Category: Nurse

In 2016 Nursing Solutions estimated registered nurse (RN) turnover in the United States at 14.6%, down from previous year’s number of 17.2% (2). Nonetheless, we are experiencing an upward trend in turnover. According to Hunt, based on current projection, by 2020 the United States would experience a shortage of nearly a million nurses (6). The…

Nursing is one of the most highly rewarding and highly respected professions. The increasing number of patients coupled with the increasing complexity has posed workplace challenges, placing nurses at risk for negative consequences (Neville & Cole, 2013). The negative consequences are not only affecting nurses at work, but can also affect home life and health.…

Table of contents Contributing factors to global nurse shortage Ethical Nurse Recruitment Ethical Response to Staffing Issues How to Alleviate Global Nursing Shortage Conclusion References Nurses today provide a critical role in maintaining a functioning healthcare environment. Many nurses have the same complaint—too much work, not enough nurses to go around. There are three main…

Table of contents Job Description Education and Certification Employment Professional Activities Conclusion Job Description Nursing is a career within the health care area dedicated to the care of persons, families, and societies so they may achieve, sustain, or improve optimal health and also quality of their lives. Nurses are different from other health care practitioners…

The importance and relevance of nursing theories are scrutinized when their practical applicability is questioned. Without practical applicability, many theories remain idealistic works and are seldom utilized in every day life. However, this is not the case for Dorothea Orem’s theory of self-care deficit. The concepts of this theory can be applied to almost every…

Many things could go wrong in any career but is crucial to try to avoid any mistakes especially in a healthcare setting. It someone’s life and health you are responsible for. I have seen first hand the effects of carelessness had on a patient. My sister was only 22 and was going in to have…

Makes This experience highlighted to me the importance of being sensitive to a patient’s emotional needs and the integral part this plays in developing trust between a patient and their doctor. I observed a similar relationship of trust and collaboration between the doctors and nurses. Their careful switch to non-verbal forms of communication, when discovering…

I am passionate about my continuous professional development and most eager to pursue a career in Adult Nursing. I am confident that this course will improve my existing skills and provide a life-changing fulfilling career and in additionally, I enjoy helping and caring for people. Becoming a nurse would allow me to fulfil this ambition.…

Table of contents Empathy: The Heart of Nursing Effective Communication: Building Trust and Collaboration Critical Thinking: Navigating Complex Scenarios Attention to Detail: Preventing Errors Cultural Competence: Embracing Diversity Conclusion A good nurse possesses a unique blend of qualities that extend far beyond medical knowledge and technical skills. In this essay, we will explore the essential…

Table of contents NMC Domains Establishing effective working relationships Facilitating Learning Assessment and Accountability Evaluation of learning Create an environment for learning Evidence based practice Leadership The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate my clinical and educational practice, especially in mentoring pre-registration nursing students, newly qualified nurses and internationally-educated nurses. All registered nurses have…