study the client referred to will be called Mr Bloggs‚ this is in order that his real name is protected and that his confidentiality will be maintained‚ in line with the UKCC code of conduct (1992). This contributes to one of the four NMC outcomes (Professional/ethical practice). My critical incident took place at a local Hospital during my thirty weeks placement. In order to help me with my reflection I have chosen Gibbs (1988)‚ as the model to help guide my reflective process. This is an iterative
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Professional Development of Nursing Professionals 100 years before Plato‚ around 500 B.C.‚ a book that did not survive was created‚ however‚ many fragments exist. In that work‚ Heraclitus‚ Greek Philosopher stated‚ “the only thing that is constant is change‚” and there is nowhere more than in professional nursing that it applies. The Robert Wood Johnson Foundation created a committee with the Institute of Medicine (IOM) in 2008 to investigate nursing’s best practices in United States. The aim
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This statement will define the concept continuing professional development‚ outline the requirements determined by the Nursing & Midwifery Board of Australia‚ and explain how a portfolio is used to demonstrate participation in professional development. The world is ever-changing‚ health care professionals have a responsibility to provide patients with safe‚ quality care to ensure greater health outcomes. To deliver this‚ professionals must continue learning and develop new skills‚ knowledge and continuously
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As indicated by the American Nurses Association‚ "the Standards of Professional Nursing Practice are legitimate proclamations of the obligations that all enlisted nurse‚ regardless of role‚ population or specialty are relied upon to perform skillfully" (2010‚ p. 2). The American Nurses Association further expresses that the standards can change as the flow of expert nursing develop and that particular clinical conditions or conditions may influence the utilization of the guidelines at any given time
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1. In the Essentials‚ what‚ if anything‚ surprised you‚ is new to you or did you find confusing or unclear about the role of the BSN nurse? As I read The Essential of Baccalaureate Education for Professional Nursing Practice (American Association of Colleges of Nursing‚ 2008) I found that most of the material was not foreign to me as we have become familiar with it throughout our courses here at NAU. I did find essential V as a surprise as it states that BSN nurse should be familiar with the financial
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Shea’s paper due on: February 19th‚ 2014 Thology in Healthcare McDonough Shantell Camp Shea states‚ “It is not just a “given” but a “given” that can be developed.” (Shea‚ pg. 116) This says to me that everyone starts with the same capacity or allotment of ability to develop their spirituality. It is up to the individual where or even if they decide to pursue developing their spirituality. Some people choose to keep their spirituality dormant so to speak‚ as others choose
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The topic I chose to explore further from the previous lectures was professional nursing organizations. What interested me about this topic is the fact that there are a plethora of professional organizations that are each unique to a specific goal or outcome that the organization wishes to improve upon in the nursing profession. Obtaining a minor in psychology has also made me appreciate the mental health aspect of treating and caring for a patient or client on a daily basis. After finding an
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First‚ Masters (2012)‚ in her book ‘Nursing Theories: A framework for professional practice’ describes a person as “individuals‚ families‚ communities and other groups who are participants in nursing” (Masters‚ K‚ 2012‚ P3). This statement refers to patients as individuals in need of the care of nurses. In fact‚ these individuals can have very complex needs and health problems requiring specialized and attentive care to facilitate healing and improvement of their condition. The term patient can
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The Changing Image of Australian Nursing"(Bloomfield‚J) 1. What period of Nursing is often referred to as "the Dark Age of Nursing"? Briefly explain your answer. (3 marks) 2. What was Osburn’s most significant achievement? (2 marks) 3. Why was "Living in" considered to be an essential component of nurse training? (2 marks) 4. How many hours did a trainee work in the 1950/1960’s ? (2 marks) 5. What happened in 1985 which altered conditions for nurses? (2 marks) 6. When did
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Spencer Room 280 Image of Nursing Every nurse should be concerned with the overall image of nursing. Nursing is considered to be the most trusted‚ honest and ethical profession. The media and the public will continually critique how nurses perform in and out of the clinical setting. Nursing protocols and guidelines have shaped nurses into professionals who have a great deal of knowledge and experience in their particular field. The image of nursing has changed a lot over the years
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