itself determines what is right). Both of these impact the nursing profession. Modern social exchange theories are based on the principle of utility. Read the assumptions of social exchange theory and consider how these would affect the nurse-patient relationship‚ compared to how these impact the nurse within the health care environment. To what extent are all theories ethical? Is social exchange theory compatible with the values of the nursing profession? Social exchange theory is a social psychological and sociological
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Multi-Professional Support of Learning and Assessing in Practice Theoretical Assignment The Role of a Nursing Mentor The design of this essay is to focus on two different aspects of mentorship in a nursing environment. Part one will focus on the role of a clinical mentor and part two will explain an assessment of a student nurse through the vision of a new mentor observing a clinical procedure undertaken by the student. The aim is to cover the learning outcomes of the module and focus on current
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WHAT IS NURSING? AN EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF THE PROFESSIONAL NURSE. INTRODUCTION Nursing is a profession‚ the depth and breadth of which is to meet different heath care needs of the population (American Nurses Association(ANA)‚ 2010). This demand to clarify what professionalism or profession mean in the health care field. The term ‘professionalism’ has autonomy and self-regulation as the characteristics central to it. It signifies that a profession has authority to establish standards of conduct
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Values Pamela Dyer Southern New Hampshire University Policy‚ Law‚ ethics NUR480 Professor S. Butler February 26‚ 2015 Values Our values define who we are. They are the fundamental beliefs that guide our actions and behavior. They influence the way we interact with others and our thought process. Every day‚ each one of us makes choices and decisions that directly affect the way we experience each other and the way others experience us. Values‚ in essence are what motivates us. The values that define
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Public Health Nursing (PHN) helps establish and identify health inequalities within the community‚ national and global levels. Public Health Nurses collaborate with local and government agencies to discuss various health issues and how policies and procedures can assist with implementing change. Public health nurses advocate to bring health disparities within diverse populations to the forefront. Furthermore‚ educating the world regarding health issues that may not receive coverage. The Core Public
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The current nursing shortage and high turnover rate among nurses is a great concern‚ not only for health care organizations but also for the general population. The increase in an older population‚ as the “Baby Boomers” approach retirement age will add to this shortage‚ leaving many to wonder who will take care of them in their golden years. Subsequently‚ many of these “Baby Boomers” are nurses themselves and will be retiring‚ adding to the shortage. The Current trend for recent nursing graduates
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Pediatric Palliative Care: Nursing Needs and Role In modern society‚ children are expected to outlive their parents. However‚ for children living with life-threatening or terminal illnesses‚ palliative care is an approach to care that enhances quality of life for both the child and the grieving parents. Pediatric palliative care is an area of patient care that can be one of the most emotionally challenging areas of practice. The nurse’s role in caring and supporting children and their families
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While my nurse is not actively working on a specific policy change at the moment‚ she does make sure that she stays informed of the policy environment and the public agenda. For instance‚ she is a member of several professional nursing associations and receives their published newsletters in order to educate herself on current topics in the field of public health. She also follows local political events and makes sure to vote in her own community for the politicians and laws that
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registered nurse Introduction National competency standards for registered nurses were first adopted by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) in the early 1990s. The ANMC was a peak national and midwifery organisation established in 1992 to develop a national approach to nursing and midwifery regulation. The ANMC worked in conjunction with the state and territory nursing and midwifery authorities (NMRAs) to produce national standards – an integral component of the regulatory framework
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component of the metaparadigm of nursing must be considered. This metaparadigm was first developed by Florence Nightingale and is still a valid and important tool nurses use every day. Its four components are person‚ environment‚ health and nursing each works to help the other for a better understanding and application of proper care (Fawcett‚ 1994). The first paradigm refers not only to a person‚ but also to the families or social groups who are involved in the nursing treatment. A nurse’s care must
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