Impact of the 2010 IOM Report on the Future of Nursing Nursing has evolved so much from its original intent. Nurses progressed from being classified as disorderlies to a well respected name in the health profession. However, even though nursing has come a long way, there are still more changes to come in relation to the shift of focus of healthcare from acute care to community health. As the US population continues to become diversified, nursing too will require adjustments to the ever-changing
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Study on Nursing Attrition Carol Isaac MacKusic and Ptlene Minick Introduction/Purpose As the population ages and chronic disease runs rampant, the need for bedside nurses grows. MacKusick and Minic (2010) further tackle the nursing shortage in Why are Nurses Leaving? Findings from an Initial Qualitative Study on Nurse Attrition. The purpose of this study is clearly stated, “to understand the factors influencing the decision of registered nurses (RN’s) to leave clinical nursing” (p. 335)
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the theory will be applied to an actual nurse to patient interaction. The paper will illustrate the caring moment between the patient and nurse. Watson’s major assumptions will be further discussed in relation to person, health, environment, and nursing. The carative factors will be utilized in a transpersonal relationship with the application of five carative factors. In conclusion the paper will include a reflection of my experience within the carative moment, my learning process, and what I could
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NU1505: HEALTH, SOCIETY AND CARE PROVISION INDIVIDUAL CASE STUDY (Word Count: 3,300) Introduction The author is intending to conduct a patient case study based on the care provision and elements of care that will focus on appraisal of the nursing model, socially or culturally as well as the presence of health awareness and promotion of the individual patient. The author will reflect on the identified frequent needs of an individual patient on a regular basis. The author will look at perceptions
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nurse will have obtained (2008). Baccalaureate graduates do excel in stronger communication skills, and have shown greater problem solving skills (Johnson, 1988). Additionally, the baccalaureate nurse shows greater nursing diagnosis skills and implementation of appropriate nursing interventions (Giger, 1990). Dr. Patricia Benner & team- Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching , suggests the requirement of all entry level registered nurses (associate degree) become baccalaureate trained
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Bedside Shift Report Miscommunication and missed information, resulting in potential errors, have been on the rise at Pelham Medical Center. In the past, the primary nursing staff was giving verbal report to oncoming nurses at the nursing stations. There are many disadvantages to this practice. Verbal report at the nursing station is distracting with so many nurses talking at the same time and is frequently interrupted by other staff, call bells, and family members. There are also potential
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A Caring Nurse Relationship As nursing students prepare for the final days of schooling and the idea of entering into practice, there are many thoughts and feelings that enter the mind. They range from the very simple to the difficult and abstract. When entering into a nursing career, thoughts should be kept at the more simple levels first moving on to more difficult items as knowledge and experience increases. Caring is one of the most basic elements of nursing and a great place to start a foundation
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Ethical Issues for Nurses Alexis Bushay HCA 322 Health Care Ethics & Medical Law Instructor: Jennine Kinsey August 18, 2012 Ethical Issues for Nurses Ethical issues have always affected the role of the professional nurse. Efforts to enact this standard may cause conflict in health care settings in which the traditional roles of the nurse are delineated within a bureaucratic structure. Nurses have more direct contact with patients than one can even imagine, which plays a huge role in protecting
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The Transformation of Nursing This world we live in is forever changing, everything for modern technology to healthcare. In wanting to improving health outcome and ensure that all has access to affordable healthcare the United States has transformed the healthcare system ("IOM REPORT," 2011). This transformation will impact one of the largest sectors of the healthcare workforce which are nurses. According to the IOM, the Future of Nursing report released on October 5th, 2010 its designed to “…ensure
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significant ramifications for nursing team members caring for patients. These recent changes have refocused the current workflow views back onto inter-disciplinary teams, and collaborative working environments, and lead to a reexamination of nursing roles in the Long-Term Acute Care (LTAC) arena. Using action research methodology allows for the identification of areas of change, clarification of core and specialty skills, which in turn assist in the redefinition of nursing roles and eventually the adaption
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