Essays on Centeredness

Nursing

Introduction The term management and leadership are often interchanged and interpreted as the same, but that is not always the case in nursing profession. This is because not every nurse can be considered as a good leader, and the same can be said about nursing leaders that are not necessarily managers. Primarily, a nursing manager holds the decision-making power in assigning organizational position, and is expected to carry out control over specific duties and processes. On the other hand, leaders may not have the same authority as managers, but the power that nursing leader posses is inherited from their ...

The two most notable health care trends in the US include the move towards patient-centered care and changing demographics. The country’s health care environment has been shifting from case-centeredness towards patient-centeredness. In the former model, health care practitioners made all treatment decisions based entirely on experience and clinical assessments. In patient-centeredness, however, patients are increasingly becoming participants in care delivery based on individual preferences (Small and Small, 2011). The new approach implies that human resource departments recruit and train health care providers on the importance of embracing patient-centeredness in care delivery. In essence, the model advice HR departments ...

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“Song of Solomon” is the third novel written by Toni Morrison and is a very remarkable and rich piece of fiction. Its power lies not only in the representation of African Americans century but also the author’s insistence on the necessity of healing the alienated and broken protagonist, Milkman Dead. His journey to the recognition of the cultural past can be viewed in the context of the mythic quest, as he follows it, first for gold, and then for knowledge about his ancestry. Significantly, in the novel, the writer employs classical myths, specifically that of Icarus and the ...

I can overcome obstacles by encouraging multidisciplinary collaboration and patient-centeredness in service delivery. The multidisciplinary approach would focus on the importance of teamwork in service patient care. It helps reduce chances of burnout and miscommunication. On the other hand, patient-centeredness directs nurses to consider their patient’s views during the caregiving process (Epstein & Street, 2011). I can apply both approached to my change project by emphasizing on patient-centeredness and multidisciplinary organization, unlike the normal routine practices. Patient-centeredness ensures innovativeness plays a vital role in reducing the length of stay/excess days. In my clinical setting, I will also look into ...

Internet connectivity links social networks across the globe via satellite and mobile phones. The technology connects users to various service networks such as Gmail, Yahoo, Facebook, Snap Chat, Instagram, and Whatsapp. Such abilities have helped transform the globe into a global village. However, with this advancement is a growing concern that children are suffering from a lack of socialization skills due to the internet. This section explores the relationship between excessive internet use and social skills in children. The discussion should be able to reveal that there exists an inverse relationship between internet use and social skills. That is, ...