Transition Theory: Afaf Ibrahim Melesis Sharon Hixenbaugh Franciscan University Theoretical Foundations NUR 601 Professor Palmer November 6‚ 2014 Transition Theory: Afaf Ibrahim Melesis Transition Theory‚ developed primarily by Afaf Ibrahim Melesis‚ is a nursing theory that is triggered by events and a process that involves individuals experiencing life changes and then assisting these individuals with ways to promote health promotion and a sense of well-being. Most of the patients I took care of
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Page 1 of 4 GEORGIA PIEDMONT TECHNICAL COLLEGE PN12 Newton Campus PRACTICAL NURSING FOUR-SEMESTER DIPLOMA The Practical Nursing program is designed to prepare students to write the NCLEX-PN for licensure as practical nurses. The program prepares graduates to give competent nursing care. This is done through a selected nu mber of academic and occupational courses providing a variety of techniques and materials necessary to assist the student in acquiring the needed knowledge and skills
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INTRODUCTION Nursing research is a systematic process by which nurses may used to confirm or refine existing knowledge and to explore new ideas about issues related to nursing practice (Borbasi‚ Jackson‚ & Langford‚ 2008). It falls largely into two areas‚ namely: Qualitative research and Quantitative research whereby qualitative research is based on the model of phenomenology‚ grounded theory‚ and ethnography and examines the experience of those receiving or delivering nursing care. The research methods
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Historical Perspective of Nursing Research Nursing research is not only the responsibility of nurse scientists but also the responsibility and obligation of all nurses. Florence Nightingale was not only a nurse but also a statistician; her approach to quality nursing care had bases on data collection and statistics. When she fought for fair treatment of soldiers during the Crimean war‚ her arguments had scientific data and statistics back up. Her statistical analysis taught her the importance of
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Comparison Paper The purpose of this paper is to address differences between public and community health‚ research public health resources on a borough‚ state‚ and national level as well as review a brief history of those agencies. Whereas public health and community health is often used interchangeably‚ public health is coordinated on a national‚ state‚ and borough scale and public health is a profession that includes more than just nurses. Public health can include emergency personnel‚ health
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February 2014 Nursing Nursing is a profession that has many benefits to it. Not only are there multiple jobs within this career‚ there are plenty of places to work‚ and there are always job openings. However‚ the best part of being a nurse is taking care of the people in your community and knowing you’ve made a difference. Because I personally want to become a nurse in the future‚ it is necessary that I know what it takes to become a nurse‚ the different types of jobs in the nursing field‚ as well
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Strategies in Nursing Research Utilization Professor Barbara Biddle‚ RN‚ MSN August 28‚ 2006 A discussion of the key historical developments in nursing research is to review some of the richest elements of the history of nursing itself. It is important to note that without nursing research‚ nurses are limited in the ability to practice in an evidenced-based profession. "Nursing research‚ both qualitative and quantitative‚ is critical for quality‚ cost-effective health care". (Nursing Research Position
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Advancing Nursing Leadership Nursing is a science and a rapidly changing profession that is now being faced with a lot problems. As challenges arise‚ the nursing field requires nurses with advanced knowledge and skills and who are responsible to take leadership roles in both educational and clinical settings. According to Newhouse (2007) nursing leadership provides the foundation and is essential for promoting the evidence-based practice (EBP) within health organizations. For this reason‚
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Nursing research provides healthcare practitioners with evidence-based care that enhances quality outcomes in the health of the communities‚ families‚ individuals as well as health care systems. As such‚ research is used to shape health policies in direct care and thus solve the dilemma or problems in nursing. Medical practitioners face ethical dilemma on a daily basis because what one person may consider ethical may be different from what is needed to approach a particular situation. Additionally
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Many students begin to wonder what life after high school is going to look like for them. From my own personal research and a variety of job shadows I know that it can be scary to pick a career path right after high school. Some of the questions that need to be asked are what am I interested in‚ what is my passion‚ and what subject am I good at? Nursing is the best career choice if one loves to work with people and wants to improve quality of life for his or her patients‚ their passion is caring
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