in healthcare today and is part of the evidence-based practice that underpins nursing. Burns & Grove (1999) further proclaimed critiquing research involves careful examination of all aspects of a study, to judge strengths, limitations, meaning and significance. Research is critiqued to provide knowledge, improve practice and provide essential data for conducting further studies. The aim of this assignment is to critique a chosen piece of nursing research, to analyse the rigor and validity using a critical
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ready to leave for an appointment with her daughter. The nursing home staff assisted Irene out to her daughter’s car but then Irene collapsed. Concerned, the staff dialed 911 per facility protocol and made Irene comfortable, waiting with Irene’s daughter, for the ambulance to arrive. The ambulance personnel arrived to the scene and immediately proceeded with performing cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR). Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) Ethical Dilemma Irene’s daughter and nurse instantly stated that
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implementation of appropriate interventions to meet a persons pain experience. The debate from a social, spiritual and ethical position is diverse and complex, however, regardless of ones position on the debate, there is no substitute for best practice palliative care. Clinicians need to have
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Abstract This paper is written to discuss the ethical dilemma we come across when asking our self whether or not we should place a tube feeding in a patient with a history Alzheimer’s or Dementia. Will this prolong the patients’ life or just the inevitable death? Most often a decision needs to be made regarding the placement of a tube feeding. The question is not initiated by the patient themselves. This is the reason why educating our patients are so important. In this paper I will discuss
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Future nursing students will choose to become a professional Registered Nurse (RN) by following a path of either an Associate Degree Nurse (ADN), or a Baccalaureate of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. One other choice of nursing education pathway is that of a Diploma Nurse; this degree does not have a college foundation, but one that is a hospital training based degree. All three of these degrees will allow a student to sit for the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX). The NCLEX
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as one example of the use of technology in various practice settings. Advantages and disadvantages for the patient and legal and ethical principles for the nurse of this technology will be explored. Course Outcomes This assignment enables the student to meet the following course outcomes: CO #2: Investigate safeguards and decision-making support tools embedded in patient care technologies and information systems to support a safe practice environment for both patients and healthcare workers
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a problem. This sheds light on process indicators which include recognition, assessment, and nursing intervention methods (Savitz, 2005). This scenario includes several situations where negative physical and emotional problems were arising without proper identification and intervention. All of which contribute to a negative outcome. Outcome indicators here leave the quality and quantity of nursing care in question. The patient is most likely suffering from a pressure ulcer that will go without
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digressions in the competency of nurses with an associate-degree in nursing and a bachelor-degree in nursing might be puzzling due to the various educational pathways available to become a nurse. Understanding the history of the varied programs available aid in a better understanding of factors that influence nursing education. Nursing programs at all levels offer multiple programs that will offer a student one or more nursing credentials (Creasia, J.L. & Friberg, E., 2011). Nurse leaders have
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Assistant, Licensed Practical Nurse and Office Assistant the rationale, ethical and legal, for not refilling a prescription without physician consent are justified. If Mr. McCall chooses to refill the unauthorized prescription and the patient has an adverse reaction, his employer, Dr. William's can be held legally responsible for the committed tort even though he is personally without fault (Regan & Regan, 2002). Ethical and legal ramifications are at stake; using effective problem-solving methods
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Professional Nurses Advocating for Baccalaureate Degree as Entry Point Into Practice RG Grand Canyon University NRS-430V March 23, 2013 Professional Nurses Advocating for Baccalaureate Degree as Entry Point Into Practice There are currently three paths to become a practicing registered nurse. All three routes end with the graduates of each program sitting for the same licensing exam, the NCLEX-RN. The baccalaureate nursing program is a 4-year degree offered at senior colleges and universities
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