How does knowledge of the foundations and history of nursing provide a context in which to understand current practice? In order to comprehend the art of nursing one must appreciate and have knowledge of the nursing foundation and historical events that have evolved over time to understand and apply to their current practice. The article Nursing History, Theory and Conceptual Models states that before Florence Nightingale, nurses were the “sinners, saints, or mothers.” The women that were nurses’
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Perspective Essay Nursing research influences the practice of nursing. From the works of Florence Nightingale where the focus of care was on the physical and mental well-being of the individual to today’s practice of nursing though evidenced-based practice. Nurses use research to find ways to improve patient care and have significantly increase patient health outcomes. This historical perspective essay will focus on the works of Jean Watson and how it has significantly influences the nursing profession
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Bаccаlаureаte-Degree Level in Nursing [Esther Omodunni] [Grand Cayon University] February 24th, 2013 Differences in Competencies between Nurses Prepаred аt the Associаte-Degree Level versus the Bаccаlаureаte-Degree Level in Nursing There is this arguement going on in the nursing profession — it’s аmongst аssociаte degrees аnd diplomаs аgаinst Bаccаlаureаte-Degree. With the nаtion аlreаdy suffering from а mаjor nursing shortаge it seems
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Preparation Alicia Beltz Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics NRS-430V Monica Kidder April 1, 2012 Educational Preparation The educational standards and competencies needed to advance from an associate’s degree in nursing (ADN) to a bachelor’s of science degree in nursing (BSN) are essential to provide superior care to patients. The health care fields are ever advancing and in turn, demanding higher education from nurses. Therefore, many nurses are continuing their education to advance with
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Difference in competencies at entry level nursing education programs Lisha Thomas Grand Canyon University Professional Dynamics NRS 430V January 27, 2013 History of nursing education program begins by the establishment of Nightingale Training School for Nurses at St. Thomas's Hospital in London in 1860.In United States the first nursing schools were established in 1873 which provided necessary training for nursing students in a hospital based setting. Advancements in the fields of science
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Nursing Overtime and Adverse Effects Blima Marcus Hunter College Abstract This paper will explore the topic of nursing overtime and its effect on adverse events and errors in the workplace. The prevalence of mandatory and voluntary overtime is high. Nursing shortages combined with the aging baby boomer population means more work for health care workers, and nurses bear the brunt of this reality. There is some legislation in place to restrict mandatory overtime, but research suggests that overtime
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The purpose and problem of the study were to determine the attitudes of non-professionals in affectionate touch provided by nurses, especially male nurses. The literature review was to research how the patient was touched by nurses and its effect. Several terms were used such as protective, expressive, and instrumental touch. “Protective touch, as when a nurse moves a patient’s hand away from the ventilator tubing, prevents a potentially dangerous, even and isn’t often discussed in the literature”
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According to the research that has been conducted by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing, when you compare a nurse with an associate’s degree to a nurse who has a bachelorette degree, the nurse that is prepared with the bachelorette is more prepared clinically and has shown to have lower mortality rates, fewer medication errors, and more positive outcomes for patients. I have read over and compared the Grand Canyon University’s philosophy to the College of Southern Nevada’s nursing programs mission
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Canyon University NRS-430V Professional Dynamics Nursing is a complex, stressful, yet a very rewarding honest profession. In fact, in the December 2014 Gallup poll of Honesty/Ethics in Professions, nurses rated #1 as the most honest and ethical professionals. There are multiple pathways to follow to become a nurse. The two main pathways is by acquiring an associate degree (ADN) or a baccalaureate degree (BSN) in Nursing. But regardless of what nursing degree you have, to become a registered nurse you
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the use of research, clinical presentation, clinical expertise, and the use of patient preference when delivering said healthcare (Institute of Medicine, 2003). This means using the latest research available, paired with what the nurse has learned on the job, in order to deliver care that the patient desires related to the current medical condition at present. The evidence-based practice should follow the PICOT model (Finkelman & Kenner, 2016). The PICOT model aims to locate research that can identify
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