Category: Nursing

  • Natural Language Processing for Nursing

    Table of Contents Introduction Description of the Project Stakeholders Patient Outcomes or Patient-Care Efficiencies Technologies Required for the Project The Project Team Conclusion References Introduction The purpose of this paper is to propose a nursing informatics project based on the use of natural language processing (NLP) to analyze adverse events and incidents in the hospital…

  • Nursing Practice: A Science or an Art?

    Table of Contents Introduction Understanding Nursing as an Art Understanding Nursing as a Science Conclusion References Introduction In recent decades, there have been widespread deliberations in the nursing literature about the art and science of nursing practice (Parker 52). As the conflict on whether nursing is an art or science still persists, academics suggest that…

  • Criminal Prosecution for Nursing Practice

    Emotions evoked while considering the Colorado Board of Nursing case The Colorado Board of Nursing case presents a highly controversial situation that leaves the reader with a whole range of mingled emotions, some of which even contradict each other. First and foremost, the feeling of pity for the baby who fell victim of unintentional murder…

  • Advanced Practice Nursing in New Jersey

    The number of patients is rising on the state and national level annually. The reason behind this tendency is an increase in the level of aging population, chronic medical diseases and overall lifespan of the US population. As a consequence, there is a tremendous shortage in practitioners and physicians throughout the country. However, Advanced Practice…

  • Law on Nursing Practice Without a Physician’s Supervision

    Situation: Is This Something Than Can Be Legislated? The problem/concern The need for healthcare continues to grow as the population of the Baby Boomer generation reaches the age in which people require medical assistance (Florida Action Coalition, 2016). However, the state of Florida has limitations in the practice of Advanced Registered Nurse Practitioners (ARPNs). The…

  • Nursing Philosophy: Values, Thoughts and Beliefs

    A personal nursing philosophy outlines the thoughts and beliefs that an individual considers to be true regarding the nature of nursing as a profession. It forms a basis for nursing activities that include interactions with patients and their families and the alleviation of human suffering. A nursing philosophy endorses specific values that inform the decisions…

  • Worldviews on Evidence‐Based Nursing

    Table of Contents Introduction Nursing Practice Evolution Associate vs. Baccalaureate Education BSN vs. ADN-Prepared Nurse Situation Handling Significance of EBP in RN-BSN Nurses Nurses in Interdisciplinary Teams Conclusion References Introduction Contemporary nursing practice has evolved into a complex and multifaceted domain of health care research and practice. Its significance for the delivery of health services…

  • Personal Nursing Philosophy, Its Role and Application

    Nursing Autobiography My nursing background has been playing a positive role towards supporting my career goals. After moving from Cuba to the United States in 2002, I decided to pursue a degree in nursing. Currently I am focusing on a registered nurse (RN) role. My competencies as a nurse include the ability to provide quality…

  • Nursing Knowledge Dissemination

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion References Introduction The nursing field is evolving rapidly, and new insights and conventions emerge to enhance care every day. However, nursing practice is intensive, and often many practitioners do not have adequate time to discover these developments. Discussion Nursing ethics of utilitarianism mandate that nurses disseminate and discuss research…

  • Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia and Nursing Awareness

    Table of Contents Introduction The focus of the Review Student’s Interest Major Findings References Introduction Ventilator-associated pneumonia (VAP) is one of the most widespread hospital-acquired infections among American patients. VAP can cause increased mortality rates, length of stay, and health care costs both for the facility and the patient. However, there is no accurate reference…