...outlining the process for developing standards of practice the American Nurses Association relies on members as the first link in developing an official resource. Members are nominated to a working group that researches the issue at hand and writes a statement before going to the ANA for final approval. This bottom-up approach ensures the standards are current and accurately represent nurses across the nation (ANA 2014). The Department of Health Scope of Practice Tree asks us, Is the act permitted or prohibited by the nurse practice act, Is it consistent with standards? Do you have current clinical skills to perform the act safely? Is the act with in in standard of care? Are you prepared to accept the consequences of your action? The six main categories of practice are assessment, Analysis, Outcome Identification, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation. By implementing standards of care we are able to provide excellent care to out patients. Different entities that might be involved in developing a standard of practice are The American nurses Association and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JACHO) have established and recognized standards of care. Standards of care are found at the national and state level. State boards of nursing develop standards of care at the state level and enforce those standards. The American Nurse Credentialing Center (ANCC) work on the national level. Professional specialty nursing organizations,...
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...the different entities that might be involved in developing a standard of practice. Outline the Process for Developing Nursing Standards of Practice and Identify the Different Entities That Might Be Involved in Developing a Standard of Practice. When outlining the process for developing standards of practice the American Nurses Association relies on members as the first link in developing an official resource. Members are nominated to a working group that researches the issue at hand and writes a statement before going to the ANA for final approval. This bottom-up approach ensures the standards are current and accurately represent nurses across the nation (ANA 2014). The Department of Health Scope of Practice Tree asks us, Is the act permitted or prohibited by the nurse practice act, Is it consistent with standards? Do you have current clinical skills to perform the act safely? Is the act with in in standard of care? Are you prepared to accept the consequences of your action? The six main categories of practice are assessment, Analysis, Outcome Identification, Planning, Implementation, and Evaluation. By implementing standards of care we are able to provide excellent care to out patients. Different entities that might be involved in developing a standard of practice are The American nurses Association and the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organization (JACHO) have established and recognized standards of care. Standards of care are found...
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...Nursing Standards of Practice Outline the process for developing nursing standards of practice and identify the different entities that might be involved in developing a standard of practice. Nursing standards of practice are vital to ensure patients received quality care and encompass the caring and professional aspects of nursing. These guidelines clearly designate what nurses should or should not do and are also a template for excellent, competent care. In order to develop nursing standards of practice one must be mindful of these requirements. The standards of practice shall: 1. Be considered as the baseline for quality nursing care 2. Be developed in relation to the law governing nursing practice 3. Apply to the registered nurse practicing in any setting 4. Govern the practice of the licensee at all levels of practice Nurses should evaluate what area the nursing standard of practice that they are developing fits into. There are six main categories of practice to choose from: Assessment, Analysis, Outcome Identification, Planning, Implementation or Evaluation. The new standard that is being developed needs to clearly outline what the profession expects of its members, how it will promote, guide or direct the nursing practice and how it will assist in improved understanding and response in the nursing role. There are several different entities that might be involved with the development of a new standard of practice. “Federal and state laws, rules...
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...Outline the process for developing nursing standards of practice and identify the different entities that might be involved in developing a standard of practice. Nursing standards of practice are vital to ensure patients received quality care and encompass the caring and professional aspects of nursing. These guidelines clearly designate what nurses should or should not do and are also a template for excellent, competent care. In order to develop nursing standards of practice one must be mindful of these requirements. The standards of practice shall: 1. Be considered as the baseline for quality nursing care 2. Be developed in relation to the law governing nursing practice 3. Apply to the registered nurse practicing in any setting 4. Govern the practice of the licensee at all levels of practice Nurses should evaluate what area the nursing standard of practice that they are developing fits into. There are six main categories of practice to choose from: Assessment, Analysis, Outcome Identification, Planning, Implementation or Evaluation. The new standard that is being developed needs to clearly outline what the profession expects of its members, how it will promote, guide or direct the nursing practice and how it will assist in improved understanding and response in the nursing role. There are several different entities that might be involved with the development of a new standard of practice. “Federal and state laws, rules and regulation and other professional agencies/organizations...
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...Professional Dynamics Details This course is a bridge course for the RN who is returning to formal education for the baccalaureate degree in nursing. The course focuses on differentiated nursing practice competencies, nursing conceptual models, professional accountability, integrating spirituality into practice, group dynamics, and critical thinking. Emphasis is also placed on writing and oral presentation skills. 3.0 None None Additional Material Textbook Conceptual Foundations: The Bridge to Professional Nursing Practice Cresaia, J., & Friberg, E. (2010). Conceptual foundations: The bridge to professional nursing practice (5th ed). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier. ISBN-13: 9780323068697 (Available as eBook) Important information about this text: All required GCU RN-to-BSN eBooks are accessible anywhere-anytime, with lifetime access via Evolve at (http://evolve.elsevier.com). Refer to “Pageburst/Evolve eBooks” for details on how to access the course’s required text. http://evolve.elsevier.com Topics Topic 1: Essentials of Baccalaureate Education Description: Objectives: 1. Identify uses of the various elements of the virtual classroom. 2. Identify best practices for conducting academic research. 3. Access the GCU online Library Catalog to access the journal databases and locate scholarly/peer-reviewed articles. 4. Define plagiarism and distinguish between plagiarism, paraphrasing, and summarizing. 5. Differentiate between academic and nonacademic writing. Topic Material: Electronic...
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...before they happen, analyze, create a plan of action, implement risk reduction and retention plans, and operational risks through risk avoidance. Risk management process includes ongoing decision making, protect financial, human, and tangible assets of the nursing home facility. Risk management addresses issues that may causes problem within the organization by collaborating with stakeholder that builds strong leadership among all stakeholders. In nursing home facilities risk management focuses more on frequency and severity of accidental loses to the organization. This is done through risk control and financing measures. Nursing home administrators report any issues that come as a result of negligence that could lead to lawsuits to the corporate risk manager. Many nursing homes have implemented procedures to report instances of abuse to local authorities and state agencies to prosecute individuals involved and protect residents from more abuse (Carroll, 2009). Risk management is the responsibility of every staff member from the top administrator to all health care workers and staff member who are involved in patient care. Key Concepts Optimizing Value- The best way to optimize responsibility and authority, and to control financial and quality risks, is to place such responsibility and authority within the same entity (Granata, 2010). It is important to consider all of the components of a system and how they interact then establish an approach to deal with the value, quality...
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...Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Inc. The Clinical Scholar Model (CSM) is a . . practice–education partnership focused on . . Clinical Scholar Model improving the outcomes of clinical nursing . . . education by bridging the academic and . . Providing Excellence in Clinical service settings. An expert clinical nurse . . . Supervision of Nursing Students serves as a clinical scholar (CS) to . . coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the . . clinical education of nursing students in . Gayle Preheim, EdD, RN, CNAA, BC . . collaboration with school of nursing faculty. . Kathy Casey, MS, RN . This article describes the model’s evolution, . . Mary Krugman, PhD, RN, FAAN . how the model is differentiated from . . traditional clinical instruction roles and . . responsibilities, and the benefits to the . . . collaborating clinical agency and school . . of nursing. . . . ................................................ . he shortage of nurses and nursing faculty experienced throughout the nation provides opportunities for increased collaboration between clinical agencies and schools of nursing (Rice, 2003). Recently, nursing schools across the nation have increased enrollments to address the nursing workforce demands (American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN], 2003b; National League for Nursing, 2004). Clinical agencies have responded to these expanded enrollments by adding clinical placements and developing creative strategies to meet the need for increased clinical instructors (AACN...
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...Standardization of Nursing Protocol for Cardiac Arterial Bypass Patients Abstract Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) is an important factor in determining medical courses of action. Nurses have long used tradition rather than evidence in making decisions about beside care; to convince them to switch practice, it is useful to draw a comparison between the efficacy of these disparate routes. Our study designed a research question based on the PICOT model for the cardiac floors and designed procedures using the Kotter and Cohen’s Model of Change. In order to study the effect discussed in our PICOT question, a web search was conducted and the quality of each pertinent study reviewed. Introduction In the nursing staff of an adult Cardiac Surgical Care unit, how does the buy-in from the staff for Evidence-Based Practice (EBP) changes in a new Coronary Arterial Bypass Graft (CABG) pathway affect the decreases in infection rate among this patient population when compared to the old way of delivering patient care through nursing tradition in a six month time frame? The formation of a guideline for practice in nursing is not a new occurrence; books and manuals have been a reality for many years. However, in the past these resources lacked the evidence for standards of care, which traditionally have been based on professional consensus and tradition. The Joint Commission has recognized processes that can be measured regarding patient outcomes and care in order to meet standards for Medicare qualification...
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...TANSCULTURAL NURSING SUBMITTED BY: HARUNA ABDULLAHI IBRAHIM, MSC. NURSING (1ST YEAR), GARDEN CITY COLLEGE OF NURSING. SUBMITTED ON: 13TH AUGUST, 2012 I. INTRODUCTION: In the health care delivery system, as in the society, nurses interact with people of similar as well as diverse backgrounds having different frames of references and varied preferences regarding their health and health needs. In the provision of care, nurses must acknowledge, respect and adapt the cultural needs of those patients and their significant others through identifying the differences between cultural groups that require health care providers to identify culture specific health and illness practices and caring behaviours that transcend cultural groups and appear to be universal care practices to enable the provision of care that is holistic, effective and culturally competent. The field of transcultural nursing which was pioneered by Madelein Leininger in 1975 represent a shift from the biophysiological and psychological models that dominated nursing in the 1950s as it advocates the recognition of each individual as a social being and must be handled as unique entity having cultural beliefs, norms, values and customs that influence his or her life in all ramifications including health, illness and treatment. Leininger, who was considered the leader and initiator in the field of transcultural nursing, postulated the theory of “diversity and universality of...
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...Communication, 2014). First impressions are lasting ones and the first step in building long lasting relationships. A person must be aware of their presence and understand themselves to have a confident professional presence. Models of Health and Healing I am a mindful person and can easily drown out the distractions of the everyday noise of the unit so I can remain on track. It is important to try and think outside the box and keep your eye on the big picture. Utilizing critical thinking skills is a must. Everyday, every shift, a person is faced with making a difficult decision quickly with a limited amount of information. I currently work in a behavioral health setting. The pace of the unit can change rapidly during a shift. I feel my practice is a mixture of the first model of physical body and also the third model of body-mind-spirit. In behavioral health we often are more focused on the emotional care aspect, remembering to be culturally sensitive to our clients as well as respecting their spiritual beliefs and incorporating these aspects into their individualized recovery plan. With the advancements our society has achieved in medication, sometimes the cultural and spiritual beliefs can be easily overlooked by providers. As a nurse, it is important to know your clients’ beliefs to help them communicate their perspective to the provider if they do not feel comfortable doing this alone. Working in behavioral health, there are times when the physical body concerns have...
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...Nursing shortage is featured in every magazine, health articles, newspaper, television and other forms of communications. Nursing shortage creates serious concerns not only in the field of medicine but in the consumer’s eyes. Health is considered a basic need of mankind; therefore, everyone is affected in maintaining the health status. Nurses are a major workforce in the provision of health care. Where does this discussion lead? Is there a serious threat? What happens now? Is it global? All these questions pump adrenaline to everyone who is concern about their health status. Health care organizations, specifically hospitals have significantly felt the impact of nursing shortage. Nurses are an integral part of any health care organization; and are known to the health care community as front line workers. The following outline is to discuss a health care situation such as nursing shortage in hospital settings. This outline is to provide a comprehensive overview by analyzing and evaluating the effectiveness of procedures that are in place, and recommend improvement strategies based on economic theories and concepts that support best practices. Key Players Nursing shortage is a work in itself, there is no immediate solution to the problem; therefore, nurses as the key players must be involved in the decision making occurring at every health care organization. As nurses, the sole responsibility lies upon them to establish a safe working environment, ensuring patients and nurses’...
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...Transcultural Nursing Theory Applied Vulnerable Populations I "Nowhere are the divisions of race, ethnicity and culture more sharply drawn that in the health of the people in the United States. Despite recent progress in overall national health, there are continuing disparities in the incidence of illness and death among African Americans, Latino/Hispanic Americans, Native Americans, Asian Americans, Alaskan Natives and Pacific Islanders as compared with the US population as a whole." --National Center for Cultural Competence Population addressed Population addressed In 1950, U.S.-born whites made up about 90 percent of the U.S. population. By 2000, this number declined to about 75 percent, and by 2050 non-Hispanic whites will be in the numerical minority (U.S. Census Bureau 2001, 2002). This rapid diversification requires healthcare organizations to pay closer attention to cross-cultural issues if they are to meet the healthcare needs of the nation and continue to maintain a high standard of care. Looking at the Country as a whole the current area of discussion for this paper is the area of Western North Carolina and the population of Asheville, which is a melting pot of cultures which the combination they create is unique to no other. According to the 2006 U.S. Census Bureau statistics for Asheville, N.C. the current demographics break down as follows: Asheville [City] Population (current estimate), 70,400. Buncombe County Population (2006), 222,174, county in...
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...Budget Management Analysis Budget management is an important concern for organizations, especially today with the economic strain on businesses. The strategies to manage budgets and possible variances will be addressed within the context of this paper. A comparison of five expense results with the budgetary expectations and reasons for possible variances will be presented. Benchmarking techniques that may improve budget accuracy in future forecasts will also be concentrated on within the body of information presented Managing a Budget within the Forecasts According to Finkler, Kovner, and Jones, (2007), organizations exercise control over operations through the use of a management control system. The determination of whether a business is able to appropriately budget for future expenses, economic downturns, and risks is critical in today’s economic crisis. The methods by which a budget is created are specific and take into consideration several factors that provide target, actual, and variance results. The strategies used to create a budget vary among industry, organization, department, and/or manager just to name a few. Budget variances, strategies, and benchmarking techniques are critical to the final budget formulated for a business. A budget is a way to assist managers to follow a set strategic plan to ensure resources are used to efficiently to achieve the goals and follow the mission of the organization. A budget provides estimates of revenue, expenditures...
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...Edition Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice Second Edition [pic] American Nurses Association Silver Spring, Maryland 2010 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication data The American Nurses Association (ANA) is a national professional association. This ANA publication ( Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice) reflects the thinking of the nursing profession on various issues and should be reviewed in conjunction with state board of nursing policies and practices. State law, rules, and regulations govern the practice of nursing, while Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice guides nurses in the application of their professional skills and responsibilities. Published by Nursesbooks.org The Publishing Program of ANA http://www.Nursesbooks.org/ American Nurses Association 8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492 1-800-274-4ANA http://www.NursingWorld.org Design: Typesetting: Printing: Editorial services: © 2010 American Nurses Association. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Contents Contributors Overview of Content Foundational Documents of Professional Nursing Audience for This Publication Scope of Nursing Practice Definition of Nursing Professional...
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...Edition Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice Second Edition [pic] American Nurses Association Silver Spring, Maryland 2010 Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication data The American Nurses Association (ANA) is a national professional association. This ANA publication ( Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice) reflects the thinking of the nursing profession on various issues and should be reviewed in conjunction with state board of nursing policies and practices. State law, rules, and regulations govern the practice of nursing, while Nursing: Scope and Standards of Practice guides nurses in the application of their professional skills and responsibilities. Published by Nursesbooks.org The Publishing Program of ANA http://www.Nursesbooks.org/ American Nurses Association 8515 Georgia Avenue, Suite 400 Silver Spring, MD 20910-3492 1-800-274-4ANA http://www.NursingWorld.org Design: Typesetting: Printing: Editorial services: © 2010 American Nurses Association. All rights reserved. No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying and recording, or by any information storage and retrieval system, without permission in writing from the publisher. Contents Contributors Overview of Content Foundational Documents of Professional Nursing Audience for This Publication Scope of Nursing Practice Definition of Nursing Professional...
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