The theory of bio-psychosocial model was introduced in 1977 by Mr. George Engel, a professor of psychiatry and medicine. It is a comprehensive model explicating a strong relationship between health and disease by integrating cultural, social, and psychological considerations (Engel 1977, p. 132). There has been a consistent effort since 1980s to examine the interconnectedness […]
Nursing theories can be applied to clinical situations when caring for patients. To help nurses make effective clinical decisions in providing the best care, knowledge of nursing theories and models are used in their decision-making process. In order to explore a nursing theory, this essay will examine Henderson’s theory of nursing, its origins and key […]
Sleep is a basic human need” (Maslow 1970, p.92), we all have at least unclear belief of what sleep is, and as a human being we require different types and depth of sleep in different amount and at various time over the day. On the other hand, the quality of sleep is important than the […]
Kristen Swanson began her career in nursing, after receiving her bachelors degree from the University of Rhode Island, at the University of Massachusetts. She picked this hospital, “because of that institution’s clear articulation of how nursing could and should be.”(Parker & Smith, 2010, p. 429). After she received her Master’s Degree, three years later, she […]
This is a reflective essay based on my own experiences, whilst on my five week surgical placement in a local hospital. The aim of this essay is to explore the use of communication and interpersonal skills in clinical practice. I have chosen this particular incident as I spent a considerable amount of time communicating verbally […]
Introduction The broad scope of nursing practice demands familiarity with the all of the ethical, professional and legal issues relating to clinical practice. The Nursing and Midwifery Council standards of conduct, performance and ethics require that nurses provide high standards of practice and have a duty of care to all patients (NMC 2007). This paper […]
Underwater seal drainage tubes (chest tubes) are inserted to drain the pleural cavity (the potential space around the lung) which can contain blood, air or lymph (Rajaraman, Happy& Tony W., 2010). The chest tube is connected to a water-seal plastic container and there is only one-way movement of air and fluid from the pleural cavity. […]
Using the values identified in the attached book (empathy and importance of self expression) review prepare a 2000 word discussion and analysis of values practice issues within mental health nursing practice. Introduction This essay aims to explore some issues around values and practice in mental health nursing. The essay builds upon a previous piece of […]
Depression and Anxiety in Older Adults: Are there gaps in current knowledge regarding diagnosis and treatment? Introduction Mental health problems in older adults can cause a massive social impact, often bringing about poor quality of life, isolation and exclusion. Depression is one of the most debilitating mental health disorders worldwide, affecting approximately 7% of the elderly […]
Choosing a nursing career is very challenging; because we take the responsibility of ones life. A nurse has to be competent enough and hard worker, but the critical care nurse should be more skillful and critical thinker, because they directly provide care to critically ill patients. Critical care areas have high tech monitoring, patient status […]
