benefit of nursing care to clients, well intentioned or not (as cited in Fronek et al., 2009). Paavillainen & Astedt-Kurki (1997) state that each nurse "ensures that the nurse-client relationship is a therapeutic relationship" and "maintains appropriate boundaries in all interactions with clients at all times" (p. 138). Nurses must maintain their professional boundaries and be aware of events or situations that may threaten them. They should have limitations in their scope of practice. It is staying
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Evidence-Based Practices in Nursing Evidence-based practice can be defined as any research done whose findings enhance the ability to make better decisions regarding health care. (effective healthcare) There have been countless studies done on a multitude of topics. All of this research has led to more effective treatment and better outcomes for patients. An example of an evidence-based project performed in 2014 is one on catheter associated urinary tract infections.(Clagg) This is an immense problem
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Vision for the future of nursing Currently, health care in the US has been made accessible and affordable to everyone, as evidenced by the increase in the number of patients in the health care system. The nursing profession is already facing numerous challenges to deliver good quality and safe patient care. Therefore, there is a need for growth in remodeling the nursing profession to meet the high demand of an aging population with more complex needs. The nurses have to quickly adapt to a new
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board of nursing (BRN), and a professional nursing organization (PNO) pertaining to professional nursing practice. Boards of Nursing (BONs) are state governmental agencies run by appointed individuals that regulate nursing practice. BONs are responsible for accepting/accrediting nursing programs, outlining the standards for safe nursing care and issuing licenses to practice nursing (National Counsel of State Boards for Nursing, 2015). In my daily practice as an RN the BON regulates my practice by monitoring
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Preparation Nursing education is very important because of the skill needed to practice .All nurses’ use critical thinking and best judgment at all times in their area of practice. There is a belief that Associate degree in nursing educational level is lower than the Baccalaureate degree in nursing and their scope of practice. Associate Degree in Nursing is a two to three years program and Baccalaureates Degree is a four year program. After receiving the Associate Degree in nursing successful candidates
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ETHICAL DILEMMAS FACING NURSES ON END-OF-LIFE ISSUES BASED ON CONFERENCE PROCEEDINGS HELD IN ELDORET, KENYA Author: Kamau S. Macharia: BScN (Moi), MSc (studying) Nursing Leadership & Health Care Systems Management (University of Colorado, Denver), Higher Dip. Critical Care Nursing (Nbi). Graduate Assistant, School of Nursing & Biomedical Sciences, Kabianga University College (A Constituent College of Moi University), . P 0 Box 2030 20200 Kericho, Kenya
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Title: The differences in Competencies between Nurses Prepared at ADN versus BSN level of Nursing with- Patient Case Scenario Name: Lu-Anna Godett Grand Canyon University: NRS-340V May 3rd, 2015 Nursing is a field that is constantly changing and evolving which makes it necessary for nurses to grow and evolve with it. One of the ways to facilitate these changes is through education. This paper will take a look at the difference in competencies of an Associates Degree and
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Fundamental Patterns of Knowing in Nursing Knowing how to act in any given situation is important in a professional nurse. Carper (1978) stated that knowing in the nursing profession are divided into four ways that might be applied to any given situation. The patterns of knowing involve of empiric, esthetics, personal knowledge and ethics (Carper, 1978). This paper explores the relationship between each pattern of knowing, Carper’s conclusions and the impact in the future nursing career. Summary Empirics
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Ethical and Legal Issues in Nursing Laura Dittmer Marie Peckman Tracy Taylor Melissa Jacoby NUR/391 2/17/2014 University of Phoenix The America Nurses Association Code of Ethics provides a guideline to follow in a case that involves ethical dilemmas. In the case of Marianne, the ethical issues that arise is providing enough information for the family so they can make a decision on Marianne’s care. According to the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics, a nurse must practice with
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legislations regarding consent to treatment (Ross-Kerr & Wood, 2006, P 106).” In essence, the adherence to professionalism is of great significance when it comes to the medical profession. “In nursing, professionalism is described as the skills, attitude, values and behaviors common to those that undertake the practice of medicine. Professionalism to nurses includes knowledge of the human body and the skills required to maintain that body’s standard of health, personal integrity, an adherence to codes
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