Nursing Culture

Erica believes that culture of nursing quite pronounced in her workplace. One of the symbols of it is the nursing medal. All of her coworkers proudly wear it every day to work on their uniforms. Erica was fortunate to work in rural settings most of her life. She considers that is impacting the nursing culture a lot. Erica thinks hospital settings are very different in big cities in comparison to small rural ones. It reflects on nursing culture. In her workplace staff is very friendly and supportive. They work together as a team. Doctors do not see nurses as their maidens. They treat them as a necessary part of medical environment. Doctors nowadays recognize nursing care as a crucial part of the patient treatment. Nurses themselves have got

There are two types of nursing research: quantitative and qualitative. “Quantitative research refers to studies that seek to measure some concept or phenomenon of interest” (Daly, Speedy & Jackson, 2010, p.135). “Qualitative research focuses on human experiences, including accounts of subjective realities, and is conducted in naturalistic settings involving close, often sustained, contact between the researcher and research participants”(Daly, Speedy & Jackson, 2010, p.137). There are many special research journals, books, article published to keep nurses updated. Evidence-based practice which heavily relies on research is wide-spread in modern healthcare. “One of the movement’s major aims is promotion of best practice in healthcare based on the best available evidence” (Daly, Speedy & Jackson, 2010, p.140). As in any research the ethical dilemma is present. So research subjects (patients) have got rights to autonomy, confidentiality and are protected from any harm (Craven & Hirnle, 2009). As Erica calls attention to nursing is a long lasting learning. So her colleagues and herself stay up with the latest with new advancements and research accessible in her field to convey the most ideal treatment to her patients. Erica did not have an opportunity to take an interest in the examination programs. Yet, she trusts attendants assume an imperative part in it. They could watch patients and medicines, and their reaction to