Advancing Professional Nursing Practice
For this assignment, you will conduct a narrative literature review on a topic.
Topic: Dignity in a hospital setting from a service users’ perspective?
“A literature review is a comprehensive summary and critical appraisal of the literature that is relevant to your research topic. It presents the reader with what is already known in this field and identifies traditional and current controversies as well as weaknesses and gaps in the field.”
Williamson G., Whitaker A. (2020). Succeeding in literature reviews and research project plans for
nursing students (4th ed). London: SAGE Publications Ltd.
Apart from critically appraising the literature that is relevant to the subject of interest, the content of your essay should also demonstrate the learning objectives of the module:
Critically evaluate contemporary nursing practice and justify the need for future development in light of current evidence and policy direction in the field of adult nursing.
Demonstrate the ability to assess and evaluate the delivery of care to individuals with complex health needs in the field of adult nursing.
Critically evaluate the skills required by the nurse to engage and involve individuals, families and communities in decisions regarding their health and well-being in the field of adult nursing.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills required by the nurse when advocating for and on behalf of service users/clients in the field of adult nursing.
Critically appraise the skills required for partnership working with service users / clients and other professionals in the field of adult nursing.
Reflect on individual professional development within the field of adult nursing, and identify ongoing personal training and development needs.
