Use of Computers in the Nursing Profession Nikkia Jones CIT-100-Research Paper Instructor- Dr. Nancy Grant Outline I. Introduction II. Advantages of computer use III. Disadvantages of computer use IV. Conclusion V. Works Cited The medical field comprises a vast base of knowledge. Computer storage serves as the best way to house all this information. There are many types of computers that can help with diagnosing illnesses‚ doing procedures to treat illnesses‚ and
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sore mouth‚ oedema of ankles‚ increased susceptibility to infection‚ palpitations‚ angina in elderly‚ delayed healing‚ sensitivity to cold‚ cheilosis (dry scaling of the lips and angles of the mouth caused by riboflavin deficiency). Specific nursing Actions for Anaemic patients – briefly review relevant diagnostic assessment‚ explain the condition‚ relating it to the cause of the patient’s problem eg. Fatigue‚ assist and support the patient during diagnostic procedures‚ implement measures to
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and models of nursing practice Dr. Sabah Abbas Ahmad College of Nursing \ university of Baghdad Sabah.abbas@ymail.com COMPETENCIES 1. Definitions of theory‚ concept‚ model‚ proposition. 2. Explain the relationships of concepts and propositions to theory 3.Discuss the purpose of theory. 4. Explain the USE OF theories from other disciplines: . .5. Explain the interdependent roles of nursing practice‚ nursing theory‚ and nursing research. .6.History and evolution of nursing theory 7. Identify
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A preceptor is an individual that teaches‚ guides‚ and assist another who is learning a role. Typically experienced RNs who are enthusiastic about the nursing profession and have a desire to teach. The preceptor should have a BSN degree at minimum and a preceptor should have the following characteristics: Effective interpersonal and communication skills‚ Teaching skills‚ Sensitivity to the learning needs of student nurses‚ Leadership skills‚ Decision-making and problem-solving skills‚ Positive professional
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Douglass‚ “Leadership and management are achieved through effective communication.” (1992‚ p. 151). Communication is key in the field of nursing‚ without proper delivery‚ reception‚ and interpretation of the message‚ patient’s safety is at risk. According to Gardezi et al. (2009) “inadequate communication is a primary cause of medical errors” (p. 1391). Though nursing schools encourage and support the importance of good communication‚ there isn’t a formal class or training specifically addressing this
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critique a chosen research article‚ using a particular critical framework as guidance the student will critique and justify the article’s relevance and current nursing pratice. Nursing research will briefly be defined and its importance and how it plays an essential part in nursing pratice will be explained. In accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council‚ (NMC) Code of Professional Conduct (NMC‚ 2005) regarding safeguarding patient information no names or places will be divulged. The piece
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Application of Theory in Nursing Process Introduction * Theories are a set of interrelated concepts that give a systematic view of a phenomenon (an observable fact or event) that is explanatory & predictive in nature. * Theories are composed of concepts‚ definitions‚ models‚ propositions & are based on assumptions. * They are derived through two principal methods; deductive reasoning and inductive reasoning. Objectives * to assess the patient condition by the various methods
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for connecting with and concern for others‚ and allows for the giving and receiving of help." I agree with this statement‚ and I believe that this is a theory that I can use to provide care and make a difference. The reason I chose to major in nursing versus pre-medicine was because I wanted to treat the patient and not the disease. The difference between the two professions is not the amount of school or the amount of pay; it is the amount of care provided. I believe that before you treat the
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The nursing process: A help or a hindrance to contemporary nursing practice. Introduction. The nursing process is the core for the nursing care plan and enables one to think like a nurse. It was based on the theory developed by Ida Jean Orlanda in 1950’s where she observed good and bad nursing practices (Faust‚ 2002). The nursing process is important as it is a systematic problem solving approach which involves the partnership with both the patient and their family. It serves as an important tool
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Understanding nursing research: Building an evidence-based practice (5th ed.). Maryland Heights‚ MO: Elsevier. Corley‚ K. (2011). The coming of age for qualitative research: Embracing the diversity of qualitative methods. Academy of Management Journal‚ 54(2)‚ 233-237. doi: 10.5465/AMJ.2011.60262792 Dupin‚ C. M.‚ Borglin‚ G.‚ Debout‚ C.‚ & Rothan‐Tondeur‚ M. (2014). An ethnographic study of nurses’ experience with nursing research and its integration in practice. Journal of advanced nursing‚ 70(9)‚ 2128–2139doi: 10
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