Nursing Knowledge Resource Paper Sigma Theta Tau International Nursing is an evolving discipline‚ both in theory and research‚ as well as in its professional practice (Fitzpatrick‚ & Whall‚ 2005). Sigma Theta Tau International is an honor society for nurses. This specific honor society focuses on the professional development of nurses by supporting them in learning (Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing‚ 2010). Sigma Theta Tau International has a vision to form nurses who demonstrates
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Why should I be considered for a Delta Sigma Theta Scholarship? Delta Sigma Theta Incorporated is an organization that holds ethical values such as the supreme importance of the pursuit of truth‚ a devotion to excellence‚ and the commitment to social responsibility. Through these teachings and principles‚ honor and duty is built within the community. The finding of these standards within the Corporation of Delta Sigma Theta are the same criteria that were seen to be critical in my days of youth
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The topic I chose to explore further from the previous lectures was professional nursing organizations. What interested me about this topic is the fact that there are a plethora of professional organizations that are each unique to a specific goal or outcome that the organization wishes to improve upon in the nursing profession. Obtaining a minor in psychology has also made me appreciate the mental health aspect of treating and caring for a patient or client on a daily basis. After finding an
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Journal of Transcultural Nursing Editor Marilyn “Marty” Douglas‚ DNSc‚ RN‚ FAAN Assistant Clinical Professor University of California‚ San Francisco Associate Editors Joyceen S. Boyle‚ PhD‚ RN‚ CTN‚ FAAN Professor‚ School of Nursing Medical College of Georgia Dula Pacquiao‚ EdD‚ RN‚ CTN Professor and Director‚ Transcultural Nursing Institute and Graduate Program Kean University‚ New Jersey Margaret McKenna‚ PhD‚ RN‚ MPH‚ MN CEO‚ Cultural Consultation Services Seattle‚ Washington Carmen J. Portillo
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JAN ORIGINAL RESEARCH JOURNAL OF ADVANCED NURSING The role of advanced practice nurses in knowledge brokering as a means of promoting evidence-based practice among clinical nurses Kate Gerrish‚ Ann McDonnell‚ Mike Nolan‚ Louise Guillaume‚ Marilyn Kirshbaum & Angela Tod Accepted for publication 5 February 2011 Correspondence to K. Gerrish: e-mail: k.gerrish@shu.ac.uk Kate Gerrish MSc PhD RN Professor of Nursing Centre for Health and Social Care Research‚ Sheffield Hallam University and
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Reflective Journal 1 This is a reflective journal on the nursing care of psychiatric patients in the inpatient setting. This journal will reflect on the milieu management‚ new learning experience‚ and my expressions of my own feelings towards the psychiatric facilities at John Hopkin’s hospital in Baltimore‚ Maryland. Milieu Management Milieu management‚ also known as environmental management‚ is a driven method put in place to ensure restorative benefit from the environment in which the patient
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Reflective Journal Implementation of the evidence review on best practice for confirming the correct placement of nasogastric tube in patients in an acute care A nasogastric tube is inserted to a patient for medical administration‚ feeding and for drainage of gastric content‚ it is very commonly be used in the ward‚ especially for critically ill patients in acute care ward and the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). And according to our previous knowledge‚ we have learnt several methods to check the correct
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International Journal of Behavioral Consultation and Therapy Volume Number 2 2006 ISSN 1555 - 7855 Issue Number 3 Table of Contents Pg. 308 - Acceptance and Mindfulness in Behavior Therapy: A Comparison of Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - Alexander L. Chapman Pg. 314- Self-Statement Modification Techniques for Distressed College Students with Low SelfEsteem and Depressive Symptoms - Jean Clore and Scott Gaynor Pg. 332 - Self-directed Behavioural Family
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From September 2010 to May 2011 I interned with the Health Care Administration under the direction of the Executive Nursing Administrator at a hospital facility with nationally integrated service networks. I was told at the time of my hire that I would be privy to all conferences which took place with administrative officers; and that information discussed would be strictly confidential. During the course of my internship there were conferences held with administration and other “agents” at least
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preceptor is better than the last. This week I focused on time management of a full patient load with continued documentation practice as well as admission and discharge procedures. I’ve had brief experiences in my past rotations assisting with discharge teaching and admission assessments however I have never been able to fully take charge and complete the process from start to finish‚ so this was a great learning opportunity for me. My first day with my preceptor this week (Wednesday October 26‚ 2011)
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