Nursing care for patients with an autism spectrum disorder Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a condition whereby the brain fails to develop fully. It affects the communication of an individual with others. The symptoms of the condition include exhibiting repetitive behavior, lack of focus to the person communicating and slow processing of information. ASD affects […]
Patient-nurse communication as a determinant of recovery Patient-nurse interaction plays an essential role in the healing process of a patient and determines the outcomes. The nurse in most cases acts as the primary caregiver. He sends and receives instructions from the doctor and passes the information to the patient. He also collects information about the […]
A historical view of nursing roles Nurses play a vital role in health care. They contribute immensely to the prevention, control, and treatment of diseases and attend to a wide range of patients suffering from different diseases such as mental disorders, communicable and chronic diseases. The roles of nurses have advanced over time. Making it […]
Cultural and diversity awareness in health care assessment Health practitioners attend to people of diverse cultures and backgrounds. Patients hold different values and beliefs. Cultural competence is the ability of the health institutions and practitioners to provide healthcare that is congruent with patient values and beliefs. It plays a significant role in promoting quality health […]
Genogram and Ecomap for Family Nursing Assessment A genogram is a graphical representation that shows the family structure and relationships of three generations. Ecomap is a pictorial representation of the relationship between an individual and the surrounding or the community. Nurses and other healthcare providers use these tools in family nursing assessment to provide health […]
New diseases and the role of nurse professionals to understand them Nurses are frontline health caregivers. They play critical roles in the assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. When new diseases emerge, nurses are at the center of the entire process of understanding them and relaying information. Their response determines whether the condition will […]
Legalization of Free-Will Euthanasia as Means of Pain Relieving the Work of Nursing Euthanasia, also known as assisted suicide, is one of the most controversial subjects globally. It is the provision of medical aid in dying by a physician. So far, only a few nations have legalized it, including; Netherlands, Belgium, Switzerland, and some states […]
Ways of preventing nurses from burnout Burnouts have devastating consequences on an individual and also a health institution. They cause job dissatisfaction, absenteeism, low morale, fatigue, and decreased quality of work. They also lead to errors that can be harmful to the patient. Stress and competitiveness in the workplace cause burnouts. In a hospital setting, […]
Change Leadership in Nursing Nurses play an essential part in health promotion. They not only provide primary health care but also engage in improving the well-being of the patient. Change leadership perceives nursing management and leadership as a vital tool for improving health. It encourages more nurse leaders to step forward and participate in critical […]
Pender’s Health Promotion Model Nola J. Pender founded Pender’s Health Promotion Model (HPM). It advocates for the best behavior to promote good health. Examples of HPM include; supporting breastfeeding, promoting proper nutrition, preventing injuries, encouraging physical exercise, and discouraging cigarette smoking. HPM concentrates on three areas; individual characteristics, behavioral influences, and outcomes. It understands that […]
