definition of nursing as put forward by the American Nurses Association. How does it address the metaparadigm theories of nursing? The American Nursing Association is a professional organization representing world-wide registered nurses with a mission to improve health for all. The ANA defines nursing as "the protection‚ promotion‚ and optimization of health and abilities‚ prevention of illness and injury‚ alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response‚ and advocacy in the
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among a few or many different people. The more obvious need for teamwork and collaboration is for the relationship between co-workers. Not necessarily just with nurses‚ but also nurse’s aides‚ certified nursing assistants (CNA’s) or anyone else helping with everyday patient care‚ like nursing students. There are a lot of responsibilities that come with caring for patients and it can take a toll if everyone is not helping each other. As with any other situation where there are multiple “hands stirring
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I have always identified with nursing. Ever since I was a small child‚ I have been keenly interested in this field. Now as an adult‚ I can envision myself stepping into the role of becoming a nurse. Why? Because it is in my nature to seek out people needing help and those who know me well describe me as nurturing and caring. Throughout high school and my 2 years of college thus far‚ I have been credited with being that person younger students looked to for guidance and direction‚ and it is also part
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As nurses we all know how to measure a patients vital signs and what they are used for. We have blood pressure‚ pulse‚ respirations‚ and temperature. All of the previous are objective they can be seen and quantified some way. However‚ the fifth vital sign “pain” is a relative and subjective term. It can’t be measured on any scale expect by what the patient tells us‚ we as healthcare providers can’t see it. We can only trust what our patient is telling us‚ and we can’t say otherwise. A person who
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Nursing is a profession that you are always learning something new. Being a nurse can be tough and challenging‚ but it is also fulfilling and gratifying at the same time. Nurses personify health care and leave a lasting impression on patients and families. A patient doesn’t always remember which doctor saw them but they always remember their nurse. I didn’t plan on being a nurse; it was actually a career I never would have imagined my-self doing. I worked at a bank when I was younger‚ but it was
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Module 4 DQ2 Outline the process for developing nursing standards of practice and identify the different entities that might be involved in developing a standard of practice. Members of this team are nurses themselves and work in their various fields. So when something comes up that needs addressed‚ they meet as a committee and discuss the issue. Then they decide what would be the best action to take for solving the problem. By doing this they are able to come up with the standards we now have
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Impact of the 2010 IOM Report on the Future of Nursing Nursing has evolved so much from its original intent. Nurses progressed from being classified as disorderlies to a well respected name in the health profession. However‚ even though nursing has come a long way‚ there are still more changes to come in relation to the shift of focus of healthcare from acute care to community health. As the US population continues to become diversified‚ nursing too will require adjustments to the ever-changing
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This essay will discuss the importance of needs assessment in nursing practice. It will also identify and explore the use of appropriate tools that are required for the service user in the scenario. From the assessment tools selected‚ one will be prioritised and applied in relation to the service user’s condition. The possible outcomes will then be discussed for future care planning for the service user. Finally‚ the essay will summarise what has been learnt from using the assessment tool. According
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Nursing Shortage and Nursing Turnover Nursing shortage is a phenomenon that is affecting nurses and the provision of adequate patient care in today’s health care industry. Nursing shortage is said to occur when the demand for employment of nurses is far greater than the number of nurses willing to be employed at that time (Huber‚ 2010). According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (A.A.C.N.)‚ “the nursing shortage is expected to increase as baby boomers age‚ and the need for health
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Professional Article Summary NC-6-Professionalism Kima Brisbin Instructor‚ Mrs. Lori Todd Professionalism in nursing practice Through the concept analysis using a clinical example Tai Tokerau Wanaga‚ explains how the necessity of clinical competence and excellence by believing that part of medicine’s contract with society demands setting and maintaining standards of competency and an appropriate level of sensitivity‚ communication‚ and actions. Tai’s experience with Mr. T could have
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