Minimum Degree for Quality Nursing Education

Minimum Degree for Quality Nursing Education In the field of nursing, the educational background of the nurse is the foundation for solid, patient-driven decision making in a hospital setting. An Associate degree in nursing is certainly an accomplishment, but it is only the first, small step in gaining the necessary education to make the best … Read more

Future of the nursing profession

The nursing profession is one of the fastest growing fields in the health care industry today in USA, and even all over the world. Nursing practice has tremendously changed in the last decade and as a result, the need for changes in nursing practice is becoming more and more important. According to the institute of … Read more

Nursing; Roles and Responsibilities as a Nurse

Nursing; Roles and Responsibilities as a Nurse Nursing is an exciting and in demand profession, as a nurse you promote health, prevent disease and help patients cope with illness. The attitude of a nurse has a huge impact on quality care for patients. What is Nursing?. Who is a Nurse?. What is expected of a … Read more

The Impact of Team Nursing on Long Term Care Patient Outcomes

The Impact of Team Nursing on Long Term Care Patient Outcomes Jasmine Shaw Denver College of Nursing   The Impact of Team Nursing on Long Term Care Patient Outcomes Introduction Worldwide there is an increasing need for long term care as the post World War II Baby Boomers age, requiring substantially increased provision of (daily) … Read more

Training the Nurse Leaders of Tomorrow

​Leadership is an essential part of being a competent and professional nurse. The definition of ‘lead’ is “to guide in direction, course, action, opinion, etc.” (Dictionary.com, 2017). As a nurse leader, it is extremely important to have a good sense of leadership and to able to use it properly and professionally. Nurse leaders use their … Read more

Germantown health and nursing assessment

         After the religious reformation of Christianity in Germany, a ship of Mennonites and Quakers fleeing persecution came to Philadelphia in the pursuit of starting over. These original settlers divided and tended to new land, while physically increasing the population. Many schools, including the prestigious Germantown Academy that exists today, were created by these … Read more

Attributes that make a great nurse

Compassionate, caring and empathetic are just a few attributes that make up a great nurse. Everyday nurses dedicate themselves to provide quality care to their patients, constantly being confronted with their patients’ needs and suffering, and often nurses place their clients well-being before their own (Kanste, Kyngas & Nikkila, 2007). These very things that make … Read more

The Future of Nurses: The Practice, The Education, and The Leadership

Nursing Purpose. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) report examines how nurses’ roles, responsibilities, and education should evolve to meet the needs of an ever-changing health system (Campaign, 2013).  The report focuses on the health needs of our diverse patient population and the readiness of the nursing work force to provide that care.  The goal is … Read more

Communication, nursing and patient safety

1. How does poor communication impact on patient safety? Poor communication can have extensive impacts on patient safety, and as seen by the Elaine Bromiley case stated within the article, it can be the difference between whether a patient survives or dies as a result of a group of medical professionals’ communication and collaboration with … Read more

Nurses as caregivers – competencies

What competencies are important for this role, as reported by your nurse leader? Summarize their response here in two paragraphs minimum. Relate the competencies to theory or theories presented in your text: The nurses as the caregivers are required to have critical core competencies to help them deliver their service adequately. Firstly, providing the patient-centered … Read more

Ethical behavior and responsibility with nurses

Background Since nursing’s modern-day foundation by Florence Nightingale, members of the profession have hoped to achieve high ethical standards. Nightingale entered nursing at a point when there were no ethical standards in nursing. Florence Nightingale tried not only to change society’s image of nursing but additionally to express to those wanting to enter the profession … Read more

Challenges in a nursing scenario – religion, families, discrimination, non-verbal cues (Kenya)

In the healthcare scenario laid out in the final paper, there is a 30-year-old, Asian, unmarried, homosexual woman named Jan who is strongly opposed to organized religions. Jan grew up in America, but will be working with a non-profit agency providing healthcare to underprivileged families in Kenya. She has 5 years of experience as a … Read more

Reflective case study – patient attending Emergency dept with eye problem

In this reflective case study assignment, by utilising Benners (1984) framework for critical incidents (appendix 1) I shall analyse and discuss the events surrounding a patient who attended the Emergency Department with an eye problem, who I saw in my capacity as an Emergency Nurse Practitioner and trainee non medical prescriber.Then by critically analysing relevant … Read more

Develop skills in time management and focus on prioritising patients

The intended outcome of this assignment, which has been identified from my episode of care (See appendix 1) is to help me develop skills in time management and focus on prioritising patients. Both of which will be useful in my first position as a registered nurse. This assignment will give me the opportunity to gain … Read more

Factors that contribute to the nursing shortage

ABSTRACT There are a number of factors that contribute to the nursing shortage: Staffing shortages are impacting the stress level of nurses thus impacting job satisfaction. The change in demographics requires a need for more nurses to care for the aging population. A significant sector of the nursing workforce is approaching retirement age. Even though … Read more