Category: Nursing

The sphere of nursing undergoes considerable changes from time to time (Osborne & Gardner, 2004). A professional nurse has to be ready to admit a variety of possible changes, improve personal understanding of the matter, and achieve good results in the chosen practice. Alignment between the values of an organization where a nurse works and…

Introduction Nursing is a field where different aspects of health and medical care are discussed. It is not enough to have a desire to become a nurse and be sure that positive results can be achieved. Nursing combines specific values such as care, compassion, communication, courage, commitment, and competence (Sellman & Snelling, 2016). This paper…

Abstract The 2011 Essentials of Master’s Education in Nursing by the American Association of Colleges of Nursing reflect the field’s growing need for high-caliber specialists. The Essentials discuss the creative, transformative role that nurses take up in this day and age. The handbook covers numerous aspects of nursing practice, covering both hard and soft skills.…

Table of Contents Introduction Applying the Theory of Comfort Applying the Self-Care Theory Advancing the Discipline of Nursing Conclusion References Introduction Nursing theories create frameworks for patient care, which can have a positive impact on individuals’ health outcomes and the quality of care. This paper presents grand and middle-range nursing theories and discusses how they…

Bell, C, Lee, A. Tamura, B. Malnutrition in the nursing home. Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care. 2015, 18(1): 17-23. doi:10.1097/MCO.0000000000000130. Description of subjects in the study The review investigates the existing literature devoted to the topic and offers multiple implications for practice to improve the current situation. Results The authors conclude that…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Essentials Conclusion Reference Abstract The American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) presents educational institutions with a list of critical knowledge and competencies that future nurses should develop and obtain. This includes an integration of different subjects, understanding of organizational functioning and leadership, improvement of quality. Additionally, AACN highlights the…

Table of Contents Basic Premise Central Concepts Nursing Paradigms References Basic Premise A range of stressors shape the system Each final system is a unique combination Line of defense (LOD) affected by inter-related variables Normal LOD is a baseline for health assessment Health and illness are dynamic combinations of variables The model in question was…

Table of Contents Literature Review Methodology and Design Sampling Methodology Necessary Tools Algorithm Conclusion References Transitional care involves actions by health care professionals to ensure coordination and continuity of care for their clients. Nurses play an essential role in ensuring the quality of medical care for chronically ill patients since they have information about the…

Several actions can be taken for a client to understand the elements of self-care. These include clear verbal communication, ensuring the comprehension of the instructions, being creative by using illustrations, clarifying, and questioning the clients. Clear communication is always the first action taken, and it involves explaining the matters to clients by use of simple…

Nurses operate in different health care settings in an attempt to improve the welfare of their respective patients. They can apply diverse approaches to ensure the unique needs of different communities or individuals are met. These practitioners should also develop specific values and core competencies to inform their nursing philosophies. Such core values empower nurse…