Nursing Theory Assignment: Hildegard Peplau’s Theory Ana Hernandez California State University, Dominguez Hills School of Nursing BSN 302-98 Lorna B. Diaz, MSN, BSN, RN The Mother Of Psychiatric Nursing, Hildegard Peplau Hildegard Peplau was an influential nursing theorist, who’s also known as the “mother of psychiatric nursing.” Her primary concern was how people relate to one another and through research and science
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October 29, 2014 Interview with a Master’s Prepared Nurse Introduction As a mastered prepared nursing student, gaining insight into the interplay among education, career path, and opportunities by interviewing an already masters prepared nurse, in the field of nursing education, can be used as a guidance into the experiences that may lie ahead in a promising and rewarding career in nursing education. This interview with a mastered prepared registered nurse, helped identify specific competencies
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The Effect of the 2010 IOM Report on the Future of Nursing The Institute of Medicine was established in 1970 by the National Academy of Sciences. This organization was designed to secure the services of prominent members of appropriate professions in the examination of policy matters relating to the health of the public. “The Institute acts to be an adviser to the federal government and, upon its own initiative, to identify issues of medical care, research, and education” (Institute of Medicine
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The future of nursing workforce is in our hands and in our collective ability to project and match the right numbers of PhD and DNP degrees. “Schools of nursing, with support from private and public funders, academic administrators and university trustees, and accrediting bodies, should double the number of nurses with masters and doctorate degree by 2020 to add to the cadre of nurse faculty and researchers, with attention to increasing diversity” (Institute of Medicine. 2011). “Nursing education should
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* Difference in Competencies of Nursing Degrees: Associates vs. Baccalaureates DIFFERENCES IN COMPETENCIES OF NURSING DEGREES: ASSOCIATES VS. BACCALAUREATES The progression of nursing was basically originated among women. After all, women were considered to be the caretakers and the nurturer’s of one’s family. Decades ago, nursing was not even considered as a career. Nursing was considered to be a job that was undesirable and unwanted. There was no education for nurses until Florence Nightingale
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Abstract It is time for nursing to step up and mandate that the bachelor’s degree is the minimum requirement. It is essential in today’s challenging times that nurses understand the why and not accept the notion that this is how it has been done before, so this must be the acceptable. Only through furthering our education and the understanding of evidenced based nursing will today’s nurses be able to meet the ever changing needs in this complex society. Quality nursing care relies on education
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their health, the environment and how the nursing practice in general is viewed overall. Each nursing practices are rooted from the nursing code of ethics, nursing experiences, co-workers, clinical instructors and peers. This experience enhances the registered nurse’s ability to effectively assess patients accurately through clustering of physical signs and symptoms to come up with a possible accurate diagnosis. It is imperative that a registered nurse master the skills of diagnosing a patient accurately
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOMENT OF NURSING PRACTICE Femi ISEMEDE NRS/430v February, 23 2014 Introduction. The impact of the Institute of Medicine (IOM) 2010 report as it affects the future of nursing in relation to nursing education, nursing practice, particularly in primary care and the nurse’s role as a leader will be our subject of discussion. The IOM is not a profit organization but an organization founded for the purpose of providing national advice with regards to biomedicine science, medicine
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A nursing theory is a structured framework of concepts and purposes intended to guide the nursing practice. Nursing theories are important in nursing practice as they allow the nurses to use their critical thinking and analytical skills to improve concept comprehension. The use of nursing theories in the practice can bring new knowledge and can influence the future nursing practice. Nursing theories developed to describe the nursing care, guide the nursing practice and provide a foundation for clinical
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University of Phoenix Material Career Spectrum Scavenger Hunt Part 1 Find, and list, at least 10 different careers from various sectors in the health care industry. Describe the role of each career and explain what makes that profession different from the others. You can include, but are not limited to, factors such as education and experience requirements, services rendered or products offered, licensure, pay, involvement with other health care sectors, and type of work duties. Career
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