The core concept of nursing is the diversity in healthcare settings dealt with the disparity between theorist of Florence Nothingale and Jean Watson. Florence Nothingale environment theory and metaparadigms will help establish the criteria which identify where and when nurse apply the core concept of nursing practice on a daily basis. Jean Watson theory is the philosophy and science of caring which is interrelated theories of Florence nightingale concepts. To understand these theory we have to understand the core concept of knowledge that will establish the path of explanations and give the meaning of a phenomena of nursing practice. These nursing practices must base on nursing theories we are using in the clinical setting of practice.
Introduction Background - The history of communication, what is communication, which definition(s) I am I going to accept in this essay and why are they important to nursing. - What are the fundamental principles of communication in nursing. - What am I accepting as the nurse’s role in communicating with patients. - Team work: The dynamics partnership between service provider and patient and contribution of inter professional and interagency team working in achieving affective seamless care. - Barriers to effective team working In this essay I will be using the Gribbs reflective cycle (Reid, 1994: see appendix 1) to structure my reflection on a clinical incident that occurred during placement.
In order to preserve confidentiality pseudonyms will be used and each nursing unit referred to as A and B. The main differences between the two people identified, will be highlighted for discussion. Finally the authors will discuss key organisational and personal opportunities for learning gained from this assignment. 1.1. Definition of a leader A leader is defined as an individual who influences and guides direction, opinion and course of action (Jooste 2004.)
The focus of this essay will be on the nurse-patient relationship concept, which I have chosen as I wanted to achieve a better understanding of how a beneficial nurse-patient relationship can be developed from the perspective of different theorists who have explored this concept. In this essay, I hope to demonstrate what I have learnt about the nurse-patient relationship concept and how it can be used in clinical practice. This essay has four main parts. In part one I will have defined the word, concept, by using references from different nursing theorists. Also, in part one; I have explored how the nurse- patient relationship concept has been conceptualised by theorists, such as Richard McMahon (1998) and Hildegard Peplau (1988).
Research is the systematic investigation into and study of materials and sources in order to establish facts and reach new conclusions (Oxford Dictionary 2011). The ultimate goal of research is to develop, refine and expand upon a body of knowledge providing evidence to either support or reject clinical practice (Polit and Beck 2004). Evidence based practice is broadly defined as the use of the best clinical evidence in making client care decisions (Polit and Beck 2004), and is agreed to ensure safe practice (Sackett 1996). By giving care based on evidence, a nurse acts as an advocate, working to their Code (NMC 2008a), helping clients to access relevant health and social care. In this essay the author looks at the role of the nurse in managing the safe withdrawal of clients detoxifying from alcohol on an inpatient unit.
Reflective Essay Throughout this assignment I will explore what reflection is and why it has such importance in nursing practice. I will then explore specifically reflection in action and reflection on action and their impact on nursing practice. I will also look at the relevance of critical reflection and the impact it has on the professional development of the practitioner. I will focus on these areas as I feel they have relevance to my own professional development and nursing role. Although they are only small areas of the sphere of what reflection is, due to word limitation confining the assignment to these areas will allow me to ensure critical examination is achieved.
I have chosen to use the concept of caring for this essay. It will begin with a brief review of literature that relates to the concept of caring and will include key elements to the concept. An example from my practice experience on a children and young people’s ward will be discussed and linked with nursing theory. My practice experiences include my observations of what I thought to be excellent caring skills. I am going to explore this more closely and relate it to a theory to show why caring is an important part of a nursing process.
In my report I would like to compare and explain information between Nursing and Social Workers. Information below, will give answer if this two profession are very different from each other or do they have this same priority. 1. PROFESSIONAL TRAINING AND REGISTRATION If we want to be qualified Nurse, we must be register with Nursing and Midwifery Council. NMC establish set of standards of education and training, so that nurses deliver high quality healthcare.
This essay is a reflective account of one situation that occurred whilst on a community placement. This assignment will aim to identify the evidence base from which the actions of the nurse were decided in regards to the treatment that was provided. In order to discuss my own thoughts and feelings in regard to the actions and treatment that was given, this assignment will be wrote in the first person to identify areas where I can develop my knowledge and future practice (Webb, 1992). To assist with my reflection, the use of the What? model of structured reflection will be used (Driscoll, 1994).
The theory of reflection has made the author identify the epistemology of reflection in and on action and the effect this can have on her professional growth. Through intensive reflective practices the author may be able to grow on the delivery of services she provides as a district nursing student. The Department of Health (1999) acknowledged that reflective practices were an important part of continuing professional development. This supports the given quotation by Boud and Walker (1991) that learning from experience is a crucial part of learning and gives health professionals the potential to explore a scenario, gain new knowledge and put it into practice. The author will now aim to critically discuss the literature surrounding the two reflective concepts and establish its implications within the delivery of the district nursing service.