https://www.yenepoya.edu.in Yenepoya Nursing College 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 1
10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 2
TRENDS IN NURSING PRACTICE 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 3
LEARNING OBJECTIVES At the end of the class, student will be able to; define trends in nursing practice. enumerate trends in nursing practice. Enlist roles of nurse and career opportunities. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 4
INTRODUCTION Trends in nursing are closely tied to what is happening to healthcare in general. Trends are fascinating phenomena. The landscape of nursing practice is continually evolving, shaped by dynamic shifts in healthcare delivery, technological advancements, societal changes, and the evolving needs of diverse patient populations. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 5
Change in broadening focus: The focus of nursing has broadened from the care of the ill person to the care of the people in illness and from care of only the patient to care of the client, the family , and in some instance community . In the past nursing, like medicine was oriented towards disease and illness. In olden times, nurses worked only on institutions but nowadays in home, clinics and community too. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 6
2. Scientific basis In the past nursing was either intuitive or relied on experience or observation rather than research . Through trial and error, the individual nurses discovered with measures that would assist the client and many nurses became highly skilled in providing care through experience. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 7
3. Technology Technology or mechanization is being applied in healthcare field extensively. As the technology advances, nurses also has to update their knowledge accordingly. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 8
4. Indicators of Technology The proliferation of technologic equipment used incase of clients in hospitals and homes. The increase in home and selfcare equipment. Use of computers in many areas of healthcare. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 9 Many nurses feels need more education to get knowledge and skills necessary to use the new technology. Client assessment data by non-invasive techniques. E.g. Pulse oximeter.
5. Renewed Focus in caring The increasing number of use of technology in hospitals and homes has created an increasing need to humanize. Nursing has traditionally been a caring and humanizing profession. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 10
Indicators of this trend The increase in number of professionals, articles and book about balancing of caring and technical skills. Many studies regarding caring as an aspect of nursing. Increasing recognition in nursing of needs client in technology and environment. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 11
Nursing’s Public Perception Nursing is a noble profession. Recognition getting for the nurses from the society is still a question mark. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 12
Nursing’s Impact on Politics and Health Policy Nurses’ involvement in politics is receiving greater emphasis in nursing curricula, professional organizations and health care settings. Eg. TNAI, UNA 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 13
EVIDENCE-BASED PRACTICE Today the general public is more informed about their healthcare needs, the cost of health care, and the incidence of medical errors within healthcare institutions. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 14
Interprofessional Collaboration: Encouragement of collaboration among healthcare professionals from various disciplines to provide holistic and patient-centered care, addressing both physical and psychosocial aspects of health. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 15
Crisis Preparedness and Response Increased attention to crisis preparedness and response, with nurses playing pivotal roles in healthcare emergency planning, disaster management, and public health interventions. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 16
Cultural Competence Recognition of the importance of cultural competence in nursing practice, promoting understanding of diverse patient populations and addressing healthcare disparities. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 17 This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY
Professional Development and Lifelong Learning Ongoing commitment to professional development and lifelong learning, with nurses engaging in continuous education to stay updated on the latest advancements and best practices in healthcare. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 18
Holistic Health and Wellness Shift towards a holistic approach to health and wellness, acknowledging the interconnectedness of physical, mental, and social well-being and integrating complementary therapies into nursing practice. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 19
Global Health Initiatives Engagement in global health initiatives, with nurses participating in international healthcare projects, disaster relief efforts, and collaborative research to address global health challenges. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 20
Community-Based Care Transition towards community-based care models, with an emphasis on preventive care, health education, and community outreach to improve population health. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 21
Focus on Mental Health Heightened awareness of mental health issues and an increased emphasis on mental health nursing, with a focus on prevention, early intervention, and destigmatization of mental health conditions. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 22
Role of professional nurse 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 23
NEED OF EXPANDED AND EXTENDED ROLES Health is now recognised and proclaimed as a fundamental right of citizen. The transition of healthcare system from disease oriented model to a health - oriented model is an emerging trend. Specialization is another development which has major implication for nursing practice . Economic upgradation . 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 24
Cont.. The need of nursing experts to utilise their expertise for care of the client . The search for inc re as ed status for nursing . 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 25
ROLES OF THE NURSE Extended roles of the nurses is the responsibility assumed by the nurse beyond traditional functioning of nurse and it is the scope of nursing outside the hospital. According to Frost (1995), “extending a nursing role tends to focus on one area of practice or skill . T he boundary of this area is then extended outside of nursing into another professional domain .” 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 26
1. School Health Nurse School health nursing is defined as a specialised practice of professional nursing that advances the wellbeing , academic success and lifelong achievement of students . School health nurse provide direct healthcare to students and staff P rovide leadership for the provision of health services . Provide screening and referral services for health conditions 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 27
Cont.. To promote a healthy school environment T o serve as a liaison between school personnel family community and healthcare providers . 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 28
2. Clinical Nurse Specialist. A clinical nurse specialist is an advanced practice nurse with graduate preparation from a programme that prepares CNS. They are clinical experts in advanced assessment, implementing nursing care and evaluating outcomes. A clinical nurse specialist focuses on multidisciplinary team building . 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 29
3. Parish Nurse 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 30
Cont … American Nurses Association uses that Faith community nursing to define the nursing specialty of parish nursing also known as congregational nursing or church nursing . A parish nurse is a nurse specialist who encourages physical and spiritual health and wholeness by developing and leading programmes within faith community. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 31
Cont … Functions: They focus on wellness, disease prevention and health promotion. Coordinating with community health resources and acting as a church liaison . Organising health support group s. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 32
4.Home care n urse 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 33
Cont.. Also referred as domiciliary care or social care . Care provided in patient’s home . Assist the individual in doing bathing and dressing as well as more specialised car e such as wound , care medication management and IV therapy . 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 34
5. Hospice nurse Provides a family centered care and allows clients to leave and remain at homes with the comfort independence and dignity while all eviating the strains forced by terminal phase .i.e., at the time of death. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 35
Functions: Pain and symptom control spiritual care home care and inpatient care family conferences coordination of care bereavement care 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 36
6.Nurse Epidemiologist Infection control nurse monitor standards and procedures for the control and prevention of infectious disease and other conditions of public health significance including nosocomial infections . 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 37
Cont.. Conducts epidemiologic investigations. Provides education on communicable diseases. Provides ongoing in - service training. Recommendations on infection control. Conducts study to determine risk factors leading to infection. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 38
7. Disaster nursing Disaster nursing can be defined as an adaptation of professional nursing skills in recognising and meeting the nursing physical and emotional needs resulting from the disaster . 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 39
Cont.. Should have detailed knowledge of first aid principles . should have experience in therapeutic communication skills to provide psychological and spiritual support . P rovides care during the time of disaster . Take measures to prevent contagious illness during and after disaster . 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 40
8. Certified registered nurse anaesthetist 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 41
Cont … The nurse anaesthetist carries out true cooperative visits and assessments and administers general anaesthetics for surgery under the supervision of a physician prepared in anaesthesiology. Nurse anaesthetist work hand in hand with anaesthesiologist to design and deliver a targeted anaesthesia plan during surgery 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 42
9. Nurse Practitioner The nurse practitioner is a primary healthcare provider who assumes responsibilities of the extended role to meet the healthcare needs of a group in a community . A ssumes responsibilities and treatment of minor ailments through standing order in addition to traditional nursing responsibilities . 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 43
Cont.. She make health assessment. Order laboratory tests identify health problems Diagnosed minor ailments and common diseases of a recurrent type. Manage the care of patients Prescribed medicine within approval of higher authorities 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 44
10. Nursing informatics specialist They are specialists within the nursing profession that combine their nursing skills with their knowledge of computer science . T hey work with data collecting and organising and interpreting it in-order to make patient care more efficient than of higher quality. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 45
11. Registered nurse lawyer Legal nurse consultant is a licensed registered nurse who performs a critical analysis of clinical and administrative nursing practice. Assist in obtaining medical records and identifying missing records . Screens for record tampering . Conducts client interviews 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 46
Cont.. Prepares chronologies of medical events and correlates them to the allegations Acts as a licence with attorneys' physicians and client s. Integrates nursing knowledge with the challenge of criminal and civil litigation. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 47
12. Military nursing Promotes health and me e t the healthcare needs of military personnel and their dependence during wartime and in time of peace. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 48
13. Telenursing Uses telecommunication and information technology in the provision of nursing services . Coordinates with the relevant healthcare stakeholders . 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 49
14. Forensic nursing Forensic nursing is application of the nursing process to public or legal proceedings . One of the most important duties in forensic nursing is assisting in the physical and emotional recovery of patients while protecting their rights 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 50
Cont … Rol e s of forensic nurse Clinical forensic nurse Sexual assault nurse examiner Pediatric forensic nurse Forensic psychiatric nurse Legal nurse consultant 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 51
15. Occupational health nurse Specialty practice that provides for and delivery of health and safety programmes and services to workers work population community groups . 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 52
Cont.. Functions : promotion and restoration of health . Prevention of illness and injury . Protection from work related and environmental health hazards . 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 53
16. Rehabilitation nurse A nurse who specialises in assisting persons with disabilities and chronic illness to attain optimal function health and adapt to and altered lifestyle . 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 54
17. Robotic nurse Nursing professional duties are diverse within the course of robotic surgery. It is necessary to expand the Perioperative Nursing specialty toward an extended care, encompassing even the community settings. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 55
18. Dialysis nurse Dialysis nurses are specialized nurses who administer treatment for kidney disease, including hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. They work in various settings, including dialysis clinics, hospitals, and outpatient clinics, and often travel to patients' homes to administer treatment there. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 56
LITERATURE: https://www.magonlinelibrary.com/doi/abs/10.12968/bjon.2016.25.1.8 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 57
Any Questions? 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 58
CONCLUSION In conclusion, the evolving trends in nursing practice signify a dynamic response to the changing healthcare landscape. From technology integration to a heightened focus on patient-centered care, nurses play a pivotal role in delivering effective and personalized healthcare. As the profession embraces advanced roles, evidence-based practices, and a holistic approach, it reflects a commitment to ongoing learning and global health initiatives. Ultimately, nurses emerge as leaders and advocates, shaping the future of healthcare with resilience and a steadfast dedication to improving patient outcomes. 10/16/2024 Mr. MOHAMMED SAHAD 59
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