...1. Nursing It is assisting the individuals, sick or well in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery (or to peaceful death) that he would perform unaided if he had the necessary strength, will or knowledge (Virginia Henderson) 2. Art A superior skill that you can learn by study, practice and observation. 3. Science The ability to produce solutions in some problem domain. 4. Other disciplines that are related to nursing and how they contribute to nursing: i) Medicine- Doctors consult patients and order investigations to be performed on a patient as well as prescribe medicine for the patient. They give instructions as to how the patient has to be nursed for example post-operatively the doctor may instruct that the patient be kept nil by mouth for a given period. ii) Dialetics- The patient needs a balanced diet so it is the duty of the dietician to work out the dietary requirements of the patient. The food has to be prepared according to the patient’s ability to digest for example if the patient is on liquid diet or light diet. Special diets may need to be adhered to depending with the patient’s condition for example low salt diet for hypertensive patients or diabetic diet for diabetic patients. iii) Laboratory Technology- Patients’ specimens need to be processed so as to come up with a proper diagnosis. Laboratory results help in ascertaining the medicines the patient is sensitive to in cases of infections...
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...from our mistakes thus the foundation and history of nursing helps us to realize how nursing originated, the changes it has gone through to where we are today. Nursing practice is always changing and in order to understand and appreciate these changes, we need to understand what brought about the changes.”By understanding the history and foundation of nursing, nurses can develop a sense of professional identity and build a better future for the profession and the people they serve” (Ic.gcumedia.com, 2013).The American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN) seeks” to foster the importance of history as relevant to understanding the past, defining the present, and influencing the future of nursing.” (About AAHN, 2007) It also helps us to see the role nursingeducation plays in developing nurse s equipped with critical thinking skills,accountability, empathy, leadership, managerial skills, and the ability forindependent decision making and working as a vital member of the health care team. 1-The trend fromrudimentary beginnings to well developed training schools, standards of regulations, and licensure and nursing theories. Crimean war (1853-1856) and the civil war (1861-1865), fought by theBritish and Americans respectively helped demonstrate the effectiveness ofskilled nursing in improving outcomes of sick and injured soldiers. (Creasia &Friberg 2011). This lead to the opening of nursing schools. Today, nursing education is still vital...
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...Dynamics. How Does Knowledge of the Foundations and History of Nursing provide a Context in which to Understand Current Practice? Identify at least three trends in nursing practice demonstrated by the Interactive Timeline. How How does knowledge of the foundations and history of nursing provide a context in which to understand current practice? Identify at least three trends in nursing practice demonstrated by the interactive timeline. How have these trends influenced your perspective of nursing practice? Foundation is everything we build or improve on. Having knowledge of the foundations and history of nursing provide a context in which to understand current practice, and how evolved and developed as a profession throughout the centuries. By understanding the history and foundation of nursing, nurses can build on that foundation and develop a sense of professional identity and build a better future for the profession and the people they serve “(Ic.gcumedia.com.2013). Looking at the foundations and historical perspective of nursing, we the present generation of nurses has no choice but to appreciate the nurses of the past centuries for their enormous contributions that get us to where we are today. We have many theories such as Florence Nightingale and host of others to be appreciated for preparing the way for subsequent generations of nurses. Interactive timeline have shown many trends, three of which were: One trend in nursing education is the growing number of students...
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...is to discuss how the module content and practice experience has contributed to my development as a nurse. It will involve reflecting on a particular episode of care delivery to a patient by me and my nursing mentor whilst on my 5 week placement and how I felt that the Foundation to nursing practice module helped equip me with both the knowledge and skills. In education for health-care professions it is recognised as an essential tool for helping students to make links between theory and practice and enables you to develop your knowledge and skills towards becoming a professional. Reflective practice is noted as being fundamental to development as a professional. To protect anonymity and maintain confidentiality the patient focused on this assignment will be known as patient A, furthermore consent was gained from patient A and they were provided with clear information on what would be included in this assignment and where informed that no recognisable information would be given, this is done in accordance with the Nursing & Midwifery Councils Code of Professional Conduct (2002) guidelines. Nursing assessment is considered to be the first step in the process of delivering individualised nursing care which is defined by A Dictionary of Nursing (2008) as care that is planned to meet the particular needs of one patient, as opposed to a routine applied to all patients suffering from the same disease. Every person is an individual they may share...
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...Having knowledge of the foundations and history of nursing helps nursing practice today because it shows not only how far we have come in healthcare and nursing but also how important education has been and still is for nurses. Looking back on history and research of practices help us understand why we do some of the things we do today as nurses such as something as simple as washing our hands. It is also amazing how far medical technology has come. Three trends in nursing practice: 1. The training and education as well as the quality of care was “rudimentary” prior to the 1800’s. whereas today it is quite the opposite. Standards of care, policies and procedures, and regulations is a big part of the nursing field today. We now have many nursing associations in many different areas of nursing as well as required continuing education according the state practiced in and education (ADN, BSN, and/or MSN) and licensure is required. 2. Nursing was a job for the “undesirables” in society, the pay was poor, and there was no social standing. Due to early nursing figures, nursing gained the respect from the military and government. Education became a necessity in nursing, nursing associations developed standards of care and regulations and now nurse licensure is required. Today nursing is a highly respected and one of the well paid careers out there. 3. The nursing uniform has come a long way. From the nursing cap (i.e. handkerchief cap to the muffin cap). Once education...
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...Questions: 1. Based from the report, what are the significant contributions provided by the era of intuitive, apprentice, educated and contemporary nursing? 2. If you will be given the chance to weigh the order of importance of the different elements in the nursing metaparadigm what element will you consider the most important one? Explain. Answers: 1. During the intuitive era, nursing has been based on our own human instinct, which was to help and care for others. Nurses acted as slaves yet demonstrated the role of physicians, which made the role of nurses crucial in human existence. In the apprentice era, nursing has become more systematic since this was the time wherein hospitals, uniforms and nursing hierarchy (superintendent or director of nursing) have been developed. During the educated nursing, schools for nurses were established which trained them formally and gave emphasis on the importance of knowing the “why” (rationale) and not just the “how” (procedures) in nursing. And lastly, during the contemporary nursing, national and international organizations were built such as the World Health Organization (WHO), which helped the society of nurses in promoting health, fighting diseases and improving nutrition for all. 2. The four elements of the nursing metaparadigm are all vital and works hand in hand in the promotion of human well being but If I will be given the chance to weigh them, I will consider person as the most important element. Why? Because...
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...How does knowledge of the foundations and history of nursing provide a context in which to understand current practice? Identify at least three trends in nursing practice from the "Nursing Timeline of Historical Events" media piece. How have these trends influenced your perspective of nursing practice? To understand the current practice of nursing, we must go back to its origin, and look at how it has evolved. We need to understand the “why’s and the how come’s “ behind this practice, in order to learn from the past shortcomings, in order to provide optimum care for the patients we are entrusted with, and influence our future in this profession. The three trends that have influenced my perspective of nursing practice, as outlined in the “Nursing Timeline of Historical Events”, are the switch from the beginning of civilization and nursing care delivered by men, usually with religious affiliation to a female dominate field, the evolution of this profession being seen as work unworthy of respect and financial compensation to now being a highly sought after and respected profession, and the advancement of education and professional organizations. To understand Nursing’s current practice, one must understand its history. Nursing has been called an art. One must have a passion for it. To be a nurse, one should be compassionate, patient, and possess a strong desire to give to those in need. Since the beginning of history, nurses have been caring for the wounded, sick, desolate...
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...Implementation of the IOM Future Of Nursing Report Name Course Course Instructor Date Robert wood Johnson foundation is among the biggest charitable organization in the US that focuses mainly on the health issues. Its main objective is to find out the most wanting health concerns occurring in US in order to facilitate the healthy living of American citizens. In conjunction with institute of medicine (IOM), the foundation formed an initiative committee which was obligated to form a report that would suggest the recommendation for the future of nursing (Clavelle, 2012). Due to the rapid changes in the world of health, and the ever growing systems in health care, it deemed necessary to evaluate the obstacles in the nursing profession which curtailed effective response to these evolving changes in the health systems. This was in line with 2010 Affordable care Act which was on the view that, since the nurses forms the largest proportion of the health worker, they can play a fundamental role in achieving the objectives stipulated in the Act. The Act included the provision of transforming health care system to the one that focuses on patient needs, safety, affordability and quality. Prior to the final verdict on the report, the committee researched on various challenges such as the problems that affected the education system of nursing, and the probable solutions necessary for advancement of the system. Among the probable solution they reviewed were; the benefits of highly...
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...Discussion Board Unit: 4/Topic 2 Britton Lerch Due Date: September 19, 2015 Kaplan University MN502: Theoretical Foundations of Advanced Nursing Dr. Phelps How is the patient benefiting from the nurse and is the patient starting to become more independent or still dependent upon the nurse for all their care (Schmieding, 1990)? Theoretical frameworks can assist with answering many nursing questions such as these. This will help nurses to organize their thoughts when observing and assessing patients (Schmieding, 1990). Ida Jean Orlando is well known for her Yale study that integrates the concepts of mental health and instills them into nursing curricula (Alligood, 2014). As Orlando began to observe and analyze patients, nurses, students, and...
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...1 PATHOPHARMACOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS FOR ADVANCED NURSING PRACTICE OBESITY WESTERN GOVERNORS UNIVERSITY SANDRA ROGERS 2 A. Obesity is an epidemic disease which is increasing in frequency in frequency. It is one of the most common disorders in medical practice and among the most frustrating and difficult to manage. Little progress has been made in prevention or treatment, yet major changes have occurred in our understanding of its causes and implications for health. It is associated with changes in many body systems. The definition of obesity is: a condition of excess body fat. Obesity is measured using Body Mass Index (BMI). BMI is calculated by dividing body mass in kilograms by the square of height in meters, (ie. Kg/M2). In adults a person with a BMI greater than 30 kg/m2 is considered obese. (www.anzca.edu) A1. Over time obesity can cause a number of pathophysiological changes to body systems. Obesity affects the cardiovascular system and can cause hypertension, ischemic heart disease, cardiomyopathy, hyperlipidemia, cardiovascular and peripheral vascular disease, varicose veins, venous thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and even sudden death. It can affect the respiratory system by causing obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS), obesity hyperventilation syndrome (OHS), restrictive lung disease; the Endocrine system causing diabetes, Cushing’s disease, hypothyroidism; the gastrointestinal system causing gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD),...
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...Knowledge of the foundation and history of nursing provides a context in which to understand current practice by providing insight into the challenges faced in the past, the obstacles overcome and an understanding of the progression of the profession. By learning about the history of nursing and the people who pioneered our profession, nurses can increase their capacity to make positive changes in the present and set goals for the future. The most important nursing trend consistent throughout the "Nursing Timeline of Historical Events" was increased and formalized education. Nurses transitioned from uneducated, low class individuals providing basic rudimentary care to highly respected professionals providing skilled, technologically advanced care with care and compassion. Dorthea Dix began another important trend by gathering facts and information about the conditions of health care and bringing these facts to the attention of the government. She wanted state supported institutions and the improvement of care. Her efforts led to the first state run hospital and also recognition to the role of women in health care. The trend set by Florence Nightengale to gather data and use statistics to analyze disease and mortality laid the foundation for Evidence Based Practice to improve patient outcomes. These trends have influenced my perspective of nursing in many ways. I am pursuing my BSN because research has shown that Baccalaureate prepared...
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...How does knowledge of the foundations and history of nursing provide a context in which to understand current practice? Identify at least three trends in nursing practice demonstrated by the interactive timeline. How have these trends influenced your perspective of nursing practice? In answering the above question, my thought immediate goes to, “You don’t know where you’re going unless you know where you’ve been or come from.” “The American Association for the History of Nursing (AAHN) is a professional organization open to everyone interested in the history of nursing. The purpose of the Association shall be to foster the importance of history as relevant to understanding the past, defining the present, and influencing the future of nursing.” [ (About AAHN, 2007) ] The history of nursing and knowledge of foundations allows us an opportunity to ask why & then obtain answer(s) for current practices via documented evidence. This knowledge propels an individual from a level of ignorance to a focused level of education. Awareness of historical practices and events better assists us in understanding the why’s within this profession, we call registered nurse. Three trends within nursing practice that stood out in my mind were: 1.) The movement from male dominated, religious caregivers to females who at one time weren’t considered persons. Now women are recognized as human entities with value that dominate the nursing field, in all aspects. 2.) The trend from rudimentary...
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...history and foundations of nursing helps me understand better about my profession of nursing. I understand how the nursing job was started and evolved over time and see where I am from the historical standpoint. The study of history focuses on not just the chronology of events, but also the impact and influence on a society and the nursing profession by those events throughout ages. It helps us better understand the societal forces and issues confronting the nursing profession continuously and also allows us better appreciate the role of the profession in the healthcare system (Egenes, 2009). By studying the history and fundamentals of nursing, I have learned that my work is in continuation of many people’s hard work and dedication and am able to identify the trends in the nursing profession. The first notable and interesting trend in nursing over the course of history is that the nursing profession was mainly held by men prior to 1800s even though the majority of nurses in the United State predominantly women these days. In the earlier era, I don’t think we can even call the nursing job as a profession because those men were mainly fulfilling the calling to aid the sick and poor from military, lay and religious orders. One interesting fact is that the first nursing school was established in India in about 250 B.C., and only men were permitted to attend because men were viewed to be more pure than women (Travel Nurses Now, 2014). The role of women in the nursing field started...
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...Having the knowledge of the foundations and history of nursing provides a context in which nurses understand current practice because it helps us understand how nursing even came to be. Realizing all the struggles, problems and challenges many significant people such as St Benedict to Florence Nightingale to Mildred Montag faced helps provide an understanding in how they contributed in shaping nursing as a Profession today. As early as 250 BC, St. Benedict initiated the Benedictine Nursing Order. With this initiated the beginning of nursing education which set the basis of importance of knowledge. Then there is Dorothea Lynde Dix who in the early nineteenth century witnessed how many the mentally ill and orphans lived in such shocking living conditions. Because of all her efforts in convincing those of authority the need for better care and facilities in which the ill are cared for resulted in the first hospital being built in Trenton, New Jersey. Then of course the infamous Florence Nightingale, the founding mother of modern nursing. Her work further assisted in improving the many things that others fought for such as education, improving the sanitary conditions of where people are treated. Her research and writing instated the importance of understanding disease and its relation to morality rates. These trends have helped influence my perspective of nursing practice in that it gives me the understanding of how important nursing education is and that there is always...
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...How does knowledge of the foundations and history of nursing provide a context in which to understand current practice? Identify at least three trends in nursing practice from the "Nursing Timeline of Historical Events" media piece. How have these trends influenced your perspective of nursing practice? Paraphrasing the great philosopher Santayana, we can say that those who dare to ignore the lessons of history condemn themself to go throw the same growing pains past generations had to go, unnecessarily. Modern nursing practice is based on scientific knowedge, technological accomplishments that have allowed the development of a data base of wisdom, knowledge, information and data about individuals and populations who suffer illness and sickness. Also, knowing that men and women of courage, determination and intelligence and observation skills paid a painful price to arrive to the knowledge base that we have now at our disposition, and had to fight many battles in the different communities and nations to advance the idea that the provision of a rational, compassionate and professional medical and nursing care oblige us to be grateful to they and to commit ourselves to continue practicing modern nursing without taking it for granted. One lesson contemporary medicine and nursing that shows a tendency to incorporate state of the art technologies and procedures to the nursing/medical care, may learn from this empirical stage of the nursing history is that we need to keep the compassionate...
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