transformation of nursing Julien Augustin Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamic NRS-430v Mrs. Hathcock May 03, 2014 The transformation of nursing The institute of medicine has major impact on nursing profession today, because the world is changing the characteristic of everything for modern technology to healthcare system. In 2011, the United States has reformed the health system to improve the health outcome of all individuals. This reformation may affect especially nursing profession
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accountable, professional, and highly educated. Baccalaureate programs provide advanced training in critical thinking, leadership, education and patient safety (Cresaia & Friberg, 2010). Associate degrees are more focused on the technical aspects of nursing care and teach only the basics of leadership (Moore, 2009). Nurses that obtain a BSN degree are more prepared to face today’s challenges in health care and provide patients with the level of care they need. America’s population is becoming older
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Abstract During this module the class was asked to provide further insight to the following topics as they pertain to the case study and the article written by Zinn titled A good look back over our shoulders Nursing Homes & Long Term Care Management: discussion of the evolution of nursing homes in the United States; what features "shocked" or "surprised" the reader the most during the reading while reading the reader was asked what new information was learned about long term care and facilities
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Grand Canyon University Course: NRS-430V = Professional Dynamics (0105) Date: August 18, 2013. Introduction Nurses are one of the most important members in the society. Due to their invaluable services, transformation of the nursing practice is important. The Institute of Medicine creates a platform where nurses can exploit opportunities to build a healthcare system that meets demand for safe, accessible, quality, patient-centered and affordable care. The Institute of Medicine
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Historical Development of Nursing Timeline Nursing has evolved greatly as a profession. Nursing has become an independent practice with its own theory practice, models and distinct interventions (George, 2011). Through the years, nursing leaders have developed many nursing theories that guide our practice today. Their research and contributions to the nursing profession has shaped our present-day practices. This paper will delineate the historic development of nursing science, focusing on the most
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expectancies. As the needs and care environments become more complex, nursing care will need to deliver a high-quality of care to meet the challenging demands of the near future. In order to meet this demand, an increasing number of community colleges are expanding programs for the associates degree in nursing. Major Universities have also been required to increase the size for the baccalaureate degree in nursing program. Hopeful nursing students have a choice to enroll in the associate program versus
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NRS-430V January 24, 2015 Educational Preparation Adults of all ages dream of becoming a nurse. Being able to help and care for people is a very rewarding and satisfying career. Currently most nursing schools offer either an Associate-degree in nursing (ADN) or a Baccalaureate-degree in nursing (BSN). With these two choices available, which path should one take? The ADN program is a 2 year program offered at local community colleges, with prerequisites that usually take 1-2 more years
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everyday nursing skills. A Baccalaureate Nurse will be able to function with a higher degree of critical thinking, confidence, vision, and problem solving expertise. The Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) was developed to temporarily fix a nursing shortage. It is a 2-year program that teaches and fulfills the basic requirements to perform as a registered nurse. The program cost is less and is taught at technical colleges and local community colleges. The Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing (BSN) is
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The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation and the Institute of Medicine collaborated to put together a report with recommendations on how to improve the nursing profession. One of the recommendations provided was the idea to implement nurse residency programs. This is specifically, a “planned, comprehensive periods of time during which nursing graduates can acquire the knowledge and skills to deliver safe, quality care that meets defined (organization or professional society) standards of practice”
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researched this topic. In the Journal of Nursing Education June 2006 issue it states “ developments in medical technology, the growing number of older adults and patients with chronic illnesses, and the demand for high quality nursing care have led to various, increasing complex , professional, legal, and educational issues within the nursing work place.” (Shin K , 2006) In the paragraphs to follow I will share my research findings. The Associate degree level of nursing was developed due to the shortage
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