Nursing theories are concepts that define and guide nursing practice and nursing research. Guided by theories, nurses purposefully implement the nursing process systematically to deliver effective holistic nursing care efficiently. Nursing theories clarify and separate expert nursing profession from other profession that delivers care. It maintains the boundaries of the nursing profession. Nursing is a caring profession and caring endorses the profession and is central to nursing.
Theoretical Basis: Watson's Theory of Human Caring An advanced practice nurse (APN) to help guide professional practice and provide a working framework can use many different theories and models. Theories provide a foundation in which an APN can seek to understand patients and their problems and effectively plan interventions. Basing our practice on a particular theory can help improve the care we provide by not only providing structure but also providing boundaries and goals for our nursing actions and it defines a framework to evaluate the effectiveness of the actions we provide (Eldridge, 2014). This paper is going to review Watson’s theory of human caring and provide a description of the interrelated concepts for the grand nursing theory. The theorist’s background and perspectives will be explained and lastly the theory will be discussed as to how it can serve as an underpinning and improve nursing practice.
Discuss the importance of nursing assessment in relation to the delivery of holistic care for a patient/client from your current practice experience For this assignment I will discuss the importance of an assessment tool in relation to a chosen patients holistic care needs. This will be done by exploring the significance of the tool and the strengths and weaknesses it imposes in terms of providing good care. Based on what the tool has informed the health profession I can then refer to what provisions would be put into place and how the care of the patient would be managed. To be able to fully understand what the assessment has provided for the patient, the effectiveness of it in meeting the care needs of the patient will be explored. I will focus upon the Braden Scale assessment tool throughout the essay with relevant literature included to support the meaning of the assessment and my understanding around it.
The Second question in the interview has to do with working on an interdisciplinary team. The staff nurse believes that nursing is holistic and not only staff but families are part of the interdisciplinary team. The Nurse practitioner believes that patient advocacy is unique contribution made to nursing in her field. Through advocacy she is able to help her clients and educate her clients. In this question even though they are worded differently both nurses interviewed are in agreement that the interdisciplinary team not only encompasses staff but also patients and their support people.
These core concepts lead nurses to actions that guide their practice. Nurses incorporate these concepts as they review, formulate, and deliver nursing care (Brilowski & Wendler, 2005). Nursing is a common core concept of nursing theories. Comparing and analyzing the definition of the concept of nursing among theories helps to distinguish the differences between them. It is also important to know where and how theories can best apply to current nursing practice.
Transition into the advanced professional nursing role includes the ability to deal with role ambiguity and to collaborate effectively, recognizing the similarities and uniqueness among the various stakeholders. Graduates of the program will be able to: • Identify and analyze common ethical dilemmas and the ways that these dilemmas impact professional practice. • Integrate resources to resolve ethical dilemmas. • Incorporate professional and regulatory standards in practice. • Actively participate in the ongoing development of self and the nursing
The purpose of my mission statement is to express my caring nature, selflessness, and motivation, by taking good care of my patients. By continuing my education, I hope to gain the confidence needed to showcase my professional strengths, ability to handle stressful situations, use critical thinking skills, and to never lose sight of the reasons I became a nurse to begin with, to touch the lives of my patients on a daily basis. A. Functional Differences There are two main agencies that regulate and support the nursing industry. There are regulatory agencies, such as an each state’s Board of Nursing, and there are also professional organizations, such as the American Nurses Association. Both of these agencies play different roles in how the nursing profession is governed.
I feel that I am accountable and responsible for ensuring, and upholding the moral well-being of my patients. Therefore, the doctrine has influenced the manner in which I relate with the patients. My relationship with the patients has developed from a patient-nurse relationship. The relationship is more rooted to acquaintanceship. I take time to befriend the patients, with the intention of ensuring that their needs are met (Driscoll & Breshears,
Their resources for my particular need, included course and tools for faculty development, resources for practical nurse curriculums including testing and simulations. NLN advocacy for the profession, faculty, students and the public consists of ensuring that quality evidenced based education is effectively delivered for continued professional growth. Both the regulatory and professional nurse organizations have the goals of protecting and progressing the nurse practice. While the SBN’s role is to administer, regulate and enforce nurse practice in each state for the promotion and integrity of the nursing profession. The professional nurse organization in relation to the promotion and integrity of the nurse profession, advocates for the nursing profession by providing continued information to nurses and the public regarding nursing values, professional standards and specialty content
Educational Preparation Jody A. Johnston Grand Canyon University: NRS 430 March 29, 2013 According to the ANA’s definition of nursing, “nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations” (ANA, Nursing World). Through education and experience, nurses will be able to fill the roles as stated by the ANA. According to Lane and Kohlenberg, “society’s view of nurses and healthcare providers demands professionalism, and the underlying component of professionalism is education” (2010, p. 220-221). The scope of what the