Application of Nursing Theory to Administrative Practice Arena

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Application of Nursing Theory to Administrative Practice Arena

Select a grand nursing theory. Explain how application of this theory by nurse leaders and nurse managers can influence outcomes from two of the following areas.

 

  • Organizational operations
  • Patient satisfaction scores
  • Patient-care delivery
  • Workflow redesign

Nursing theory is vital to all practice areas in nursing specialties. An evidence-based (theoretical) approach is a quality of professional nursing practice and guides systematic care for patients. If the profession of nursing is to continue to be recognized and respected, members of our discipline must continue to use theory as a basis for critical thinking and decision-making in practice.

In this thread you will respond to and discuss: Select a grand nursing theory. Explain how application of this theory by nurse leaders and nurse managers can influence outcomes from two of the following areas:

• Organizational operations

• Patient satisfaction scores

• Patient-care delivery

• Workflow redesign

The course outcomes that will be used to guide the learning process are:

• Propose strategies foe use of relevant theories that nurse leaders can employ in selected healthcare or educational organizations, considering legal and ethical principles. (PO #2, 6)

• Communicate the analysis of and proposed strategies for the use of a theory in nursing practice. (PO#3)

• Recommend strategies for the use of theory as the basis for actions of advanced nursing practice in leadership and education. (PO#5)

What are specific things you learned from your research about the nursing role?

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Nursing related

In your last Journal you will compose an entry discussing your evidence-based nursing problem. This is a chance for you to summarize and share what you have learned over the past 10 weeks. Consider discussing the following:

  • What are some meaningful experiences you have had this term?
  • What are specific things you learned from your research about the nursing role?
  • Discuss challenges locating evidence to address your identified nursing problem.
  • Talk about the presentation, what you learned about presenting to peers, and what you learned from your peers during the presentations.
  • How have you grown during this term?
  • How will you take what you learned in the Capstone course and apply it to your current and future career?

Your finished Journal entry should be, at minimum, eight (8) well-developed paragraphs with more than three (3) sentences per paragraph.

Journal Requirements

As this Assignment is a Journal entry and not a formal paper, it may at times be difficult to follow the organization, style, and formatting of the APA 6th Edition Manual. Despite this, your Journal Assignment should:

 

  • clearly establish and maintain the viewpoint and purpose of the Asignment;
  • follow the conventions of Standard American English (correct grammar, punctuation, etc.);
  • be well ordered, logical, and unified, as well as original and insightful;
  • display superior content, organization, style, and mechanics; and
  • use APA 6th edition format for crediting sources.

Discusses importance of maintaining awareness of political actions related to the nursing and health care industry

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Political Awareness Paper in Nursing

  • Select a professional organization in the nursing industry.

 

  • Research a current political issue addressed through the organization.

 

  • Write a 350- to 700-word paper in which you explain how nurse leaders can use professional organizations to stay aware of political actions in the nursing and health care industry and the importance of doing so.

 

  • Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.

 

Content3 points possible Points available Points earned
·       Explains how nurse leaders use professional organizations to stay informed of political actions in the nursing and health care industry. 1
·       Discusses importance of maintaining awareness of political actions related to the nursing and health care industry. 2
Format2 points possible Points available Points earned
·       Follows rules of grammar, usage, and punctuation·       Has a structure that is clear, logical, and easy to follow

·       Consistent with APA guidelines for formatting and citation of outside works

 2
Total 5

Explain how much informatics you use in a shift or day of work

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Integration of Nursing Informatics Skills and Competencies

Reflect on your own practice. Explain how much informatics you use in a shift or day of work.

I can recall when paper charting was utilized in every hospital until most recently.  When I heard that all hospitals were being mandated to go to computerized charting, my friends and I were not very happy because it meant we had to change. Nurses love repetition, don’t we? I can recall the countless hours of electronic health record training and the time it took to get things worked out. Today, I can’t even imagine how we worked without the computer. It is amazing how much easier technology has made our work in the nursing profession.

For our second discussion question this week, please reflect on your own nursing practice. Please explain how you utilize informatics during your shift, or, in your workplace. Please critically think!  We are using technology in our nursing practice even when we are unaware. In addition to computerized charting, we have automated vital signs monitors, feeding pumps, IV pumps, and I am sure you can think of quite a few other pieces of technology! How much informatics are you utilizing in your personal daily nursing practices?