1. Discuss the role of the nurse when collecting a comprehensive nursing health assessment. A nurse’s role is a complex and unique function and a fundamental part of a Multidisciplinary team. Nurses provide assessment and nursing care of a patient. Assessment is a systematic process using a rational method of planning to identify a patient’s health and any actual or potential problems that need to be met and to provide interventions to meet those needs.
Ida Jean Orlando 1 RUNNING HEAD: IDA JEAN ORLANDO Ida Jean Orlando’s Nursing Process Theory Krystal Farley, RN, BSN Maryville University October 7, 2009 Ida Jean Orlando 2 Abstract The profession of nursing has a very rich history that begins with the most fundamental concepts of caring for and restoring health to those who are impaired. The initiation of providing care requires that information be gathered and organized in such a way that is expedient and effective. It is also required that a nurse’s efforts be used systematically with ease and that through repetition, this basic “framework” that is being formed, is able to be analyzed for its effectiveness, and changes can be made to improve the process or series of actions. Nursing is comprised of objective, measureable data, subjective data, concepts, philosophy, phenomena, and science, just to name a few. With so many components and such a broad scope of information, a framework is required to build ideas and give direction to the ideas that will begin to evolve with this cohesion.
Critical Thinking in Nursing November 6, 2013 Abstract Critical think in nursing stands a vital skill and expectation from all nurses. In addition, accomplishes more variances when it comes to nursing and critical thinking. These skills remain a crucial aspect in professional nursing. In nursing, critical thinking consist of three main parts: Interpretation, analysis, and evaluation. Each nurse needs to use all three parts of the critical thinking toward being a professional nurse.
Annotated Bibliography: Effective Communication in Nursing Anastasia Robey NR-101 Effective Communication in Nursing Communication is of utmost importance in the field of nursing. Lives depend on it. We communicate in many different ways. The way we communicate and how effectively we can get information across is vital in the nursing profession. The following articles will help you to understand the importance of, and the different forms of communication used in the nursing field.
Using Information Technology to Improve Patient Safety and Quality of Nursing Care Christy M Jones July 6, 2014 The ability to access complete patient information at the point of care is being done through the use of the electronic health record. Data entry, integrity, and accuracy are vital to the success of the electronic health record. The purpose of this paper is to address areas of concern associated with the use of the electronic medical record and how information technology is making improvements to patient safety and quality of nursing care. Data accuracy and safety In healthcare there are many individuals who have the responsibility to ensure appropriate data collection and input. Physicians, nurses, laboratory personnel, pharmacy personnel and nursing assistants are responsible for the data they enter.
These forms are for the patient to sign stating they acknowledge their rights under HIPPA and the Medicare acts. There are the demographic forms, or registration forms, that state a patients full legal name, birthdate, gender, address, phone number, emergency contacts, and person responsible for billing. They also contain the insurance information of said patient. There are diagnostic and test results forms, to help keep track of the necessary treatments and tests a doctor has already performed and treated for. The records contain medication forms, that keep a list of past and current prescriptions.
There were quiet a number of areas that were touched on. Below is an illustration of some of the specific areas in nursing that were touched on by the report and the impacts that they had on the nursing profession. Education There is the conventional understanding that for a nurse to attain the RN status, there is the need to have attained the right educational qualifications. The IOM Report (2010) asserted this fact but gave a deeper insight into the nursing education. Since the medical profession is constantly changing nurses need to receive continuing education and training.
Upon completing both leadership assessment tests, I was able to analyze my strengths and create action plans in areas that need improvement. Rath and Conchie (2008) suggests to lead effectively one must be aware of their strengths and weaknesses. The purpose of this paper is to assess a nursing practice quality improvement issue and analyze how applying effective leadership methods developed from previous assessments could have improved the outcome. ROLE As a future advance practice nurse (APN) who is seeking a position in nursing management in the field of labor and delivery, it is imperative to always be aware of ways to improve the quality of care provided to patients. As a nurse administering high alert medications it is important to follow protocols and guidelines set in place to maintain the safety of the patients in our care.
(2011) Professional Nursing practice. Concepts and Perspectives (6th ed) Upper Saddle Rive, N.J.: Pearson / Prentice Hall. From all of the theorists I decided upon The Nursing Need Theory was developed by Virginia Henderson. The theory emphasizes the importance of increasing the patient's independence so that progress after hospitalization would not be delayed. Her emphasis on basic human needs as the
Analysis of Nursing Practice: Standards, Laws and Ethics Nursing is a multi-faceted and evolving profession defined by the American Nurses Association (ANA) as “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, 2010, p. 1). I am obligated to patients and society, expected to practice within the scope and standards of the nursing profession, abide by the nursing code of ethics, and state laws. Nurses are required to be competent in their roles and grow with the evolution of health care. The expectation is to maintain and develop professional and clinical skills, participate in education, and analyze our competencies through objective and subjective data. (ANA, 2010 p. 80) This essay will analyze my role within the nursing profession.