Author: Liu
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4 Ways to Study for the HESI
What Happens if You Fail the HESI and What to Do Next? If nursing school is on your horizon, congratulations to you! You are about to embark on a challenging and rewarding career path. But first, you’ll need to get accepted into your nursing program and earn licensure as a registered nurse. Health Education Systems Incorporated…
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Jean Watson: Theory of Human Caring
Jean Watson is a contemporary nursing theorist renowned for her Theory of Human Caring. Watson emphasizes the importance of creating a caring and compassionate relationship between the nurse and the patient. Her theory focuses on ten factors: Upholding humanistic-altruistic values by practicing kindness and compassion Being genuinely present and fostering faith, hope, and belief systems while…
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Florence Nightingale Nursing Theory
Nursing theory is heavily influenced by Florence Nightingale’s pioneering work, which significantly influenced the modern nursing definition. Nightingale’s Environmental Theory stated that nursing “ought to signify the proper use of fresh air, light, warmth, cleanliness, quiet, and the proper selection and administration of diet – all at the least expense of vital power to the patient.” By…
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The Importance of Nursing Theory
Introduction to Nursing Theories Nursing theories play a significant role in nursing education, practice and patient interaction. Developed over hundreds of years, nursing theories have evolved to inform the nursing field today. This guide explains what nursing theory is and who practices it, the various levels and concepts of nursing theory, and notable nurse theories…
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Three Levels of Nursing Theory
There are generally three levels of nursing theory, which begin with abstract ideas and become more specific according to each level. The three main categories of nursing theories are grand nursing theories, middle-range nursing theories and practice-level nursing theories. Different levels of nursing theories may influence others. The following details each type. Grand Nursing Theories…
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Career Planning for Transition into the Professional Nursing Role NR452: RUA: Career Planning Peaches
Transition into the Professional Nursing Role As I approach graduation and prepare to pass the NCLEX, my focus is on securing employment in the state of Nevada. The Nevada State Board of Nursing outlines several essential requirements for obtaining an RN license: Graduation from an Approved Nursing School: The individual must graduate from a…
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RUA Ethical Dilemma: Treating a Septic Newborn with Herbal Therapy NR 328 Pediatric Nursing Chamberlain College of Nursing
1. Introduction Overview of Neonatal Sepsis Neonatal sepsis is a critical medical condition characterized by a systemic response to infection within the bloodstream of an infant, typically within the first month of life. The condition is a severe and life-threatening syndrome rather than a specific disease, and it primarily arises due to the body’s…
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NURS 6521N Advanced Pharmacology
Black cohosh is an herb that is commonly used for: Selected Answer: Menopausal symptoms (correct answer) A 6-month-old child has developed skin irritation due to an allergic reaction. He has been prescribed a topical skin ointment. The nurse will consider which of the following before administering the drug? Selected Answer: That the infant’s skin…
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NUR 6521 Quiz Solution Laboratory testing has confirmed that a patient has chloroquine-resistant malaria and the patient’s physician has prescribed quinine along with an adjunctive drug. The nurse should question the physician’s order if the patient has a history of:
NUR 6521 Quiz Solution Laboratory testing has confirmed that a patient has chloroquine-resistant malaria and the patient’s physician has prescribed quinine along with an adjunctive drug. The nurse should question the physician’s order if the patient has a history of: Cardiac arrhythmias (correct answer) A pregnant patient asks the Nurse Practitioner what over-the-counter medication she…