Qualitative Research Report

The Institute of Medicine (IOM) has recognized five key core competencies (CCs) that all healthcare professionals should be aware of during practice. The initial competency described concentrates on patient-centered care. Throughout history, the nursing community has continued to evolve, both in the practicing aspect and in level of caring for patients. During this evolution of nursing care, nurses providing hands on care to patients must refer to the Institute of Medicine, peer reviews and/or evidenced-based research to guide them properly as it applies to the core concepts of nursing. The first core competency according to the IOM is patient-centered care.

With over 1 years experience working in various wards throughout St Vincent’s Hospital as well as my placements throughout my diploma studies, I have gained a high level of knowledge of various elements of safety, effectiveness, and efficiency in nursing processes. I have been responsible for delivering a high quality of patient care, by completing tasks included but not limited to the following:

The nine core competencies build the framework for the NP to patient-centered focused care. Competencies must be met for the role development for growth of the entry level NP. By interviewing an experienced NP and their views on the nine core competencies, much insight has been gained. Interpersonal communication, collaboration and having integrated the different abilities to gain improvement about nursing practicing with the help of the interview of the APN

The knowledge of and experience of and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) can be of value when examining core competencies. This paper will discuss the nine core competencies stated by The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties (NONPF). To gain a more complete understanding of how the core competencies integrate into practice an interview of an APRN was conducted. Additionally, an analysis of selected NONPF core competencies will be discussed and how they apply to the roles of the APRN. The paper will end with a conclusion of key points and benefits from interviewing an APRN.

Connelly et al., (2003) conducted a qualitative study regarding competencies needed for the charge nurse role. To gather data a semi-structured open-ended interview questions were used. The study was implemented in a military medical center in the Southwest, a total of 42 participants joined. It was composed of charge nurses, head nurses and nursing supervisory personnel. The data identified fifty-four competencies. It was further analyzed and grouped into four

On one of my clinical days at San Ramon Regional Medical Center, my classmates and I all had the opportunity to be a student charge on the Med-Surg unit. As I have observed from my work place as well as at our clinical sites, charge nurses are the ones in charge of dividing bed assignments, solving conflicting issues among the staff, helping or coordinating with admissions, and keeping nursing care adequately delivered to patients. Charge nurses also do a lot more including signing doctor’s orders, resource or advisor for others, answering phones and call lights, rounding with doctors, and dealing with family members. I always viewed the role of charge nurse to help other nurses and make their loads easier. As I continue to be exposed to what their role truly is, my views changes through time and experience.

My clinical experience today has been a completely different, from any others. Today, Ashley my preceptor was scheduled as the charge nurse. I was surprised by the differences between a floor nurse and a charge nurse with their different responsibility each of them possessed. My first thoughts of a charge nurse were to merely fill in the cracks in the floor, to assist other nurses maintain their patient loads and to cover breaks and lunches, all the same, that is not always the case. This clinical experience has supplied me with a whole new aspect, as well as, a great deal of esteem for the charge nurse. In addition, to the previous mention responsibilities of a charge nurse, in

Qualitative research reflects the multiple ways researcher’s collect data and explore information through literature review. Participant’s review is often observed for analysis while “the role of the researcher focuses as the primary data collection instrument necessitates the identification of personal values, assumptions and biases at the outset of the study; Qualitative researchers ask at least one central question” (Creswell, 2014), which can be explored in several contexts with further questions. According to the text Research Design (2014), “the researcher’s role is typically involved

“Take charge of your health. If you don’t nobody else will”. These are the unforgotten words my mother had instilled in my young mind during my younger days! I didn’t realized the effect of those not till I entered in the medical profession! That’s because in this brave new world of managed care, keeping qualified nurses and achieving safe nurse staffing, often takes precedence over providing quality patient care. Ironically, while the science of nursing has flourished in recent years, nurse-patient communication has suffered under managed care. More often than not, institution may place strict limits on the amount of time a nurse spends with each patient due to

The nursing profession has developed core nursing standard and different ethical principles that nurses must follow. An understanding of the profession and what is expected of a nurse will help in providing good patient- centered care. This paper describes the core competencies, characteristics of nursing, and offers a definition of nursing. The caring model and my definition of nursing will also be discussed.

On the day of data collection, all nursing students present were requested to participate in the study. During the data collection process, the students were asked to fill in the questionnaire individually, without asking or looking at their colleagues’ answers. Participants filled the questionnaires and returned them to the investigators on the same day. The knowledge test section was marked and obtained scores of individual participants were entered into the computer for subsequent

The “Standards of Competent Performance,” requires all registered nurses to be competent in performing skills such as assessing, evaluating patient’s care, by demonstrating scientific knowledge and critical thinking as well as advocate and educate patients when needed.

Have you ever thought about the career in which you would like to pursue? The career that would best fit your skills? The same is true when you begin to think and learn of the different branches of nursing. Military nursing is a career that requires much work. Although many become confused, believing that military nursing is different from regular nursing, it is not; the only difference being is that military nurses specialize in the care for patients within the military worldwide. Military nursing is a career that catches a variety of nursing major’s eyes. What does it take to become a military nurse? It does not just consist of the cute white shoes and a stethoscope. It is not just understanding and compassion or a nursing degree; it is much more (Team Redzone 1). Before considering this career, one should become familiar with the details which include salary, history, education requirements, role, and advantages and disadvantages to continue to pursue this career.

Urgency of acute care varies depending on the situation but can range to anything from emergency surgeries, to injuries, chronic illnesses, and also for the recovery of those procedures. Majority of the patients in acute care settings are critically ill. Nursing responsibilities in acute care settings are vital to patient’s recovery due to the front line position nurses play as well as the wide variety of tasks carried out. Assessments are made during every encounter the nurse has with the patient along with monitoring the patient’s progress. Nurses are responsible for recognizing symptoms the patient may be experiencing due to illness or injury and whether they fall in the spectrum of normal reactions. Vital signs are measured routinely and can be indicators of the patient’s current status. When vitals are questioned diagnostic tests can be arranged to further assess possible comorbidities the patient may have. Care plans are made to plan interventions the health care team can take to help patients through challenges they face, both physical and mental. Nurses administer medications as well as first aid as needed. They are responsible for maintaining special equipment patients may require including monitors and ventilators are well.

It was found that 41.0% of the nurses held a certificate or diploma in nursing, while another 14.8% possessed a post-basic or advanced diploma in nursing. The percentage of nurses with a bachelor’s or master’s degree in nursing was 41.4% and 2.3%, respectively. A majority (47.2%) of the nurses were working in inpatient wards, 21% in intensive care wards (ICUs), and 7.1% in outpatient units. The percentage of nurses working in operating theaters and emergency departments was 12.1% and 2.5%, respectively. Some 51.1% of the nurses had up to 5 years’ experience of working as registered nurses. The percentage of nurses with 6– 10 years’ of nursing experience was 21.9%, while another 27.0% of them reported having more