Different education levels impact patient care and outcomes. In 1965, ANA has consistently affirmed the baccalaureate degree in nursing as the preferred educational requirement for basic nursing practice (ANA, 2003 p 76). Currently, after so many years, there are still Diploma, ADN, and BSN programs offered as a starting point for nurses. Typically, an ADN or diploma level nurse will attend school for two to three years. While the Bachelors of Science major will attend for four years. There are even
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Association defines nursing as “the protection, promotion ,and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury ,alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response ,and advocacy in the care of individuals ,families ,communities .and populations.”(American nurses website, 2015) The Metaparadigm theory of nursing consist of health, environment, person and nursing. These four components are very important for a nurse to give excellent care of the patients
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Nursing is a widely respected and greatly needed occupation in our country today. Healthcare is constantly growing and evolving. Registered Nurses are a vital part of the existence of all communities. Nurses are required not only at inpatient hospital settings, but in schools, offices, community health settings, nursing homes, administration, and the list goes on! Despite both baccalaureate and associate prepared nurses taking the same board exam to practice nursing, educational advancement can
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Long Term Care Options: Don and Mary When a loved one is aging or ill the subject of long term care is discussed with family over dinner, with a social worker at a hospital, with friends at a neighborhood social. The dilemma of Don and Mary is faced by millions of families. According to Spencer, Patrick and Steele (2009) older adults would prefer to remain at home, although given several options, most would prefer not to be cared for by family and friends. What long term care options should
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reflect on an incident, which took place in a hospital setting during the first month of my Foundation Degree Assistant Practitioner course. It will explore the importance of communication amongst the health care professionals and how a good nursing documentation is an integral part of nursing. It will also demonstrate how reflection enabled me to make sense of and learn from this experience, as well as identify any further learning developments needed to improve my practice and achieve the level
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changed. She also did not approve of the language/profanity in the book and became upset when Paul refused to change his words. Her delusions of GOD telling her what to do contributed to her further mood changes as well destructive behaviors. Some nursing diagnoses which can implemented are as follows: 1.
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nurse There are several different levels of nursing degrees: licensed, associates, bachelors, and masters. In this paper we will explore the differences between the associate level nurse and the bachelor level nurse on a competent level. Licensed nurses work under associate level nurses; Associate level nurses work side by side with bachelor level nurses; Associate level nurse and bachelor level nurse’s work under a master’s level nurse. All levels of nursing the same goal to treat the patient with
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nurses prepared at the associate degree level versus the baccalaureate degree level in nursing. Pioneers in nursing has been in debate for bringing up the standards in nursing. In the olden times the nursing was started as handing over a tradition to the next generation by word of the mouth. Then it became a formal training at the hospital ( hospital based) As years went by and more people are attracted to nursing profession, and the education. As nurses became plenty the leaders looked in to specializing
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Providing a nursing care to a client with terminal disease it can be one of the most intimidating jobs for any health professional. Generally caring for a person that knows is dying, it is going to be difficult no matter a one is professional nurse, family or someone just happened to be there to care for the palliative patient. Leaving this world has never being an easy job and a palliative care nurse will be someone who is very much aware of the dying phenomenon. Unfortunately, or maybe necessary
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Choosing between a Skilled Nursing Facility Or Home Health Care for your Elderly Loved Ones Kelly M. Skawienski University of Phoenix While a facility, like a nursing home, is a good option for extreme care of the elderly, most cases show that living in their own homes, surrounded by familiar people and things can promote better health and wellness. While working in the health care field I have worked in both fields; a Skilled Nursing Facility and Home Health Care. Some important points
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