Essays on Nursing

In this essay, I will reflect upon my practice placements and discuss my development in relation to professional/ethical practice, care delivery, care management and personal/professional development. These are the four domains related to the learning outcomes required by the Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC, 2004)) …

Nursing, I believe, is a profession that requires a caring attitude. This is the attitude that I currently foster as I trod down the path towards being a Licensed Practical Nurse. In the course of my research, I have learned about the Masters of Science …

In Health and Social care services effective communication promotes the best possible nursing care (Donelly 2008). Donelly (2008) writes that the way we communicate with people who use nursing service’s or facilities has a direct impact on how care is perceived and experienced by the …

A 5 year old girl Jenny has presented to the Emergency Department with her mother, she is suffering from a variety of symptoms including wheezing and vomiting, a dry mouth, and a temperature of 39. 7 degrees Celsius. Vomiting is when the person is excreting …

My nursing practice has been characterized by a marked transition from the general wards to the intensive care unit. Nevertheless, my values have remained intact. Initially, I must admit, I believed that patients had no role in determining the medication or intervention they receive. However, …

Study of cultural approach taken by Starbucks to branding in global marketplace Abstract The international marketing promises to solve managerial problems using technical and universalizing approach. Ethnocentric approach to branding is been adopted by the researchers. As the global market develops this seems to be …

Introduction The purpose of this assignment is to review and explore reflective accounts of the mentor’s developing role, using a recognised framework. Ely and Lear (2003) suggest that following a mentorship preparation course, a mentor should have sufficient information to increase their knowledge base in …

This essay will reflect upon an incident in practice when I administered a drug to a child. I will use Gibbs reflective model (Gibbs 1988)(see appendix 1). This model of reflection will be applied to the essay to facilitate critical thought and relating theory to …

A nurse manager’s role is one of leadership. A person would therefore require excellent communication skills with people of all ages, genders and races. The nurse manger role requires a lot of responsibility and one must be able to accept this challenge and all the …

Do Resuscitate Status: A Legal and Ethical Challenge for Nursing Shawn Wolkart Senior Integrative Seminar Spring A semester, 2010 University of Saint Mary Abstract A status of do resuscitate in those critically ill patients may result in a slow code. A slow code is a …

No names are used in this writing to maintain patient confidentiality and conform to the data protection act 1998Critical incidents originated in the United States, Colonel John C Flannagan was a psychologist who worked closely with the Air Force and their procedures for reporting evidence …

This questionnaire will help you focus on skills you want to develop and situations you wish to address as a result of these workshops. It will also help me tailor the event to fit your experience and management challenges. To give me time to do …

Dolores krieger therapeutic Touch Takoya Walker College of Coastal Georgia Biography Dolores Krieger, PhD, RN is a Professor Emerita of Nursing Science, New York University, and co-creator of Therapeutic Touch. She is a recognized holistic nursing theorist and pioneering researcher on Therapeutic Touch and the …

1-a internal communication you would recommend to ensure that hand over process in hospital wards is made efficiently. Typically handover occurs at two levels. The first is the generic handover, completed by the whole team. This handover is often a summary in nature, with only …

The pursuit of one’s goals and dreams are journeys that oftentimes take a lifetime to accomplish.  There are those who reach the end of their lives not accomplishing what they wanted to do because they were either too intimidated by the prospect of even embarking …

Consider the six major ethical principles of autonomy, veracity, confidentiality, nonmalfeasance, beneficence, and justice. Think back over your many years of educational experiences. Provide examples from your past (either recent or distant—your choice) that illustrate the importance of these 6 major ethical principles. The experiences …

Character development is an important part of all novels. A character’s mindset can change throughout the story as they go through events that may change there mindset. In Wish You Well by David Baldacci, Oz’s personality and attitude change from the beginning to the end …

Dress down Fridays, also known as Casual Fridays, is said to have originated in the 1950s. This practice was originally seen as an attempt by business leaders to improve the morale of staff and provide a more relaxed setting for many offices. The view then …

I chose this scenario which is appropriate for the application of Kolcaba’s Comfort theory: You are a nurse on an inpatient oncology unit. Your patient is a 72-year-old competent male who has been told his cancer is terminal and that further treatment is unlikely to …

In Appendix  of Case studies and Rhabdomyisis, I have been able to exhibit  critical thinking. I have been able to undertake analysis, synthesis, and evaluation of data gathered from observation, experience, reflection, or communication as a guide to belief or action. I have also been …

Introduction Everyone faces conflict in their lives on a daily basis. It is an accepted and expected part of life. Conflict is not a problem in itself – it is what we do with it that counts. You can’t avoid conflict in your life, at …

Over the years, the nursing profession has faced an image overhaul that concretely defined her role in the society. The nurse uniforms which exude the most identifiable mark of the profession in the health sector and the society have also faced alterations that greatly affect …

What is the essence of nursing? This is the question that Imogene M. King posed when she created a conceptual frame of reference for nursing. “King’s conceptual system included twelve concepts that were identified from her analysis of nursing literature – self, body image, role …

This is a question on my application for nursing school, and I am sure for many others. I have an honest answer, but I believe it may sound cliche that I “want to help people” and make me highlight how undecisive I have been in …

Role of Regulatory Bodies Introduction Health Professionals such as nurses doctors, Pharmacist and many others are regulated and licensed by regulatory bodies as required by provincial legislation. All nurses are required to be licensed to practice with their designated provincial nursing regulatory body. Legal responsibility …

Canada’s population is ageing. Along with the increasing population of elderly, the rate of abuse and neglect in long term care facilities has risen proportionately, and nursing practice is presented with formidable challenges that call for prevention of elder abuse. (more…)

This essay will discuss and analyse the main issues that faced the South Glamorgan NHS district in the mid 80’s. The essay will specifically deal with the management of change with in the district due to the implementation of the Griffiths Report that aimed “to …

In determining the liability of the parties, it is necessary that the following be first established by the claimant: a) duty; b) breach of duty; c) causation; d) injury. (“Tort” p. 1) It is clear that once a patient enters the premises of the hospital, …

Describe the definition of nursing as put forward by the American Nurses Association. How does it address the metaparadigm theories of nursing? The American Nursing Association is a professional organization representing world-wide registered nurses with a mission to improve health for all. The ANA defines …

Running Head: Continuing My Education1 Why Continuing My Education Is Important To Me Carla Conley English Composition I Professor Victoria Stamm October 29, 2010 Continuing My Education2 Returning to school for me at this point of time in my life is very important. I have …