Healthcare is an ever-evolving continuum consisted of many changes that occur in a day-to-day basis. The need of continuing education is necessary for us to advance our skills and knowledge as nurses caring for the general population. However, advanced knowledge that goes beyond the science of nursing is crucial to excel in the field. Excellence in nursing requires us to be politically active and informed of the constant changes that occur within the health care system. It is also important to be aware of the accessible resources and organizations to be able to seek the proper resources needed. Thus, the purpose of this post is to discuss the organizations of The Joint Commission (TJC) and American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) …show more content…
This is usually done by providing higher-level training and enhanced staff recruitment. This impacts nursing practice by serving as an inspiration and a challenge for nurses to improve their overall performance and improve on their risk management abilities. The organization play a role in research through gathering collected information on what have worked or what have not worked in the past and revising the error. TJC is a huge contributing factor in nursing excellence as it takes on an advocacy role to the patients. According to Mason, Gardner, Outlaw, & O’Grady (2016), professional advocacy focuses on issues that can possibly compromise patient safety. Ultimately, TJC advocates for an effective, safe, and high quality patient care and this is why I would support such organization. Based on my own personal experience working for both a TJC and a non-TJC accredited facility, I can honestly say that there is a significant difference in the organization’s overall performance. The TJC accredited facility had higher rates of increased patient satisfaction, improved patient outcome, and decreased incident …show more content…
This organization greatly impacts nursing practice because it is through this organization that nurse excellence and nurse leaders are created. Moreover, the organization plays a significant role in nursing research as they are constantly conducting research and studies toward improving quality of patient care. AACN serves as advocates for nurses in ensuring that they are ready and well equipped through their skills and knowledge to care for the general population. AACN continuously finds ways to improve nursing competency through ways like ensuring nurses are knowledgeable of health policy (Arabi, Rafii, Cheraghi, & Ghiyasvandian, 2014). As a nurse, it would strongly support this organization as they help innovate the future not just for nurses but also for the entre healthcare field. More efficient nurses makes a more efficient team and results to increased patient
Throughout history nurses have been under appreciated, not to say its done on purpose. Luckily, the best nurses do not do what they do for praise or approval but because we care and want to see our patients improve. When I first read this article I was agitated at the fact that nurses werent even considered for a role in the Quality Alliance Steering Committee. Considering nurses play such a large rold in patient care and outcomes
In the transition of the associate degree in nursing (ADN) to the bachelor of science in nursing (BSN), colleges prepare nurses in the leadership role by increasing their knowledge of community health nursing, ethical aspects, and being able to apply enhanced patient care through research and evidence-based practice. The elements that retain and increase the completion of the RN to BSN program by the nurses are met by providing access to organizations and offering foreign aide health missions. ADN nurses with an improved education to the BSN are more prepared to tackle potential nursing challenges and have better patient
As lifelong learning continues, it is important to focus on patients and family outcomes through teamwork collaboration, advocating, effective communication, and equally, self-driven to accomplish goals to create and coordinate activities to promote professional development, is why I have chosen to apply for the ambulatory nurse educator
Educational Preparation: Associate vs Baccalaureate Nurses Laly C. Kurian Grand Canyon University: Assignment Week 2 September 12, 2015 Preface The scope of this paper is to discuss the difference in competencies based on the education preparation. Even though there are various level education preparation for nurses ranging from vocational training to doctoral level, the differences in competencies between the Associate Nurse (ADN) and the Baccalaureate Nurse (BSN) are analyzed and compared. Competencies differences between Associate and Baccalaureate Nurses from the two different educational streams ADN and BSN, can prepare for National Council Licensure Examination and eventually become a Registered Nurse, but the educational curriculum
I am passionate about advocacy. As a nurse and officer, I must often advocate for my patients and the soldiers who serve under my leadership because I recognize keeping them at the center will improve overall outcomes, satisfaction and morale. Despite the challenges and push back I may encounter as an advocate, it is my responsibility to the patient and soldier. The competencies acquired with this specialty will mature my advocacy. Additionally, I will be
Provision 9, is about the nursing profession and all other professions and organizations in the health care field. They must articulate nursing values, maintain the integrity of the profession, and integrate principles of social justice into nursing and health policy. Articulation and assertion of values discuss how nurses have affirmed core values that we all strive to have to be able to provide the best quality of care. These core values though may be jeopardized when confronted with a conflict. This section in provision 9 does not greatly expand further, but throughout all of the other provisions, this is not a new topic as through the case studies done weekly, we are able to practice our nursing judgements and ethics to resolve case studies.
As an increasing number of nurses pursue doctoral education and new conflicts arising it will be important to remember these issues and keep them in mind when thinking about what the future holds as for nurses as a result of the affordable care act. (Lathrop,2014). Nurses have always been at the forefront of healthcare and have always been out front providing the upmost standard of care to patients with diverse needs and this reform will only impact our nurses at the forefront of healthcare more and more. DNP nurses have the ability to provide leadership in the use of evidence-based clinical care; the restructuring of the healthcare system; the greater focus on prevention; and the utilization of new care delivery models, community outreach
As there continues to be an initiative to improve quality healthcare while simultaneously reducing costs, the importance of the nurse with advanced education in transforming healthcare delivery and healthcare policy will continue to grow. Opportunities for nurse managed health clinics, quality nursing research to improve evidence based practice, leadership of multidisciplinary health management teams and change agents in health policy and improved patient outcomes make the nurse with advanced education the “escape fire” in health care now and in the
Therefore, nurses need to led innovations so they can develop models to prove how to access care and improve quality of care. Also, manage nursing clinics. All possible education acquired with basic competency to meet the demands of an aging and diverse society, with an emphasizes on clinical training done in a healthcare facility to go across the life span. Nurse need to expand their scope of practice, with full extent of their knowledge and licensure work with physicians to provide cost effectiveness and the shortage of primary care. Also, with embracing technology by learning the newest medical techniques, this includes schools using a stimulation lab and online courses.
The aim of this assignment is to describe an ethical dilemma from nursing practice and by using an ethical framework critically analyse the main issues arising from the problem. The essay will discuss the definition of ethics and it will briefly discuss the main theories of ethics. It will examine an ethical dilemma surrounding organ transplantation and it will analyse the conflicts by using the main principles of ethics. Finally, it will give recommendation in relation to ethics and its application to nursing practice. Ethics is a branch of philosophy which is concerned with defining the concepts of right and wrong and the morality of human actions and decisions (Chaloner, 2007).
Kaidence Vaughn BSN 415: Sentinel Hospital Professor Yvonne Myette July 28th, 2023 Introduction As the charge nurse at Sentinel Hospital, I hold a critical and rewarding role in overseeing and coordinating the nursing staff and patient care. This position brings a mix of emotions, from a sense of responsibility and pride in contributing to patient care and unit efficiency to moments of stress and pressure in ensuring tasks are appropriately assigned and nurses are adequately supported. Open communication plays a pivotal role in this role, as I strive to maintain clear lines of communication with the nursing team, addressing their concerns, and providing necessary support to foster a cohesive work environment. In this reflective essay, I will delve into my experiences and the lessons learned concerning delegation, caseload management, and advocacy, as well as explore the positive impacts and potential areas for improvement in my practice.
Nurses (both Licensed Vocational Nurses and Registered Nurses) make up the largest part of the health care, and have greater opportunities practicing in different disciplines and departments. In Black’s Professional Nursing, he states, “the profession of nursing is more than ever requiring the education of well-trained, flexible, and knowledgeable nurses who can practice in today’s evolving health care environment.” (Black, 2017, p.1). There are different reasons that influenced my decision of seeking a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN). Flash back to when I relocated to United States in 2011, my goal was getting into a pre-pharmacy program, then get into a pharmacy school.
Evolving Practice of Nursing and Patient Care Delivery Models In response to the need for health care enhancement and quality of care deliverance, the health care system is evolving and changing. The aim of this paper is to discuss the subsequent concepts influencing the future of nursing: Accountable Care Organization (ACO), continuity or continuum of care, nurse-managed health clinics and medical homes. Continuity or Continuum of Care Continuum of care enables a flawless change of patient care from an acute setting into the fitting discharge site, such as nursing homes, own homes, community centers, rehabilitation centers, group homes.
A recent event with my mother 's health compelled me to further my education in nursing as I cared for her after she was misdiagnosed and mistreated. I believe nursing is a rewarding profession and as nurses we must be united as a body. I have witnessed and experienced numerous dilemmas within our cohort . Thus, we must first address these issues before we can advance as quality health professionals. It is my hope that nurses will stand in accord to strengthen the profession so that we can be as " powerful" as other
The nation’s health is at risk and nurse should be encouraged to continue their education. Advancing educational levels help to prepare nurses for leadership roles and encourage autonomy in the nursing profession and practice. With health care policy constantly changing it is imperative nurses begin to design and advocate for healthcare policy to decrease or eliminate health care inequities. The American Nurses Association’s current definition of nursing is “the protection, promotion and optimization of health abilities prevention of illness and injury alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities and populations” (Nickitas, Middaugh & Aries, 2016, pg.