Nursing Theory to Practice

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A Critical Analysis of application and development of a range of nursing skills
M.Sc (Adult Nursing)Sept. 2011Cohort
Module :Nursing Theory to Practice
19th Dec. 2011
Word Count: 5071

Contents

Background...................................................................................... 2
Aims & Objectives............................................................................. 3
Blood Pressure.................................................................................. 3
Pressure Ulcer Prevention................................................................ 9
Hand Hygiene.................................................................................... 12 Conclusion........................................................................................ 15
References..........................................................................................16

Background :
The phrase “theory of nursing” constitutes both the medical and nursing scientific knowledge and fundamental principles of care and treatment that are acquired by a nursing student, largely in a nursing school and on the job training (Benner et al, 2009). This theory and practice together constitutes the essential nursing skills (Docherty & McCallum, 2009). The term scientific knowledge is self explanatory and “draws on the basic sciences of biochemical, physical and biological processes and research and development of specific therapies and technologies” (Benner et al, 2009 pp1).This forms the basis of evidence- based knowledge. The incorporation of evidence- based approach into practice is important to improve patient outcomes (Penz & Bassendowski, 2006). Heater et al (1998) cited in Penz & Bassendowski (2006) reported significant improvements in clinical, behaviour and psychsocial outcomes when

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