Advancements In Nursing

Advances in Nursing Practice

Marie Petion

Nova Southeastern University

Introduction

The nursing field has experienced plenty of advancements both in technology and medicine since the twentieth century. Not only have these advancements changed the face of nursing but have also become an intricate part of the field. Technology has the capacity to improve patient care and outcomes and is therefore of great importance to nursing. How nurses manage clinical workflows and how they deliver patient care have been completely changed by various innovations in software. The rationale used in selecting the topic of advances in nursing is that the world is fast evolving and so is the healthcare sector. Extensive analysis and synthesizing of knowledge, interpretation of information, research and innovations in nursing has been done over the years. It is interesting to have an in-depth look at what has been done by various influencers in the profession. Purpose of this paper is to demonstrate both technological and medical advancements in the nursing field.

History of Nursing

The nursing profession has a rich history. It was founded by Florence Nightingale who was referred to as the mother of nursing. She revolutionized the world of nursing and funded the establishment of various training schools. Many successes were realized in this period including

This dates back to when nurses interacted with the community as a whole. There is also a lot of emphasis on preventative care whereby insurance providers and medical experts are encouraging patients to live healthier lifestyles in order to prevent health problems from arising (MacDonald, 2006). Interdisciplinary care has become a preferred style of care delivery evidenced by the coordination of nurses with other professionals like nutritionists, pharmacists, social workers, psychologists, physiotherapists among