not static rather subject to change and may become obsolete, replaced by new ones. In this context, this paper will reflect on four renowned theorists; Dorthea Orem, Hildegard Peplau, Martha Rogers, and Jean Watson. The discussion in the paper will be made on theories selected and presented in the Tabular format. A section of the paper will explain a specific theory that is
Planned Change: Bedside Shift Report The American Nursing Association estimates that 80% of serious medical errors involve miscommunication between caregivers when patients are transferred or handed off (Reinbeck & Fitzsimons, 2013). This statistic alone shows just how essential it is that communication between caregivers is thorough and accurate at all times, but especially during hand offs between shifts. The purpose of this paper is to discuss how Kurt Lewin’s Development of Change Theory can
on caring science ‘NURSING’. The heart of nursing is caring. In this reflective paper I am going to present my view on caring I nursing on the basis of Jean Watson’s article in “Caring Science: Belonging Before Being as Ethical Cosmology” followed by my own view and my experience regarding the care. Dr. Jean Watson is a nurse theorist
purpose of this paper is to describe my personal worldview on religion, spirituality, and culture, collaborate it with my choice of nursing theory that illustrates my philosophy in life and approach to patient care including their similarities. I will elaborate how my philosophy and nursing theory reinforce my perspective and decision-making towards my role as a future Nurse Practitioner. In this paper a specific example of my past or current practice will be point out and how my worldview and this
The purpose of this paper is to explain the importance of nurses mentoring other nurses. It is a form of professionalism in nursing. Nurses mentor others for growth, sustainability of the profession, to acknowledge and respect cultures in all its ramifications. Other reasons why nurses are mentored includes, to improve the quality of the profession, and to bridge the gap between the different generations of nurses. According to Foley et. al (2012), we can use generational lenses to help us see things
Introduction The purpose of this paper is to obtain a greater understanding of family centered care and assessment models that were implemented. Family has a significant impact on each others' health and wellbeing, therefore nurses have an ethical and moral obligation to involve families in their health care practice (Wright & Leahey, 2013). The first step in implementing family centered care is facilitating an assessment and exploring the family’s psychological and social circumstances (Kendall
order to encourage the use of safeguards, I needed to do more research on medication infusion pumps, what can go wrong with infusion pumps, and the implications for nurse leaders in addressing medication errors when smart infusion pumps are used. In my research I learned that IV infusions are associated with 54% of potential adverse drug events, 56% of medication errors, and 61% of serious and life-threatening errors (Santell, 2008). The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has initiated
better about the ASM implementation process. As discussed earlier, the questions ASM has for Vera can be managed before the October 20th meeting. In the text before, I have present my suggestions for the implementation. Also within the text, there are a few outstanding questions I have regarding the implementation. My responses following the numbering system with the implementation project document. Accounts Options Implementation Options 1. Current Inventory In order to manage the current
practice nurses can serve as complexity leaders and role models for the entire nursing profession, which will ensure excellent patient care outcomes from various spectrums of the discipline. In addition, nurses compose the majority of health-care professionals practicing today, therefore transformational nurses can exert their positive influences on the health-care delivery
Likewise, my life is a quest. I am a quester, whose quest to a foreign land involves a stated reason with obstacles that shaped my character and helped me understand the real reason for my quest in America. My quest began at age five, when my parents announced our move to “A-ma-rica.” Leaving me and my sisters in Korea with close relatives and friends, our parents went first to prepare a suitable living environment in America. The first dragon that I faced was the separation from my parents, which