Realising Professionalism in Nursing Practice
Professional and effective nursing practice is reliant on an effective therapeutic relationship between nurses and patients (Arnold & Boggs, 2015). The term professional nursing practice can be defined as “a system that supports registered nurse control over the delivery of nursing care and the environment in which care is delivered” (Mark, Salyer, & Wan, 2003). The Professional nursing practice involved appropriate and effective behavioral and attitudes that contribute to improved outcomes for both the patients and healthcare providers. This essay will strive to highlight the capacities and the importance of professional behaviors and attitudes of nurses by analyzing a YouTube video using available
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The set of anomalies that nurse Nicki displayed can be organized into three categories: crossing professional boundaries, ineffective communication, and unprofessional image. The term professional boundaries can be defined as a myriad number of limits that enables nurses to develop a therapeutic relationship that protects both the nurse and the client (Niezen & Mathijssen, 2014). Professional boundaries are vital in effective nursing practice as they enable people to have a legitimate control in a relationship (Niezen & Mathijssen, 2014). Nurse Nicki’s communication approach showed vulnerability to boundary problems which will ultimately impact negatively on both the patient’s care and the nurse’s professional image. Another anomaly category that came in strongly throughout the essay is ineffective communication. Nicki used inappropriate verbal and non-verbal communication skills while communicating with the patient ‘Ashleigh’. She referred to the patient as ‘kiddo’ and made inappropriate facial expressions. Furthermore, she did not undertake any the steps of the nursing process (such as assessment and diagnosis). A study conducted by O 'Hagan et al and published by the Journal of Advanced Nursing (JAN), suggest that nurses …show more content…
According to Minnaar, nurses who wear jewelry such as ring are responsible for infections such as S. aureus and bacilli (2008). This said, nurse Nicki could develop and spread infection and can put herself and her patient in acute danger. Another important thing that must be noted is that failure to ensure the patient’s safety can result in potential legal consequences and lawsuit for both the Nicki and the healthcare provider she is currently employed at. Many research has shown that there is a strong relationship between the nurse’s communication skills and the patient’s outcome and satisfaction ("Impact of Communication in Healthcare | Institute for Healthcare Communication", 2011). Poor communication is unsafe as misunderstanding can lead to misdiagnosis which ultimately put the patient in danger. Nicki did not listen to the patient’s complains about her pain, didn’t show a sign of empathy. Thus, it can be said that the progess of time might have worsened the patient’s illness. Nicki’s lack of respect and low communication capacity might have resulted in profound effect on the patient’s health. In all healthcare settings, time plays a virtual role. Nicki’s ineffective and inappropriate use of time and her phone is purely linked to professional image and reputation. As seen in the video Nicki neglected her duty to prioritize the patient.
I plan to pursue a career in nursing as a Family Nurse Practitioner. This career take many steps to complete. But it is different routes you can take and different programs you can enroll in for this profession. Family Nurse Practitioners can prescribe medication and diagnose patients and give treatment. They can work either in hospitals and or clinics as a primary healthcare provider. They can also order specific x-rays and test that need to be done for a patient. The nurse practitioners interact with less patients in a clinic than in a hospital. Np’s have privileges to prescribe medications in every state.
Nurse practitioners (NPs), one type of advanced practice nurses, are licensed by the states where they practice and certified by private boards. Nurse practitioners hold advanced degrees in clinical practice and function in a wide variety of settings and across the life span. They provide a broad array of healthcare services ranging from managing treatment plans, to prescribing medications, to implementing health promotion services. As of 2014, 205,000 NPs were licensed in the United States with 86% of those prepared to deliver care to patients in primary care settings (NP Facts, 2015). The progression of the Nurse Practitioner movement that occurred in the 1960 and 1970s emerged as a creative and
o Type of healthcare worker: Nurse practitioner o When this type of work entered the market: The medical profession of nurse practitioner was developed in the mid 1960s. The job of nurse practitioners grew from implementing work from primary care physicians into that of traditional nurses. o Reasons for creation and growth: In the late 1950s and early 1960s, increased specialization amongst physicians was taking place, which led to many doctors exploring other avenues of medicine, resulting in a large shortage of physicians practicing primary care. This left many rural and inner city areas with very limited access to medical care.
A nurse practitioner (NP) is one who is qualified to treat certain medical conditions without the direct supervision of a doctor. Also known as a registered nurse. (RN)
Once upon a time, my best friend, Bryan Martinez, often heard his mother’s medical conversations with friends. One day at school, our teacher confronted Mrs. Martinez and told her that she was able tell that Bryan was a son from a nurse. Apparently there was an incident at school where a little boy was acting out and Bryan told our teacher that the little boy was agitated, and to give him some medication to calm him down. As demonstrated by Bryan, nursing is ongoing profession that promotes the health and well-being of individuals.
Licensed practical nurses (LPN 's) fill an important role in modern health care practices. Their primary job duty is to provide routine care, observe patients’ health, assist doctors and registered nurses, and communicate instructions to patients regarding medication, home-based care, and preventative lifestyle changes (Hill). A Licensed Practical Nurse has various of roles that they have to manage on a day to day basis, such as being an advocate for their patients, an educator, being a counselor, a consultant, researcher, collaborator, and even a manager depending on what kind of work exactly that you do and where. It is the nursing process and critical thinking that separate the LPN from the unlicensed assistive personnel. Judgments are based
When I am older I would love to be a Nurse Practitioner, I enjoy helping people when they are sick and taking care of them. Another reason I want to be a Nurse Practitioner is because my sister is also a Nurse Practitioner.
Nursing surrounds the concept of patient care physically, mentally and ethically. The therapeutic relationship that is created is built on the knowledge and skills of the nurse and relies on patient and nurse trusting one another. The use of nursing skills can ensure these boundaries are maintained, it allows for safe patient care. Professional boundaries are the line that nurses cannot cross, involving aspects such as patient confidentiality and privacy, ensuring legal aspects of nursing and the boundaries put in place are not breached. However, nurses accepting financial or personal gain from patient can also cross these professional boundaries. It is only through education in this area that the rights of patients can be preserved, as well as the nursing standards. Through education in areas such as confidentiality, boundaries can remain in tact and the patient care can remain within the zone of helpfulness.
In this essay, the interactions of the nurse, doctor and patient in the video clip will be discussed from a communication perspective. Supported by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Council (ANMC) standard and scholarly articles, the essay will also highlight how communication can affect the quality of patient care, health outcomes and the ability to meet individual patients' needs.
As health care providers, nurses strive to instill confidence in their patients and their loved ones. A nurse is respectful to their colleagues as well as their patients. Nurses promote patients’ independence, patients can be confident in the knowledge that a nurse will do what is best for them, respecting their privacy and dignity. This means that a nurse does not share the patient information for personal reasons nor does the nurse get involved in a patients personal relationship if it is not medically relevant (NCSBN, 2011).
What is the central component of advanced practice nurses (APNs) direct clinical practice and patient/families?
I want to be a nurse, specifically a nurse practitioner. I have always been fascinated with the medical field and see a bright future in it for me. I have the opportunity of meeting new people every day with a variety of personalities. There is always something new to discover in this field. A nurse practitioner's job is to be able to diagnose and treat illnesses. They also prescribe medicine and run physical exams. I am highly interested in pursuing the career of a nurse practitioner because the healthcare field is always in need for medical professionals, it pays well, and I am helping people at the same time.
Saying that you are a registered nurse is a broad statement. Registered nursing is a job that has many aspects. Registered nurses work in many different settings and they carry out many different routines. As a registered nurse you could be exposed to many different opportunities. My goal is to be a registered nurse but, I need to learn a lot. Becoming a being a registered nurse requires a lot of hard work and effort but, if I focus on my goal I will be able to achieve it.
Nursing Practice, Research and Theory: Pulling It All Together This paper discusses the concepts in nursing as they are related to nursing practice, research and theory. They are interdependent upon each other and help to create the ever changing, growing and improvement in the discipline of nursing. This paper will also discuss Florence Nightingale and the relevance of her work today. She developed the conceptualization of nursing through her practice, gathering statistics and writings.
The Professional Standards of The College of Registered Nurses of British Columbia,(CRNBC) include the following four key areas: Professional responsibility and accountability, Knowledge-Based Practice,Client-Focused Provision of Service and Ethical Practice(p,2). Each of these standards are outlined well within the CRNBC professional standards, and need to be followed by each registered nurse. If these standards of care are not being met then one must evaluate their own practice or it could need to be reported to CRNBC. This paper will explore three standards of practice and their importance, including: Challenges, Professionalism and Knowledge Based-Practice. These reflect significantly on registered nurses (RN) in Canada, and how they play their role as nurses professionally.