Philosophy of Nursing paper February‚ 10‚ 2014 As a nurse in a long term acute care hospital (LTAC). A person to me is an individual‚ families‚ and communities in all ages and backgrounds that are in need of nursing care. A person is a sick patient in the hospital in need of nursing care to promote healing and maintain health. The patients are surrounded by their environment‚ internal and external. Internal environment is their biophysiological self and their families
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superficial examples. 70-79 points: Describes leadership theory‚ cursory description with some inaccuracies‚ did not make good use of textbook‚ journal or books. 69 or less points: Inaccurate description of leadership theory or describes nursing theorist without leadership theory‚ superficial description‚ uses limited resources. II. Appropriateness of content: a. Describes personal growth in leadership b. Reflects on self as a leader in the present and future 68-75 points: Describes
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Knowledge Management: Nursing and the Use of Information Technology xxxx xxxxx Walden University NURS 3010 Section 04‚ Information Management in Nursing and Healthcare October 30‚ 2013 Knowledge Management: Nursing and the Use of Information Technology Technology has been increasingly integrated into almost all areas of our lives. The use of technology in the nursing profession is a common and daily occurrence. Roy L. Simpson‚ RN‚ C‚ FNAP‚ FAAN states “…without
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college. Although both LPNs and RNs have to take somewhat of an exit exam‚ after the exam the RN WILL be a licensed nurse. The LPN must pass the NCLEX-PN licensing exam but before taking the NCLEX-PN the LPN has to complete a state approved practical nursing program. After all exams have been taken‚ and passed‚ a RN is a licensed Registered nurse‚ and as a licensed Registered Nurse‚ they are able to work independently. They can educate patients and provide advice to the patient and their families. RN;s
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a measurable patient-centered practice problem that I will address in my capstone paper. According to Nursing World (2015)‚ suicide rates within the correction facilities is the 3rd leading cause of death in the United Stated prisons‚ exceeding natural deaths and AIDS. It is estimated that at least one suicide attempt occurs every three seconds with one actual death every four minutes (American Journal of Nursing‚ 2015). Inmates with a history of mental illness are at risk due to one’s inability
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Running head: Nursing Informatics The Use of Computerized Management Systems in Nursing The quality of patient care can be increased when utilizing a computerized management system. These systems facilitate coordination among multiple providers and healthcare institutes by providing easy and quick access to clients’ information. Patient’s data is placed together which can be monitored more efficiently instead of waiting to receive information by mail or fax
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Nursing Theory Analysis Isaiah G. Wachira American Sentinel University N505 PE Theoretical Foundations July 27‚ 2014 Dr. Kehm Nursing Theory Analysis Nursing Theory Analysis – Health Belief Model and Social Cognitive Theory Introduction As nurses‚ it is important to have a basic understanding of the nursing practice by reflecting on various nursing theories and principles used across a variety of clinical settings. Nursing theories serve as the foundation or the guiding principle of the nursing
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Boyle‚ J.‚ 2016). In this paper I’m going to discuss several reasons why transcultural nursing is a necessary specialty according to Madeleine. I will then define what cultural diversity means to me and how its relationship relates to the field of nursing. To finish‚ I will explain how I provide culturally sensitive care to my patients. In our textbook‚ Madeleine describes eight reasons why transcultural nursing is needed. She begins to explain that transcultural nursing is important because there
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A nurse’s career starts with nursing school and passing the NCLEX-RN and goes on to constant learning and growth of their skills as a professional. It is important to be professional not only in the work place but while you are off work as well. Everything from your appearance to your to your communication skills. First and foremost we’ll begin with why
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accomplishing a goal. The purpose of this paper is to discuss my leadership style based on a self-assessment survey‚ as well as leadership and management theories that align with my style of leading. Clark’s (2004) self-assessment survey identifies three major styles of leadership included‚ authoritarian‚
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