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Nurses, Becoming a Voice to Lead in 2020By Smriti Arora, Shikha Gulia
Abstract: Nurses' image has always been an apprehension for those in the profession. It is high time that the nurses get their due space in the society. The intent is to elevate the position of nursing profession worldwide by investing in all aspects of nursing. Nursing today is no longer limited to giving injections and offering bedpans. The role of nurse is changing as the environment around us is progressing day …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 2, 2020 · pp. 42–46 Read article →
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Ethical Dilemmas for Nurses in the Times of COVID-19By Smriti Arora
Abstract: COVID-19 has taken us all by surprise. We are in lockdown. This time is very crucial for health care workers especially nurses. They are taking care of all the patients but the question is whether they obligated to take care. One can agree that they are obligated to take care, the nurses take the Nightingale’s pledge, but they are humans too. They have emotions like all normal human beings and …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2020 · pp. 54–56 Read article →
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Bivariate Analysis SimplifiedBy Smriti Arora
Abstract: Analyzing data is often considered as a cause of stress among students especially post graduate nursing students. Although, humongous literature is available on internet and in-print, yet it leads to lot of confusion. This study attempts to simplify statistics, bivariate analysis in specific for nursing students.
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 62–64 Read article →
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Item AnalysisBy Smriti Arora
Abstract: Item analysis is usually carried out by nursing students when they prepare questionnaire or tools for their post graduate research. It is also used by examining bodies who conduct entrance exams. They assess multiple choice questions (mcqs) for their suitability which are prepared by the nursing experts. The good mcqs are thus retained in the entrance exam and poor ones omitted or modified. Item analysis is done to evaluate the …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 4, Issue 2, 2018 · pp. 6–7 Read article →
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Effect of PTP on Knowledge of Staff Nurses for Safe Drug Administration in Pediatric TuberculosisBy Smriti Arora
Abstract: It is known that safe drug administration plays a very important role in the management of pediatric tuberculosis. The staff nurses being the core member of health team needs to be made aware of all the aspects of pediatric tuberculosis management especially drugs. The current study was conducted to assess the effect of a planned teaching programme (PTP) on knowledge of staff nurses regarding safe drug administration in pediatric tuberculosis. …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2017 · pp. 11–16 Read article →
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Editorial Note –Quality Improvement: For Better Health OutcomesBy Smriti Arora
Abstract: Quality is meeting the needs and exceeding the expectations of those we serve. Quality Improvement (QI) consists of systematic and continuous actions that lead to measurable improvement in health care services and the health status of targeted patient groups. It is a method for ensuring that all the activities necessary to design, develop and implement a product or service are effective and efficient with respect to the system and its …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 2, Issue 2, 2016 · pp. 23–24 Read article →
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Clinical Environment Learning EvaluationBy Smriti Arora
Abstract: Learning is acquiring new, or modifying existing, knowledge, behaviors, skills, values, or preferences and may involve synthesizing different types of information. There are a variety of influences in the clinical-learning environment that can significantly limit and hinder the development of the learner.
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 21–22 Read article →
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Helfer’s Skin Tap Technique for IM Injection PainBy Smriti Arora
Abstract: Various nonpharmacologic interventions that can be used to reduce pain include, meditation, thermal measures, play activities, relaxation techniques, imagery, massage, positioning, and music. Nurses play a crucial role in helping out patients with nonpharmacologic interventions for procedural pain by analyzing the technique best suitable for the patient, getting to know the patient’s willingness and determination, teaching them the appropriate way for using their options, supporting and reinforcing the correct use …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 19–20 Read article →
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Effect of Coconut Oil Massage on Weight and Neurobehavioral Response in LBW BabiesBy Smriti Arora, Disha Ravindran, Shilpi Sarkar
Abstract: Massaging the newborn is an age old tradition in India, which leads to weight gain. The present quasi-experimental study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of coconut oil massage among neonates in a selected tertiary care hospital in Delhi. The 15 neonates in experimental group received the coconut oil massage, and standard care was given to neonates in control group. No significant increase in weight or neurobehavioral response was observed …
Published in International Journal of Pediatric Nursing · Vol. 1, Issue 2, 2015 · pp. 1–3 Read article →
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Integration of Nursing Theories in PracticeBy Smriti Arora
Abstract: Nursing theory is a well thought-out and systematic expression of a set of recommendations related to questions in the discipline of nursing. A nursing theory is a set of ideas, definitions, relationships, and expectations or suggestions derived from nursing models or from other disciplines and project a purposive, methodical outlook of phenomena by designing specific inter-relationships among notions for the purposes of describing, explaining, forecasting, and /or recommending. The purpose …
Published in International journal of Nursing Science Practice and Research · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 8–12 Read article →