Journal Reflection: Our View of Courageous Care

I read a journal entitled Our View of Courageous Care by Cindy Munro and Richard Savel that was published in the year 2015. The journal is all about building the knowledge base for nursing care and the manifestation or courageous care. Whereas the authors highlighted that quality improvement projects will definitely enhance care by applying knowledge to a situation. This research aims to find new knowledge that can be applied. They also say that it is necessary to actually test theoretically attractive new interventions to refute or substantiate the effectiveness of essential health care traditions. Wherein the authors cite an example of what proof do they have in regards to the ideal turning recurrence for critically ill patients?

It is said that Providing a quiet time for critically sick patients during day has been broadly adapted by the specialists or practitioners as a method for providing rest, however according to them there is a little research assessing the practice that dimming lights and urging daytime sleep to exacerbate circadian rhythm problem which is a persistent or intermittent disruption of sleep patterns. Whereas they highlighted that it is essential for nurses to embrace courageous care as individuals and to act as a catalyst for courageous care within the interdisciplinary health care group. Moreover, it is the responsibility of the nurses to assist all of the members of the team to practice to the full extent of their education and training. In this research, it falls under the Care Enhancement Qualities which is the Managing and Negotiating Health Care Delivery System. It is because this journal is all about managing and enhancing various health care system that impacts patient care in terms of quality, cost-effectiveness, and source. In addition, it demonstrates the willingness of the authors to explore knowledge that can be applied in situations. The measures to modify or to improve their existing ways for the sake of the patients.

As I mentioned earlier, wherein the author cites an example of a critically ill patient. They need to explore more knowledge and do a little research for them to fully understand the risks and benefits of it and to improve their intervention. Moreover, the authors highlighted that Quality Improvement can really support courageous care by giving structure to endeavors and aimed for enhancing care at nearby destinations. In an ongoing American Diary of Critical Care (AJCC) article portraying the quality improvement measurements and procedures, the authors state that “Critical care nurses often perform most of the care, patient assessment, and evaluations in the ICU, which places them in the perfect position to identify, evaluate, initiate, and sustain quality initiatives. In addition, as indicated by the authors, No matter how very much situated nurses are to recognize opportunities for enhancing care, change won't happen except if nurses act courageously. Quality improvement ventures broaden courageous care beyond the nurse's interaction with an individual patient and provide benefits far beyond the initial target.

As for me, it falls under the Care Enhancement Qualities which is the Monitoring and Ensuring the Quality of Health Care Practice, It is simply because it includes active participation of the nurses to monitor and improve the quality care with courageous care. It shows that nurses should accept the opportunities to choose courageous acts to introduce themselves all the time in light of the fact that a risk is everywhere. You can endeavor to limit the dangers by avoiding any risk yet there are dangers to yourself, your associates, your calling, and those you serve when you don't take in appearing, talking up, or practicing according to the highest standards of evidence-based practice. Moreover, authors express that the work environment can debilitate or facilitate courageous care. Because healthy work environments are a significant part of patient safety, courageous care should straightforwardly address any components that undermine healthy work environments. Healthy work environment nurture courage in nurses and support efforts to enhance patient results. Wherein the author express an example that when nurses communicate skillfully, they are better and able to express their case about what changes are required and why. They are also able to comprehend and respect the perspectives of others. Besides, Nurses in a healthy work environment go beyond distinguishing issues that they engage associates, patients, and families in finding and implementing solutions to issues. As for me, it falls under the Care Enhancement Qualities in which is the Nurse Practitioner-Patient Relationship. It is because the nurse practitioner is able to communicate effectively with patients to facilitate an environment of trust by using courage in it. And the nurse is also able to act collaboratively with patients with skills.

There's a courage that runs with the professionalism of nursing. There are events all through each nurse’s profession where they have to achieve something extremely difficult that they know will cause trouble. It might break horrendous news, it might tell someone that there really is nothing left that ought to be possible for them, or that a routine test has revealed something stressing. As a student nurse this is something we have to do now and in future. We're the ones consistently thought to be the best communicators and most prepared to adjust in this sorts of conditions.