The Assessment Of Rural Nursing - 2138 Words

Rural Nursing in Bowen This essay will discuss how and why Bowen is classified on the Accessibility/Remoteness index as a rural town in Queensland, Australia according to Smith, (2007. A profile of Bowen including the demographics, geographics, environmental and cultural characteristics of the small town will be explored. The health of the population will be looked at and how the profile of Bowen relates directly to the health impacts of Bowen’s residents. Employment and related health issues will be explored along with the added health concerns due to the tropical climate. Following this I will discuss the nursing theories and how they relate to the Registered Nurse in a rural town. Models of Care will be explored next with main focus on The Patient Centred Care approach which is significant to Bowen. Furthermore, the role of the registered nurse and how they plan and manage their day to day activities along with the multi-disciplinary teams will be discussed. Specific knowledge that the registered nurse in Bowen requires and the clinical skills needed will be supported with nursing practice examples specific to Bowen. Lastly a personal reflection of how I believe my current skills and knowledge will be beneficial to me working as a student nurse in Bowen. I will provide examples of how I may apply these skills to practice. The Accessibility/Remoteness Index of Australia (ARIA) is used to define the rural or remoteness of a location within Australia, Bowen is categorisedShow MoreRelatedThe Seeds Of Nursing Should Be Planted Within The Heads, Hearts And Minds Of Youth Essay1340 Words   |  6 PagesAction Steps The seeds of nursing must be planted in the heads, hearts and minds of youth. Seeing one’s self as a nurse, or a reflection of who you are in a nurse role, is important as children develop ideas about what they want to be when they grow up. 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