I have always felt the need of making a difference and becoming a nurse was my way to achieve it. I knew that as a nurse I would be able to make a positive effect on the lives of many patients, providing them with care when they need it the...
Background Bowel and urinary incontinence syndrome (BUI) is a very widespread condition that is frequently encountered in the ICU. According to Stokes, Crumley, Taylor-Thompson, and Cheng (2016), the prevalence of BUI in intensive care ranges between 9% to 37%. These numbers are mirrored by Aguiar and Franco (2018), who bring...
Introduction According to (Antai, 2006), communication is a very important aspect of the ways in which nurses relate with their clients. The power of communication in this particular relationship is expressed by communication’s modes as well as principles used by the nurses. Nurses may use a nonverbal or a verbal...
Introduction The Health Resources and Services Administration have estimated the requirement of nurses at 800,000 full-time equivalent nurses position by the year 2012 (Yordy, 2006). However, American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN] (2008) has reported that 40,285 qualified applicants to entry level baccalaureate and graduate nursing programs have been...
Researches and practices in the medical field unveil new drugs, forms of treatment, and disease prevention measures. The science behind the trial of new techniques in medical procedures, including the use of new drugs, encounters a lot of challenges today. Any discovery has to be tested to ascertain the impact...
In the past years, humanity identified and successfully found cures for many, previously deadly diseases. However, the current situation in many low- and middle-income countries (LMIC) to stay mostly unsatisfactory in terms of population health. Leading risk factors include, but are not limited to, smoking, low physical activity, lack of...
In this systematic review, “Effectiveness of Community Treatment Orders: The International Evidence” (Rugkåsa, 2016), the researcher examines the effectiveness of community treatment orders (CTO), drawing on the evidence from the literature published before 2013. The primary objective of this study was to critically examine the practicality of CTO that, over...
Introduction Throughout medical history, there has been a medical-related issue that collides with one of the core values of health care, “not harm.” Particularly, preventable medication errors in the operating room. An operating room is an environment where many things happen simultaneously with a multi-dimensional range of practitioners playing different...
The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (NYC HHC) is one of the largest public health systems in the United States. Its goal is the provision of inpatient and outpatient care, as well as home-based services, for both insured and uninsured New Yorkers (NYC Health + Hospitals, n.d.a). There...
Introduction A literature review is an essential component of every research. This section summarizes the current information on a selected topic, demonstrates what questions have been answered, and reveals the existing gaps. A decent literature review should form the basis of a scientific study, meaning that any information should be...
How Weak D is made based on the molecular basis By definition, the weak D phenotype (formerly referred to as Du) is the weak form of the D antigen. During the routine D ty, ping it reacts with a group of anti-D but not with others when an immediate spin...
The study is being conducted in rural China, predominantly in southern parts. The research is conducted by Zhiying Ma, and the group being studied are Chinese individuals with serious mental illnesses (SMIs). The research topic addresses China’s approach to managing the public’s mental health, where some families are forced to...
Introduction Stem cells are the basic units from which the entire body of a human being develops. These are a group of cells from which all 210 diverse types of tissue such as muscle cells, blood cells, nerve cells and even new teeth in the human body originate (National Bioethics...
Healthcare privatization had become a topic for continuous discussion over the last years when people realized that there was a gap between the quality of healthcare and the cost of insurance in the US. People believe that the privatization of healthcare would improve the level of professional competence and patient...
Measuring outcomes represents a significant part of any project, and this phase must integrate reliable and valid tools throughout the process. The evaluation of the evidence-based projects is essential within any field, because it generates a more exceptional picture, emphasizes the most crucial aspects, and helps to identify the shortcomings...
The debate on the subject of healthcare privatization has been relevant over the past years due to several reasons. On the one hand, healthcare privatization might guarantee a more individual and qualified approach to the patients’ treatment. On the other hand, however, public health representatives examine how the healthcare prevention...
The evaluation plan presentation titled “Technology and Patient Safety” covers the topic of implementing electronic health records (EHRs) in acute care hospitals with the purpose of decreasing errors. Within the proposed PICOT question, the effectiveness of EHRs implementation was compared to paper charting as a method for tracking medication prescriptions...
Abstract This study will be a randomized control study that will aim at evaluating the effects of nanoparticles found in nanotechnology drugs. Nanotechnology drugs have been shown to have positive effects on the human body but with some adverse effects which have not been exploited. This study will therefore specifically...
Professional nurses have many opportunities to provide assistance and care to community members who have limited access to the healthcare reform or have no access to services. Firstly, it is necessary to contact all the local non-profit organizations providing support to such members of a community and apply for participation...
Nursing is a discipline that emphasizes the importance of caring in society and values the human life. There is a variety of different perspectives on nursing and various approaches that are called theories. They constitute frameworks that dictate the basic knowledge and care concepts nurses have to adhere to in...
Role of Nurse Practitioners (NP) in primary health care and the rationale for formal graduate education Continuous shortage of primary care physicians prompted the development of nurse practitioners (NPs) as an alternative strategy to increase access to primary health care. Standardization of preparation, certification, and licensing of advanced nurses began...
In the contemporary rapidly-developing world, healthcare can be noted as one of the most challenging areas. Both quality and safety of care depend on a range of diverse factors, including patients’ demands and expectations, financial constraints, inappropriate access to services, workforce issues and the need to adapt and continuously improve...
Abstract In pediatric units, the safety of children is a priority along with the provision of high-quality care. The problem is that it is necessary to prevent safety issues, including possible child abduction, and avoid ethical issues associated with the relationships between caregivers and patients and caregivers and the staff....
Introduction This paper discusses Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs theory and its applicability to the nursing practice. The purpose of the paper is to investigate pragmatic adequacy, social meaningfulness, and feasibility of the theory in the context of nursing and its compatibility with real practice. For the research, statistical and thematic...
Like in any field that relies on cooperation between specialists, leadership plays a crucial part in nursing practice. A skilled leader can ensure a unit’s performance by distributing tasks and responsibilities, and maintaining morale and discipline. A poor leader allows tasks and responsibilities to overlap, interfering with the unit’s ability...
While studying in college, students faced a critical problem of choosing a further profession. On the one hand, they already know about some of their strengths; on the other hand, they may not be ready to choose the direction of their whole life. However, even at such a young age,...
Abstract Nurses are an invaluable asset in every healthcare system all over the world. Nurses provide personalized care, instruct patients, and develop nursing care plans. According to the International Council of Nurses (n. d.), “nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, and communities, sick...
Caregiving is a social institution that delivers care to the elderly with severe health conditions or those who cannot care for themselves. Being a caregiver can be both physically and emotionally hard work. The current essay is devoted to different aspects of caregiving. The paper addresses three main subtopics, including...
As a student nurse, I learned a lesson related to safety that it is necessary to demonstrate effective use of strategies to decrease the risk of harm to patients or yourself. It is also important to communicate observations and concerns to families and healthcare staff. Related to patient-centered care, I...
To develop a strong understanding of nursing and human caring, attention is paid to five patterns of knowledge. Personal knowledge or wisdom is based on human relationships, the quality of which depends on how well a nurse knows about the self. Esthetic knowledge is the art of nursing that aims...
Ensuring the safety of prescriptive practice, especially regarding Controlled Dangerous Substances (CDS), remains one of the essential priorities of authorities and medical institutions. By introducing these improvements, they aim to increase transparency and enhance public’s access to effective treatment. The author of this paper lives in New Jersey; for that...
Postpartum hemorrhage can provoke complications, including fatal outcomes for birth givers. In NYC, hospital workers seem to need a better supply of necessary resources and protocols for this condition. Moreover, people who use the hospital service for giving birth may also benefit from the awareness of all the risks because...
Nurse Practitioner is a profession that requires a high level of specialized knowledge combined with stress-resistance and a clear understanding of the ethics of the profession. The specialization has a number of subtypes that, despite their similarities, require different efforts and motivations from the students who want to pursue them....
Introduction Research has shown that, evidence-based nursing has had several reactions from professional colleagues as well as media where majority of the responses have been positive. However, some misgiving and misunderstanding regarding evidence-based nursing has been generated over time and this has led to research that addresses the criticism. Such...
Over the last few decades, transcultural nursing has advanced into an important aspect in the healthcare service delivery system. Dr. Madeleine Leininger, the founder, and other innovators have in the past worked relentlessly to integrate the model into the healthcare system. Currently, societies are becoming more diverse in terms of...
The issues related to emotional and physical burnout of medical staff have an adverse effect on the quality of healthcare, increase the number of negative outcomes, and decrease patient satisfaction. The problem is related to all nurses worldwide, and it is crucial to identify its primary sources and examine and...
“Mr. A.D,” a 28 year-old Hispanic married man reported at the endocrine clinic for his follow up of labs, without prior appointment. Mr. A.D. reported at the clinic after a telephonic reminder, because he failed to turn up as per schedule of his labs and follow up treatment for hyperlipidemia....
Summary of Studies Study 1 The article investigates different influences of medication errors and various strategies helpful in preventing them. Gorgich et al. (2016) note that medication errors are a serious international problem impacting healthcare sectors, threatening patient safety, and can cause death. Medical errors comprise the prescription of wrong...
How Do We Know This is a Problem or Issue? Homelessness is a critical socioeconomic issue that has been affecting the lives of millions of U.S. residents. Despite multiple attempts at shaping the existing healthcare framework to address the needs of homeless people, the lack of effective services is evident....
A healthcare facility with approximately 500 nurses and support employees is facing challenges regarding staff compensation. As the organization’s Human Resource Director, I would arrange for a meeting with the Director of the Clinical Services and explain the seriousness of the issue and enlighten him or her about the status...
Introduction The health care industry is the most efficient when there are robust links between theory and practice. That is why advanced-practice nurses should understand these links since this fact has the potential to improve the quality of care and patient outcomes. Nurses need a structure to test how it...
Introduction Pressure ulcers (PrUs) can affect patients receiving either acute or chronic treatment and could be costly in the long term due to prolonged hospital stay. Only a few studies have been conducted to estimate the prevalence of PrUs. This essay examines the paper “Increasing heel skin perfusion by elevation.”...
Abstract The use of a low sodium diet in the management protocol of congestive heart failure patients has remained a standard for many decades in the medical field. But recently, questions have been raised about the efficacy of this intervention. There are much research that supports the roles of sodium...
Intravenous Administration (IV) of drugs is a common practice nowadays that involves several different stages, amongst which the phases of medication preparation and administration are frequently delegated to nurses. This procedure is potentially hazardous and carries with it a multitude of risks if any lapse in the proper administration of...
It has now come to be believed that nursing is a unique health profession in being both a science and an art. It signifies caring for patients by professional practitioners and focusing on helping communities, groups, families, and individuals. Nurses also cater to wellness programs in optimizing their levels of...
During the last several months, people around the globe are under a serious and unknown threat of the Coronavirus Disease or COVID-19. This epidemic has already challenged millions of hospitals, and healthcare providers must work hard under constant stress. Nurses who take care of high morbidity/mortality patients put themselves at...
Communication One of the goals of a DNP project is to improve clinical nursing practice by means of recognizing existing problems, promoting effective care delivery, and assessing quality outcomes. To make the correct choices and identify major problematic areas, communication is required. According to Shogren (2020), communication and teamwork are...
The SMART goal framework is used for guiding the goal setting, it implies that the goals that are being set are specific, measurable, achievable, realistic, and timely. When creating and using SMART goals, it is recommended to set up milestones that would help continually generate the feeling of winning among...
The nursing field is a challenging area that requires substantial knowledge background and personal experience, which play a critical role in the expertise of the professionals. Besides, various theories represent a solid scientific foundation for nurses. According to Oshvandi et al. (2016), theoretical groundwork provides “a framework as well as...
The Field of Nursing Working outdoors has become a part of everyone’s life these days, and is a need of the hour for every household. With the rise in the economic crisis throughout the globe, there may hardly be any household where a mature member may not be employed in...
Introduction Nurses are among the most trusted and most valuable healthcare professionals. They may work in different fields, and various capacities, but their contribution to the public’s well-being is invaluable. It is relevant to look deeper into the history of this profession to see how it has developed and transformed...
The need for valid and reliable measuring instruments is important in any research field. The nursing discipline especially nursing science has not been able to establish accurate instruments for measuring research results. Therefore a systematic approach is required to validate the validity of the proposed research instruments. Steps to develop...
Introduction The health care industry has to adjust and modify its requirements, corporate environment, and employees’ attitudes towards their work constantly as it always faces fresh and significant challenges in its conditions. In this regard, nurses need to be acutely conscious of their inner essence and outer preferences, especially when...
It is worth noting that one of the important clinical problems is the limited scope of nursing practice. This is particularly damaging for patients in need of pain management. In some countries, nurses can function as anesthetists, which plays an important role in managing patients with acute pain. Doctors and...
Introduction Patient-healthcare professional communication is one of the most significant elements determining the overall quality of care. Although professional expertise and experience are indispensable in clinical practice, adequate communication with patients is also required to provide high-quality care (1). Numerous studies have shown that quality patient-healthcare professional communication leads to...
To address healthcare issues appropriately and with high quality, nurses should be aware of the latest therapeutic approaches, strategies, norms, and standards. In this regard, nursing evidence-based practices, which imply the application of the most current clinical research while making quality decisions to deliver sound patient care, are critical to...
Abstract Diabetes mellitus has several significant complications that can affect patients in various forms with some of the most profound changes affecting both the function and structure of the eye. The microvascular complications that affect the eye resulting from complications of diabetes include hypertension, vascular retinopathy, diabetic retinopathy, age-related macular...
I work as a nurse in the Fall Committee in the rehabilitation center. Specialists in this committee aim to provide help for patients who experienced falls and work on their prevention. It is an essential discipline because it falls by hospitalized patients, which may increase their hospital stay and is...
To become a good and successful nurse, it is crucial to know some details of this profession. The purpose of this paper is to discuss the importance of somebasicskills and concepts of nursing. Also, I will explain how I envision using the practices and information I learned in my future...
Introduction A full, meaningful, and purposeful life is impossible without a healthy lifestyle. As a concept, health is a dynamic continuum depending on various external and internal factors. Being influenced by the environment, it might change from illness to wellness and vice versa. Although caring for a stranger is not...
Introduction Leadership is pivotal to nursing because it can help to address many problems that are evident in clinical settings and have a negative influence on work processes and patient outcomes. Nurse leaders can utilize a vast variety of leadership styles to assist them in enhancing operations, protecting patient safety,...
In any medical facility, nurses are the doctor’s right hand and his most essential assistants. The skills acquired during the training give them the right to provide first aid, perform simple manipulations such as injections, measure temperature and pressure, perform simple procedures and make a description of the examination dictated...
This paper will contain a final review of my nursing philosophy in the form of my definition of the concepts involving the metaparadigm of nursing. It will also explore how my views have been challenged throughout the course. Finally, it will compare the ways in which my personal philosophy of...
PICOT The following PICOT question will serve as the basis for the proposed DNP project: “Among nurses who care for high morbidity/mortality patients during periods of pandemics (P), would a mindfulness meditation program (I) compared to no intervention (C) reduce the level of work stress (O) in two months (T)?”...
The success of the proposed project’s implementation, a mindfulness meditation program, depends on several factors that could be defined as facilitators and barriers. In the site, there is currently no culture to support evidence-based practice, and staffing levels can affect the implementation because of the necessity to find additional time...
Background The future of nursing practice is never stable because of a number of new regulations, constant improvements, and specific interventions. In the middle of the 20th century, the first categories of nurse specialists were introduced, provoking the importance of defining the scope of practice, certification requirements, and collaboration arrangements....
Research Problem The selected study revolves around the problem of falls among hospitalized adults as one of the primary causes for the emergence of undesired outcomes, development of complications, and deterioration of the quality of patients’ lives. For this reason, there is a need for the investigation of factors that...
Analysis and Critique Cutting-edge teaching and learning tools have already penetrated the study process. Saudi Arabia has prioritized investments in educational technologies since 1975 with the introduction of the Second national plan (Abouelnaga, Metwally, Mazouz, Abouelmagd, Alsmadi, Aljamaeen, Eljawad & Hamad, 2019). General Administration for Educational Technologies was established in...
Introduction Nursing is a necessary and significant profession, the fundamental principles of which are human virtues. Nurses have a great responsibility and burden, especially during times of epidemic when the impact of stress-causing factors increases. Writing about these issues, not only helps relieve stress but also develops reflective skills that...
Introduction Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNSs) are highly trained and skilled nursing professionals who can demonstrate outstanding performance in a variety of health care positions. Such versatility can sometimes become a burden causing CNSs to work in one position for long and give up their potential due to organizational or other...
Introduction Many issues in nursing are patient-centered. To help patients cope with various adverse conditions nursing theorists developed a plethora of theories for nursing specialists to use and deliver the best quality of care. Nonetheless, nurses can also experience a variety of problems themselves. These issues also need an application...
Abstract Diabetes mellitus is a prevalent chronic disease that results in many morbidities and mortalities. The management of diabetes involves maintaining proper glycemic control, eating healthy diets, regular exercise, and medication adherence. However, inadequate self-management efforts are responsible for the high rates of morbidities attributed to the disease. Therefore, there...
In this work, the advantages and disadvantages of places for the dying of ill people, precisely a home and a hospital, are considered. Dying is a physically and psychologically stressful process that significantly affects both a terminally ill person and his or her family and loved ones. In addition, the...
Abstract Annual influenza epidemics that cause respiratory deaths are common all over the world. As people’s immune system becomes weaker with age, older adults face serious influenza complications more often than younger individuals. Research has shown that vaccination against the virus reduces the severity of illness in people 65 and...
Introduction One of the principal issues connected to the process of aging is dementia, and this condition has a significant impact on the ability of a person to perform daily tasks. The main character of the movie The Savages faces this disease after the death of his wife and needs...
The Case or Problem that Attracted Me to the Study The problem that was attractive in the analyzed study is the lack of support for the patients with traumatic spinal cord injuries (SCIs) whose treatment remains incomplete despite the need for rehabilitation in working ability (Alcobendas-Maestro et al., 2012). Study...
For this paper, the author interviewed a nurse at a local hospital. They have been working there for five years as a registered nurse, throughout which they have performed well. However, they have chosen not to advance their career for now due to personal circumstances, remaining in their current position....
The introduction of positive changes in nursing practice helps improve the quality of care and allows realizing valuable perspectives that make it possible to improve patient outcomes. For instance, according to the Institute of Medicine (2010), a course towards the promotion of education among nursing staff contributes to expanding nurses’...
This intervention plan is based on the idea of the importance of a mindfulness meditation program for nurses who have to work with high mortality patients during a pandemic. It is expected to work for eight weeks; however, two additional weeks have to be considered as an opportunity for the...
Introduction During my clinical operation work, I cared for different people who had diverse medical conditions. I cared for a patient who experienced severe back pains, which would be attributed to suffering from arthritis in the week of my clinical. I used to go to my patient’s room at around...
The importance of critical thinking for nursing students and registered nurses is a vital constituent, which defines the efficiency, quality, and satisfaction of work, studies, and professional community. Jean LaBauve is a video that explains why critical thinking is essential for nurses, and why students should develop this skill (2014)....
Considering the ongoing need for high-quality healthcare delivery, nursing will always retain its fundamental role in addressing the core needs of the patients. The primary responsibility of a registered nurse (RN) implies “providing, leading, and coordinating care that is compassionate, evidence-based, and person-centered” (NMC, 2018, p. 3). They significantly contribute...
Introduction The care for a disabled person is a challenge, especially when this person is a teenager. Due to emotional and psychological instability, this category of disabled people requires special attention from the caregiver. Such a case is explicitly demonstrated in the movie The Fundamentals of Caring, and it provides...
The focus of this week’s lessons was an analysis of the nursing process and critical and diagnostic skills that both lead to better clinical judgment and patient outcomes. Firstly, as per the nursing process, six stages of “assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation” have been identified (Claywell, 2018,...
Background and training Nurses are central to health care deliveries in hospital, their duties involve delivery of health care, drug administration, and offering of care to the chronically ill patients. Career growth is vital in ensuring that they advance from their previous roles (West & Markiewicz, 2016). Health care team...
The present-day environment is quite complex due to the multitude of sources of influence on people’s well-being. On the one hand, innovative solutions in technology and healthcare, as well as a myriad of other areas, have improved the access to healthcare and management of health issues. On the other hand,...
Styles the Nursing Leaders Have Utilized Nursing is an essential element of any system of healthcare providing establishment. It should be stated that the way a team-leading nurse decides to manage his or her colleagues might be considered as a foundation of productive and efficient work. A plethora of scholars...
Introduction Self-care is one of the essential terms used for the purposes of defining the quality of nursing. Despite the frequency of its use, this term has not been properly considered. However, the understanding of self-care in nursing practice is essential for the provision of high-quality healthcare services. The review...
Driscoll model The Driscoll model is one of the simpler reflection models used in nursing practice. It consists of three stem questions: “what?”, “so what?”, and “now what?”, that are meant to represent the stages of the learning cycle (1). Although many practitioners have a natural ability to reflect on...
The assessment of the anthropomorphic measurements of the 9-month old female patient shows that she is underweight. Namely, she is in the fifth percentile for weight and in the 25th percentile for head circumference and height, which is disproportionate. According to the data from the Centers for Disease Control and...
The nursing practice represents a field that continuously goes through various changes, new implementations, and improvements. The Georgia Board of Nursing (Board) recognizes those features and states that due to diverse backgrounds and levels of expertise among the nurses, they should use sound judgment in decisions (Georgia Board of Nursing,...
Introduction Diabetes is an issue f major health concern across the world. The World Health Organization (WHO) describes diabetes as one of the modern-day epidemics. This categorization is informed by the fact that the disease currently affects a sizeable portion of the population all over the world. It is estimated...
Nursing malpractice is a problem that accounts for low-quality health care. Nurses have to familiarize themselves with the laws and doctrines and use them in everyday practice. This essay will analyze two nursing malpractice cases according to the elements of negligence. These elements include duty, breach of duty, foreseeability, causation,...
Is this an ethical dilemma or a moral dilemma? In this dilemma, ethical and moral principles are closely linked. Nurses have a responsibility to follow a code of ethical conduct, which includes moral principles such as loyalty, beneficence, and respect for patients’ dignity and self-determination (Fowler, 2015, 4.2). Ethics oblige...
The key messages proposed by the Institute of Medicine (IOM) are focused on improving nurses’ practices and work performance, which would improve the healthcare system in the United States. Among the four recommendations provided by the IOM Report, there is one that can have the most significant positive impact on...
Abstract The following paper discusses the seriousness of the nursing shortage problem in the US and, in the state of New Jersey, in particular. The state is expected to occupy third place, after California and Texas, in terms of insufficient nursing staff by 2030. Besides, there will be a substantial...
Abstract The article under analysis dwells upon the use of caffeine and napping as coping strategies among shift-working nurses in Australian metropolitan hospitals. Although the sample of the study is rather limited (130 nurses), certain trends have been identified. It is found that the vast majority of nursing practitioners use...
In the university context, compounds of processors with simulation devices present students with opportunities for interactive participation. Simulations reproduce actual events in secure surroundings. Simulations hold various applications, such as introduction or in-service programs, a real classroom or clinical workroom environment, or section of a study task (Sewell, 2013). Practical...
When running a nursing home, there should be no possibility for the administration to be ineffective. Like any organization, a nursing home should have a Continuity of Operations Plan, which employees must follow to ensure proper operating of the facility and safety of its residents in case of emergency. Such...
Introduction The healthcare industry represents a complex organism that requires the highest degree of expertise and competence from all the employees. Nursing professionals occupy an essential place within the field, and their work is of extreme significance to the success of treatment and a decrease in mortality and morbidity rates...
Introduction Without trust between workers, management, and their clients, it is impossible to establish a healthy work environment, which is one of the key points in achieving the best possible outcome in service-providing institutions. The results can be drastic, ranging from a simple disappointment or argument to life-threatening mistakes due...
Introduction Gestational diabetes is a health condition that affects approximately 10% of women during pregnancy. The researchers distinguish two main types of gestational diabetes: A1 and A2 classes. Women with A1 gestational diabetes can manage their high sugar levels through exercise and custom-made diet schedules. When it comes to A2,...