A. Functional Differences The California Board of Registered Nursing is the governing agency that is responsible for overseeing the profession of nursing. According to their website, the BRN protects consumers by doing the following; setting educational standards for and approving nursing programs, evaluating licensing by making sure that applicants have completed the required schooling and passed the examination, and making sure that applicants are eligible by requiring a background check (BRN
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team the balance between goals set, care delivered and evaluation of care from a nurse and team perspective. Nurse involvement is considered integral and, aims to provide effective discharge plans (Department of Health 2000). The Royal College of Nursing (RCN 2002) supports the concept of nurses taking the lead and recommends the development of nurse led protocols in discharge planning. However the NMC (2004) highlights the importance of nurses being able to integrate within the team, seeking advice
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working with the elderly to maintain a state of wellbeing for everyday activity and participation. Through prevention, strengthening and mobility, these fundamental areas in elderly conditioning have more than superficial benefits. Nurses, as well as doctors, occupational therapists and specialists, are also crucial to this client group, ensuring the best possible health is maintained. Physiotherapists are aptly equipped with the skills and knowledge to assess individual patients and prevent avoidable
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various nursing theories that a nurse can base their practice upon and many historical figures of the past that guide the nurses of today and of the future. A. Functional Differences This section will discuss the functional differences between the regulatory agency that is the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and the American Nurses Association (ANA) which is a professional nursing organization. As a regulatory agency, the CA BRN implements and enforces the Nursing Practice Act (NPA)
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Historical Figures in Nursing University of 10-15-12 During ancient civilizations little was known about the cause of disease and treatment often revolved around magic. Witch doctors or priests were looked upon very favorably and had a high status in these ancient societies (Blais & Hayes, 2011). As societies evolved more was learned about the causes of disease. In 1900 B.C. there were recorded codes regarding sanitation and public health. The Bible even speaks of quarantine
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Communication Style Case Study Daria Aradio Monday, October 1, 12 University Of Phoenix Communication Style Case Study This is a case study about styles of communication. Presentation four scenarios identifying: passive communication, assertive communication, aggressive communication, and passive aggressive communication. The scenarios present how improvement with use of appropriate communication to promote effectively a professional outcome. My first scenario will
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Baccalaureate-Degree level July 7, 2013 Nursing is a profession that has been found of great importance and value over many centuries, since Florence Nightingale first made her rounds to her injured soldiers. The act of caring for sick people has been within us from the earlier centuries. In this modern era, nursing is considered as a profession that is of high standards due to the technological advancements and improvements in technology. Students who wish to pursue a career in nursing have different options such
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healthcare in the United States evolved from a simple system of home remedies and itinerant doctors with little training to a complex, scientific, technological, and highly bureaucratic system. The system is built on medical science and technology and the authority of medical professionals. Its evolution includes the acceptance of the "germ theory" as the cause of disease, professionalization of doctors, technological advancements in treating disease, the rise of great institutions of medical training
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RUNNING HEAD: Nursing Profession Nursing Profession Nursing Profession A profession is defined as an occupation requiring special education (especially in the liberal arts or sciences). There are many characteristics that make up a profession, for example professionals are considered experts having a higher degree of knowledge and autonomous. Professionals are governed by a code of ethics such as value, quality of service, honor and integrity
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Bachelors Degree versus Associates Degree in Nursing Steve Doane Grand Canyon University There are three ways to become a registered nurse. A 3 year program working with a hospital earns you a diploma registered nurse. Attending a 2 year college, such as a community college, earns you an associate degree in nursing. Attending a 4 year college, which is a university, earns you a bachelors degree in nursing. Nurses with their associate’s degree are limited in finding a job; they are getting
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