Category: Nursing

  • Analysis of Qualitative and Quantitative Researches in Nursing

    Tucker, J., Whitehead, L., Palamara, P., Rosman, J. X., & Seaman, K. (2020). Recognition and management of agitation in acute mental health services: A qualitative evaluation of staff perceptions. BMC Nursing, 19(1), 1-10. Web. Tucker et al.’s (2020) research article Recognition and management of agitation in acute mental health services: a qualitative evaluation of staff…

  • Nursing Turnover: Reasons and Effects

    In many hospitals around the whole world, the issue of nursing turnover is not new: a number of nurses leave their jobs because of different reasons, try to find some new options, and consider their own interests and the level of satisfaction with the work they have to perform. One of the main problems connected…

  • Team and Primary Nursing Care Models

    Introduction The ultimate goal of nursing practice is to ensure that high-quality medical services are available to the greatest number of patients. Practitioners can use various care delivery models in their respective units or settings. Such approaches can be combined with evidence-based concepts to improve the health outcomes of different patients. This paper identifies and…

  • Professional Mentorship in Nursing

    Through positive interaction with my field instructor during the practicum experience, I learned professional knowledge and skills related to nursing. I had the opportunity to judge and handle patient cases, actual hands-on care for patients, participate in health education and apply nursing knowledge to clinical patients. Prior to the practicum experience, I never thought practicum…

  • Transitional Care Interventions: Planning a Nursing Study

    Table of Contents Introduction Problem Identification Significance of the Problem to Nursing Purpose of the Research Research Questions Master’s Essentials Regarding the Topic References Introduction The fight against chronic diseases is an urgent problem of modern medicine, and the task of comprehensive care for patients with constant complications lies on the nursing staff. One of…

  • Pelletier and Peplau’s Nursing Theories Comparison

    Table of Contents Introduction Background Philosophical Underpinnings Major Assumptions, Concepts, and Relationships Clinical Applications Application to Nursing Practice Application to my Practice Parsimony Conclusion References Introduction The importance of the sphere of nursing is evidenced by multiple theories that are created to help health workers in the delivery of care to patients and improving their…

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice Program in Reflections

    Table of Contents Introduction Reflection Conclusion References Introduction The American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN] (2006) offers a comprehensive overview of the essentials of Doctoral Education for nurses. In particular, the Essential VIII, which is termed “Advanced Nursing Practice,” states that a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program needs to develop the following competencies…

  • Reducing Readmissions: Planning a Nursing Study

    Table of Contents Introduction Problem Identification and Significance Research Purpose and Questions Master’s Essentials Conclusion References Introduction Transitional care is an understudied topic that is significant for nursing practice. Many patients, especially those living with chronic illnesses, experience readmissions to hospitals after discharge. The problem has an adverse effect on individuals’ health outcomes and nurses’…

  • Nursing Values: Judie’s Case

    Table of Contents Introduction Values Present in This Case Possible Conflicts Course of Actions Personal Opinion and Potential Consequences Conclusion References Introduction The case of Judie reveals a pressing issue that many nurses may experience in their workplace. The situation when one’s personal and professional values do not align with the strategy of the organization…

  • Community Nursing: Miami, Florida, as an Aggregate

    Table of Contents Introduction Aggregate Description Reasons for Selecting the Aggregate Ways of Collecting the Information Conclusion References Introduction As the aggregate considered, Miami, Florida is taken as one of the interesting and attractive counties of the state. The study has made it possible to identify the main features that are typical for this district…