Introduction In the 1960’s the Advance Nurse Practitioner role was initiated as an action plan initiative to resolve the epidemic of having enough accessible primary care physicians in underserved and rural areas to meet the healthcare needs of the community of people (Woo, Lee & Tam, 2017). Advanced nursing practice’s establishment into primary care’s role…
The Importance of Ethical Theories and Principle in Decision Making for Nurses
The Importance of Ethical Theories and Principle in Decision Making for Nurses The Importance of Ethical Theories and Principles in Decision Making for Nurses As nurses, we are put in many different situations in the workplace. Sometimes, we are assigned to care for a patient that we may have different beliefs or values from. Other…
Challenges and Opportunities for Evidence Based Practice
Introduction In recent years Evidence-based practice (EBP) has been advocating in nursing profession, however until now there still encounter many difficulties, conflict impact on evidence-based practice development. In this essay will be discussed the challenges and opportunities of future direction of evidence-based practice in nursing. EBP is a decision making approach introduction in 1992. Sackett…
Role of Advanced Nurse Practitioner in General Practice in the UK
Abstract The professional roles of Advanced Nurse Practitioners (ANPs) is a paramount in nursing care especially in the UK ANPs where it has been in existence in one for over 40 years now. The role of ANPs in General practice was brought about due to an increase in financial pressure, shortage in the recruitment of…
Nurse Practitioners Role in Prescribing for Children
A Nurse Practitioner currently undertaking the Independent Nurse and Supplementary Nurse Prescribing Course is required to critically analyse and evaluate history taking, clinical assessment and appropriate referral for children, recognising the unique physiological and anatomical difference between neonates, children and young people having considered the legal, cognitive, emotional and physical differences between children and adults….
End of life care – child
Care of a child with end of life During my clinical rotation at children cancer hospital, I encountered a child of 6 years old who was going through relapse of Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL). The child and parents had difficulty talking to the staff and doctors due to inability of understanding language. The child was…
Reimbursement Gap Between Nurse Practitioners and Physicians
Reimbursement Gap Many political and regulatory issues continue to plague nurse practitioners and their ability to practice autonomously. An issue that remains today is that of a reimbursement gap from third-party payers/insurance companies. Currently, fee-for-service structures and reimbursement systems are based on a provider’s discipline of preparation and not the care provided. These structures drive…
COPD: Anatomy- Pathophysiology and Impact on the Body
COPD: Anatomy, Pathophysiology and Impact on the Body Chronic obstructive pulmonary disorder is seen to be a lot more common in older adults and contribute to a lot of problems as people get older and enter into later life. Both Chronic bronchitis and emphysema are contributing factors which further develops into COPD. Working in an…
Breastfeeding in first six months and Childhood Obesity
Can breastfeeding in the first six months prevent childhood obesity? Childhood obesity is becoming a worldwide concern given the potential health implications in the future. Obese children are more likely to suffer physical and mental health problems and are likely to develop into obese adults (Labayen, Ruiz et al. 2012), thereby increasing the long term…
Pulsed Radio Frequency Energy as Physical Therapy
CHAPTER V DISCUSSION Many adults with vascular disease and/or diabetes suffer with chronic leg or foot ulcers, leading to loss of functional ability, poor quality of life and long term ill-health. Studies on patients with chronic leg ulcers have reported the average duration of these ulcers is around 12-13 months, around 60-70% of patients have…