SEARCH RESULTS

objective in conducting their study was to "describe the experience of men who are diagnosed with prostate cancer and their wives,...

operations of nursing" (Horan, Doran and Timmins, 2004, p. 30). This is broken down into three basic categories: 1) wholly compen...

specifically state that their objective in conducting their study was to "describe the experience of men who are diagnosed with pr...

and religious background and beliefs, as well as how the health/illness continuum works within the framework of their life. "Env...

activities" (Orems Self-Care Model Concepts) that patients need to undertake to meet their own health care needs on a routine basi...

(1999), research shows that the level of education reached by an RN contributes to a sense of professional autonomy and those nurs...

The metaparadigms of nursing represent common concepts that are accepted throughout the profession and across international bounda...

of ear infection (Chronic otitis media, 2003). OM is a serious childhood illness because, if not properly treated, it can lead to ...

According to one research study, the top five reasons why nurses employ restraints are "disruption of therapies, confusion, fall p...

with standardized procedures, health codes, and licensing requirements, all of which have been initiated to support a level of pro...

professionals has come into view as an element of this discourse. Nurse professionals, who once worked directly under the wing ...

once again examines how nurses can be empowered, and learn those values in college. Finally, Ann Gallagher discusses dignity with ...

were contributing to the "toxic" work environment, which characterized this CSDU, as there was "evidence of a lack of meaningful c...

to the medications needed to ensure their health. Beginning in 2004, Medicare began to offer aid, $600 a year, for covering the co...

(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...

inpatient facility (Entry-Level). There are advantages and disadvantages to having three entry levels into nursing. An advantage...

however, Jones requested an ethics consult on the case due to the fact that Johns psychosocial evaluation had caused Jones to have...

authors state that research "and theory are key underpinnings that guide safe, effective, and comprehensive" (p. 35) practice. As...

dehydrated? Has literature simply made you aware of this potential problem? You might say something like: "Considering the dire co...

indicates, restraint places health practitioners between the proverbial rock and a hard place. However, there are practice standar...

minority groups. They are frequently poor and have little education. Scrandis, Fauchald and Radsma describe a "Charlottes Web of C...

the research, which includes finding a definitive measure for the health status of the homeless. This is a reasoned, extensive rev...

individual, the eight values of the CNA Code provide a framework for guidance regarding nursing behavior. The Code states that the...

the question of what effect an aging nursing work force has on American healthcare in general. First and foremost, the aging of ...

2006). The activities of UAPs, unlike those of nurses and other licensed caregivers, is defined through job description and not re...

socially isolating, as outside opinion is discounted. The team adopts a "defensive posture," which is evidenced by "derogatory, de...

Elderly, which requires a document signed by the doctor as well as certain health records to be faxed. Even though the same report...

30 months, as this is when between 13 and 28 percent of senior nurses are due to retire (Sibbald, 2003). Currently, close to a thi...

this scenario, the question to be explored now is how each of above named nursing models addresses these patient needs. The Syste...