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change and its rationale (which was based on the results of empirical research), implemented the change and then "supported the c...
(2005), in which samples of patients or patients families were enrolled. In a study in which the sample participants had lost a lo...
"infertility, cardiovascular health, oncology, geriatrics, endocrinology, uro-gynecology, bone health and high-risk pregnancy" (Ke...
Sharon Bernier, RN, PhD and President of the National Organization for Associate Degree Nursing, points out that Aikens study also...
reporting. Lukas (2004) outlines the problems associated with pain well by pointing out that the potential for postoperative pain ...
considering this economic downturn, the numbers of undergraduates pursuing nursing careers began to also decline. In 1991, Canada ...
the "number of initial admissions with at least one readmission divided by total discharges excluding deaths" (Lagoe, et al., 1999...
her, per se, but rather with her expectations of Madeline, which are not age appropriate. The scenario says that Madeline knows be...
train sufficient numbers of new nurses. Turnover is high among those who remain in the profession, and those so dissatisfied - an...
balance these too opposing criteria. Empowering care aids the geriatric patients in overcoming learned helplessness, as they take ...
transformative perspective because Newman argues that rather than being diametrically opposed, disease and health are merely facto...
of stem cell research far outweigh the negativities. Because of these benefits stem cell research can be ethically defended utili...
a lingering distrust of the qualitative approach, one that often has not been done well and has resulted in works that cannot be c...
proposed method of resolution is to design, develop and evaluate a clinical, evidence-based "diabetic education program to increas...
declined as "educators, employers and others recognize the need for educational changes in nursing" (Bednash, 2000, p. 2985). Asso...
includes strategies that are designed to make the individual feel better, such as "exercise, spirituality, support groups and humo...
draw on the fundamental concepts espoused by the metaparadigms. Nevertheless, each branch of nursing theory approaches the subjec...
evaluate nursing care and use research findings in clinical practice" (Barnsteiner, Wyatt and Richardson 165). This survey reveal...
classifies the stroke patients needs in four domains: 1) medical/surgical issues; 2) mental status/emotion/coping behaviors; 3) ph...
caring as the very definition of what constitutes personal values from a nursing perspective (2003). Koerner (1996), likewise, e...
are ideally suited to assist patient and their families in clarifying their needs and desires, enhancing patient autonomy (Breier-...
For different reasons, each profession believes that the morning routine of washing and dressing is essential. Both the nurse and...
Critically-Care nurses, 1989 in Nursing Management, 1999, p. 38). This abbreviated version of AACN nursing standards was located...
particular, resilience is also crucial because each instance is completely unique and may require a different response. In other ...
nursing is based significantly more within the psychological components of the patient/caregiver relationship than most people rea...
of the nurses and the nurse population ratio is considered higher than most in the region (MoH, 2002). Recent advances in nursing ...
a long period, have the opportunity to build relationships with them and are able to come to know the individual patients response...
nursing care over the past decade and how do they support the argument for a continuum of educational practices for nursing profes...
Rural Nurses, represented by registered nurse and practicing attorney Jacqulyn Hall, filed an amici curiae (friends of the court) ...
Additionally, the model also "incorporates a life span continuum, where the individual passes from fully dependent at birth, to fu...