Shortening the Wait: A Strategy to Reduce Waiting Times in the Emergency Department Introduction Emergency Department (ED) nursing is fast paced and complex in nature. Their goal is to assess quickly and prioritize the patient needs so that those with emergent needs are seen before those with urgent or non-urgent needs. Causes of ED overcrowding and lengthening wait time include, influenza season, inadequate staffing, inpatient boarding due to inadequate hospital beds and patient population
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Research Summary and Ethical Considerations Introduction "A pressure ulcer is a localized injury to the skin and/ or underlying tissue usually over a bony prominence, as a result of pressure or pressure in combination with shear and/ or friction." (National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, 2007). It is essential to give education to the patients, family, care givers and health care providers to decrease the pressure ulcer rate. Multiple study about pressure ulcer revealed that pressure ulcer causes
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and care of their infant. Making the parents feel like they have control over certain areas of the entire NICU experience can make the difference between a smooth hospital stay and one that is not ridden with problems. 1.) In the qualitative research article Mothers in the NICU: Outsider to Partner by Judith A. Heermann, Margaret E. Wilson, and Patricia A. Wilhelm the main focus was to examine the process of involving the mother in the care of her infant; as to make her feel as if she were an
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“What is my nursing philosophy?” As a new grad nurse this question is quite intimidating and complex. Which values and beliefs do I deem most important to declare as my nursing philosophy? According to the American Nursing Association (ANA, 2018), “Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, facilitation of healing, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals
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Nursing Theorists A nurse is known for their compassion, ability to assist with healing, and their knowledge. Historically, compassion and ability to follow limited guidelines and doctor orders seems to have been what was required of anyone wanting to be a nurse. Times have been changing over the last 50 years and that change is accelerating. Anyone wanting to become a nurse will need to be medically knowledgeable and more of a clinician than ever before. Yet it is not as though nursing theory
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Nursing Research First published: 1952 Importance: Research began expanding to establish standards of caring in nursing, prompting the publication of the first nursing research journal. “Research conducted by the ANA and other specialty groups provided the basis for nursing practice standards that currently guide professional practice. The increase in research activity in the 1940’s prompted the first publication of Nursing Research” (Burns & Grove, 2007, p. 12). Sigma Theta Tau Journal published
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Nursing in general is a broad aspect of the medical field. But in reality nurses are needed through every specialty when dealing with health. Nursing first appealed to me when I would visit the hospital or a group home and see people who needed to be helped. I always wanted to pursue a career in the medical field but didn’t want to become a doctor. In the nursing field, there are different areas within the medical field you can go to. I want to pursue this field because of the many options you can
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Nursing research is one of the courses that will distinguish the BSN from your current level of education. Why do you think that BSN needs to have a working knowledge of nursing research? According to Grave et Al, The ultimate goal of nursing is an evidence – based practice that promotes quality, safe, and cost – effective outcomes for patients, families, healthcare providers, and healthcare system. And evidence – based practice is the product of integration of results of nursing researches with
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educated in nursing research have empowered me as a nurse and also made me more aware than ever before of the importance of being knowledgeable on research. According to Schaefer 2013, nursing research has been a life-changing experience as it allows one to gain new knowledge. Nursing research has allowed me to see the importance of evidence-based practice and how it validates nursing interventions. The new knowledge gained had enhanced my ability to analyze and critique a research article, a task
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in morbidity and mortality rates among hospitalized patients in the United States heightens concerns about professional competency. Nurses and other healthcare professionals are under increased pressure to provide safe, effective patient care. Research has shown that lower mortality rates, fewer medication errors, and positive outcomes are all linked to nurses prepared at the baccalaureate and graduate degree levels. This paper will compare the differences between an Associate degree prepared
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