lectures was professional nursing organizations. What interested me about this topic is the fact that there are a plethora of professional organizations that are each unique to a specific goal or outcome that the organization wishes to improve upon in the nursing profession. Obtaining a minor in psychology has also made me appreciate the mental health aspect of treating and caring for a patient or client on a daily basis. After finding an article about advance practice psychiatric nurses and the
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methods and practices which have been implemented by professionals‚ in order to improve the provision for learners. Some of the methods adopted may be due to government legislation. An example of this is the National Curriculum. It was introduced to establish a consistent approach to the teaching of all children‚ in maintained schools. It gives guidance on what should be taught for particular age groups and a set of level descriptors are also included to assess children by. Other practices are developed
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Contemporary Issues in nursing practice Paper TOLAC vs. elective repeat cesarean delivery Since the early 70’s‚ the Western world has observed the trend of rising numbers of cesarean deliveries. In 2007 32% of all deliveries in the United Stated happened via C-section; the highest number ever. With so many cesarean deliveries many women face a dilemma regarding prospective birth. Cesarean section limits future childbirth choices‚ but available medical knowledge and research data overthrow the
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I have chosen to use Donald Schon’s (1983) model of reflective practice to reflect on my experience of leading the change in the school environment. I feel this was the most suitable model as it allowed me to reflect-on-action how I executed the task (Schon‚ 1983). I have been implementing a change in the primary school where I work. As a teaching assistant I feel confident in suggesting changes we could put in place‚ however‚ this project enabled me to enhance my development and initiate a change
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Introduction Evidence-based practice is essential in nursing. It serves as the basis of nursing care being used today. To enable nurses further to improve such care‚ research becomes a necessity. One way of ensuring research study is useable and effective is by critically appraising it. This paper aims to correctly and systematically critique a chosen qualitative research article by scrutinizing its part one by one and providing a concluding comments at the end. Title and abstract A qualitative
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Young people was based on my desire to cement my experiential learning by developing my knowledge of theoretical concepts through academic study. I have worked with young people for seven years‚ and the majority of my training thus far has been practice based. My current role is as a group worker in a therapeutic community for children and young people. The therapeutic community is a residential provision with a specialist education and therapy centre for children and young people with attachment
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Reflective practice is frequently utilised throughout nursing care. It allows the healthcare professional to explore their past and present experiences‚ their concepts of current practice and enables the ability of identifying means to enhance ongoing development (Levett-Jones & Bourgeois 2007‚ p. 117). Mann‚ Gordon & Macleod (2007‚ p. 595) highlights that current healthcare professionals must function in complex clinical systems. In order to do so must activate their own awareness to certain needs
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Effect of Change on Nursing Practice Leadership and Management in the Changing Health Care Environment NU420-02 August 11‚ 2013 The future of nursing is evolving at a rapid rate due to a changing health care environment. Nursing practice and leadership must adapt to these changes through ingenuity and advanced practice professional roles. “With an estimated 32 million newly insured Americans set to have health care coverage by 2014‚ and a predicted shortfall of 40‚000 primary-care
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SELF - CONCEPT Self-concept is the unique‚ dynamic and always evolving way people think about themselves. Component’s of self-concept: 1. Identity - conscious description of oneself 2. Body Image - perception of physical self: appearance‚ function and ability 3. Self-Esteem - personal opinion and self-worth 4. Role in Society - assumed expected behavior Factors Affecting Self - Concept MASLOW’S HIERARCHY OF NEEDS Original 1940s version by Maslow 1990s Adapted Version 1940s MASLOW HIERARCHY
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Critical Thinking and the Nursing Process This week I have learned that the ability to think critically is an essential part of the nursing process. Critical thinking is defined in the book as a combination of reasoned thinking‚ openness to alternatives‚ an ability to reflect‚ and a desire to seek truth. From learning about critical thinking skills in concepts class and learning about health assessments in foundations class‚ I can see how critical thinking skills can be utilized when doing health
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