This article reveals the lived experience of psychiatric nurses who are working in perilous institutions. As a result of the unnoticed or veiled life-threatening condition by most organizations, psychiatry hospitals in our today society are experiencing critical nursing shortages leaving patients and staff more exposed and vulnerable to threats and violence. The researchers believe that a descriptive qualitative study is the best approach to understand the participant’s lives experience. They also draw on some relevant literature to contextualize their research. This study follows Peplau’s interpersonal theory as well as Heidegger’s interpretative phenomenological theories, which indicate that nurse-client relationship is crucial for the therapeutic …show more content…
The researchers listened to the taped interviews multiple times, they shared their interpretation and compared notes in order to ensure verbatim transcriptions, which were then divided among them for individual analysis. When individual analysis was completed, they met and collectively used their themes to generate categories and subcategories that fall under the primary construct of “perilous work”. The researchers assembled and reconstructed data in a meaningful and comprehensible fashion while remaining true to participants’ accounts and the study purpose. In brief, the representation of the data made sense of diverse …show more content…
The researchers anticipated the study’s purpose and interest at the very beginning, which I believe was helpful. The procedure was described accordingly and the researchers revealed all the significant points of the study. They got into real details about the procedures that they followed during the course of the case study and throughout the study can reader can draw a better conclusion regarding why such methodology was used. The researchers documented the research process and the article is presented with headings identifying different sections that explain how and why they did what they did. These research findings can be applicable outside the study situation. Psychiatric nurses working conditions in the wards are a serious matter and many organizations or individuals may find interest in this research study. As a student and future nurse, this research is relevant and meaningful for my clinical practices. The hermeneutic strategy used for analysis is indeed compatible with the purpose of the study. As opposed to explanation and verification, it emphasized in this study helps researchers understand and interpret the participants’ experience in psychiatric
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Identify the hypothesis (testable question) that the study was trying to answer and describe the methods of research used in each study.
The potential disadvantages of the proceduralist or the CASP approach is that using a specific tool and set of guidelines for every research article may not consistently be applicable. It may be difficult to categorize an article as not having any merit if does not pass the screening questions. It may preclude articles that have value and the ability to depict different topics well since they are not in accordance with the CASP tool. The merits of the substantive approach include concentrating on the analytical rather than the research process. It looks beyond the research process used or the researcher’s assessment of validity with regards to the conclusions of the study. There is emphasis on the dissemination of the findings rather than assessing if the research process was problematic. Having a less rigid approach of the research appraisal can create diverse and more comprehensive ideas (Eakin, & Mykhalovskiy,
In this article, he cites these studies, as well as the experiences of his co-researchers in interactions with nurses. While discussing different modes, he gives examples of when a nurse may have activated that mode. The biocidic mode (life-destroying) involves transference of negative energy, destruction of the joy of life and depersonalizing a person (Halldorsdottir, 1991). It results in a feeling of harm despair, hurt and pain. It is demonstrated by behaviors such as depersonalization of the other, abuse, aggression, dominance hatred, threatening, manipulation, humiliation, and cold-heartedness. Due to their vulnerability, the biocidic mode can be very destructive to the health of patients (Halldorsdottir, 1991). It leads to despair and helplessness. Patients unanimously concur that encounters with uncaring nurses have a long-lasting effect more than encounters with a caring nurse. Patients in hospital settings can be sensitive and therefore easily affected by mistreatment which leads to further distress and decline in their health, slowing down their healing process. A onetime experience of the biocidic mode should however not destroy the perception and reputation of the entire healthcare system. The extent of the uncaring feeling can also increase by the fact that the patient is physical and emotionally sensitive and vulnerable as a result of
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), role and job description is providing primary mental health care services, to those with mental health problems, or psychiatric disorders. The PMHNP is required to assess, diagnose, provide treatment plans, prescribe medication therapy, and offer counsel across the lifespan. The PMHNP provides care in a wide range of settings to children, adolescents, adults, the elderly, and their families. This mental healthcare takes place in the primary care settings, emergency rooms, hospitals, outpatient mental health clinics, senior living communities and in private practices. Being culturally competent to care for the ever changing demographics of the United States is necessary. The PMHNP assess and treats in a holistic manor and utilizes evidenced based practice. Regardless of race, gender, age, religion, sexual orientation, political persuasion, or socio economic standing the PMHNP is there to treat. The PMHNP role also includes establishing a therapeutic relationship, being sensitive to many abnormal behaviors, and caring for those frequently distressed emotionally. Collaboration and the ability to make referrals are essential for the PMHNP. Patients present with undiagnosed problems and establishing the proper diagnosis by a qualified PMHNP begins with the initial assessment interview (Gilfedder, Barron, & Docherty, 2010).
The purpose of this assignment is to demonstrate my reflection and understanding in the Role of the Mental Health Nurse in an episode of care supporting and promoting the recovery of service users. According to the National institute for Mental Health (2004) recovery is a process to restore something or return to a state of wellness, is an achievement of quality of life that is acceptable to the person (Ryan 2012).
This article was written by several well educated professionals in the nursing field. The article appears in a peer reviewed nursing journal that covers topics in psychiatric and mental health nursing that has a 37-year history. The sources history, along with the use of various references from other professional sources establish the journal entries
Psychiatric nursing has always been my passion and I am ready to put my experience and leadership skills to use and further my career as a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. The psychiatric population is underserved and one of my goals is to continue working in fields others will not. I have always longed for the increased autonomy and decision making Nurse Practitioners use. Broken systems and burnt out mental health workers are a problem. For example, calling an on call physician in a patient crisis only to be given an order for something that is completely useless by a physician who does not care, has always bothered me. I look up to the Nurse Practitioners at work and have always noticed their kind, caring and responsive nature. I want
During her early career she has practiced as a psychiatric nurse in acute care and in community settings. She is faculty member in department of Nursing at the California State University at Los Angeles, professor
Summary of the main points discussed and stating my an interpretation on its relevancy to contemporary professional nursing practice
In the real world deciding on what you want to do for the rest of your life can be scary and most certainly confusing. There are over thousands of different careers and lifestyles that could suit you. How do you know if you have chosen the right one? The idea of patients with mental disorders being kept in institutions did not become popular until the 17th century (“Psychiatric Nurses” Volume 5 150). A career such as Psychiatric Nurse Partitioning has its pros and cons, but the journey to becoming one is something that will miraculously change your life.
Stuart, G. W. (2009). Principles and Practice of Psychiatric Nursing (9th ed. pp 561). St. Louis, MO: Elsevier Mosby.
By giving nurses a sense of identity, nursing theory can help patients, managers and other healthcare professionals to recognize the unique contribution that nurses make to the healthcare service (Draper 1990).Hildegard Peplau, one of the role model of nursing theorist, established a theory of interpersonal relationships in nursing. Her reason is the goal of the nurse-client relationship is to give a quality nursing care moving forward to health promotion and maintenance. The purpose of this paper is to conduct a basic assessment of her theory.
The majority of our society holds the notion that nurses are no more than trained professionals, working for a doctor, who simply provide medical care for the sick and informed. However, what nursing means to me goes deeper than that belief. Nursing is a profession in which individuals are responsible for not only the care of the sick and infirmed but are also responsible for being a support system and an educator, as well as an advocate for the promotion of optimal care. In today’s society, nurses are an important part of any medical facility’s investment. This paper will address the many different aspects of nursing in which nurse’s act as not only caregivers but also act as, counselors and educators.
Many persons go into the healthcare ground because they want to work with people. For these nurses, it is the nurse-patient relationship that is one of the most significant things. By understanding the nurse-patient relationship, nurses can be better furnished to work with their patients and, eventually, deliver superior care for them. Hildegard Peplau's model of nursing emphases on that nurse-patient relationship and recognizes the diverse roles nurses take on when working with patients.