associate-degree level verses the baccalaureate-degree in the nursing field there was little evidence to show a significant difference in initial practice. Both ADN and BSN nursing graduates are required to pass the same National Licensure Council Examination (NCLEX). BSN and ADN nurses initially practice at a similar level. (Davis-Martin & Skalak, 1992, p. 27). In the both ADN and BSN nursing programs students are prepared with courses in ethics, nursing process, critical thinking, accountability, and basic
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I believe all healthcare professionals should be licensed in their own discipline, assuring that they have met educational requirements, received a minimal number of hours of training, and passed the exams. Licensing is a mandatory credentialing process established by a state government board and requires us to meet the set standards. State boards write healthcare credentialing and scope of practice laws to protect the public (Allen, 2013). These laws sets the legal boundaries that each profession
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that was done by the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. This particular study titled Missed Nursing Care; A Qualitative Study, took a look at the most commonly missed nursing interventions and why they were missed. It also looked at the correlation to the omission and nurse to patient staffing ratios. This study is significant to nursing practice as a whole, because it affects patient outcomes, nursing satisfaction, as well as malpractice issues and hospital payouts. The hypothesis of the study
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The patient always needs to be number one when nurses are providing care. Collaboration between providers and staff members goes a long way in patient care because taking care of a patient can become a team effort. I run ideas past other nurses or providers to make sure I am giving the best care possible for that patient. To trust and respect other providers to be included in the care of your patient is beneficial to that patient. When I have a laboring patient that does not have great heart tones
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Communication Style Case Study Sherryanne Paul-John HCS/350 August 24, 2015 Brenda Harton Communication Style Case Study Everything that's said and done conveys a message that is labeled communication. From the verbal style using pitch and tone to nonverbal cues of body language and touch. The nurse-client communicative relationship should reflect the caring nature embedded in our profession, to achieve positive outcomes of our work. Boggs (2011) states, effective communication has been shown
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who are also certified to our floor. So, being fairly new to their nursing field, it is hard to imagine that my BSN degree will make me more competent than those that are heading our floor nurses. I had spoken with my manager about my concerns. After our talk, she promised that with time comes experience. Also, that completing a four year degree will not only advance me educationally and give me more insight to the nursing profession, but help me to develop understanding of situations quicker
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critical incident from a nursing management perspective, being an admission assessment experienced during placement. It is not a care study. There will be an overview of the nurse-managers responsibilities during the admission assessment and attention drawn to local and government policy. Particular consideration is given to risk assessment, Essence of Care (DoH 2001) in respect of the Waterlow Pressure Damage Assessment (1985), pressure sores, nutritional screening and delegation. Other issues considered
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The legal aspects of nursing will directly affect how the patients are cared for by the nurse’s. As a licensed nurse, it is very important that you know the legal concepts of your chosen profession. Since the nursing profession was the one decided on then you are held accountable for your actions. Accountability is extremely important in the nursing practice as well as the law. (Berman, 2012) Currently there are two reasons that knowledge of laws is important in the nursing practice. The reasons
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Delegation is the use of human resources to attain a preferred goal through assignment of authority and responsibility. (Grohar-Murray & Langan, 2011). Delegation is one of the most intricate nursing skills which demand knowledgeable clinical evaluation and eventual liability for patient care. (Weydt, 2010). The charge nurse in this scenario lacked clinical judgment and had no idea about the principles of delegation leading to complains from fellow staff members. According to the ANA and NCSBN, a
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Nightingale Executive Summary Western Governor’s University Nightingale Executive Summary Nightingale Community Hospital is a 180 bed hospital that provides acute care and a range of services to their community. Nightingale has four core values that consist of safety, community, teamwork, and accountability. Communication is a key concept in achieving and defining those values. According to the National Patient Safety Goal Data in regards to communication for Nightingale Community Hospital
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