Category: Nursing

  • Professional Nursing: Concepts and Philosophy

    Introduction Over the last decades, the nursing profession has seen the emergence of many new challenges. The widespread innovation of healthcare systems forced nurses to acquire new skills and knowledge. However, the foundations of nursing remain immutable; that is why nurses still need to realize the essence of their job. This paper examines fundamental concepts…

  • Nursing Art, Science, and Philosophy

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction The gap between theory and practice in nursing may be quite tangible, yet the effects that a solid theoretical foundation has on the efficacy of interventions are undeniable. Therefore, for a nurse, it is an absolutely imperative step to create a system of values, beliefs, and…

  • Personal Nursing Philosophy Based on Peplau’s Theory

    Table of Contents Metaparadigm Nursing Theory Concluding Points References The metaparadigm of nursing covers the concepts fundamental to the profession. In particular, these are elements such as client, nursing, health, and the environment (Black, 2016). They are interconnected and penetrate each other, creating a holistic approach to patient care. My understanding that caring for clients…

  • Nursing: How to Develop a Strategic Mindset by Sherman & Cohn

    Article Summary The article by Sherman and Cohn (2019) is dedicated to one of the most significant aspects of healthcare professionals’ work: strategic thinking skills. As the authors note, these skills nowadays serve as “a critical differentiator” among those applying for leadership positions (Sherman & Cohn, 2019, p. 14). Promoting one’s strategic thinking may be…

  • Nursing Evolving Practice and Patient Care Delivery Models

    Table of Contents Introduction Expected Changes in Nursing Practice Changes Related to Continuity of Care Changes in Accountable Care Organization (ACO) Medical Homes Nurse-Managed Health Clinics Opinions of the Reviewers Conclusion References Introduction The entire nursing profession is expected to experience developmental, critical, and drastic changes in the future. These changes will emerge because the…

  • Nursing Theory Development and Its Fundamentals

    The formation of the major body of nursing theory occurred in the 1980s; the changes that happened in the theoretical field at that time are known as the transition to the paradigm approach from pre-paradigm perspectives. In particular, the theories by Nightingale and Fawcett served as some of the most important bases for the future…

  • The Nursing Care Models Implementation

    Table of Contents Introduction Review of the Observed Nursing Care Model Review of a Different Nursing Care Model Observations Recommendations Conclusion References Introduction Currently, multiple models of care can be implemented in hospital settings. Some of these approaches are no longer used by the majority of establishments due to a number of reasons. According to…

  • SOAP (Nursing) Note on Dyspnea, Confusion, and Fatigue

    Patient Initials: ____B.M__ Gender: M/F/Transgender: ___F_ Age: __38___ Race: __Black ___ Ethnicity __ African American __ Reason for Seeking Health Care: A 38-year-old African American woman was admitted because of dyspnea, confusion, and fatigue. HPI: The patient had been well until 18 months before the current admission, when the blood pressure was noted to be…

  • Transitional Nursing Care Project: Planning Phase

    Table of Contents Introduction to the Problem Problem Statement Significance of the Problem to Nursing Purpose of the Research Research Questions Master’s Essentials Conclusion References Introduction to the Problem Transitional nursing care emphasizes the need to pay attention to the process of discharging a patient from a hospital and their transfer to home care. These…

  • Personal Nursing Philosophy Based on Peplau’s Theory

    Table of Contents Metaparadigm Nursing Theory Concluding Points References The metaparadigm of nursing covers the concepts fundamental to the profession. In particular, these are elements such as client, nursing, health, and the environment (Black, 2016). They are interconnected and penetrate each other, creating a holistic approach to patient care. My understanding that caring for clients…