My nursing mission, vision, and philosophy align with those of my organization. I work for a healthcare organization that follows the Jean Watson theory of caring and this is my vision in life.
Nursing Mission Statement
As a nurse, I support my organization’s mission through the work that I do. The organization’s mission is to demonstrate excellence in practice through a dedication to evidence-based patient care in a caring and healing environment. The organization promotes innovation in technology, programs, and practice by actively participating in research (Pajnkihar, McKenna, Štiglic, 2017). Importantly, we offer a respectful and compassionate environment for our community members through our patient-oriented care model.
Nursing Vision Statement
In the profession, I will maintain professional excellence through opening the doors for learning and self-expression. In fact, my organization aligns with this vision because it is often agile in its response to professional, patient, financial and healthcare delivery system changes and needs.
Nursing Philosophy
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References
Brewer, B. & Watson, J. (2015). Evaluation of Authentic Human Caring Professional Practices. Journal of Nursing Administration, 45(12): 622–627Clark, C. S. (2016). Watson’s Human Caring Theory: Pertinent Transpersonal and Humanities Concepts for Educators. Humanities 5(2), 21; doi:10.3390/h5020021Pajnkihar, M., McKenna, H. P., Štiglic, G. (2017). Fit for Practice: Analysis and Evaluation of Watson’s Theory of Human Caring. Nursing Science Quarterly, 30(3): 243–252
, 2007). The nurses at the medical-surgical, trauma, neurological, cardiovascular, cardiology and transplant sections directly and personally confront the various needs of families of the death of a loved one. One nursing author, Jane Felgen, set forth the usefulness of a grieving cart to respond to the needs of grieving families in her article, "A Caring and Healing Environment." Many nursing authors have written about the healing environment based on Nightingale's and Watson's work. One of these authors is Jane Felgen, who described the use of a grieving cart in her article, "A Caring and Healing Environment." It would enhance a milieu to facilitate the grief process (Whitmer et al.) and put to actual practice Watson's theory specifically in the end-of-life period.
Conclusion
As set forth in her theory of human caring, values, assumptions and 10 carative factors or clinical caritas, Jean Watson views the patient as a soul with a body.…...
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BIBLIOGRAPHY
Dorn, K (2004). Caring-healing inquiry for holistic nursing practice: model for research and evidence- based practice. Topics in Advanced Practice Nursing eJournal, 4 (4).
Caring
When most people are asked 'what do nurses do," there is a strong likelihood that the word 'caring' will arise in the conversation. Many nurses, particularly new nurses, identify caring as one of the personal qualities that attracted them to the profession. However, caring can be a very nebulous concept, as even non-nurses give 'care' to others and non-nurses can be 'caring' people. Nursing, in an effort to create an empirical and academic basis for itself as a discipline has fought against the idea that nursing is just about caring. However, it cannot 'ignore' the idea of caring, given that one of the concepts that distinguishes nursing from other forms of medical care is its patient-centric and individualistic perspective.
I have chosen caring as the concept I will focus on in this paper, with a specific focus on Jean Watson's Theory of Caring, given that it is one of the…...
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References
Cara, Chantal. (2011).A pragmatic view of Jean Watson's caring theory.
Universite de Montreal. Retrieved www.humancaring.org/conted/Pragmatic%20View.doc
Caring in Nursing
Over time, nursing and caring have largely been regarded synonymous. With that in mind, it is important to note that quite a number of caring theories have been developed based on caring as a central concept. Some of these theories include the Cultural Care theory by Leininger as well as the Human Caring theory by Jean Watson whose development took place in 1970's. In this text, I will concern myself with caring as a concept in nursing. In so doing, I shall come up with a detailed evaluation of the nature of the practice theory gap most particularly in Bahrain as far as nursing is concerned.
Caring in Nursing: A Definition
To begin with, it is important to note that caring behaviors in the context of nursing can be taken to be those approaches as well as practices that are evidenced by nurses as they seek to care for…...
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References
Barker, A.M. (2009). Advanced Practice Nursing: Essential Knowledge for the Profession. Jones and Bartlett Learning
Callara, L.E. (2008). Nursing Education Challenges in the 21st Century. Nova Publishers
Chitty, K.K. (2005). Professional Nursing: Concepts and Challenges. Elsevier Health Sciences
Cody, W.K. (2006). Philosophical and Theoretical Perspectives for Advanced Nursing Practice. Jones & Bartlett Learning
Introduction
Theory guides practice. This is true of many things, but is especially true of nursing. While many processes, actions, and rules are involved in becoming a great nurse, understanding and applying theory must be the most important aspect. Nursing theory allows for one to examine concepts and then attempt practical application of these concepts when theories are tested. Evidence-based practice for example, is the wonderful lovechild of theory and application in that when theories are constructed, they are then tested, and if they work, are applied to standard practice via modification. This essay aims to provide a deeper synthesis of nursing theory by examining two important nursing theories: Orem's Self-care Theory and Watsons Nursing Theory. Additionally, one will see how nursing theory has evolved since its beginnings.
Background on Nursing Theory
Many say nursing is as old as humankind. If there was someone sick, there was someone willing to take care of…...
Family assistance programs provide assistance for employees and families in need. These have the benefit of strengthening employee commitment and loyalty to the workplace by boosting employee morale. The work-to-family program, for example, helps employee scope with caring for children or aging parents by providing assistance as part of insurance benefits. There is also a family assistance program to address partner violence, which has a severe effect on employee productivity and well-being. A further assistance program is offered to families of military personnel deployed to combat environments. Such programs provide both financial and moral support to families who must cope with such separation in the long-term.
It is vital for employers to provide employees with these kinds of assistance, since they cultivate both loyalty and well-being among employees. Both these factors tend to increase the ability of employees to deliver good service.
eferences
Department of Health and Human Services (2012). Summary of the…...
Frugal Trader (2011). Defined Benefit Pension vs. Defined Contribution Pension. Million Dollar Journey. Retrieved from: www.milliondollarjourney.com/defined-benefit-pension-vs.-defined-contribution-pension.htm
Hall, D. (2011, Jun 14). Employee and Family Assistance Program. Retrieved from: www.livestrong.com/article/300731-employee-family-assistance-program/
Human esource Management
Although there have been many recent developments in the area of human resources and their management, the concept of managing people in the workplace is not a new one. In fact, according to Ogunyomi, Shadare, and Chidi (2011, p.19-20), the concept has evolved over more than a century, starting with the concept of scientific management created and promoted by Frederick Winslow Taylor at the turn of the 20th century during the height of the Industrial evolution. Since the world of business was dynamic, even from the start of large-scale business and organization, the concept of human resource management has also evolved over time to respond to the dynamic business world.
Today, human resource management is an integral part of any company's business strategy. It ensures not only effective recruitment and retention, but also the effective functioning of the company in general, and its adaptability to a dynamic and ever-changing…...
Du Plessis, A.J., Beaver, B., and Nel, P.S. (2006, Spring). Closing the Gap Between Current Capabilities and future Requirements in Human Resource Management in New Zealand: Some Empirical Evidence. Journal of Global Business and Technology. Vol. 2, No. 1. Retrieved from: http://www.gbata.com/docs/jgbat/v2n1/v2n1p4.pdf
Garg, A., Sharma, A. And Pandey, M.R. (2010, July-Dec.). Emerging Trends of Human Resource Management (With Special Focus on Information Technology Industry). Lachoo Management Journal, Vol. 1. Retrieved from: http://www.lachoomemorial.org/lmj/vol1/lmj8.pdf
Human esource Specialist Skills
A Human esource Specialist is considered to be an individual who is an expert in one of the H disciplines like training and development, workplace safety and risk management, recruitment and selection, employee relations or compensation and benefits. The Human esource Specialist would have a specific role and expertise, while a Human esource Generalist would work in all the department areas. The skills that I possess that would be beneficial for the position of Human esource Specialist are:
• Communication Skills
• Ability to read people
• Listening skills
• Multitasking skills
• Empathy
• Critical thinking
Communication Skills
Verbal and written communication has to be caring, convincing and believable (Garavan, 1991), and having the correct skills allows me to express and present my message as expected. A person has to be aware of the recipient of the message in order to craft the message to fit the audience. Having great communication skills ensure that…...
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References
Baron, J. N., & Kreps, D. M. (1999). Consistent human resource practices. California Management Review, 41(3), 29-53.
Garavan, T. N. (1991). Strategic human resource development. Journal of European Industrial Training, 15(1).
Having all these in mind, I cannot see any reason for which a person would decide not to work for the Russian Company. Actually, "a good salary is each employee's ultimate goal." In addition, the international development the company has experienced might provide many opportunities to travel and even the leisure activities it organizes are a good reason why Lukoil employees should be proud of their workplace. On the other hand, the fact that the company is relatively young is in direct connection with the existence of young employees within its structures. Therefore, the atmosphere would surely be a pleasant one. esides this, the retirement and insurance benefits would also be an important argument; the table elaborated above has proven that not all the companies of the same kind provide such offers, just as it happens in the case of the health benefits as well.
All in all, I consider that…...
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Bibliography
Rory O'BRIEN, "Normative vs. Empirical theory and Method," New York American Library, 1981;
General Information about Lukoil, at www.lukoil.com/static_6_5id_29_.html
Lukoil-Company Mission, at www.lukoil.com/static_6_5id_297_.html
Lukoil Staff Retirement Plan, at www.lukoil.com/static_6_5id_265_.htm
One of the primary responsibilities of the state is to see to it that the mother receives adequate care and that Ree Dolly does not need to worry about supporting her. Because Ree Dolly cannot continue to feed and shelter her mother, the state recommends placing the mother in a suitable care home located near to Ree Dolly and her siblings. This way, Ree Dolly can visit her mother every day if she wants to, without worry. Her mother will be receiving the best care possible.
Exploring local options for education and employment for Ree Dolly will help determine the next step. If Ree Dolly is eligible for small business development assistance, she may be able to qualify for a grant or other funding for starting her own business. If Ree Dolly wants to go to university to expand her career options, then she may be able to do so while…...
Human Soul and the Existence of Life After Death
The presence of the human soul and the existence of life after death are questions that have plagued people for centuries, perhaps since the beginning of human life. Specifically, fear and concern over death of the physical and metaphysical permeate human life and culture. While there is no concrete proof of the existence of life after death, most people do believe in it as we are spiritual beings connected to something greater than the physical body and life. By altering our perception of death -- learning not to fear it and understanding it as a beginning, not an end -- we can alter our lives.
Almost all religions of the world have concerned themselves with the questions of life after death. While religious leaders, prophets of God, emphasized the concept of life after death, followers usually came to odds with this concept that…...
As between those two pillars, trustworthiness could conceivably encompass fairness, and vice-versa, depending (again) on exactly how broadly one defines each of those pillars. Likewise, both trustworthiness and fairness provide a framework for other values and behaviors in any community that is maximally beneficial to other members of the community (Maxwell, 2007).
Principles vs. Policies Managerial Implementation of Moral Values
ealistically, all business organizations must maintain policies as a practical matter, partly because principles are susceptible to numerous interpretations. However, there is a fundamental difference between policies that are arbitrarily derived and those that are derived from objective principles (Stevens, 2008). Policies that are arbitrary are more likely to result in undesirable outcomes and to interfere with employee morale; policies that are derived from objective principles may not be perfect, but they are more likely to result in positive outcomes in more situations. Moreover, policies can (and should) also include provisions…...
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References
Berman, E.M. And West, J.P. (2006). The Ethics Edge (2nd edition). Washington, D.C.
ICMA Press.
Maxwell, J.C. (2007). The 21 Irrefutable Rules of Leadership. Georgia: Maxwell
This was despite the fact that he had the title as the "King of Rock and Roll" and was one of the most recognizable personalities in the world. Over the course of time, one could argue that because of his celebrity status and vast wealth that no could tell him to fix his life. Instead, he was surrounded by people who only told him what they thought he wanted to hear. At which point, the lifestyle choices that he made had a dramatic impact upon his health. In this situation, one could argue that critics of Pojman's ideas are wrong, where the life of Elvis was a rags to riches story that went astray. Instead, one could argue that the proponents of the theory would have an accurate interpretation of the situation, based on the fact that the overall levels of goodness within Elvis' soul would change over time.…...
In that regard, absolute fairness would always require that individuals be trustworthy, that they treat others with the same respect and care they would hope to receive, and that they would conduct themselves within any community as a citizen who recognizes the rights and sensibilities of all other citizens. Therefore, it is not necessarily that fairness is the most important; rather, it is that fairness is the single pillar that could be most accurately described as encompassing all of the others.
As a manager, I would implement a moral compass by presenting my employees with the principles and values expected by the organization first, without reference to specific policies. I would introduce the specific policies only afterwards and, in that process, I would make sure to connect the principles to the policies. As an employee, I would be more comfortable following principles (and principle-based policies) than strict policies without the…...
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References
Berman, E.M. And West, J.P. (2006). The Ethics Edge (2nd edition). Washington, D.C.
ICMA Press.
Halbert, T. And Ingulli, E. (2008). Law & Ethics in the Business Environment.
Watson Human Care Theory
The Significance of Watson Human Care Theory in handling dying patients
It is imperative to integrate a psychosocial treatment strategy in handling dying patients. This is based on the knowledge that dying patients could have lost hope leading to depreciation of an illness. In any case, most of the acute illnesses could have been contained at the primary stage of development. Healing or ailing is primarily managed by the mind and not the techniques applied in the medical arena. This study is critical in proving the essentiality Jean Watson's theory of human caring. I will heavily relate to the study to respond to necessities of a dying patient. In particular, the discussion will analyze how the theory is significant in exploring the comfort levels required in the general treating and healing process.
An example
I replicate my approach from an article I adopted from the Danish Council of Ethics. The…...
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References
Brunjes, C. (2012). Using the Power of Hope to Cope with Dying: The Four Stages of Hope (Google eBook). New York: Linden Publishing
Byrne, A., & Byrne, D. (1992). Psychology for Nurses: Theory and Practice. New York:
Macmillan Education
Chesnay, M., & Anderson, B. (2008). Caring for the Vulnerable: Perspectives in Nursing
A comprehensive and multifaceted approach, including enhanced communication, patient-centered care, staff empowerment, and data-driven decision-making, is necessary to effectively improve patient satisfaction in nurse quality care.
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Patient satisfaction is a crucial indicator of the quality of healthcare services. Enhancing patient satisfaction leads to improved clinical outcomes, increased patient loyalty, and reduced healthcare costs. Nurses play a pivotal role in shaping patient experiences and influencing satisfaction levels. This thesis will explore the multifaceted strategies that can be implemented to improve patient satisfaction in nurse quality care.
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1. Enhanced Communication:
Establish clear channels of communication between nurses and patients, allowing....
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