In general nursing excellence can be thought of as a characteristics or traits that define a level of patient care that is safe, culturally-competent and is patient-centered as well as family-centered. Healthcare organizations are critical for maintaining nursing excellence, they generate the energy for the flow of ideas and proactive work needed to advocate for the needs of patients. This post will discuss two of those critical organizations and how they play a part in nursing excellence.
The World Health Organization (WHO) was established in 1948 it is governed by 194 member countries. The WHO’s objective is the attainment by people worldwide of the highest possible level of health (Mason, Gardner, Outlaw, & O'Grady, 2016). Their goal is
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The NLN's objective in the public policy arena is to shape and influence those policies that affect nursing workforce development (Matthews, 2012). The NLN is a member of the Tri-Council for Nursing which includes alliances with the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN), American Nurses Association (ANA), and the American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE) (National League for Nursing, 2017). The NLN impacts nursing practice by strongly endorsing that nurses should practice to the full extent of their education and learning. Furthermore, they support nurses’ call for actions that eliminate the barriers that prevent them from maximizing their contributions to their profession. The NLN is committed to quality nursing education. It supports nurses being knowledgeable about government relations, for nurses to engage with legislators to develop policies and to develop advocacy skills in their nursing roles. The NLN is committed to the promotion of evidence-based nursing practice. It is the only national nursing organization that provides funding for nursing research. The NLN uses social media and blogs for political activism to support their policy choices and raise awareness. The NLN along with the alliance of the Tri-Council of Nursing advocates for leadership in nursing education, practice, and research. Supporting the NLN is supporting the corner stone of nursing. The NLN’s commitment to professional development has provided many paths for nurses in education and nursing practice.
In conclusion, the goal for professional organizations is to provide for the professional development of their membership. This includes, advocating for nursing education and nursing excellence, and working with legislators to advocate new methods to strengthen healthcare. Professional
This paper focuses on providing a summary of the efforts of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Committee Initiative on the Future of Nursing and the Institute of Medicine research which influenced the IOM report, “Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health.” The importance of the IOM “Future of Nursing” report related to the nursing practice, nursing education and nursing workforce development will be stated. The role of state-based action coalitions and how they advance goals of the Future of Nursing: Campaign for Action will be described. A summary on will be provided of two (2) initiatives that are spearheaded by Florida state’s Action Coalition with an explanation of ways in which the initiatives advance the nursing profession. Existing barriers to advancement currently in Florida and ways in which nursing advocates may overcome these barriers will be discussed.
A professional nursing organization in general is designed to support both the individual nurse and the nursing profession by actively promoting and supporting nursing research, providing accurate up-to-date educational resources, sponsoring conferences
Although our main mission is to provide great care to our patients, Florence Nightingale has taught us (Burkhardt & Nathaniel 2008, 3rd Ed. P18-19) that if we do not have legislative power many of our ideas can be oppressed therefore prevent the profession from thriving. To be well organized as a profession is very important, since many of the rules and regulation that govern us often come from a legislative process. According to Burckhardt and Nathaniel, we nurses, are nearly 3 million, ( Abood, S. January 2007). In addition to our caring skills we need to enact our lobbying and legislative skills to participate in the process and help protect the legitimacy of the profession. While many lawmakers may have advisers with some medical knowledge. However, many of these lawmakers have no background in the medical field particularly in the nursing field. We must get involved, let them feel our presence, not only through voting, but al...
The American Nurses Association (ANA) developed a foundation for which all nurses are expected to perform their basic duties in order to meet the needs of the society we serve. The ANA “has long been instrumental in the development of three foundational documents for professional nursing; its code of ethics, its scope and standards of practice, ands statement of social policy.” (ANA, 2010, p. 87) The ANA defined nursing as “the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations” and used to create the scope and standards of nursing practice. (ANA, 2010, p. 1) These “outline the steps that nurses must take to meet client healthcare needs.” () The nursing process, for example, is one of the things I use daily. Other examples include communicating and collaborating with my patient, their families, and my peers, and being a lifelong learner. I continually research new diagnoses, medications, and treatments for my patients. As a nurse of ...
Healthcare is a continuous emerging industry across the world. With our ever changing life styles and the increased levels of pollution across the world more and more people are suffering from various health issues. Nursing is an extremely diverse profession and among the highest educated with several levels ranging from a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to a registered nurse (RN) on up to a Doctorate in Nursing. Diane Viens (2003) states that ‘The NP is a critical member of the workforce to assume the leadership roles within practice, education, research, health systems, and health policy’.
In closing, as the healthcare climate consistently changes across the United States, it is imperative that registered nurses understand the demand for superior knowledge and lifelong commitment to nursing. As nursing theory and practice expand, our role as leaders is to place a high priority on our commitment to educate and guide nurses, thus improving the lives of their patients through the support of transformational leadership. The Institute of Medicine’s recent report, The Future of Nursing – Leading Change, Advancing Health, specifically calls for nurses to advance and embrace leadership roles on all levels and fronts – from collaborative improvement to positive identification of areas facing challenges within the healthcare setting.
In 1965, the American Nurses Association shared its vision for the future of nursing education. A primary goal in its message was that a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) becomes the minimum requirement for entry into nursing practice (Nelson, 2002). Fifty years later, debates on this issue continue. In its report, The Future of Nursing: Leading Change and Advancing Healthcare, the Institute of Medicine shared its recommendation that 80% of nurses possess a bachelor’s degree by the year 2020. A significant number of health care facilities have adopted the practice of hiring nurses with BSN over those with two year Associate’s Degree of Nursing (ADN) or a three-year hospital based diploma program. Stakeholders in the Registered Nurse (RN)
From the past, where nurses were considered a doctor’s helping hand, to the present, where nurses are highly educated and independent, caring remains a constant element of nursing (Finkelman & Kenner, 2016). As time has gone on, nursing has become more structured and guidelines have been put in place to help shape the way a nurse thinks and practices. The five core competencies created by the IOM are a very important set of parameters that help to improve the quality of modern healthcare. One example of using the core competency “Provide Patient-centered Care” to provide holistic, culturally sensitive care was discussed, but there are countless other issues (either hypothetical or factual) that could be remedied with the guidance of these competencies. Nursing is a critical segment of healthcare, and having an understanding of its history and especially its future is what will drive the profession forward to a better
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Nurses are at the forefront of the healthcare system and therefore must actively engage in policies that impact the healthcare system. DNP graduates can initiate the process of change by pointing out potential problems within the healthcare delivery system and spearheading legislation through lobbyists and nursing organizations. Nurses should be the middle-man between patients and policy makers. Patient advocacy has been part of nursing for a long time. Zaccagnini and White (2014) highlighted how Florence Nightingale advocated for the British soldiers’ poor living conditions during the Crimean war once she recognized the connection between policy makers and public health. Local, national and global nursing organizations provide ways for nurses to voice issues and concerns that affect public health welfare. In the United States of America, the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and the National Council of State Board of Nursing(NCSBN) can be used as a platform to raise awareness and concerns for public health and
The purpose of this paper is to discuss the mission statement of the facility that I work at, my role in meeting the mission of the hospital, the structure that is used in our nursing department and pros and cons of this structure. I will also be describing ways that nursing could strengthen the mission, vision, and organizational structure of nursing.
Nursing is more than merely a job, an occupation, or a career; it is a vocation, a calling, a frame of mind and heart. As a nurse, one must value the general good of others over his own. He must devote of himself nobly to ensure the well-being of his patient. However, today’s well-recognized nurses are notably different from nurses of the recent past. Service is the core of the nursing profession, and the essential evolution of the vocation reflects the ever-changing needs of the diverse patient population that it serves. As a profession, nursing has evolved progressively, particularly in its modernization throughout the past two centuries with the influence of Florence Nightingale. The field of nursing continues to grow and diversify even today, as nurses receive greater medical credibility and repute, as its minority representations
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The Future of Nursing Being a registered nurse affords one the option of working in many diverse healthcare settings. In any practice setting, the climate of health care change is evident. There are diverse entities involved in the implementation and recommendation of these practice changes. These are led by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation (RWJF), the Institute of Medicine (IOM), nursing campaign for action initiatives, as well as individual state-based action coalitions. Nurses need to be prepared and cognizant of the transformations occurring in health care settings, as well as the plans that put them at the forefront of the future.
How can nursing as a profession best improve its power base? Why? There are many different measures that can be taken to improve the power base for the nursing profession such as, higher education requirements and nurses recognizing that they are leaders. Higher education and knowledge of nurses is substantial to increase the power base because the more educated a society is, the more power that society can hold. The distinctive outlook is also significant to improve the power base because of the critical thinking skills, scientific knowledge and sense of care that nurses provide. It would be beneficial for all nurses to join the various organizations that advocate for nurses and the nursing profession because it is common knowledge that there is more power in groups. Ponte et al. (2007) explains that the nursing profession as a whole can establish power when nurses are “engaged in patient care, administrative leadership, teaching, and research”. They also identified several characteristics of a powerful professional practice including the aforementioned qualities of nurses as well as developing an impeccable character, collaborating effectively with other members of the healthcare team, participating in continuing education and skill development, and influencing decisions and resource allocation (Ponte et al., 2007). Nurses as individuals can work to improve the power base for nurses by adopting and maintaining the highest professional standards possible. According to