Nursing Problem Encountered per Literature Research

Hi, I need a paper that describes a practical problem that from evidence in professional practice. I have chosen to submit “The Nursing Shortage”. Here is some research that I have come across: 1. American Association of College of Nursing, Nursing Shortage: a. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics’ Employment Projections 2012-2022 released in December 2013, Registered Nursing (RN) is listed among the top occupations in terms of job growth through 2022. (Reference: R. Rosseter (2014) American Association of College of Nursing, Nursing Shortage. b. Contributing factors impacting the Nursing Shortage: i. A shortage of nursing school faculty is restricting nursing program enrollments. ii. The significant segment of the nursing workforce is nearing retirement age. 1. The National Council of State Boards of Nursing and The Forum of State Nursing Workforce Centers stated that 55% of the $N workforce is 50 years of age or older. 2. The Health Resources and Services Administration projects that more than 1 million RN will reach retirement age within the next 10 to 15 years. iii. Changing demographics signal a need for more nurses to care for our aging population. iv. Insufficient staffing is raising the stress level of nurses, impacting job satisfaction, and driving many nurses to leave the profession. v. High nurse turnover and vacancy rates are affecting access to health care. c. Many recent studies point to the connection between adequate levels of RN staffing and safe patient care. i. Higher patient loads ii. Higher patient-to-nurse ratios iii. Nurse burnout iv. Increased urinary tract and surgical site infections with the RN v. Research by Nursing Economic$ found that the majority of RNs believe the nursing shortage is affecting the overall quality of patient care in hospitals and other settings. vi. National Survey on Consumers’ Experiences with Patient Safety and Quality Information think the quality of health care has worsened in the last five years. vii. Important issues affecting medical error rates are workload, stress, or fatigue among health professionals, too little time spent with patients, and two few nurses. d. Strategies to address the Nursing Shortage i. Expand nursing schools student capacity. (www(dot)aacn(dot)nche(dot)edu/media-relations/partnerships-grants) ii. Make funding available to provide fellowships and loans to students. iii. Forgiveness for future nurse faculty who agree to teach in the state after graduation. 2. The Online Journal of Issues in Nursing. The Nursing Shortage: Solutions for the Short and Long Term. By Brenda Nevidjon, RN, MSN and Jeanette Ives Erickson, RN, MS, CNA. (2001) a. Article states that some of the reasons for the nursing shortage include: i. Women having more choices for a career ii. Aging of nurses iii. The fundamental changes in how patients are cared for in a managed care environment iv. Decreased length of hospital stays and more acute care in the ambulatory and home settings, the need for experienced, highly skilled nurses is unmet. 3. Health Affairs (content.healthaffairs.org). Addressing the Nurse Shortage To Improve the Quality of Patient Care. Susan B. Hassmiller and Maureen Cozine. January 2006 Vol. 25 No 1 Pg 268-274. a. Nurses are the largest group of health care professionals providing direct patient care in hospitals, and the quality of care for hospital patients is strongly linked to the performance of nursing staff, according to an Institute of Medicine report. b. Nurses are the linchpins in providing high-quality patient care in hospitals. c. The shortage is related to recruitment and retention – among them, fewer workers, an aging workforce, and unsatisfying work environment. d. Too few new nurses are being trained adequately. The current shortage results from the reluctance of newly educated nurses to make their careers in hospitals. Nurses cite stress-related burnout and the large amount of time they must spend on non- nursing tasks as top reasons for feeling dissatisfied with their jobs. e. On average, nurses work eight and a half weeks of overtime every year. Recent studies continue to show that taking care of too many patients and working overtime and long shifts – twelve and sixteen-hour shifts are not uncommon – are associated with errors and poorer quality of care. This is the beginning paper of a thesis paper due at the end of semester. The main theme is how we are going to handle the problem by using a theory. The below has the paper requirements. And the rubric for the grading of the paper. Assignment Applying Theory to a Practice Problem: Part 1: Introduction and Problem of Practice View Rubric Due Date: Sep 14, 2016 23:59:59 Max Points: 40 Details: PURPOSE: It is important to understand how research can help you in your everyday environment as a nurse. In this assignment, you will identify a practical problem that emerges from the evidence in the extant literature or professional practice. DIRECTIONS: Chose a problem that you are encountering in your practice or about which you have read in the current literature. Write a paper (250 to 500 words) that describes a practical problem that emerges from the evidence in the extant literature or professional practice. The paper should do the following: 1. Clearly describe the problem. 2. Provide a rationale for the significance of this problem. The rationale must be supported by the current or seminal literature. Prepare this assignment according to the guidelines found in the APA Style Guide, located in the Student Success Center. An abstract is not required. This assignment uses a rubric. Please review the rubric prior to beginning the assignment to become familiar with the expectations for successful completion. You are not required to submit this assignment to Turnitin. Rubric: Applying Theory to a Practice Problem: Part 1: Introduction and Problem of Practice 1 Unsatisfactory 0.00% 2 Less than Satisfactory 74.00% 3 Satisfactory 79.00% 4 Good 87.00% 5 Excellent 100.00% 70.0 %Content 35.0 % Description of the problem A description of the problem is either missing or not evident to the reader. A description of the problem is present, but incomplete or inaccurate. A description of the problem is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth. A description of the problem is thoroughly presented and includes all necessary elements. A description of the problem is thoroughly presented with rich detail and includes all necessary elements. 35.0 % Rationale for the significance of the problem A rationale for the significance of the problem is either missing or not evident to the reader. A rationale for the significance of the problem is present, but incomplete or illogical. A rationale for the significance of the problem is presented, but is cursory and lacking in depth. The research cited in the definition is outdated. A rationale for the significance of the problem is thoroughly presented and includes all necessary elements. Some research cited in the definition is outdated. A rationale for the significance of the problem is thoroughly presented with rich detail and includes all necessary elements. The rationale is well supported with current and/or seminal research. 20.0 %Organization and Effectiveness 7.0 % Thesis Development and Purpose Paper lacks any discernible overall purpose or organizing claim. Thesis and/or main claim are insufficiently developed and/or vague; purpose is not clear. Thesis and/or main claim are apparent and appropriate to purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are clear and forecast the development of the paper. It is descriptive and reflective of the arguments and appropriate to the purpose. Thesis and/or main claim are comprehensive. The essence of the paper is contained within the thesis. Thesis statement makes the purpose of the paper clear. 8.0 % Argument Logic and Construction Statement of purpose is not justified by the conclusion. The conclusion does not support the claim made. Argument is incoherent and uses noncredible sources. Sufficient justification of claims is lacking. Argument lacks consistent unity. There are obvious flaws in the logic. Some sources have questionable credibility. Argument is orderly, but may have a few inconsistencies. The argument presents minimal justification of claims. Argument logically, but not thoroughly, supports the purpose. Sources used are credible. Introduction and conclusion bracket the thesis. Argument shows logical progressions. Techniques of argumentation are evident. There is a smooth progression of claims from introduction to conclusion. Most sources are authoritative. Clear and convincing argument that presents a persuasive claim in a distinctive and compelling manner. All sources are authoritative. 5.0 % Mechanics of Writing (includes spelling, punctuation, grammar, language use) Surface errors are pervasive enough that they impede communication of meaning. Inappropriate word choice and/or sentence construction are used. Frequent and repetitive mechanical errors distract the reader. Inconsistencies in language choice (register) and/or word choice are present. Sentence structure is correct but not varied. Some mechanical errors or typos are present, but are not overly distracting to the reader. Correct and varied sentence structure and audience-appropriate language are employed. Prose is largely free of mechanical errors, although a few may be present. The writer uses a variety of effective sentence structures and figures of speech. Writer is clearly in command of standard, written, academic English. 10.0 %Format 5.0 % Paper Format (use of appropriate style for the major and assignment) Template is not used appropriately or documentation format is rarely followed correctly. Appropriate template is used, but some elements are missing or mistaken. A lack of control with formatting is apparent. Appropriate template is used. Formatting is correct, although some minor errors may be present. Appropriate template is fully used. There are virtually no errors in formatting style. All format elements are correct. 5.0 % Research Citations (in-text citations for paraphrasing and direct quotes, and reference page listing and formatting, as appropriate to assignment and style) No reference page is included. No citations are used. Reference page is present. Citations are inconsistently used. Reference page is included and lists sources used in the paper. Sources are appropriately documented, although some errors may be present. Reference page is present and fully inclusive of all cited sources. Documentation is appropriate and citation style is usually correct. In-text citations and a reference page are complete and correct. The documentation of cited sources is free of error. 100 % Total Weightage Thank you.