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,...
Abstract Communication is a key component of any type of relationship. When it comes to the patient-nurse relationship, the quality of communication serves as an indicator of patient satisfaction. In the postoperative setting, pain management is one of the prioritized issues. However, patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) may struggle...
The article by Swan et al. (2019) examines what characteristics registered nurses need to possess to perform their job functions and assigned responsibilities effectively. According to the researchers, these professionals should have extensive knowledge across different healthcare disciplines to provide comprehensive care and make appropriate changes to the treatment process...
Abstract Nursing theories are essential elements of the nursing field and practice because they directly shape the overall approach to the issues. The given comparative analysis will primarily focus on Abdellah’s grand nursing theory of patient-centered care and Kolcaba’s middle-range theory of comfort. The former author provides a complete and...
The first week covered many important topics related to nursing practice. Among these, understanding informed consent and advanced directives, learning about considerations for psychiatric settings and patients, and prioritization and delegation are the three topics worth emphasizing. The healthcare system is built around patients’ needs and desires. They should have...
Introduction The Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) report contains four key messages that outline how nursing education and professional practice should be developed to achieve the healthcare goals of the nation. It is essential for nursing to practice because IOM’s report outlines the changes in nursing practice and how they can...
Hispanics are one of the largest racial-ethnical groups that represent diversity in the United States. Although they live among American cultural convictions, habits, and traditions, the Hispanic community still holds their own beliefs and lifestyle foundations. The Hispanic group’s culture vastly influences their health care approaches, disease awareness, and the...
Introduction The creation of a portfolio is an essential part of professional development. This document contains a chronological and visual representation of nurse growth, including a mission statement, cover letter, resume, certifications, and performance evaluation (Schneider, 2016). Even though a portfolio may be a successful contribution to professional development and...
Introduction to the Topic and Purpose of the Paper One of the roles of Clinical Nurse Leaders (CNLs) is to create an atmosphere where nurses can prevent or cure any illnesses and injuries presented to them. Redfern (2012) argues that nurses monitor patients’ health conditions at the bedside, detect near...
Introduction Those patients who have chronic renal disease need regular hemodialysis procedures. However, the problem is that these patients often demonstrate non-adherence to treatment regimens because of certain barriers. The purpose of this literature review is to explore the phenomenon of non-adherence and identify obstacles that can be faced by...
Introduction Project Mission Statement To create a fast track clinic where non-urgent patients can be treated to reduce the number of patients in the Emergency Department (ED), improve quality of care and satisfaction rates. Project Objectives The objectives of the project are as follows: Establish a fast-track clinic for the...
Introduction The issue of managing patients’ data has become substantially more complicated in the healthcare setting., Due to the rise in the number of external threats to which patients’ personal information may be subjected, the necessity to introduce more effective tools for handling information has emerged (Kuek & Hakkennes, 2020)....
In this 36-month prospective cohort study, “The Association between Continuity of Care and Readmission to Hospital in Patients with Severe Psychosis” (Puntis, Rugkåsa & Burns, 2016), the researchers examine the effectiveness of good continuity of care. The primary objective of this study was to critically examine the service use and...
Objective In this report, two counties in Pennsylvania, Fulton and Montgomery, are examined for their health status. The motives behind the choice of the two counties are in their sharp difference in many categories. For instance, the dissimilarity in population is very prominent since the population per square mile in...
Huntington’s disease (HD) is a hereditary neurodegenerative disease for which there is no effective treatment. For its development, it is necessary to study the genetic mechanisms of the disease. It is known that the disease is associated with a mutation of the huntingtin gene, the repetition of the trinucleotide CAG...
Introduction Mycobacterium Tuberculosis or M. tb is a pathogen that causes tuberculosis (TB). It was first discovered a century ago by Robert Koch. TB continues to affect thousands of people in the United States, and there is a plethora of multidrug-resistant TB. M. tb differs from other bacteria in its...
The idea of the changes in the terminology of nursing homes to nursing facilities does not seem to be quite rationalized. Nursing homes are private institutions that provide health care and residential accommodations, mostly for elderly people (Chisholm, 2018). At the same time, nursing facilities provide disabled or sick people...
The transition from a student to a professional nurse is a life-changing experience that requires courage, fearlessness, and stress-resistance. There are several important steps to make for a successful start of a nursing career. At first, joining the National Student Nurses Association and participating in its activities can help during...
At the moment, there are many different nursing organizations. Board of Nursing and professional nursing organizations serve the same purpose, but they differ in their structure, origin, and purpose. In general, it can be noted that the Board of Nursing is, first of all, a state structure. Accordingly, their goal...
Nurses are the professionals who encounter the patients the most. They should have more comprehensive conceptions about severe illnesses, including HIV/AIDS, than general society members. In the article “Nursing Students’ Knowledge, Attitudes, and Willingness to Care Toward People with HIV/AIDS,” Gulsah Kok, Gulten Guvenc, and Zeliha Kaplan (2018) analyzed the...
The Three Systems Imogene King’s Conceptual System is rooted in the assumption that human beings make up the focus of nursing. The purpose of nursing is the care of the sick, the injured, and the dying, health maintenance, promotion, and restoration (Smith & Parker, 2015). Nurses play a crucial role...
Abstract Leininger’s Theory of Cultural Competence seeks to bridge the gap in providing care for patients from different cultural backgrounds. In her professional practice, Madeleine Leininger witnessed a chronic lack of cultural understanding that can negatively influence the quality of patient care (Busher Betancourt, 2016). The theorist described cultural competence...
The Hippocratic Oath is one of the oldest documents in the history of humanity. While it was created thousands of years ago, this text is still widely used by medical professionals all over the world. With the Hippocratic Oath help, physicians promise to take care of the sick, treat individuals...
Introduction Death is an inevitable outcome that marks the end of a life cycle in any living being, yet the subject of death is portrayed differently in various religions and cultures, leading to different traditions and attitudes associated with death. However, an observation of the existing end-of-life and palliative care...
Raymond is a high-level nurse and professional whose work raises the rating of the entire department. However, he has an unpleasant character feature that annoys his colleagues – he is a conceited omniscient. At the same time, Raymond still seeks to be part of the team and share the details...
The article by Laura Anne Brooks, Elizabeth Manias, and Patricia Nicholson, published by the American Journal of Critical Care, is dedicated to one of the most crucial topics ICU nurses face daily. Decisions on continuing life-supporting care or withholding it, ethical issues, and perspectives and experiences of the medical staff...
Nurses are viewed as health care providers that work closely with patients and ensure the prevention of diseases and the treatment of adverse health conditions. On top of all day-to-day tasks, the ultimate goal of nursing is to provide the best patient care. Different approaches to the concept of care...
The fields of nursing and health care undergo considerable changes and improvements all the time. Many areas could influence the progress of nursing practice and determine the quality of achievements. In this paper, the culture of safety, quality measures, and HCAHPS, as well as change strategies based on Lewin’s and...
The Joint Commission (JC) is a self-governing non-profit institution that oversees accreditation plans for healthcare institutions in the United States (US). The role is achieved by establishing performance standards that look into the fundamental features of operation like safety in medication, infection control, patient care, and the rights of consumers...
In multiple professional fields, specialists are expected to engage in constant communication and bear responsibility for all consequences of their actions for other individuals. The RN BSN program and new information about nursing delivered by professional instructors have encouraged me to take a critical look at my goals and philosophical...
Introduction Perinatal nurses perform an essential function in treating both mothers and infants as their well-being requires continuous supervision. Statistics show that infant death currently is higher in the USA than in European countries, and it keeps increasing. Main body According to Chen, Oster and Williams (2016), the rate of...
Introduction Although the intention of the government is to create a strong healthcare system, some mistakes, shortages, and problems might provoke new organizational, financial, or emotional challenges. In 2010, President Obama signed the Affordable Care Act (ACA) to provide more people with health insurance, expand the existing Medicaid program, and...
Public health and community health providers need to apply their competencies and monitor the existing health conditions in different regions. They need to collaborate with social workers and clinicians to support the wellbeing of more community members. The purpose of this paper is to give a detailed assessment of Miami...
The internal validity of particular evaluation designs may be affected by certain biases such as history and maturation. The history effect is the influence of events occurring outside of the study or circumstances between repeated measurements of the dependent variable on the behavior and perception of participants of the experiment...
Benefits of Non-Invasive Ventilation Non-invasion ventilation has various benefits since it can improve the recovery of patients after surgeries and in immunocompromised states. First of all, hypoxemic acute respiratory failure, which is characterized by Pa02 / Fi02 less than 300ml, can cause hypocapnia because of increased accessory and, hence, the...
For many centuries, humanity has been struggling with various epidemics, such as the plague, yellow fever, and others. During this time, people have developed many measures and tools that can reduce the risks of the disease and stop the spread of it. However, one of the main difficulties is that...
Methodology The study will use a mixed qualitative and quantitative approach to produce the results. The qualitative aspect will consist of a literature review to determine the measures that Egypt has taken to address the issue of COVID-19’s impact on female members of the informal sector. For the quantitative part...
Introduction Excessive smoking of tobacco is a major issue of concern in high-income countries. This is because it has caused an increase in cases of tobacco-related diseases such as cancer, cardiovascular disease, and chronic respiratory diseases (Andrea, April, & Nina, 2018). The high rate of smoking is associated with disadvantaged...
Abstract There has been an increasing need for quality care for the aging population in this society. This makes professional caregivers very important in this society. Caregivers in this society play a vital role in offering quality care to the aging population. The African American caregivers form a section of...
Introduction Health management is very broad. Addressing several issues facing the health sector is challenging for most health managers. Healthcare management involves controlling and coordinating health systems and services. This type of management requires trained healthcare professionals with vast knowledge in health care. The world is changing and so is...
Introduction Did you ever think about the post managerial or post organizational era in nursing management? Well, think about it in ten to twenty years in the future. The scoop of nursing management lays no foundation for further errors and obsolete achievements. In essence, the skills and experiences being attained...
Overview of Pain Pain can be described as an unpleasant sensation that regularly arises as a consequence of destructive stimuli. Simmons, McLeod, and Laird term pain as an “unpleasant sensory or emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage” (2012, p. 332)....
Overview The general occurrences in healthcare are closely related to trends in nursing. In some instances, trends can be closely related to each other. As it stands now, the United States is comprised of over 2.7 million nurses (Auerbach, Buerhaus & Staiger 2007, p.184). This implies that the healthcare working...
Introduction The movie, Archies Final project, gives a clear analysis of the mood disorder that Archie Williams goes through. This paper offers an experience in employing clinical proficiency in diagnosis and conceptualization while watching a cinematic portrayal of a disorder, in addition to the deliberation of whether such portrayal impacts...
Executive Summary Obesity and dental caries are typical for many Australian children under the age of 12, as it is stated according to national surveys and studies. Many different factors can influence the progress of these diseases, but referring to the age period for the diseases’ development, it is necessary...
Statistics are a crucial part of the healthcare industry because gathering information is essential for qualified and safe healthcare. The data collected often helps in bettering the medical treatment of people with deteriorating health. Statistical data is commonly used as a tool of development; medical workers look at the information...
This study aims to validate assessment of Omega-3 index using automated system and its application in clinical trials. Assessing Omega-3 index level using the traditional method is cumbersome that leads to sample throughputs and is limited to 12 samples daily. Consequently, adopting the traditional method of assessing Omega-3 index to...
Originated in India thousands of years ago, yoga may be regarded as one of the most prominent physical, mental, philosophical, and spiritual practices in the modern world. In the United States, more than 30 million adults have used yoga at least one in their lives (Cramer et al, p. 230)....
The proposed objectives for this capstone change project are as follows: To increase the knowledge levels of nurses in regards to bowel and urinary incontinence prevention and care in ICU. Although the existing number of cases suggests that nurses are well-acquainted with the clinical problem, research shows a gross underestimation...
Finding the best way to provide quality healthcare to all populations stands urgent everywhere, as it is one of the most critical factors for the state’s life quality. Despite being the most qualified medical help among the world countries, the healthcare system in the US still has a lot of...
The notion of motherhood is now crucial in terms of healthcare and raising children in a healthy environment. As a significant part of the healthcare system is dedicated to childcare, there are various scholars and writers who aim at explaining the difficulties of child raising in relatively plain ways. One...
Introduction The current world has become complicated in the face of the growing socio-economic problems that affect human beings from social, economic, to health affairs. With the unremitting challenges that are becoming more evident with all professional bodies, the global healthcare sector is not exempted from this confusion (Richardson, 1990)....
Problem definition Climatic changes are known to have a significant impact on the symptoms of asthma patients. Asthma is one of the chronic diseases that have become a worldwide pandemic affecting a substantial number of the world’s population. Asthma is caused by two medical conditions in a human’s lungs, constriction,...
Summary In this paper, I will be discussing the peculiarities of iCARE in application to medical work. The use of collective effort and teamwork alongside particular care strategies can lead to better results and patient outcomes. The work setting that I will be discussing is my previous workplace. Working in...
Executive Summary This report highlights contemporary issues, best practices and challenges associated with integrating the concept of sustainability in the healthcare industry. The document is divided into four main sections. The first one explains key sustainability issues in the healthcare industry and their impact on the adoption of the concept...
The creation and promotion of a safe nursing environment contain several steps and obligations. Due to current changes and innovations, the nursing staff should be ready to implement changes, understand the work of all the necessary systems, and perform their roles. The healthcare system consists of multiple elements, and stakeholders...
Introduction In the absence of a strategic professional collaboration in the health profession, numerous medical errors are bound to occur. With this in mind, it is imperative to encourage different departments in the health profession to embrace professional collaboration. Professional collaboration ensures an error-free health practice by creating an environment...
Establishing an environment in which evidence-based practice (EBP) is facilitated to a full extent is challenging for the majority of healthcare organizations. Leadership is seen as an indispensable resource for reaching the goal. However, there is limited knowledge available to show the specific roles and functions that different leadership levels...
Introduction Scientists define cultural competence as a determining factor in the provision of medical services to the public because society is multifaceted, and medical workers assist people with various social, economic, cultural, and linguistic backgrounds. Moreover, the cultural competence of medical staff allows them to reach higher levels of patient...
Introduction Young (2008) developed the schema-based therapy method as a treatment tool for patients who suffer from personality disorders. Usually, doctors use schema-based therapy for patients who have relapsed, or failed to respond to other treatment therapies (Reinecke, 2002, p. 291). Schema-based therapy relies on the assumption that complex personality...
Introduction Psychological disorders have various implications on the neurological structure and processes. The disorders affect the normal functioning of the central nervous system. The disorders affect the normal functioning of the neurological processes. This paper evaluates the effects of depression on the functioning of the neurological structure. The paper examines...
Spiritual care is an important aspect of healthcare provision, as it allows both the providers and patients to cope with stressful environments. In addition, spiritual wellness plays a central role in people’s lives as it offers hope through the thought that a higher being can influence various life outcomes. In...
In the period from 1890 to 1930, the role of medical experts in society became more significant. As a result, numerous health care professionals were the most suitable individuals to consult concerning various issues, including feeding a family, raising children, and others. Thus, this process was called the medicalization of...
Moving to a foreign country is usually a stressful situation as people experience not only big changes in their lives but also face foreign culture and language. In the context of refugees, this situation becomes even more complex and stressful. Refugees are a group of people who left their home...
Background of the Problem In this section, it is necessary to provide an overview of the business problem that will be examined in the research. As a rule, new nurses have to work under very stressful conditions and such situations can be observed in many medical institutions, including Vanderbilt University...
It is a common idea that employees’ health and safety in the workplace depend on leaders and managers (1). However, all workers should be aware of occupational safety and health (OSH) regulations to protect themselves. This issue is particularly important in laboratory work, where there are many hazards and dangerous...
This paper will focus more specifically on the reasons for implementing evidence-based practice. Positive results of using the evidence-based practice and possible negative results of failing to address it properly will be the focus. Indeed, there are several possibilities that this approach may lead to in health care. However, the...
Introduction There are several problems that have adverse effects on humanity. These problems vary from social, economic, political and health issues. It is vital to spend some time describing and analyzing problems before trying to come up with possible solutions. Rushing into solutions to problems can increase the complexity of...
Introduction Towards the beginning of the nineteenth century, methods used when caring for the mentally ill began to experience certain changes. The institutions set up to care for the mentally ill people termed the nineteenth-century as the enlightenment period since it brought with it the moral treatment approach for people...
Introduction Paramedics who work on night shifts are faced with the problem of heavy workloads. These workloads are tiring physically, mentally, and psychologically to the paramedics. Working on night shift tampers with paramedics’ sleep patterns, bringing about fatigue. This jeopardizes the safety of patients under the care of the paramedics...
Introduction The contemporary world depends on staff members that work under irregular schedules throughout the day (Joyce et al., 2009). Most of these staff members are in crucial work divisions like the paramedic division. Paramedics work irregular shifts throughout the week. Consequently, they sleep for fewer hours than required, in...
Introduction In paramedic practice, the success of resuscitation depends on the maintenance of a patent airway and oxygenation. The return of a patient to the pre-morbid condition is therefore dependent on the efficiency of ventilation and oxygenation than any of the interventions that a paramedic may provide. The achievement of...
Introduction Holzer et al. (2005) states that the prevalence of cardiac arrest outside hospital settings range between 0.04 percent and 0.13 percent of the entire population in most advanced nations (p. 414). Recent trials have demonstrated that induced hypothermia plays a key role in pre-hospital cardiopulmonary resuscitation (Bernard, Gray &...
Abstract Paramedics provide exceptional emergency services especially in healthcare. The nature of services they offer call for paramedics availability every time. As a result, they have to work in shifts. The work shifts have profound effects on their physical, emotional and social wellbeing. In addition, they are frequently and progressively...
Introduction There is a global increase in the prevalence rates of cancers. There are different cancers that have significant influences on individual health. Apart from these cancers, there are other eminent public health challenges. These health conditions affect people through many ways. Notably, other diseases have minimal impact on people’s...
Introduction The prosperity of a country is strongly dependent on the structure of its healthcare system. It is also important to adjust the way people receive medical attention to address the problems and possibilities that arise due to societal and technological changes happening in the world. A big part of...
Perhaps the most important thing in developing a professional career is loving what you do. It can be incredibly challenging to understand what it is, and even more challenging to find a job that has that aspect. That said, I think I have a grasp on what I love to...
Basic Duties of a Nurse A registered nurse (RN) is responsible for treating patients, providing advice, and emotional support to them and their relatives. Education is also an essential part of the job as RNs are expected to inform their patients, their families, and the general public about medical conditions...
In my nursing practice, I work with a patient who has the signs of a mental disorder that falls under the DSM-5 classification. JG is a Hispanic male, DOB 6/19/1978, who came to the hospital with Medicaid coverage. The resident has no support system in the community and relies on...
Abstract This intervention plan intends to act as a catalyst to the promotion of health policies that are to see the African-Americans lives free from Coronary Heart diseases. This plan has got the following six sections. First, the rationale section which describes the need for intervention in the African–American issue....
My philosophy of nursing has remained the same since the beginning of my nursing career. It consists of the belief that the purpose of nursing is not just treating illnesses; instead, nurses should take care of the individual needs of their patients and pay attention to their values. There have...
I believe that having a personal philosophy of nursing is important because it helps overcome difficulties occurring in the nursing practice, prevent occupational burnout, and stay motivated to provide high-quality care. My philosophy of nursing is based on the view that patients are primarily people with their special needs rather...
Research Question In this proposed research, the main question that the study would seek to establish is, “what is the relationship between tuberculosis and potential risk factors in the healthcare system, and whether the new cases of tuberculosis are more prevalent in persons visiting third world countries as opposed to...
Introduction To respond properly to the requirements of the project, I would critically analyze the relationship between tobacco smoking and lung cancer. Word wide, tobacco smoking remains the leading cause of avertable ill health and death (Hecht, 2002). According to Cunningham (1996), tobacco use causes cancer, heart disease, lung disease,...