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.
Running head: IMPROVING QUALITY PATIENT CARE AND SAFETY Improving Quality Patient Care and Safety Betty Miller Western Governors University RTT1 Task 1 Improving Quality Patient Care and Safety The American Nurses Association developed nursing-sensitive indicators for the purpose of improving quality patient care and safety. Nursing-sensitive indicators are the patient outcomes that have been clinically researched and proven to be directly linked to nursing care. Nursing-sensitive indicators are based upon the organization of care, nursing care process and results of patient focused outcomes. The organization or structure of nursing care is reflected by the quantity and quality of nursing staff. The structure indicators are related to nursing staff characteristics such as the skill mix, experience, certification and education of the nurses.
Western Governors University RTT1, Task 1 The following essay will identify how nursing-sensitive indicators could improve the care of Mr. J. The paragraphs below will discuss how application and tracking of these indicators can be beneficial to the overall care provided at the hospital. In addition, there will be discussion of how the lead nursing supervisor can use the identified principles to resolve ethical issues in care. A. Nursing-Sensitive Indicators Nursing-sensitive indicators were developed by the American Nurses’ Association (ANA) to reflect the structure, process and outcome of nursing care. Structure is measured by the staff: amount, skill-level, and education or certification.
You may also be required to undertake written questions or assignments, to prove you have the knowledge required as identified and agreed with your assessor and guidance helper. I think this is a very good course for entering nursery nursing as it offers an entrance I to this career path, if you are not academic or an old adult student. It is a positive course which supports and encourages independence, a requirement to
Application of Theory Paper Nursing theory is the framework that defines nursing practice, establishes standards of care and provides the information essential for functioning patient care. Theory presents logical and educated reasons for nursing actions, based on structured, written depictions of what nursing is and what nurses do (Rousell, 2010). When problems arise within the educational, research, administration and direct patient care settings; theory supplies a foundation for dialog. When using theory to facilitate resolution of a nursing issue it guides leaders in the direction of the common goal of affording superior patient care (Rousell, 2010). In this paper I will apply the Ida Jean Orlando’s Nursing Deliberate Nursing Process Theory to patient boarding in the Emergency Department (ED), a current issue at the facility I am employed.
These are principles instilled in us throughout nursing school, and guide nurses in our practice. Nursing-sensitive indicators are formulated to allow for better patient outcomes. These guidelines identify specific practices nurses can utilize to achieve safer and optimal patient-centered care. According to Beth Ann Swan, author of the article Making Nursing-Sensitive Quality Indicators Real in Ambulatory Care (2008), “Leaders in ambulatory care nursing must articulate the value of nurses’ contributions, as has been accomplished through the development of indicators of quality patient care and nursing-sensitive outcomes for other venues where nursing care is delivered (1).” On the flip side however, these same indicators can also be used to identify issues that can interfere with or hinder the patient care process. Some of the specific indicators identified in this scenario that impede patient care include: 1) complications such as pressure ulcers, 2) restraint use leading to neglect and patient injury, 3) Patient falls related to or resulting from use of sedatives or narcotic administration, 4) safe patient transfer 5) use of urinal instead of ambulating, and 6) creating a situation for a negative patient/family member experience by not being culturally sensitive to the patient’s needs.
This change can be implemented using Roger’s theory of the diffusion of innovations. Using the five qualities identified by Rogers include; relative advantage, compatibility, simplicity, trialability, and observable results. The new EHR will improve patient care and patient outcomes. With the implementation of this system nurses will be provided with classroom training, one-on-one training, and the assistance of super users. These will help ensure adequate preparation as the system is implemented in stages.
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.
Vision for the future of nursing NUR 391 September 3, 2012 Vision for the future of nursing Today’s nurses focus on care for patients based on evidence based practice, which requires nurses to base their care on research based knowledge. It involves using the most credible and up to date research to guide the nurse through patient care. Evidence based practice (EBP) also stresses the use of known policies and protocols that are based on research rather than based on ‘that is how it has always been done attitudes.’ Evidence based practice also has many potential advantages including greater confidence in decision making and better patient outcomes. EBP has also helped with the nursing process which gears specific patient care to the individual based on that specific patients individual needs (Black, 2011). According to Black (2011), “nursing research enhances the status of nursing as a profession by expanding nursing’s scientific knowledge base.” (pg.
The other resource the nurse supervisor should offer is the Joint Statement on Delegation made by both the American Nurses Association and the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (ANA 2006). The Nurse Practitioner should then be able to make a sound plan of how she should delegate within the clinic in order to utilize the members of the team most effectively, so that she will have the best outcomes for her