ABSTRACT
Introduction There are many professions in healthcare, but registered nurses (RNs) are definitely the majority. Registered nurses are the backbone of the hospital and ambulatory care facilities. Their expertise is essential in the care of patients. Nursing care is carried out through various organizational methods. These methods are models of nursing care [1]. A model determines the roles of the nurse and other caregivers, and the way they all work together to provide care for the patient [2]. These models address and affect the following issues:
1. Staffing of nurses and their partners in care 2. Salaries or operating costs 3. Effectiveness and efficiency of care for the patients
Nurse staffing and the nursing care models vary depending on the following:
Contents Introduction .............................................................................................................................. 93 Nursing Care Models ................................................................................................................ 95
Team/Functional Nursing Care Model ................................................................................. 95 Primary Nursing Care Model ................................................................................................ 95 Patient-Focused Nursing Care Model ................................................................................... 95
Future of Nursing Care Models ................................................................................................. 96 References ................................................................................................................................. 97
1. Acuity of the patient 2. Area to which the nurse is assigned 3. Duties or tasks required 4. Partnerships with the nurse 5. Culture of the facility
The nursing care model can affect the outcomes and safety of patients. Patients are grouped by age, such as pediatric and adult, and by the acuity of nursing care required. Some facilities will set the cutoff for pediatric patients at age 16, while others set this age at 18. Depending on the facility, there may not be pediatric services and the facility may transfer the patient to another facility if admission is needed.
