February 19, 2012 Abstract For many years, society has debated about the nursing degree. What are the differences? What are the similarities? As nurses we have the opportunity to choose different levels of education. Which include: associate degree, baccalaureate degree, masters’ degree and nurse practitioner. In beginning we need to understand “What is nursing” in general? As defined by the ANA: Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention
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demands a well-educated and highly qualified nursing workforce to deliver the high quality patient care. According to the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) Fact sheets: It continuously thrive to increase the highly qualified nursing workforce with education, so nurse will be more competent in clinical aspects and deliver high quality of care. Presently, successfully completion of Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) or Baccalaureate Degree Nursing (BSN) graduate program study is the route
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Discuss the steps for using the nursing profession for political strategy. Achievement of a goal in any political arena is contingent upon the ability of the person involved to understand individuals and ascertain and uphold strong interpersonal relationships. Political strategies are approaches and guidelines practiced in the invention of a plan to accomplish designated goals and objectives. Well-organized and cleverly managed strategies define the variability of success and failure when participating
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Strategic Planning and the Nursing Process HCS 482 May 5, 2014 Diana DeLucia, M.S., PMP, CISA, CISM Strategic Planning and the Nursing Process When discussing strategic planning the nursing process does not instantly come to mind and vice versus when discussing the nursing process strategic planning does not come to mind. After taking a closer look at these two processes though there are many similarities between the two that will be discussed in this paper along with the nurse’s role
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Development of Nursing Professionals GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY Professional Dynamics NRS430V May 18, 2013 Professional Development of Nursing Professionals With the passage of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by Congress in 2010, our nation's healthcare system is undergoing significant change. Implementation of the ACA gives America the opportunity to change our current health care system into one that is safer of higher- quality and provides more affordable, and accessible care to millions
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NVT2 Task 2 Daniel Kramer Student ID: 000257902 Western Governors University NVT2 September 24, 2012 First Interview Western Governors University Nursing Program Interview Form This interview is to be conducted in person or over the phone. Persons being interviewed are not expected to respond in writing. Candidate name: Daniel S Kramer Candidate ID number: Student ID: 000257902 Name and title of the interviewee: Kimberly J Stults RN, MSN Describe the specialty
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Community Health Nursing SZT Task 2 February 7, 2014 A. Personal Perceptions Serving as a patient care advocate is the most important role a nurse serves as a health care provider. Nurses serve to support the patient, sometimes having to put their own personal beliefs and values to the side. Although this is ingrained in us as nurses, sometimes health care providers allow their emotions to alter their perspective when dealing with death and dying. For twenty-four years I have served
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Becoming a Nursing Home Administrator As an Accounting Clerk within the nursing home there are many things an employee in the office may not see. There are also many rewarding times which an individual may want to see more of and be able to have a greater participation within the organization. This writer wants the opportunity to become a nursing home administrator. A nursing home administrator can wear any hat within their organization. This may
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Nursing is a diverse and dynamic profession, with many layers that influence how care is ultimately delivered. This paper will explore some of these influences, and outline a Professional Nursing Mission Statement, with a keen look at nursing organizations, ethics, accountability, and professional practice. Mishel’s Theory of Uncertainty in Illness will be explained as a support to the mission statement and support of my personal professional practice. Additionally, two personal anecdotes will
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The Long-Term Care System is constantly changing; action is necessary not only for the future elderly population, but also for those currently in need, both under and over age 65. This research paper will mainly focus and point out two main concerns within the long-term care system. First issue will be discussed on how to develop a vision of a better, more responsive long-term care system and the policies to promote it. Then the second issue will clarify on financing and delivery options. Services
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