weaknesses. The American Nurses Association (ANA) has developed standards of professional nursing practice for the nursing community to follow. Through the scope and standards of professional nursing practice, I have produced five year and ten year goals including an evaluation of those goals. Professional Development Plan Nurses must possess an understanding of the ethics of the nursing profession and the responsibilities imposed on the nurse’s professional practice
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loved ones? Nurse patient ratio for safe care means when the staffing between the nurses and the patients are safe to provide the care patients need to get well in the hospital or nursing homes. Why is this important? Several studies have shown that patients get well faster and safer when they receive more nursing care. Even more importantly according to Linda Aiken study (2003), mortality rates and staffing ratios are closely tied. Each additional patient per RN after four patients, chances
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findings. I have chosen to study this concept because I am interested in discovering what makes a successful, or indeed, an unsuccessful nurse-patient relationship, as I believe the relationship between nurse and patient to be an integral part of nursing. The main focus of my essay will be around the works of Hildegard Peplau, but I plan to incorporate other theorists, such as Carl Rogers and Abraham Maslow, comparing and contrasting their approaches as well as drawing on my own practical experiences
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thinking necessary to work in Emergency Department nursing: Emergency Department nursing is different from other kinds of nursing. It requires specific skills to assess the immediate needs of the unstable patients. Reevaluating and prioritizing care of the critical phase of illnesses or injuries are necessary to work in Emergency Department. Since the diagnosis and the cause of the diseases are not yet known, the ER nurse need excellent nursing practices to advocate for patient safety.
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financed through a combination of savings from Medicaid and care and a new tax on high cost insurance. 3. Explore the Implications of health care reform on the nursing profession: Challenges of the nursing shortage affects the quality of patient care. It affects patient outcomes and increases medical errors. A call to transform nursing education has come. Educational facilities must have sufficient funding and staff. Improved financial aid and scholarships for the students. Opportunities for
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Differences Between ADN and BSN There wasn’t always training for nurses, sick and ill individuals were taken care of by "sinners, saints, or mothers". Those nursing the sick were either prostitutes, women of ill repute, or members of religious orders. Women typically took care of the sick in their families.(Hood&Leddy, publication date) Schooling for nurses traditionally took place in a hospital setting. Now there are diversified college programs producing todays nurses. One can become a Registered
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NRS-437V Personal Ethics According to the American Nurses Association (ANA), the nursing code of ethics provides a framework for nurses to use as a guide to help them in ethical decision making (ANA, 2001, p. 3). There are many provisions to the nursing code of ethics, but the intent of the document remains consistent. Our own ethics, morals and values contribute to our personal philosophy of nursing and shape our nursing practice. There are often conflicts of a nurses own values, morals and ethics
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* Difference in Competencies of Nursing Degrees: Associates vs. Baccalaureates DIFFERENCES IN COMPETENCIES OF NURSING DEGREES: ASSOCIATES VS. BACCALAUREATES The progression of nursing was basically originated among women. After all, women were considered to be the caretakers and the nurturer’s of one’s family. Decades ago, nursing was not even considered as a career. Nursing was considered to be a job that was undesirable and unwanted. There was no education for nurses until Florence Nightingale
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and has held a distinguished career. She obtained her Baccalaureate of Nursing, Masters of Science in Nursing in 1966, and an PhD in 1973 from the University of Colorado. She was a Distinguished Professor of Nursing and Chair in Caring Science at the University of Colorado, a fellow in the American Academy of Nursing, and Dean of Nursing at the University Health Sciences Center and President of the National League for Nursing. Jean Watson held six honorary Doctoral Degrees, and earned doctorates
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role in this case study is to, work according to the Maryland state regulations and nursing standards; But as per Maryland nursing standards, she is not working as an advocate for her patient, Mr. E at this situation (Code of Ethics - the Division of State Documents, 10.27.19.02). The patient already signed advanced directive against life saving measures almost seven years ago, at the time of admission to a nursing home, with the help of patient advocate; but Dr G. is planning patient care in opposition
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