Rockville,MD http://ahrq.gov/research/findings/evidence- based Health Resources and Services Administration. National survey of Nurse Practitioners Retrieved on December 6,2015. http://bhpr.hrsa.gov/healthworkforce/supplydemand/nursing/nursepractitionersurv Ey/ National Nursing Center Consortium. NPS filling the gaps in primary care. Retrieved on December6,2015.http://www.nncc.us/images_specific/pdf/policy/workforcefactsh eet2014.pdf Oliver, G., Pennington, L., & Rants, M. (2014). Impact of nurse practitioners
Words: 1232 - Pages: 5
describing the differing approaches of nursing leaders and managers to issues in practice. To complete this assignment, do the following: 1. Select an issue from the following list: nursing shortage and nurse turn-over, nurse staffing ratios, unit closures and restructuring, use of contract employees (i.e., registry and travel nurses), continuous quality improvement and patient satisfaction, and magnet designation. 2. Compare and contrast how you would expect nursing leaders and managers to approach
Words: 297 - Pages: 2
and safety. The purpose of this report is to inform the reader of recent and upcoming changes to legislation that may affect nursing care of patients. Research by L. Aiken, et al. and A. Tourangeau, support the need for higher education of registered nurses. Their research proves that patient outcomes are improved when registered nurses carry a bachelor’s degree in nursing. Research conducted by J. Needleman, et al., concluded that reducing the nurse-patient ratio resulted in the patient being
Words: 2290 - Pages: 10
loved ones? Nurse patient ratio for safe care means when the staffing between the nurses and the patients are safe to provide the care patients need to get well in the hospital or nursing homes. Why is this important? Several studies have shown that patients get well faster and safer when they receive more nursing care. Even more importantly according to Linda Aiken study (2003), mortality rates and staffing ratios are closely tied. Each additional patient per RN after four patients, chances
Words: 3918 - Pages: 16
Considering nursing is one of the largest professions, and the largest segment of the nation’s healthcare workforce, the media seems to be giving a nurses a negative image by making a mockery of the nursing profession. Between the seductive outfits, rudeness, incompetence, subservient to doctors, and all the affairs, Think about how susceptible the younger generation is, by watching shows like Nurse Jackie, oh my! I am starting to realize why we have such a huge nursing shortage. Even movies tend
Words: 266 - Pages: 2
general manager of the district nursing facility I once upon a time volunteered to work with, I do however hope that this written healthcare document will be able to inform you with the sure means to engage the concerns of ‘’Managing work-related stress in the district nursing workplace.’’ Well, in the course of my studies at Kaplan University, as Medical Assistant, I came across with the above topic which is written by Michelle Burke of Florence Nightingale School of Nursing and Midwifrey, Kings College
Words: 572 - Pages: 3
Nightingale’s major focus was: A. The Nightingale School of Nursing | B. Worldwide service to humanity and communication of her knowledge Correct | C. Legislative resolutions to improve workhouses | D. Applied statistics in medical reform | Rationale: For Nightingale, nursing was both an individual and a worldwide service of caring for humanity and of communicating her knowledge and commitment. 3 ) An increasingly severe global nursing shortage: A. Shows signs of becoming stable by 2015 | B
Words: 778 - Pages: 4
Differences between Nurses Educated at Associate Level vs. Baccalaureate Level Nursing Christy Lilly Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V-O501 March 27, 2015 Differences between Nurses Prepared at Associate Level vs. Baccalaureate Level Education can be a factor in determining a person’s success and well-being. Does the difference in RN education play a role in well-being of those they care for? I will explain some educational differences between an Associate Degree Nurse (ADN) and
Words: 1591 - Pages: 7
on . . Clinical Scholar Model improving the outcomes of clinical nursing . . . education by bridging the academic and . . Providing Excellence in Clinical service settings. An expert clinical nurse . . . Supervision of Nursing Students serves as a clinical scholar (CS) to . . coordinate, supervise, and evaluate the . . clinical education of nursing students in . Gayle Preheim, EdD, RN, CNAA, BC . . collaboration with school of nursing faculty. . Kathy Casey, MS, RN . This article describes the model’s
Words: 3908 - Pages: 16
Nursing Theory Development Stephanie Woina St Joseph’s College of Maine Nursing Theory Development The nursing world is abundant with different theories to guide people through nursing practice. Each theory varies depending on the theorist and their knowledge base in nursing. The nursing profession has grown and changed since the days of Florence nightingale and the stages of nursing theory development reflect this. The initial stage of nursing theory, the silent knowledge stage lasted from
Words: 801 - Pages: 4
