nurse to research synthesize evidence in the workplace? According to (Kirkevold, 1997, p. 979) it is difficult for clinical nurses to read the various research reports as well as critique them in order to find the importance of each of the reports. 2. After analyzing through various research how we as nurses can ensure the knowledge we access and apply is the best available for our patients? In order for nursing knowledge to be helpful it needs to contain relative knowledge from varying research studies
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Evaluating a Website for Credibility Chamberlain College of Nursing The era of computer has made education and the quest for knowledge easier and accessible. Health-related information is crucial to the nurse, patients, other allied health personnel and the public. An astute nurse or scholar must evaluate the content of a website for credibility before using the resources following a systematic approach. The criteria to be used when evaluating Web-based sources are, authority, information, objectivity
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What Has Driven Nursing Theory Discussing the future of nursing theory can bring up a wide outlook of the direction of nursing. Everyone has different views and interests concerning nursing’s future. In this discussion, we will cover some of the opinions of what has driven nursing theory development, what will drive future development in nursing theory, and how might nursing practice change as a result of evolving nursing theory. According to "Nursing Theory" (2011), “The nursing profession has
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Baccalaureate-degree Nursing Benjamin Botengan Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics NRS 430V Professor Luci Hanus May 30, 2015 Associate-degree versus Baccalaureate-degree Nursing In the dynamic world of health care, change is always in demand. To keep up with this, there seems to be direct correlation with quality care and a nursing workforce equipped with the proper educational levels. Higher level of nursing education, better patient outcomes. Numerous research teams have proven
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Running head: SUBSTANCE ABUSE IN NURSING Substance Abuse in Nursing Erika O. Substance Abuse in Nursing The purpose of this paper is to discuss the problem of nurses impaired by substance abuse and to explore actions that are being taken to either prevent or correct the problem once it has occurred. My reasons for choosing this topic is that I will soon be entering the nursing field and the likely hood of me working with an impaired or addicted nurse appears to be very likely; the
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staffing have an effect on quality of patient care? This study addresses the topic of nurse staffing, which includes nurses (RN and LPN) and nurse’s aides. Research in Action: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) presents the study “Hospital Nurse Staffing and Quality of Care”. Nurse staffing is measured in one of two ways: nursing hours per patient day and nurse to patent ratio (Stanton, 2004). The article looks at periods of high vacancy rates, assesses the patients needs, the development
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prisoners in custody in Queensland prisons and this number is on the increase. Prisoners have complex health needs and it is the role of the correctional health nurse to care for prisoner-patients and their health needs. Yet there is a paucity of research surrounding this topic. The purpose of this phenomenological study was to describe the lived experience of nurses caring for prisoner-patients. Five registered nurses, employed in correctional centres in Southeast Queensland were interviewed to illuminate
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on a formal, national level.4 The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) supports organizations in their efforts to improve the quality and efficiency of healthcare by facilitating the use of evidence-based research findings in clinical practice.5 The nursing discipline has also embraced evidence-based practice over the past 25 years, initially through its support of “research utilization,” the integration of research into nursing curricula, and the education of nurse scientists. Sigma
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Association (ANA) “Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities and prevention of illness and injuries, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, advocacy of care of an individual, families, communities and population”. Nurses are providing care in all different heath care settings like hospitals, nursing homes, schools, medical offices, natural disasters, immunization clinic, research centers, pharmaceutical research and or any health
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Nursing is a dynamic profession and life long learning is essential for nurses to stay current with the increased complexity of the healthcare needs of today and into the future.In other words, the needs of our patients are changing, as we must change in order to be prepared to better serve that need. Nursing has a long history of formal education which moved out of hospitals and into colleges and universities early last century. The associate degree level of nursing was developed out of a need
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