tip of Florida. At this point it was considered a category 1 hurricane‚ but it didn’t do to much damage and took approximately 20 lives. Four days later the U.S Government issued an evacuation of the city because the hurricane had grown to a category 3 and predicted
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Holistic Nursing A Way of Being‚ a Way of Living‚ a Way of Practice! By Lucia Thornton 32 JANUARY 2008 What do holistic nurses do? Where do they work? Do I need special education and training to become a holistic nurse? Article Copyright 2008‚ Lucia Thornton NSNA IMPRINT | www.nsna.org 33 HOLISTIC NURSING H Figure I : Holistic Nurse Demographics from AHNA membership. SIDEBAR I Questions for Self-Exploration and Awareness olistic nursing can be practiced in any setting
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health of the patient. Nursing is considered both a "science" and an "art". The application of nursing knowledge and the technical aspects of the practice is considered the "science". The establishment of a caring relationship through the application of nursing knowledge and judgment is used in a compassionate manner and is seen as an "art". (College of Nurses 1999 June Nursing and You Volume1‚ number 3 p3) This paper will attempt to explain the four concepts of the nursing metapardigm as it relates
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MY PROFESSIONAL NURSING CAREER GOALS My love for nursing started from a general love for the medical field and my fascination with medicine and technology. At first I had started out on a study path that would lead me to become a doctor. I had majored in Microbiology and wanted to apply to medical school. During an internship as a microbiologist in one of the hospital in my country‚ I noticed that the nurses actually had more contact with patients than the doctors. I also observed that the doctors
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Quite possibly the most impactful event in my life was the death of Harriet Williams. Harriet was a foster mother and a devout Christian. She had fostered six children to adulthood and one of her own. When she stumbled upon me I was only 2 months old and the story she would always tell was and I was so cute that she just had to adopt me but because she didn’t want to make the other children jealous she adopted all of them as well. Harriet had enough love in her heart to adopt 7 other boys and two
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Ethics in Nursing Ethics is extremely important in any professional job‚ especially that of healthcare providers. Ethics‚ related to the medical field‚ looks at six key aspects. According to Ethics in palliative care the six components include autonomy‚ beneficence‚ non-maleficence‚ justice‚ dignity‚ and honesty (Mohanti‚ 2009). It is important to note that these components are pertinent in all of ethical nursing care‚ and not just palliative care. Ethical decision making related to nursing student
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