RUNNING HEAD: NURSING THEORY Nursing Theory: Explanation and Relevance to Nursing Practices Katherine Lott Azusa Pacific University Theoretical Foundations for Nursing UNRS 306 Professor Cone May 20‚ 2009 Merriam Webster defines the word "theory" as "a belief‚ policy‚ or procedure proposed or followed as the basis of action." There are various categories of theories accepted and practiced throughout the world and throughout professional practices today. One example of a type of theory
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Introduction The Medical Board of Australia (MBA) and the Nurses and Midwifery Board of Australia (NMBA) both recognise that good record keeping is required to provide safe‚ high-quality health care (MBA‚ 2014; NMBA‚ 2008‚ 2014). Clinical documentation reflects the assessment of the patient‚ the clinical findings‚ the plan‚ patient’s response and outcome of care (Heartfield‚ 1996; Jeffries‚ Johnson‚ & Griffiths‚ 2010). Accurate documentation is seen not only as a record of patient care (Rodden‚ &
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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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Application of Theory in Nursing Process Introduction * Theories are a set of interrelated concepts that give a systematic view of a phenomenon (an observable fact or event) that is explanatory & predictive in nature. * Theories are composed of concepts‚ definitions‚ models‚ propositions & are based on assumptions. * They are derived through two principal methods; deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning. Objectives * to assess the patient condition by the various methods
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It is my distinct pleasure to write this Research Faculty Progress Review for XXX XXX‚ PhD. I have known Dr. XXX since 2009 when she was in the Department of Epidemiology. Dr. XXX’s research training consists of MPH and PhD degrees obtained from the University of Texas in 2003 and 2007. She has held the research faculty appointment (RFA) in the Department of Gastroenterology since 2013. This review pertains to her activities in the rank of Assistant Professor from 2013 to 2017. Research Grants
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Nursing is universal in the sense that nurses can be found almost in all countries around the world (Henderson‚ 1978). They are in the hospitals‚ in school clinics‚ in the community centres‚ residential homes and even play major roles in some of the popular soap operas in television. There are even television shows that mainly revolve around nurses and which chronicles what they do at work - both the positive and the negative. It is one of the most visible and easily identifiable occupations as compared
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Legislative Issue Faced by Nursing http://www.aacn.nche.edu/Media/shortageresource.htm The web site I found that discusses this critical issue is by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing. (AACN). This is an outstanding website that discusses the current and projected issues regarding the nursing shortage. The article identifies sobering figures of projected shortages up to the year 2020. By 2010‚ the nursing shortage is projected to be 12%‚ by 2015 to be 20% and by 2020 a frightening
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Gonzalez‚ Clarice English 9/Period 2 Rocheford 14 November 2013 The Good Effects on Social Media Social Networks have really changed my school dedication and grades. First‚ I always stay updated in these types of social networks‚ and all it does is waste my time. I spend countless hours on these websites and I don’t get anything done. Staying up late also affects my education because I stay up really late and I don’t get enough sleep. Therefore‚ I’m either late for school or I get to school
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Nursing as a Profession Lisa Renfrow Oklahoma Wesleyan University Nursing as a Profession The question of whether the practice of nursing is considered a profession or an occupation is an ongoing debate‚ much like the ongoing debate over what defines a profession. Several scholars have outlined criteria for considering an occupation to be a profession. Given a list of scholars and their criteria for what characteristics define a profession‚ I have chosen the list formulated
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A preceptor is an individual that teaches‚ guides‚ and assist another who is learning a role. Typically experienced RNs who are enthusiastic about the nursing profession and have a desire to teach. The preceptor should have a BSN degree at minimum and a preceptor should have the following characteristics: Effective interpersonal and communication skills‚ Teaching skills‚ Sensitivity to the learning needs of student nurses‚ Leadership skills‚ Decision-making and problem-solving skills‚ Positive professional
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