nurses, as the roles we serve can be multifaceted and demanding. It is often tempting to cut corners, especially if we feel there will be no actual harm done. This, however, does not justify professional misconduct nor allow us to expand our practice beyond our designated scope. Not only do the Nursing Practice Acts define our role as nurses, they also designate what nurses may not do. The purpose of the Nurse Practice Acts is to protect the patient from harm. The Nurse Practice Acts state that
the teaching role. Often used as part of the application packet for an academic position and in teaching portfolios for tenure and promotion reviews, teaching philosophy statements allow educators to reflect on their teaching practices and validate their success in teaching. Teaching philosophies can guide academic nurse educators by ensuring that they are using varied pedagogies that stimulate critical thinking and that the education they provide meets nursing’s standards of practice (Felicilda-Reynaldo
parameters of professional nursing practice essay one Professional nurses encounter a variety of legal ethical and bioethical issues on a daily basis. For this reason, it is essential that all nurses are aware of current state and national legislation, acts and guidelines and the implications of these for nursing practices as well as legal processes, principles of open disclosure and the role of a coroner in the health sector. In this way, nurses can adhere to the overarching guidelines for practice as well
correctional environments. Since then, nurses have slowly, and methodically, pursued professional nursing practice in the correctional milieu In this relatively brief period of time, correctional nursing as a specialty has undergone significant transformations in professional development, as nurses have been challenged to embrace a multitude of roles in their quest to provide offenders with evidence informed quality nursing care (ANA, 2013; “Caring in Corrections”, 2010; Norens, 1971; Peternelj-Taylor
(2010a) nurses played a fundamental role in developing the goals of the PPACA and are an essential component in meeting the requirements of the new act. Despite making up the largest sector of the health care workforce, the nursing profession faces multiple hurdles trying to effectively respond to the rapid metamorphosis of health care (IOM, 2010a). The recommendations proposed by the IOM to overcome these hurdles were released in their report on The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health
Professional Development of Nursing professionals Introduction Nursing has become the fastest growing profession within the health care field. Nursing has increased not only in demand but also in standards of patient care and expectations. The Institute of Medicine (IOM) discusses various changes within the scope of nursing as well as how nursing has and impact on the future for advancing health. Furthermore, IOM has significantly impacted the nursing education, nursing practice
Education and Advancement in Nursing This course has expanded my thinking on the role of the registered nurse and the distinction of obtaining a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree. The greater level of academic preparation enhances professionalism, stimulates critical thinking, and encourages a holistic approach to healing patients. Also, the capacity of the nurse extends beyond providing direct patient care to include “advocacy at the individual, local, and global levels” (Roush, 2011
(American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2014, p. 1) There are many different professional members in the healthcare system. Each of them, have a specific specialty and responsibility to the patient and play an important role in the patient’s overall plan of care. “The scope of health care mandates that health professionals work collaboratively and with other related disciplines. Collaboration emanates from an understanding and appreciation of the roles and contributions that each discipline
Importance of Nursing Research in Nursing Profession Nursing research is a fundamental component to the health care field. Nursing research helps implement new changes in the lifelong care of individuals and is used to develop treatments that provide the most optimum level of care in health care system. Nursing research focuses on developing and promoting high levels of standers in the following areas: high quality management of patients during long term cases, developing advancements that aid patients
The role of nurses has historically been one of partnerships. Nurses serve as the adhesive of healthcare by interacting and partnering with professionals in the care process. Whether a family member, laboratory technician, physician or even a nutrition aide delivering a tray the nurse has always been there to interact at all levels of care. Baccalaureates prepared nurses provide patient ¬centered care by respecting values, and serving patient needs as effective advocates. Patient advocacy is paramount