Nursing Profession in the United Kingdom: The nursing profession in the United Kingdom has a long history that traces back to the era of Florence Nightingale who is credited for establishing nursing schools in late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. During this period, the independence and professional class of the nursing role increased to independent practitioners from its traditional handmaiden role to the doctor. Throughout its, history the nursing profession in the United Kingdom has undergone through several changes in role and regulations. Currently, nurses can work in various settings including health centers, hospitals, patients’ homes and hospitals. Most of the nurses in the United Kingdom are registered with the Nursing and Midwifery Council and work with the National Health Service.
Over 9000 child births were recorded in her diary and was presented for us today so we can see how much more complicated childbearing was in the 1700s. Martha Ballard was a hardworking woman, to be a midwife and help deliver as many children as she did is incredible. “ When it opened in 1785, she knew how to manufacture salves, syrups, pills, teas, and ointments, how to prepare an oil emulsion, how to poultice wounds, dress burns, treat sore throats, frostbite, measles, colic, lance an abscessed breast, reduce swelling, and relieve a toothache, as well as deliver babies (p.11).” In this sentence alone it already describes how intelligent this woman was for her time. She was skilled and mastered the art of medicine. Back in the 1700s and 1800s social medicine was a common method when being use for childbirths.
Policy Priority: Safe Staffing for Nurses Stephanie Minervini Chamberlain College of Nursing NR506: Health Care Policy July 2013 Introduction Inadequate staffing is becoming an increasing concern for not only nurses but the public as well. Research has found a strong connection between low nurse staffing and higher rates of patient complications. A study from the New England Journal of medicine determined that patient mortality was significantly related to nurse staffing levels. Staffing the right number of nurses with the right knowledge and skill base to meet the needs of patients is essential to achieving optimal nursing outcomes. Sources that can help us plan staffing models or determine appropriate nurse-to-patient ratios include standards defined by professional nursing organizations and regulatory agencies, and benchmarks from the American Nurses Association’s National Database of Nursing Quality Indicators.
Abstract This writing reviews and explains aspects of the advanced practice nursing title and looks at current issues in licensure requirements, educational requirements, and benefits. There is confusion, not only in the United States, but internationally, as to what defines an advanced practice nurse and the importance of advanced practicing nurses. New developments are making strides to advance the field of nursing as a profession. Appendix Abstract……………………………………………………………………………………………2 Introduction……………………………………………………………………………………. ... 3 Licensure .…………………………………………………………………………………………3 Education………………………………………………………………………………………..4-5 Conclusion .......…………………………………………………………………....……………...5 References…………………………………………………………………………………………6 An advanced practice nurse is a nurse with a more detailed and specialized role as well as a master’s level degree.
Master's Prepared Nurse Interview The purpose of this paper is to interview a master’s prepared nurse and get more knowledge of the role they play in their career. I chose this person because I work with her in the critical care setting where she is our clinical resource to go to when questions may arise. She portrays to have lots of knowledge and experience in the nursing profession to share with others. By working with this individual, I have learned that she is an exceptionally energetic and compassionate person, portrays excellent critical care thinking skills, and has a passion for being a nurse in general. After high school, she started her college career at Eastern Kentucky University where her major at this time was undecided.
Efficacy of nurse led CBT in co-morbid patients INTRODUCTION 500wds: This assignment seeks to examine the role of the nurse in delivering Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and the efficacy of such an intervention in today’s modern nursing setting. To achieve this we must look at a number of key issues to truly understand the significant changes that have taken place to nursing and therefore the current limitations and financial restraints that affect a nurse led intervention such as CBT. The role of the modern day nurse has evolved and developed considerably over the last sixty four years since the birth on the NHS in 1948, which was implemented under the Bevan Labour government, Nursing Times (2008). As a consequence of these changes in 1952 nurses roles became more defined with a structured education syllabus which was to lead to professional recognition in the future. CBT like nursing itself is not a new phenomenon but one which has its roots based in the 1960’s where it was developed by people such as Aaron, T. Beck who was a practicing Psychiatrist at that time.
Nursing Practice Act In every state a Nursing Practice Act can be found to give a detailed legal view of nursing. Nursing is a learned profession. As technology and disease advance, nurses must provide patients with a dedicated, unsurpassed, level of care. Here in the State of North Carolina, the first Nursing Practice Act appeared in1903. Since then, the Board of Nursing has reviewed, critiqued, and edited the act to give Registered Nurses a guide to follow so that the level of care will be kept at a high standard for those both acute and critically ill.
Week 7: SEMINAR III March 20, 2012 Nurse Managed Health Centers (Chapter 32) Darrell B. Wright NUR 432 Professional Issues Spring 2012 Nurse-Managed Health Centers (Chapter 32) Introduction The Nurse-Managed Health Centers (NMHCs) are placed in communities where the need of healthcare services is great and they develop healthcare programs to fulfill the needs of their community. Many of the nurses in these facilities have advanced degrees; such as nurse practitioners (NPs), nurse midwives, clinical nurse specialists and public health nurses. These nurses have the experience and education necessary to diagnose illness, to prescribe medication, to make referrals to specialists, to provide pre- and post-natal care and a variety of other primary care services. The also institute a team-based approach by consulting with and bringing together other healthcare professionals and resources to meet community healthcare needs. There is a growing need for nurse managed health centers or nurse managed health clinics that are run by nurses.
Personal Goals in Nursing Leadership Latisha Craig HCS/301 September 1, 2014 University of Phoenix Barbara Deets Introduction The history of nursing involves key nurse leaders and theorists who are responsible for contributing a great deal to the profession. Florence Wald was a nurse leader involved in establishing the first hospice in the United States (U.S.). The program was established in Connecticut in 1971. The work of Ms. Wald and others changed the way the terminally ill were viewed in the United States. She provided significant insight regarding the role of nurse leaders and how these leaders may play a role in directing change in the U.S. health care system, (Adams, C., 2008).
During the assessment phase the nurse will continuously gather data about her patient. For example taking vital signs, observing breathing patterns and monitoring blood glucose will give us internal details about how the patient is doing. During this time the nurse will predict, detect or eliminate health problems. If a problem is identified she will develop a comprehensive plan and clarify expected out comes. For example the nurse notices the patient has an increased respiratory rate, she is unaware of patient’s recent activity but she sees the head of the bed flat and immediately elevates the head of the bed.