ongoing debate on subjects such as health care reform, ethical dilemmas, and ideals regarding nursing as a profession. Those debating the issue are generally passionate about their stance on regarded topics. Some teeter or straddle the fence, while others have no opinion or just do not care. The view of nurses in the workforce has fueled discussions on how nursing is categorized in terms of perception: Is nursing an occupation or is it a profession? In the Oxford Dictionary (US) online (2014), the word
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supervision of a physician, surgeon or dentist is called a Nurse. And Nursing is a health care profession providing physical and emotional care to sick and disabled and promoting health in all individuals through activities. It can be research, health education or patient care. (Merriam Webster dictionary, 2014). From 1993, American organization Nurse executors divided nursing in to two categories that is Associate Degree Nursing and Bacularate degree Nursing.Both has to take the licensure exam
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There are many things the nurse can do to assist Susie and her family with the transition and the responsibility of caring for her elderly/chronically ill mother. The nurse should first assess the health status, care requirements and prognosis of the mother to determine the care that will be required, as well as planning for future care/obstacles as her condition deteriorates. The nurse should could then effectively assess Suzie’s knowledge and capability to provide the care needed, while assessing
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1 The Nursing Expertise Self- Report Scale and Reflection HCS 350 2 The Nursing Expertise Self-Report Scale and Reflection The Nursing Expertise Self-Report Scale was developed from Patricia Benner’s model of clinical competence described in Benner and Benner (1984). According to Patrica Benner’s model of From Novice to Expert (Benner & Benner, 1984) there are three changes in performance
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Eng-114-220N 29 August 2014 A Career in Nursing My career choice is nursing. Nursing is a highly in demand profession. Having a RN degree can open many doors in the medical field. They have nurses who work with children, those that work in Hospice and some take more of a manager position as a Director of nursing. The satisfaction of knowing you are helping another and that your job makes a difference in someone else’s life is the greatest reward. Pediatric nursing requires a desire to work with children
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My Nursing Philosophy Miami Dade College Transition to Professional Nursing NUR 3805 ABSTRACT Nursing is a profession that besides of caring and showing compassion focuses on serving the people that need it most. This article basically talks about a personal philosophy of nursing where the main points are being shown through the definition and purpose of nursing. Other important points include the cultural diversity between nurses and clients, the role of the nurse in the community, and
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* Historical Nursing Leaders * Sojourner Truth (1797-1883) * Birth Name Isabella Bomefree, changed her name June 1,1843. * One of the first activist for women's rights. * She was a nurse for a wealthy Dutch Family, and her first language was Dutch. * Negotiated her own freedom in 1826 a year before slavery was emancipated. * She was known for her strong yet eloquent speeches especially, “Ain’t I a Woman?” * Sojourner Truth (1797-1883) * In 1843 she traveled as an
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Competency Differences in Nursing: Associates Degree verses Bachelor’s Degree Shannon Garcia Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics NRS-430V Lisa Arends October 25, 2014 The path one takes to achieve their degree in the field of nursing has a great outcome on the care their patients receive. This paper is going to first explain the two main routes of education one can take to become a nurse, the associate’s and bachelor’s degree. Then it is going to show a few examples of competencies
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describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following: 1. Select an issue from the following list: nursing shortage and nurse turn-over, nurse staffing ratios, unit closures and restructuring, use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses), continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction, and magnet designation. 2. Compare and contrast how you would expect nursing leaders and managers to approach
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osteosarcoma of the left leg and was experiencing intractable pain. She received her diagnosis at 15 years of age under the care of a pediatric oncologist at a local hospital. Mia underwent months of radiation and intensive chemotherapy. Mia’s community nursing team was struggling to meet her needs and referred her for palliative care services through a local home care agency. Her parents had a complex history of substance abuse and domestic violence, and Mia had a difficult relationship with both, although
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