Abstract Politics is a constant changing field‚ just like the Practice of Nursing but as nurses it is our responsibility and duty to keep up to date with changes being made that will effect our profession. The biggest concern nationwide seems to be the number of patients that a nurse can safely care for and while some states have regulations on that nurse-patient ratio many do not. Pennsylvania is going through a transitional period where two bills are being purposed and both can change the way
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The nursing profession is at times challenging to the extent that one may be forced to compromise his or her beliefs and professional principles. Such situations may include environmental pressure‚ societal rules‚ or even cultural disconnect. At times anxiety or even loss of confidence may hinder one’s ability to function effectively (Bodin‚ 2012). One instance is when other nurses and I had to handle an emergency case. A middle-aged man was rushed in. After a10 minute observation‚ there was a conclusion
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Exploring the Future of the Nursing Profession The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF) and the Institute of Medicine (IOM) partnered up in attempt to improve the future of nursing and to meet the increasing demands being placed on the American health care system. Previous U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Donna Shalala‚ chaired the committee and produced a report in 2010‚ The Future of Nursing: Leading Change‚ Advancing Health‚ which makes recommendations in the areas of training‚ education
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Background of the study Our study’s scope is within the local‚ specifically the post-partum mother. “DO WE NEED RESPONDENTS?” “YES WE DEFINITELY NEED ONE“ hypothesis:based on questions asked :D of course we need a questionnaire for this matter :D Significance of the study 1. For mothers - Cleanliness in the perineal area is important‚ so as to decrease the risk of infection and to promote blood flow. 2. Individuals who would extend their knowledge about said intervention.
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Importance of English in Nursing Profession. In general‚ the most popular language is English. In this computer age‚ English is the only language that anyone can understand. It is clear that the English language has become more dominant around the world. There is no doubt that‚ the English is language of communication between the people with different cultures. Considering the importance of English‚ It is a proper language that is easily understandable and it is absolutely necessary for all those
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IN WHAT SENSE IS NURSING A POLITICAL ACT? HOW CAN PROFESSIONAL NURSES BE ACTIVISTS? DISCUSS THESE QUESTIONS AND PROVIDE EXAMPLES OF POLITICAL ACTIVISM TO ILLUSTRATE YOUR POINTS. Nurses strive to provide holistic and comprehensive care. Nurses understand that health (and therefore nursing) is political and that to be advocates may require them to become political activists. Political activism refers to the process of trying to influence decision- makers to implement changes to improve the lives
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must maintain moral integrity‚ living up to their ethical beliefs by being honest‚ trustworthy and consistently standing up for what is right (2012). Pozgar (2016) the contents of ethics vary depending on the risks associated with a particular profession (p. 300). The National Commission on Correctional Health care (2011) talks about nurses in a traditional medical setting. How ethical decisions happens periodically and sometimes nurses are pulled into ethical situations. Nurses must comply to
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Challenges Facing the Nursing Profession in the 21st Century By: Kerry Z Today there is a national nursing shortage as the healthcare industry rapidly changes. Aging baby boomers mean demands on the healthcare system will only increase in the coming years. Fast forward a few years and we see many challenges ahead for nurses. Our textbook covers issues such as generational differences in an aging workforce with poor prospects for replacements
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01/20/2010 10:35 a.m. My Future Nursing Profession Why I want to be a nurse? I have many reason but the most important are the compassion for those who suffer. I have a fundamental desire to learn to have job security. This writer is going to explain how each of these three driving reasons is in turn tied together by my dedication to the healthcare field. Also‚ as a nurse is very important to be competent‚ responsible‚ compassionate‚ loving‚ dependable‚ emphatic‚ joyful and comforting
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As nursing professionals we must be guided by the Code of Ethics‚ which governs and guides us in the right way we should behave as professionals. According to the ANA there are nine provisions that rule the practice of the profession. These are: Autonomy that is the right to choose what happens to our own self. One must be capable to comprehend completely the informed information to make a choice with the four important components liberty‚ self-determination‚ independence and agency. Beneficence
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