Running head: CLINICAL PRACTICUM ANALYSIS AND SYNTHESIS Clinical Practicum Analysis and Synthesis Janis A. Franich Ferris State University Abstract This paper presents an analysis and synthesis of the practicum experience for NURS-740. The issues, concerns, and challenges related to the application of the role, academic nurse educator, are examined in the clinical, laboratory, and classroom settings. The strategies and approaches that were applied reflected knowledge from practice, theory, and research from previous course work of the Master of Science degree in nursing program at Ferris State University and experience as a registered nurse. The clinical project that was undertaken for this practicum is described and analyzed for application to the role of an academic nurse educator. Evaluations that reflect judgments about the performance of the graduate student from nursing students, the preceptor, and the graduate student are examined.
The U.S. Department of Labor states, "[Nurses] are advocates and health educators for patients, families, and communities" (112). A qualified nurse will create a balance between care and concern for patients and scientific knowledge ("Nursing", 2004, 112). Nurses are required to make keen observations and assessments using written and verbal communication. Time management and organizational skills along with leadership and delegation ability are crucial elements of the job (BLS, 2002, 112). Working
The report makes sure that nurses carry out their nursing training with greatest proficiency. The IOM report states that nurses ought to use their training and education to the fullest. This is important as it shows if the patient will be stable and in a position to recuperate from the condition the patient is suffering. In the Institute of Medicine 2010, an upgraded education structure for nurses
She answered the question differently she answers the question as being a role model for nursing and patients by being an advocate for nursing. I believe the reasons for the different answers are have to do with the fact that each of these nurses work in a different field. One is in a community based setting where she has taken on the role of a manager. The other nurse works in a hospital setting under a manager or charge nurse. The Second question in the interview has to do with working on an interdisciplinary team.
Theories help us like a tool for reasoning, thinking and decision making. In practice, theories and frameworks help nurses describe, explain, and predict everyday experiences. They also assist in organizing assessment data, making diagnoses, choosing interventions, and evaluating nursing care. BSN vs ADN BSN is Bachelors of Science in Nursing and ADN is Associates Degree in Nursing. In principal, the two degrees can earn you a Registered Nurse Mark (RN) but they just differ in some aspects as follows * ADN is a two year program where BSN is four year program.
Differences between Nurse With Associate Level Degree vs. Baccalaureate Grand Canyon University October 19, 2014 The impact nurses has towards their patients is incredible. A nurse holds a special bond with the patient. The nurse impacts the way a patient heals and responds to treatment. Nurses are considered the eyes and ears for doctors. Nurses are the ones who spend most of the time with patients.
• Analyze the role of government and the private sector in providing health care. • Communicate to policymakers, health care providers, and consumers the role of the nursing profession in the provision of health care. • Demonstrate personal accountability in making cost-effective choices in the use of health care resources while providing quality care. Ethics and Professional Role Development Graduates of Grand Canyon University’s Master of Science in Nursing program will be able to analyze how values and ethics shape professional practice and influence decision making. Transition into the advanced professional nursing role includes the ability to deal with role ambiguity and to collaborate effectively, recognizing the similarities and uniqueness among the various stakeholders.
These nurses with higher education have the ability to make nursing diagnosis and evaluate nursing interventions (Giger & Davidhizar, 1990). In conclusion, this overview shows that a nurse with just associate degree can’t really do the work that requires the higher education. A higher education nurse such as a baccalaureate degree level can contribute significantly to the health of our community. References * Blegen, M. A., Goode, C. J., Park, S. H., Vaughn, T., & Spetz, J. (2013).
Do patient actually receive better care from a nurse who has a Bachelor’s degree Associate’s degree or from a nurse that has an Associate’s degree. Are BSN more competent than ADN nurses? According to Badz (2011), THE 11 CORE COMPETENCIES IN NURSING, which the nurse is responsible for demonstrating competence in are: 1) Safe and quality nursing care, 2) Management of resources and environment, 3) Health education, 4) Legal responsibility, 5) Ethical-moral responsibility, 6) Personal and professional development, 7) Quality improvement, 8) Research, 9) Record Management, 10) Communication 11) Collaboration and teamwork. This is the basis for great care of any patient if the nurse can master the competencies. There is no difference in an ADN and a BSN nurse when it comes to the basic competencies of nursing and caring for the patient.
Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom Walden University Transforming Nursing & Healthcare NUR 6051D-2 December 29, 2013 Data, Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom The American Nurses Association states that “Nursing Informatics (NI) is a specialty that incorporates nursing science, computer science, and information science to control and communicate data, information, knowledge, and wisdom in the nursing practice” (2008, p.1). The use of data, information, knowledge, and wisdom is very essential to maintain nursing and informatics; for nurses to accurately perform in improving the quality of patient care. For instance in research, it is necessary to sort through data into valid information, and to transfer that information into knowledge, and then lastly to convert that knowledge into wisdom. The rationale of gathering significant data, information, and knowledge is to make sensible evaluations. The purpose of this paper is to inform the reader on the necessary steps it takes to conduct a research on a clinical question, how to organize that information, how to use that information to gain knowledge and wisdom, and lastly to utilize that wisdom in their practice.