Transforming Advanced Nursing Practice: Embracing IOM Recommendations and Higher Education
Although advanced nursing practice is critical to providing quality services, this occupation is associated with numerous challenges. Consequently, the Institute of Medicine (IOM) developed recommendations to improve advanced nursing practice by advancing nursing education. Nevertheless, the transformation of advanced nursing requires changes in training, licensing, and certification systems. Implementing IOM Recommendations In 2011, the IOM […]
The Delicate Dance: Balancing Art and Science in the Nursing Profession
Many people agree that nursing is both an art and a science. In order to maintain this dichotomy, it is important to find a balance. In such a manner, nurses often consider patient care an art that may enhance caregiving. This profession relies on communication, interpersonal skills, and compassion. However, compassion is an art that […]
Bridging the Gap: Tackling Maternal and Child Health Disparities Between Developed and Underdeveloped Countries
The health of mothers and children is important for a healthy world. Nonetheless, the global situation in this aspect seemingly deteriorates. Although maternal-child health (MCH) goals have been developed to curb the effects of maternal and child mortality on a global scale, significant challenges are still evident. Thus, serious disparities between developed and underdeveloped countries […]
Safeguarding Patient Information: Nursing Informatics Best Practices for Privacy and Security in Healthcare
The use of information systems in healthcare has continuously revolutionized healthcare practices for the better. The systems have facilitated evidence-based decision-making, fostered patient engagement, and assisted with operational management. As such, information systems have managed to reduce medical errors, improve the quality of services, and foster patients’ well-being. Nonetheless, the use of health information systems […]
Combating Workplace Violence in Nursing: The Impact of Policies, Legislation, and Organizational Culture
Workplace violence has been a serious occupational hazard for many decades that endangered healthcare staff during their professional activities. The nursing personnel, and emergency staff, in particular, remain the vulnerable category of workers experiencing violence in the workplace. The state of affairs in this field is risky, so it requires urgent measures as a response. […]
Embracing Cultural Diversity in Nursing: An Analysis of Leininger’s Culture Care Theory
Culture Care Diversity and Universality Theory The culture care diversity and universality theory are concerned with comprehending various cultural backgrounds concerning caring practices in nursing, health conditions, views, and values. The theory aims at providing significant and effective nursing care to individuals according to their beliefs, values, culture and health status. It emphasizes that cultural […]