Category: Nursing

Table of Contents College-Based Learning and Skills Acquisition Socialization to Clinical Setting Role of Clinical Instructor Partnership Between College and Nursing Education Conclusion References Matching what nurses learn in the classroom to what they encounter in the field is a major problem. According to Mackey and Bassendowski (2017), many nurses disclose that they suffered from…

Table of Contents Introduction Major Components Relevance Summary and Conclusion References Introduction Nursing is a complex process that is influenced by a variety of factors related to a patient, a nurse, and an environment. To understand the impact of these factors on a nursing process and to provide high-quality care, nurses need to act upon…

In contemporary nursing practice, it is paramount to comply with high-quality professional standards so as to achieve better patient outcomes. There exist several programs aimed at recognizing hospitals adhering to such standards, and the Magnet is one of such programs. The Magnet Recognition Program is an initiative aimed at recognizing hospitals that meet a number…

The American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN] (2006) offers its perspective on the essentials that a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) education should take into account. The resulting document can be employed as an evaluation tool for one’s preparedness to fulfill the role of a DNP (Gerard, Kazer, Babington, & Quell, 2014; Waxman, Roussel,…

Table of Contents Introduction My Role in Following IOM Recommendations My Role in the Future of Nursing Conclusion References Introduction In this day and age, the role of a nurse in healthcare is becoming more complex and diverse. Due to science making rapid advances and the need to translate knowledge into practice, lifelong learning is…

Nursing has emerged as the most misunderstood profession in the world over a long period of time. The number of nurses worldwide is estimated to be about 12 million. However, nursing is a very distinct scientific field of study and an independent profession whose members play a crucial role of saving lives and improving patient…

Table of Contents Purpose Target Audience Benefits Costs Evaluation Feedback from the Unit Supervisor References Purpose The proposed idea is to create in the facility an electronic platform for nurses that will allow them to share practical advice and patient information, manage their schedules, and generally coordinate their work more effectively. The proposed name for…

Table of Contents The Issue of Incivility Incivility Importance in Nursing Incivility Scenario Strategies for Creating a Healthful Environment Specialty Track and a Healthful Environment Conclusion References The development of a healthful environment is an important aspect of competent health care. It is not enough to improve the quality of care and eradicate medical errors,…

Table of Contents Introduction: The Phenomenon of Compassion Fatigue Warning Signs for Five Concepts of Compassion Fatigue Nature of the Problem and Its Key Causes: Analysis Physical, Emotional and Spiritual Needs of the Caregiver Examples of Coping Strategies and Resources for the Caregiver Conclusion: A Quick Path to Efficient Stress Management Reference List Introduction: The…

Quality medical care should be the aim of every medical facility. The health services offered by the facilities should be in tandem with the desired health outcomes. However, recent reports show that there are widespread deficiencies in the services several hospitals offer. This has led to the need for tracking the quality improvement initiatives offered…