Nursing: Defining the Profession The definition of nursing has evolved since the introduction of the definition by the American Nurses Association in 1980. In that year‚ the ANA‚ in their Social Policy Statement‚ published their official definition of nursing. According to the American Nurses Association‚ "nursing is the diagnosis and treatment of human responses to actual and potential health problems" (1980). This definition has been massaged since 1980 and the most recent Social Policy Statement
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Patient is a 65- year- old‚heterosexual‚ upper middle class‚ a caucasian female who has been fighting esophageal cancer for the past year and a half. The patient is married with two adult children. She resides at home with her husband and has an exceptionally supportive immediate family‚ friends‚ and relatives. Patient has an older sister whom she is very close with. She reports having a job that she takes great pleasure in. Patient has experienced a difficult time coping with her cancer diagnosis
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registered nurses’ ability to make excellent clinical decisions. It will examine what factors can change a nurses’ capability to be aware of‚ and act on abnormal assessment findings. As well as assessment being part of the nursing process that is used in every day nursing‚ it is also a critical part of patient safety (Higgins‚ 2008). Assessment findings are used to determine what needs to be done for the patient next. Early warning scoring systems currently exist to aid in the early detection
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NURSING THEORIES CORE CONCEPTS Nursing theory is still a young field and as such‚ it continues to evolve as new knowledge is gained. There are numerous theories of nursing‚ each of which took years to develop and most of which continue to evolve and adapt. There are commonalities between and among the existing theries although each may focus more heavily on different aspects f responsibilities. It has to do with the philosophical foundations for each theory. Moore (2008) reported a nursing
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Jessica`s nurse arrived at Igoe 7/1/15 she was introduced to Jessica at about 10:30am. Prior to her Jessica’s return home she was given a tour‚ a copy of medication‚ and an explanation of Jessica’s current behaviors. The nurse spent the day trying to get familiar with her. The nurse seemed overwhelmed with the behaviors exhibited by Jessica. Jessica spent the majority of the day with staff. Staff performed normal supports such as bathing‚ feeding‚ dressing‚ and food preparation laundry. Staff observed
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Course Project Milestone #1: PICOT & Literature Review Worksheet PICOT Worksheet Your Name: Shannon Hagerman | Date: July 21‚2013 | Your Instructor’s Name: Jill Price | Purpose: To identify a problem or concern that nursing can change and select key words for a literature search. Directions: Use the form below to complete the PICOT assignment in Milestone #1. This includes filling in the table with information about your research question and your PICO(T) elements‚ as well as
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Specific Examples of Transformational Leadership in Nursing Practice As a transformational leader‚ I will act as a mentor‚ take the calculated risk‚ make sound judgment and decisions‚ share vision and collect ideas‚ lead and inspire other nurses. For instance‚ for harsh patient‚ the transformational leader must show how to communicate with respect to also gain their respect. As a transformational leader‚ I will improve the communication process using different tools of communication to emphasize
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There are five principles to ethical nursing. The first principle‚ nonmaleficence‚ or do no harm‚ it is directly tied to a nurse’s duty to protect the patient’s safety. This principle dictates that we do not cause injury to our patients. A way that harm can occur to patients is through communication failures. These failures can be intentional or as a result of electronic or human error. Failing to convey accurate information‚ giving wrong messages‚ and breaking down of equipment‚ can cause harm
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Surgical Nursing Care Impeccable nursing care is an essential contribution to the successful outcome of a patient scheduled to undergo a surgical procedure. An efficient preoperative nursing assessment includes that of the patient’s state of mind. Most patients are understandably nervous or anxious prior to surgery‚ however‚ significantly high levels of anxiety may have a negative effect on the surgical procedure and/or expected outcomes. “Preoperative anxiety may be an anticipatory response
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What Is Holistic Nursing Care? Holistic nursing care is defined as a practice that focuses on healing the whole person through the unity of body‚ mind‚ emotion‚ spirit and environment. It draws on the specialty of nurses who become therapeutic partners with the people they take care of. More than just a medical assistant‚ holistic nurses believe in the mental attitudes and spirit to help lift the patient’s wellness through this connection. 1. Awareness * Holistic nursing features a higher
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