Theory development surfaced in nursing because of its leader’s desire for nursing to be considered a profession‚ and then to help nurses increase their knowledge of practice‚ what it is and what it can be. Theories can help to identify a clearer picture of practice than using facts alone (Walker & Avant‚ 2005). The following paper will discuss three of these theories and their authors as they relate to currency and ability of use in practice settings. Orem’s Model of Self Care The International
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Nursing as a Profession The Purpose of this paper is to discuss whether nursing is a profession based on Pavalko’s eight dimensions describing a profession. Firstly‚ we must understand the definition of a profession before one can accurately judge the validation of the nursing profession. According to Webster dictionary‚ the definition of a profession is “a calling requiring specialized knowledge and often long academic preparation” (Webster dictionary‚ 2008). The nursing profession is one that
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Introduction The Essentials of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice provides the educational framework for the preparation of professional nurses. This document describes the outcomes expected of graduates of baccalaureate nursing programs. The Essentials apply to all prelicensure and RN complet ion programs‚ whether the degree is baccalaureate or graduate entry. Program curricula are designed to prepare students to meet the endofprogram outcomes delineated under each
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Philosophy of Professional Nursing Each person may have an individual perspective about nursing. For professional nurses‚ interactions within their careers lead to the development of different philosophies and theories of nursing. As they build experience‚ knowledge may reshape these theories based on different situations they have encountered. The responsibility of a nurse is not limited to simply attending to patients at the bedside. Nurses not only provide comfort care‚ but must educate‚ communicate
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Nursing stabilizes its own unique body of knowledge and forms its own leadership organizational structure. One of the key aims of nursing leadership is to create empowerment amongst nurses. From the transition of non-modern to contemporary nursing‚ the new context of nursing leadership and management has emerged. However‚ an important question rises on how significant‚ relevant and efficient leadership is on both patient and nursing staff outcomes. Nowadays‚ staff nurses face a wide variety of
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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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FUTURE OF NURSING * SUTHA FERNANDO – DATE: 12-23-2012 GRAND CANYAN UNIVERSITY ABSTRACT The Institute of Medicine has thoroughly analyzed the Future of Nursing and submitted report. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) is a nonprofit organization that works independently‚ provides unbiased and authoritative advice to general public as well as government. In this essay we would discuss about the significance of report and recommendations of IOM. In 2010 the IOM has advised the Government
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Over the years‚ nursing has evolved not only as a profession but also a hands-on discipline. Nursing is a theory-based practice that evolves and grows continuously through research. Fawcett (1984) defined nursing’s metaparadigm as the overall overview of nursing which consists the concepts of person‚ environment‚ health and nursing. Nursing practice began to evolve in the early 18th century. I will be exploring the different major influences that have altered the practice of nursing to what it is today
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Record-keeping and documentation are a hugely important part of nursing practice that unfortunately is often overlooked. Good record-keeping is in fact an essential element of being a good nurse. This assignment will discuss the importance of record-keeping in the healthcare setting. Record-keeping is vital for three main functions of nursing. It facilitates communication‚ promotes safe and appropriate nursing care and meets professional and legal standards (CRNBC 2008). These purposes and other
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I am writing this reflective journal in accordance with the CNO`s reflective practice standards and the LEARN model. Though my time on 600A has only just begun I have learned so much. Like many second year students‚ this is my first experience in the hospital. It has proven to be much different than my previous clinical experiences. My time with my first client stands out in my mind as a key learning experience. I like to believe that I am caring and compassionate with everyone I meet‚ especially
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