Introduction / Importance of the Philosophy of Nursing As professional nurses, we all have our different beliefs and perceptions as to the nursing profession. An individual philosophy of nursing is defined by each nurse’s belief. My philosophy of nursing is rooted in my fundamental understanding of human beings and their nature of existence, rooted in the values of accountability, compassion, and professionalism. I do believe as a nurse, one should possess the qualities of disease knowledge base, compassion
Accountability Reflection The American Nurses Association defines accountability as “to be answerable to oneself and others for one’s own actions”. Accountability is part of nursing and it is important for the nurses to recognize the importance of being accountable. (cite ) Introduction As nurses we accept the responsibility of caring for the patient therefore, we have to be hold accountable for the care that we provide. It is important for nurses to use their own judgment in accepting responsibility
arbitrary decisions that become a part of our everyday lives. Others say that there is something intrinsically right about some things and wrong about others. While others claim that rightness is a universal standard that can be changed by a simple reflection on what society has already implemented. Depending on how an individual was raised, one’s ideas and beliefs are deeply shaped and rooted somehow by religious faith which makes it nearly impossible to convince them otherwise. So if someone has been
Combining Nurse Leader With Advocacy Introduction The focus of this paper is to expatiate on the role of nurse leader in advocacy and their responsibilities in the transformation of the health care in today’s industry. The role of nurse managers has a far-reaching effect on the overall shaping of the health care industry for the future American health system and most especially in fulfilling the expertise needed in the complex and dynamic health care safety environment. This can only be achieved
INTRODUCTION Background of the Study For any newly licensed registered nurse about to embark on her nursing career, the concept of competence is of great personal and professional significance. Questions abound regarding what it means to be a competent nurse and how competence is measured. Nursing competency is defined by the National Council for State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) as the “application of knowledge, interpersonal decision-making and psychomotor skills expected for the practice role
to become a registered nurse, nursing students must learn the core concepts of professionalism that they must follow in their future nursing careers. According to Finkelman and Kenner (2016), “Today, nursing is an applied science, a practice profession. To appreciate the relevance of this statement requires an understanding of professionalism and how it applies to nursing. Nursing is more than just a job; it is a professional career requiring commitment” (p. 17). This paper will discuss the following
Influential nurse leaders need to demonstrate specific characteristics in order to effectively lead within a healthcare organization. A MSN/MBA in Healthcare Administration prepared nurse should uphold leadership competencies detailed by the American Organization of Nurse Executives [AONE] and the American Association of Colleges of Nursing [AACN]. A nurse leader must self-assess strengths, limitations, and values, as well as identify opportunities for personal and professional growth. In this paper, I will
Required Texts: *Potter, P. & Perry, A. (2009). Canadian fundamentals of nursing (Rev.4th ed.). Toronto, ON: Elsevier. *Publication manual of the American psychological association (6th ed.) (2009). Washington, DC: American Psychological Association. Please see note below regarding this edition of the APA manual. *Note: You will be using Potter & Perry in second year and the APA Manual throughout the program. Supplemental Readings: Cooper
Christian Leadership Paper Our healthcare system is in a state of constant change. Just as the industry was adapting to the demands of countless healthcare reforms, the fate of regulations like the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and others like it, dangle in the wind. As the country transitions to a newly appointed administration, there is an increasing level of uncertainty among industry leaders. Federal, state, and local mandates continue to drive the need to improve the quality, costs, and outcomes
the actions taken by a nurse that affect dignity (Jacelon, Connelly, Brown, Proulx, and Vo, 2004). The literature made distinctions between having dignity, being treated with dignity, and giving dignity to others (Fenton & Mitchell, 2002). Individual’s dignity is affected by the treatment received from others, and it is reflected when the nurse values and respects the patient. According to Haddock (1996), in order to maintain or promote patient’s dignity, the nurse has to first possess dignity