Nursing Science INTRODUCTION Short Overview of History of Nursing Education Nurse education expands to empirical and theoretical frameworks introduced to future nurses and aimed at preparing them for completing tasks in a nursing care unit. The education is also introduced to nursing students by professional nurses and other medical experts who have been taught to accomplish a range of educational tasks. Previously, prior to the development of the theoretical foundations proposed by Florence Nightingale
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After graduating nursing school I immediately obtained a position in the Emergency Room at East Houston Regional Medical Center. During my time in the Emergency Center I became an Advance Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) instructor and CardioPulmonary Resusciation ( CPR) instructor for American Heart Association. I stayed in that position until I became pregnant, which was a year and a half after becoming and registered nurse. Then I transferred to Labor & Delivery (L&D) as a staff nurse. I spent all
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NRS430V PROFESSIONAL DYNAMICS FEBRUARY 10, 2012 Page 1 Knowledgeable Nurses: Differences of ADN versus BSN Higher level of Nursing Education results in better patient outcomes. Although working as an ADN graduate along side nurses who have BSN degrees, I can honestly say that as far as judgment, and skills, I cannot see much difference. Not to say that there are not some
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Historical Development of Nursing Timeline 1850s The history of theoretical and scientific approach in nursing evolution rooted in mid-1800s by the founder and pioneer of modern nursing; Florence Nightingale. She was considered “The Lady with the Lamp” and “The Mother of Modern Nursing “. Florence Nightingale was born in Florence Italy on May 12, 1820. She grew up with the belief that her religious calling was to take care of other people. She started her work during the Crimean
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I. Nursing def. This definition has evolved through the years. Nursing is a profession that does not stay the same for long. The profession and practice itself develops and advances every day. From the time nursing started to now, the 21st century, things have changed drastically. For example, ranks, roles, generations, and technology continue to grow. II. There are different ranks of nursing just like any other profession. Each rank carries different job requirement. Each rank is expected to
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applicable to the concepts and their attributes. Concepts are continuously compared and analyzed between theories to ensure applicability and enhance the spectrum of evidence –based knowledge in nursing research and theory. Community Health as a Core Concept Nursing Among the numerous concepts in nursing practice is the concept of “community” defined as,” A group of people sharing common values and that might be living in the same geographical area utilizing the same resources “(McDonald, 2004)
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Compass Grand Canyon University NRS 437V January 8, 2012 Professional Moral Compass Ethics, a branch of philosophy refers to the values for human conduct, considering the rightness and wrongness of actions and motives. As nursing profession is an integral part of the health care environment, the nursing ethics provides the insight to the values and ethical principles governing nursing practice, conduct, and relationships. The Code of Ethics for Nurses, adopted by the American Nurses' Association
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nurse is prepared have a strong impact on the nurse`s ability to practice in a health care setting. In the nursing profession, nurses are prepared at different levels. A baccalaureate nurse is a nurse who has completed a four years formal training in a university or senior college and has completed a 120 hours college and has acquired broader understanding in physical and social sciences, nursing research, public and community health, political, economic and social issues. While an associate degree
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Professional Development Plan Professional Nursing Practice November 28th, 2009 Nursing philosophy is a theoretical foundation that serves as a frame of reference to provide guidance and direction for the clinician. Many nursing scholars including Patricia Benner have contributed to the nursing philosophical base. My personal nursing philosophy is shaped by the early pioneers in nursing to promote health and achieve optimal state of wellness for the patients. An individual value
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Philosophy Assignment Template [Instructions: Save this template to your computer as Microsoft Word 2007 document (ends in .docx). Save the Template again using the file name format of: Your last name Philosophy.docx Type your Philosophy Assignment directly onto the renamed document in the spaces provided below. Save often! See Philosophy Assignment Guidelines for specific instructions.] Health[Health refers to an individual's physical, mental and social well-being. Health is considered
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