Historical Perspective Essay Shanda M. Ramsey NUR/518 June 9, 2014 Cindy Boyer Historical Perspective Essay Nursing research is widely used to produce evidence-based practices for nurses to use in practice with caring for patients. It is a “systematic inquiry designed to develop trustworthy evidence about issues of importance to nursing” (Polit & Beck, 2012). Nursing theorists such as Florence Nightingale introduced research to the nursing field in the 1850’s with her publication Notes on Nursing. Over the years, contributions to nursing research continued to come forward helping to grow and develop nursing research to what it is today. Theorists are not the only contributors to the development of nursing research.
The purpose of this paper is to select and analyze one of the many nursing theories that exist. The focus of the theory and its history will be explored. In addition, the motivational factor behind the development of the theory and the creator’s philosophical beliefs and values will also be discussed. Then, concepts of the selected theory will be compared to the nursing metaparadigm. The nursing theory that will be discussed in this paper is the Interpersonal Relations theory, created by Hildegard E. Peplau.
According to Rolfe (1993), nursing praxis is the “bringing together of theory and practice which involves a continual process of hypothesizing and testing out new ideas, and modifying practice according to the results” (p. 176). In contrast, according to Kilpatrick (2008), the main objective of praxis is to “integrate theory, practice and art, and facilitate the recognition and valuing of different types of knowledge through reflection” (p.116). This nursing scholar maintains that praxis is a combination of both theories. The integration of theory and practice lead to a continuous cycle of reflection that guides and modifies nursing practice. Nursing praxis can be utilized to develop nursing knowledge.
| Establish a solid base of evidence for practice through disciplied research | | 3. | Document the role of nursing services in society | | 4. | Establish research priorities | 2.5 points Question 3 Quantitative and qualitative research share which of the following features? Select all that apply. | 1.
Abstract Nursing informatics is an essential field in the nursing industry that deals with improvement of the processes of handling and managing health data and information with a view to increasing efficiency and objectivity in nursing care. Nursing informatics is a dynamic field and it comprises such disciplines such as computer science, information technology and nursing science. The specific aims of nursing informatics are to streamline skills in nursing practice and to minimize costs in nursing activities. Goossen’s nursing informatics framework model is a key focus as it has been in use for a long time and its high compatibility, efficacy and applicability have been evident. The framework consists of six elements namely: data; information; knowledge; decision; action; and evaluation.
Application of Theory to Nurse Staffing Monet J. Scott Chamberlain College of Nursing NR: 501 Theoretical Basis Advance Nursing June 2015 Application of Theory to Nurse Staffing Theories guide the nursing practice in the sense that they may be used to express viewpoints and orientations to the foundational characteristics of the nursing profession. This has a profound impact on the way nursing is practiced in every clinical situation. Theories are also used to comprehend and analyze certain situations resulting in effective nursing approaches and essentials to carry out quality nursing care. Nursing theories are not exclusive to practical and tactile patient care situations but they are also valuable in problem solving. The ability of nurses to respond, preform, and resolve issues accordingly in nursing care situations can be attributed to the use of theory.
State of Advance Practice/Week 2 Patricia Grayson-Canty Chamberlain College of Nursing NR 510 Leadership and Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse Terri Schmitt Professor Spring B 2014 Introduction The purpose of this paper is to further examine the state of advanced practice nursing from a local, state, national, and international perspective. The role of the nurse practitioner (NP) “evolved from the shortage of primary care medical providers in underserved areas in the 1960s” (DeNisco & Barker, 2013, p. 20). NPs became a much needed asset during the Great Society era due to the development of the government health programs such as Medicaid, Medicare, and Community health Centers that needed care providers. These programs helped
As a result in this change in focus, health promotion is now a fundamental part of nursing profession. This article will review recent literature from three professional sources relative to nursing profession and health promotion. This paper will examine; (a) Definition of health promotion. (b) Purpose of health promotion in nursing practice. (c) Evolving nursing roles and responsibilities in health promotion.
EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY NRS 430V February 01 2015 EDUCATIONAL PREPARATION Education is the process of teaching, training or learning. It has a very important role in today’s health care system. The purpose of this paper is to depict the distinction between an Associate –degree level nurse (ADN) and a baccalaureate-degree level nurse (BSN). Using a patient care situation, this paper will also write in detail about the variance in approach, and the roles that experiences and the skills play in a clinical decision made by a BSN and an ADN. ASSOCIATE DEGREE NURSE VS BACCALAUREATE DEGREE NURSING An associate degree nurse is a nurse with 3 years nursing training offered at a community college intended to
The health care system has developed significantly in the way it operates, and is constantly changing with time, to achieve the best outcomes for both the HCP and the patient. Conducting research is fundamental, as it provides nurses/paramedics with an increasingly sound evidence base, from which they are able to adapt to and better their practice (Burns & Grove, 2007). Research is a systematic enquiry, which utilises disciplined methods to be able to solve problems and answer questions (Polit & Beck, 2008). Evidence-based practice in health care relates to the process in which the practitioner, utilising the research, obtains empirical evidence regarding the effectiveness of the range of options, and then determines the relevance