The Nursing Shortage at My Job Phase 5 Individual Project Deborah Talton Colorado Technical University March 23‚ 2014 There is a shortage of nurses in this country in general and at my job in particular. “The causes of nursing shortages worldwide are attributed primarily to aging populations‚ increasing patient acuity‚ an explosion of knowledge and technology‚ and the ever-expanding role of nurses” (Wolff‚ Pesut‚ & Regan‚ 2010). This shortage affects our community but most important‚ it
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Nursing Shortage and Quality of Care The need for more registered nurses continues to rise as we now come to face an increase in the geriatric population that is the “Baby Boomers”. The safety and quality of patient care is directly related to the size and experience of the nursing workforce. Nurses work in a variety of conditions that may not be preferential because hospitals have not kept up with the rising demand for nurses. As a nurse assistant‚ staff nurse‚ charge nurse or nursing administrator
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This paper provides a context for this special edition. It highlights the scale of the challenge of nursing shortages‚ but also makes the point that there is a policy agenda that provides workable solutions. Results An overview of nurse:population ratios in different countries and regions of the world‚ highlighting considerable variations‚ with Africa and South East Asia having the lowest average ratios. The paper argues that the ‘shortage’ of nurses is not necessarily a shortage of individuals
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introduction The issue of the nursing shortage is not a new one. In the last decade the media has mentioned the nursing shortage and other problems faced by the nursing workforce. The article chosen for this paper is titled “Influx of out-of-region patients exacerbates nursing shortage” and it is found in volume 32 of Crain’s Cleveland Business magazine (Magaw‚ 2011). The purpose of this paper is to mention the issues in the article and compare them to the nursing trends discussed in the literature
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SPOON RIVER COLLEGE NUR 215 ISSUES OF NURSING Unit I Development of Nursing Objectives Learning Content Learning Activities 1. Summarize health practices through the course of history. 2. Describe the image of nursing in art‚ media‚ and literature over time. 3. Analyze ways that have shaped the image of nursing throughout the years. 4. Argue how nursing fits criteria of a professional. 5. Compare social forces that have affected roles of American nurses. 6. Integrate knowledge of current
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The Healthcare Workforce Shortage A rapidly aging population‚ increased incidence of chronic illnesses‚ and expanded access to care due to health care reform all place an additional strain on hospitals that are already struggling to maintain an adequate workforce. Although the lack of registered nurses is the most widely publicized problem‚ shortages exist across the entire industry and includes‚ among others‚ pharmacists‚ radiology and laboratory technicians‚ and mental health professionals (Burroughs
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Nursing Shortage 1 Running head: Scarce Resource Article Assessment Scarce Resource Article Assessment University of Phoenix Nur/531 Influencing the Future of Nursing and Health Care February 1‚ 2010 Nursing Shortage 2 Abstract The purpose of this paper is to prepare an editorial response to the article entitled‚ Nursing Shortage: Have We Missed the Real Problem? This author will discuss and define the issue and the article. The author will then discuss influencing factors and support
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The shortage of organs in the United States is leading to dilemmas and moral issues for physicians. They are taking a closer look at the feasible recipients and their potential for future success. The key to a successful transplant is carefully selecting those patients who are good matches and who need it urgently. For example‚ patients who have matching blood types should receive organs before those whose bodies may reject the implant. One problem that physicians are dealing with is providing
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Informative Speech Outline General Purpose: To inform Specific Purpose: To inform my audience about a career as a Pediatric Nurse. Thesis Statement: Being a pediatric nurse is a highly regarded profession that allows you to help others. Introduction: How many of you have ever thought about becoming a registered nurse but did not know what kind of area you would want to specialize in? One of the specialty areas is pediatrics. A pediatric registered nurse helps to provide care for infants
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Example: Outline for Nursing Teaching Plan: What have you determined‚ based on your assessment‚ to be key information that the patient needs to know/learn? Outline your plan/your learning objectives. Determine the required content to include to meet your objectives. Determine the resources/methods that you will use to meet your learning objectives. Finally evaluate the effectiveness of your plan and make changes prn. Cellulitis: 1. The patient/family will be able to define cellulitis
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