scholarly journals A Proposal for Certification in Nursing Theory

Aquichan ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 7-14 ◽  
Author(s):  
Debra R. Hanna
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Formal Education ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Nursing Theory ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Contemporary Health Care

The author proposes the development of different levels of certification in the knowledge of nursing theory that would be based on the level of formal education attained. At present, nurses are being required to obtain higher levels of formal education in order to serve patients safely in a technologically complex health care system. Although evidence-based practice is strongly desired in contemporary health care, less consideration has been given to the value of theory-based nursing practice or the relationship between theory and research. The author explains multiple background issues and then highlights several questions that are important for disciplinary discussion at this point in time.

Writing for Publication: Supporting the Neonatal Nurse Practitioner Student

2006 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-76
Author(s):  
Carol Trotter ◽  
Lynn Rasmussen
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Chronic Illness ◽  
Nurse Practitioner ◽  
Health Care Professionals ◽  
Informal Education ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Essential Element ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Writing For Publication

THE QUESTION POSED TO PARTICIPANTS AT THE International Academy of Nurse Editors (INANE) was “Why don’t nurses write for publication?” The answer that surfaced throughout the discussions was because nurses never learned why and how to write professional manuscripts.1 It is our belief that authorship should be part of the curriculum of every advanced practice nursing (APN) program. Four articles published in this issue of Neonatal Network® were written by University of Missouri-Kansas City (UMKC) Neonatal Nurse Practitioner (NNP) students as part of their required course work. Neonatal Network® has chosen to highlight these student writers in an effort to encourage all neonatal nurses to consider this opportunity and to encourage faculty to incorporate this activity into their curricula for APNs. Sharing one’s knowledge and expertise is an essential element of advanced nursing practice and provides the opportunity to enhance the science of nursing practice. By writing for publication, students work toward achieving the following recently published Acute Care NP Competencies:2• Integrates research to promote evidence-based practice for patients with acute, critical, and chronic illness.• Participates in formal and informal education provided to other health care professionals to promote positive outcomes during complex acute, critical, and chronic illness.• Contributes to the knowledge base of the health care community through research, presentations, publications, and involvement in professional organizations.• Promotes valuing lifelong learning and evidence-based practice while continually acquiring knowledge and skills needed to address questions arising in practice to improve patient care.

Aesthetics and Evidence-Based Practice in Nursing: An Oxymoron?

2004 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 9-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Dawn Freshwater
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Healthcare Provision ◽  
Nursing Theory ◽  
Nursing Knowledge ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Scientific Base

Nursing theory and differing sources of nursing knowledge have focused the argument that nursing theory and nursing practice must be founded on a scientific base. The phrase “evidence based” is increasingly entering the discourse around nursing effectiveness and has captured the attention of managers, because of its seeming potential to rationalize costs in healthcare provision, and researchers, because of its association with problems related to lack of adoption of research findings in nursing. A potential exists to broaden the chasm between the art and the science of nursing, when the art of nursing is gaining credibility. This paper challenges the current of evidence-based practice. It argues that the two concepts, when viewed through the postmodern lens, are not necessarily an oxymoron.

This Girl is on Fire: Seeking a Home for the Narrative

2018 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 163-165 ◽  
Author(s):  
Geraldine Gorman
Keyword(s):  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Personal Narrative ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Large Data ◽  
Large Data Sets ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Data Sets ◽  
Academic Ethics ◽  
The Relationship

Using memory as the bridge between two related encounters separated by decades, the author explores the relationship between the narrative and nursing practice and education. Do academic ethics belong in the realm inhabited by the interpersonal encounter? In this era of evidence-based practice and large data sets, is there a place for the personal narrative? These questions impact the values which inform the education we offer our future practitioners.

Lifelong Learning: Fostering a Culture of Curiosity

2010 ◽  
Vol 16 (4) ◽  
pp. 155-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Toni Eason
Keyword(s):  
Lifelong Learning ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Evidence Based Practice ◽  
Care Service ◽  
Health Care Service ◽  
Practice Research ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Continuous Learning ◽  
Research Education ◽  
Health Care Service Delivery

Lifelong learning contributes to the development of knowledge and skill in nursing. A focus on continuous learning is necessary to remain current on trends, practices, and the newest treatments in the field of nursing. Creation of a culture where educational growth is supported and promoted is vital to advancement of the nursing profession. Nurses’ satisfaction with their professional role can be further enhanced by demonstrated expertise through lifelong learning. Expertise in nursing is solidly founded on evidence-based practice. Research, education, and experience in nursing practice are linked to evidence-based practice and lifelong learning; both are essential to remaining well versed in health care service delivery.

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