REGISTERED NURSES and licensed practical nurses join professional nursing organizations for many reasons. For example‚ some join to learn what’s going on and stay current in their field or specialty. Others want to network or enjoy the peer recognition that comes from being an active member of a major organization. Nurses may join a general organization‚ such as the American Nurses Association‚ a specialty group‚ such as the Emergency Nurses Association‚ or a state nursing association-or one of each
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INDEPENDENT NURSE PRACTITIONER (INP) Introduction: A independent Nurse Practitioner (INP) is a registered nurse who has completed specific advanced nursing education (generally a master’s degree or doctoral degree‚ B.sc. or GNM) and training in the diagnosis and management of common as well as complex medical conditions. Nurse Practitioners provide a broad range of health care services. & independent nurse practitioners function independently without physician involvement. Definition : INDEPENDENT
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When it comes to medical attention who does the best job attending to patient’s needs‚ a nurse practitioner or a medical doctor? A nurse practitioner is a nurse who is qualified to treat certain medical conditions without supervision of a doctor. A medical doctor is someone who has practiced medicine for many years and is board certified to practice medicine and take care of patients. When it comes to patients care who is more focused on the patient‚ who is quicker at diagnosing the problem and can
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While reading Watchful Care: A History of America’s Nurse Anesthetists by Marianne Bankert‚ it seems evident that the progression of the Nurse Anesthesia profession is borne by individuals who deemed Evidence-Based Practice a necessity. A search of a formal definition of Evidence-Based Practice turned out to be a futile endeavor‚ as the concept has evolved with time. Nevertheless‚ three basic tenets are considered paramount from it; “best available research evidence‚ patient values (or preferences)
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helped in preparing for the role of Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP). This course afforded me an opportunity for outcome #3‚ MSN Essential IX‚ and #5 Nurse Practitioner Core Competencies to be met. These outcomes consisted of using contemporary communication modalities‚ recognizing nursing practice at the master level‚ and recognizing nursing practice at the master’s level‚ and technology and information literacy competencies. It is imperative master level nurses have the ability to use contemporary communication
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A nurse basically checks on the patient until the doctor comes to finds out what the problem and why. Nurses play significant roles in hospitals‚ clinics and private practices. They make up the biggest health care occupation in the United States. Nursing job duties include communicating between patients and doctors‚ caring for patients‚ administering medicine and supervising nurses’ aides. This is basically what a nurse does everyday‚ but the advanced practice nurses can work independently and have
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[pic] JOB DESCRIPTION FOR REGISTERED NURSE Title: Staff Nurse Qualifications: RN Accountable to: Manager Overall Accountability: Director of Nursing Aims and Responsibilities 1. To assess‚ plan‚ implement and evaluate the client’s needs. 2. To create and maintain with the home’s staff an environment in which all members of staff can contribute to the maximum of their ability in providing a high standard of skilled nursing care to the residents and encourage
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One of the barriers I have encountered to become a professional nurse was a multicultural issue. In nursing school‚ I learned how to respect the rights and dignity of all patients. Here in Miami‚ a cosmopolitan city‚ I had the opportunity to interact with family and patients from other cultures. In my personal case‚ I have learned that I do not need to understand all beliefs completely‚ but I do need to respect them. For example‚ some manifestations of this barrier were: discrimination‚ racism‚ prejudice
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“An Advanced practice nurse is a registered nurse who has acquired the expert knowledge base‚ complex decision-making skills and clinical competencies for expanded practice‚ the characteristics of which are shaped by the context and/or country in which she/he is credentialed to practice” (Heale & Rieck Buckley‚ 2015‚ p.422). An advanced practice nurse has an important role in the health care system. They are the registered nurses educated at Masters or post Masters level in a specific role and patient
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Reciprocity • RA 1082 - Rural Health Units all over the Philippines • RA 4073 - Liberalizes leprosy treatment • RA 1054 - Free emergency medical treatments to employees and laborers • RA 4226 - Hospital Licensure Act • RA 5901 - 40 hours/week for nurses in with 100-bed capacity... • RA 3573 -
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