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Nurses and other healthcare professionals have developed several evidence-based practice (EBP) models that aid in the implementation of EBP. These models serve as organizing guides that integrate the most current research to create best patient care practices. In addition to helping nurses integrate credible evidence into practice, EBP models help assure complete implementation of EBP projects and optimize the use…

  NurseBuff also said a philosophy could help nurses strive for new goals. Educators should encourage nurses to work to the full scope of their practice, education and expertise. “Your philosophy in nursing can also push you to set higher and better goals for yourself. It can help you rediscover your passion for work and…

American Nurse recommends that students take some time to reflect and answer the following questions before they start writing their personal philosophy. During this period of study and thought, consider the whys and whats of a nursing career: Why did I want to become a nurse? Why is nursing important to me? What qualities make…

Each person enters nursing school with predetermined beliefs. These beliefs impact individual actions, reactions and decisions. A nursing philosophy is deeply rooted in beliefs and values. “Nursing philosophy is based on the what, why and how of nursing, as it applies to you in alignment with your own beliefs and values around nursing practice. You…

Personal philosophies – or individual guiding principles – help people live by the standards they have set for themselves. In nursing, a personal philosophy is essential to helping with interactions with patients, families and other providers. Personal nursing philosophies can help guide competent, ethical and science-driven practice. Nurse educators can help students draft personal nursing…

Nursing supervisors provide a critical link between hospital management and clinical care, overseeing patient-care operations, assigning and monitoring staff nurses and identifying and implementing quality improvements. In the nursing supervisor role, registered nurses (RNs) are ultimately responsible for healthcare teams and maintaining safe and smooth operations within a unit. “To be a nursing supervisor, you…

The American Psychiatric Association defines autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as “a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by impaired social communication and social interactions with unusual responses to stimuli, restricted interests, and repetitive behaviors.” According to the Centers for Disease Control, autism occurs in 1 of every 37 males and 1 of every 151 females, for an overall…

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) reports that in 2017, the most recent year for which numbers are available, suicide was the second leading cause of death for teenagers, exceeded only by accidental injury. Studies show that most teens who attempt or complete suicide have visited a primary care provider within the previous month.…

The field of forensic nursing emerged in the 1980s in response to a need to merge law and medicine. Since that time, the field has become increasingly popular as a specialization for nursing students and registered nurses (RNs) alike. Academic programs, such as Duquesne University’s online MSN in Forensic Nursing, have arisen to provide the training needed for…