Category: Nursing

  • Nursing Education Barriers and Overcoming Strategies

    The engagement of students is a notion usually talked about in education, and much research has been carried out on the subject matter. It is usually perceived as the rate of interest that learners demonstrate towards the subject under discussion; their interaction with the teacher, content, and peers; and their enthusiasm to learn and proceed…

  • The American Association of Colleges of Nursing

    Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Analysis Conclusion References Abstract The completion of master’s degrees is a key component in the professional development of nurses (Drennan, 2012). Graduates of master’s degree programs are equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary for the transition into clinical and educational settings. Nine essentials that outline skills and knowledge possessed…

  • Nursing Trends. Use of Physical Restraints on Patients

    Hospital services serve as indispensable tools in providing care to patients. The staff employed may play a prominent role in executing diverse roles during an emergency, intensive care, long term pre and post operative conditions or illnesses. In recent years, patient safety has become a serious concern. Investigations have revealed that human errors are interfering…

  • Workplace Violence as a Nursing Care Issue

    Table of Contents Nursing Care Issue Outcome Details of the Issue Reason Issue Selected References Nursing Care Issue Workplace violence is one of the major issues in professional nursing. Whether it is patient-to-nurse or nurse-to-nurse violence, this problem is still present in many places. Outcome A plan for quality improvement can lessen the rates of…

  • Philosophical Thought and Its Levels in Nursing

    Table of Contents Introduction Metaparadigms Conceptual Models Theories Empirical Indicators References Introduction In medicine, as well as in general philosophy, there are different levels of philosophical thought. Without structure, understanding, and comprehension of various philosophical thoughts would be extremely limited. In this brief summary, we shall go over the four levels of philosophical thought, which…

  • Maternity Nursing: Breastfeeding Initiation and Continuation

    Introduction The improvement of maternity care quality and the reduction of infant morbidity are the main concerns of maternity nursing. It has been broadly addressed in professional literature, research findings, and statistical data that the health of a newborn child vastly depends on breastfeeding initiation. The World Health Organization (2018) prioritizes breastfeeding as the main…

  • Reducing Nursing Errors in a Medical-Surgical Unit

    Discovery The topic and the nursing practice issue related to this topic. Common Mistakes in the Field of Nursing Practice The rationale for the topic selection and the scope of the issue. Errors are prevalent in the nursing profession, and they can have serious consequences, including putting the health of a large number of patients…

  • Nursing Attitude, Intrinsic Qualities, and Skills

    Table of Contents Attitudes Intrinsic Qualities Acquired Skills Personal References Attitudes The attitude I have selected as my number one priority is caring. This choice is accounted for by the fact that my profession is based on the desire to care for other people. I believe that this is an underlying principle of human relationships.…

  • Responsibilities of Nurses and Principles of Nursing Competence

    According to the American Nursing Association, a nurse must promote health, prevent illness, alleviate suffering, and advocate for individuals in her care. There are ten principles of nursing competence: client-centered care, interdisciplinary collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, leadership, informatics, safety, client education, professionalism, and priority setting. These principles constitute the 10 bars of the Helix…

  • Personal Nursing Philosophy in Practice

    Table of Contents Introduction Key concepts of my philosophy Metaparadigms Their impact on the practice Strengths and weaknesses of my philosophy References Introduction The healthcare sector is one of the main institutions that guarantee the existence of our society and promotes its further evolution. It provides people with qualified medical services that help them to…