Dorothea E Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory The discipline of nursing uses theory in a variety of health care settings to determine the quality of patients would receive to achieve a desired outcome. In this research paper, I will seek to present significant information about Orem’s Self-Care Deficit Nursing Theory and its Application to nursing. ...
The prevention of decubitus ulcers (bedsores) is one of the most important considerations in the nursing care of patients. It is a complication that in most instances is due to poor nursing care. Such a sore is due to pressure that produces ischemia and consequently impaired nutrition to the tissues. This deprivation causes the cutaneous ...
The population of the U.S. has more than tripled in the twentieth century. More than half of the population increase is that of culturally diverse groups. Racism is still a very real reality for minority nurses. This is partially due to the over 90% white female nursing population. Prejudice in nursing still exists and is ...
Since the Medicare federal health insurance programs for senior citizens over age 65 was introduced in 1965, older Americans have benefited from the health care provided. Recent changes to the Medicare program provide more options for senior health care but there are many medical related expenses that Medicare does not cover. In fact, there are ...
A written “Nursing care plan…serves as a means to document changes in a patient’s condition” (Medi-smart.com). Writing care plans are at the top of the list for causing major angst in nursing students throughout the years. I remember those days in nursing school back in the late 70’s. We had to write care plans that ...