Nursing Change Proposal Research Paper

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My nursing change proposal is “In full term newborns greater than 36 weeks, does skin-to-skin contact compared to no skin contact affect the newborn's body temperature using an axillary temperature during the first 24 hours after birth?” The three Nurse of the Future Core competencies that relate to my change proposal are Patient-Centered Care, Evidence-Based Practice, and Safety. Patients-Centered Care because we have to provide the best and optimal care to each and every patient at all times. Newborns physiological function is influenced by physical immaturity. They do not have the same capabilities like adults and children in terms of thermoregulation. It is very important to maintain optimum thermoregulation in newborns due to their