Marianna Mantzorou 1, Dimos Mastrogiannis 2 1. RN, MSc, Lecturer, Department of Nursing Β΄, Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Athens, Greece 2. RN, MSc, Lecturer, Department of Nursing, Technological Educational Institute (TEI) of Lamia, Greece Abstract Background: Τhe scientific value of man relies upon an extension of a continuous effort of mankind to explain the nature of man. The core issue in nursing is man within his entirety. The aim of the present study was to review the literature
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pertains to the mechanism by which film elicits and expresses thought, both within its own means of expression and through the potential of self-reflection amongst the viewers. The film provides voice, animating the effort to find words to describe the experience to film. Essentially, the film invites us to express, experience, and think. In reflection upon the conversation, I must recognize it’s existence as a moment that is situated within a series of instances. Reconcile the fact that
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(2007). Improving nursing shift-to-shift report. Journal of Nursing Care Quality, 22(1), 80-86. doi:10.1097/00001786-200701000-00015 Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. (2017). Hospital Value Based Purchasing. Retrieved from https://www.cms.gov/Medicare/Quality-Initiatives-PatientAssessment-Instruents/hospital-value-based-purchasing/index.html. Ferguson, T.D., & Howell, T.L. (2015). Bedside reporting protocols for improving patient care. Nursing Clinic of North America, 50(4)
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National League for Nursing Evaluation and Learning Advisory Committee (ELAC) ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY ON ASSESSMENT AND EVALUATION ELAC Members: Marilyn H. Oermann (Chair) Karen Saewert (Chair-elect) Pamela Rutar Suzanne Yarbrough Sub-committee Members: Reba Childress Dawne-Marie Dunbar Sally Erdel Barbara Haas Evelyn Hayes Debra Hurd Sheila Kyle Gayle Preheim, Chair Linda Siktberg Gale R. Woolley, Chair A comprehensive literature review was completed, reflecting best practices
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The relationship between the nursing process in conjunction with the nursing model of Roper, Logan and Tierney (RLT) Activities of living (AL’s) will be looked at in detail, exploring what a problem solving approach and nursing models are with discussions of the strengths and limitations of this relationship. Using the needs orientated approach, I have formulated a care plan for fictitious individual, Annie Laine to support my discussions. (See appendix 1). The nursing process is defined as a problem
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Theory: Watson’s Caring Theory originated from her writings in a textbook that was used for a nursing curriculum in Colorado. In her writings the question between the relationship of nursing and human caring gave way to what is now her Theory of Human Caring. Her writings posed as the foundation of what became her theory. Alligood states, “ Watson defines caring as the ethical and moral idea of nursing that has interpersonal and humanistic qualities ” ( Alligood, 2010 ). Watson’s theory focused on
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Introduction Professional presence is an analysis of our past, present and future. It is a construct of our knowledge, our influences, our self-awareness and practices. It comes down to how each of us understands what it means to be human and how to care for one another. This is always evolving based on new experiences and knowledge. Through looking over time at the view point of humans, to personality tests, to personal development and lastly looking at optimal healing environments this paper will
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Ernestine Wiedenbach Ernestine Wiedenbach was a pioneer in nursing theory and nursing philosophy. She was an author, nurse-midwife, and teacher. Clinically she specialized in nurse midwifery and it was at Yale teaching that her nursing theories were developed. Wiedenbach was recognized for her work in writing the first maternity nursing text book that focused on family-centered care. (Barger, Faucher, & Murphy, 2015). Her theories were influenced by Ida Orlando, Patricia James and William
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older adult is more likely than a younger person to have impaired mobility and co-morbid health conditions, elders are especially vulnerable for PU development. This is of particular concern given the large population of these individuals in our nursing home facilities. In 1992, the AHRQ developed early guidelines for preventing pressure ulcers. In general, prevention guidelines focus on reducing the amount and time of pressure and shear through pressure-redistribution surfaces and frequent repositioning
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Vulnerable Populations in Current Events Paper Nursing 440- Health Assessment and Promotion for Vulnerable Population July 21, 2014 Deanna Radford Vulnerable Populations in Current Events Paper According to De Chesnay and Anderson (2012), there has been an increased recognition of not only identifying and understanding vulnerability but in gaining the skills needed to help these populations. Furthermore, De Chesnay and Anderson (2012) states that there is a call to go beyond
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