Responses

Responses

Hello Clinton,

Your post has offered an in-depth analysis of how staffing shortages impact healthcare practitioners. I think healthcare is one of the professionals that ought to have sufficient human personnel considering the risks that staff shortages and overtime have on the health outcomes of patients (Milliken, 2018). My biggest concern regarding staffing shortages is where the blame should be redirected to policymakers, the healthcare system, or hospitals for undervaluing practices that ensure patients receive quality and human-centered care. Unlike during the pandemic period, when a large majority of the population had to be admitted to the hospital, it was obvious to experience a staff shortage. Given that the U.S has millions of registered and licensed nurses, it is hard to believe that hospitals are still in shortage. I think that to overcome this challenge, there should be transparency among all stakeholders to ensure that wages and retention of healthcare staff do not compromise the quality of care (Kelly & Porr, 2018). Similarly, given that deficiency in staff personnel will increase while the human population increases, it will reach a point where physicians and nurses will become overwhelmed at their jobs. I would also like to know how patient monitoring can be automated to reduce direct observation and intervention by nurses so that their skills can be used better. 

References

Kelly, P., & Porr, C. (2018). Ethical nursing care versus cost containment: Considerations to encahnce rn practice. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 23(1).

Milliken, A. (2018). Ethical awareness: What it is and why it matters. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 23(1). Retrieved June 12, 2022, from https://doi.org/http://ojin.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Vol-23-2018/No1-Jan-2018/Ethical-Awareness.html

Hello Tatianna,

Great post, your post has highlighted the core ethical principles interlinked into the professional enabling nursing practitioners to meet the healthcare needs of the patients. Over time nursing has changed from a field that once only focused on gender and willingness to do the job as the only competencies for a nursing position. Today, the nursing profession necessitates all individuals to undergo formal medical training before being allowed to work in any health facility. Currently, nursing has transformed considerably to incorporate a diverse staff as well as an all-encompassing training program. The evolution of nursing has altered the scope of practice. Early on, training was not a requirement for practicing nursing since most of the sick were offered care by family members (Kelly & Porr, 2018). Before qualifying as a nurse, one must undertake a rigorous and in-depth training program. Furthermore, the responsibilities of nurses have increased tenfold due to their extensive education; thus, they are no longer seen as doctor’s assistants but as respected medical professionals capable of making medical decisions concerning patients. In nursing, evidence-based practices constitute a combination of research evidence and clinical proficiency, allowing nurses to offer individualized nursing care (Milliken, 2018). Adding evidence-based practices in nursing offers nurses the necessary scientific research on which to base their decisions. Additionally, nurses can learn about new medical codes for patient care. Evidence-based practices enable nurses to appraise research, thus considering the risks associated with certain treatments.

References

Kelly, P., & Porr, C. (2018). Ethical nursing care versus cost containment: Considerations to encahnce rn practice. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 23(1).

Milliken, A. (2018). Ethical awareness: What it is and why it matters. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 23(1). Retrieved June 12, 2022, from https://doi.org/http://ojin.nursingworld.org/MainMenuCategories/ANAMarketplace/ANAPeriodicals/OJIN/TableofContents/Vol-23-2018/No1-Jan-2018/Ethical-Awareness.html