contrast the philosophical paradigms of Realism‚ Antirealism‚ Phenomenology ‚ Postmodernism. To relate the Empiricism‚ Positivism‚ Historicism‚ and Relativism to the nature of scientific truth. Moreover‚ to discuss the significance of truth for nursing as a profession and as a science. The various paradigms are characterized by ontological‚ epistemological and methodological differences in their approaches to conceptualizing and conducting research‚ and in their contribution towards disciplinary
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The nursing process is described as being an individualised problem solving approach in which patients receive nursing care. The nursing process consists of four distinct phases‚ each having a discreet role in the process‚ theses phases of the process are: assessment‚ planning‚ intervention and evaluation. (Oxford Dictionary of Nursing 2003) It is important that the four stages of the process from assessment to evaluation are carried out sequentially because each phase follows logically from
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My personal teaching philosophy is greatly related to my personal philosophy of nursing practice. Educating nursing students is just as important as teaching patients. Teaching students or patients is an essential nursing role. My drive to provide quality nursing care provides the motivation that is needed to equip nursing students with the knowledge and skills necessary to do the same. Theoretical Framework Nursing is guided by concepts and principles of practice. As related to the patient care
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Knowing Jesus Through the Old Testament Introduction Transforming and compelling Dr. Christopher J. H. Wright plunges into this surprisingly refreshing biography of Jesus Christ in his book “Knowing Jesus through the Old Testament.” Wright develops and cultivates within one’s self a strong confidence in the Old Testament and the values portrayed which spill over into the New Testament. Wright underscores how not only did these values mold and shape the New Testament but how they were the foundation
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Nursing Specialty: Legal Nursing Central Methodist University Historical Trends in Nursing NU25 July 07‚ 2013 Nursing Specialty: Legal Nursing The world of healthcare is one of frequent changes. Those who have dedicated themselves to the nursing profession understand that healthcare is continuously evolving‚ as it is our responsibility to provide only the highest standard of care to our patients. Each nurse that is certified within a nursing specialty strengthens the entire healthcare
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Orthopedic Nursing University of Southern Maine “An Orthopedic Nurse takes care of people with musculoskeletal diseases and disorders like arthritis‚ fractures‚ broken bones‚ joint replacements‚ genetic malformations and osteoporosis. When musculoskeletal problems require surgery‚ Orthopedic Nurses assist doctors with the operation and help them later with recovering their mobility and strength. Education is also an important aspect of an Orthopedic
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| Case Study Four | S&S Air International? | | | 5/7/2011 | The business world is highly competitive‚ changes quickly and is filled with risks and rewards. The international business world is no different! Things can change on the international stage in the time it takes to get a cup of tea! S&S Air has been in discussions with a dealer in Europe to sell the company’s model known as “The Eagle”. The dealer‚ Amalie Diefenbaker‚ has told S&S Air that she will pay the
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What is Meaningful? And why knowing matters? In my previous blog I wrote: “After many years of research‚ including reading what seemed like an endless list of psychology books and journals by some very smart researchers (by the way‚ I am still reading and researching…..)‚ I concluded that successful living is doing meaningful things. So it begs the question: What is meaningful? In short‚ the meaningful builds‚ improves and edifies. On the other hand‚ meaning-less behaviors and actions harm‚ deflate
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and the heart of nursing since before it became recognized as a profession. The word “nursing” itself means to nurture or care (Smith‚ Turkel & Wolf‚ 2013) and so in my opinion‚ it is not possible to respond to the calls of nursing without caring at its forefront. This unit’s readings have not changed by views‚ but rather enhanced them. I have learned about the historical debate that has taken place with those who oppose caring as being part of the unique perspective of nursing. For example‚ Mary
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world the way they do. The way we “see and understand” things‚ can be considered to be the way in which we perceive things and react to them. Individuals from each distinct culture develop differently‚ according to the behavioural characteristics and mindsets of their society. Understanding something requires the interpretation of various information we receive through the different ways of knowing‚ allowing us to come to our own comprehension of the matter at hand. In this way‚ the way I “see and
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