...Name: BJ Program: Master of Science in Nursing Informatics | Personal Statement of Purpose for Graduate School. | I want to pursue a Master’s degree in Adult Nurse Practitioner. That is why I went to nursing school and achieved my BSN, because it has been my dream of using the computer to enhance health care. I feel strongly that I am now ready to pursue graduate study and work towards the Adult Nurse Practitioner Master's Degree Program. I am motivated to continue to achieve in this area because of the profound sense of spiritual fulfillment that I receive as a result of laboring to make health care services better for us all, especially in the area of nursing. For a woman that is completely immersed on the cutting-edge of informatics technology, the xxx College Adult Nurse Practitioner Master's Degree Program is ideal for my long-term career interests, with its state-of-the-art facilities and well deserved reputation for creative excellence in this field. I look forward to developing advanced skills in physical assessment and diagnostic reasoning, clinical decision-making, and assessment; it is my sincere and humble hope to someday provide valuable leadership for management in the area of informatics. I especially look forward to practicing in a broad array of challenging settings such as home care, hospitals, nursing homes, and schools. It is my intention to complete a Master’s degree in an approved Nurse Informatics Program and from my research into the programs; xxx...
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...society has debated about the nursing degree. What are the differences? What are the similarities? As nurses we have the opportunity to choose different levels of education. Which include: associate degree, baccalaureate degree, masters’ degree and nurse practitioner. In beginning we need to understand “What is nursing” in general? As defined by the ANA: Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations. In my eyes nursing involves the use of critical thinking and clinical judgment to help us understand a client’s response to actual needs. Both ADN and BSN prepared nurses can provide the similar clinical bedside nursing skills, however, ADN prepared nurses training prepares them for specific patient care diagnoses and situations. BSN prepared nurses training prepares them for a more holistic approach, such as decision making, delegating, and oversight. However, the debate still turns to ADN vs BSN. ADN vs. BSN: Differences in competencies ADN: Associate Degree Nursing Associate degree programs are designed to train students to provide entry level care in a hospital setting. The ADN is an attractive option for many due to shortened program time and the reduced tuition rate. Associate degree nursing programs are developed to...
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...Running head: PERSONAL LEADERSHIP Personal Leadership Development Plan Angelica Doloroso University of Phoenix Nursing 587/Leadership and Management in Nursing and Healthcare Marcia Lyles, MSN, EDD, PhD. January 5, 2006 Personal Leadership Development Plan It has been my experience that health care professionals as well as consumers are becoming more verbal about the inadequacies of the health care system. It is clear that improvement is necessary. There are many roads to improvement of the system, one of which is the proper use of the Advance Nurse Practitioner. With this role properly developed, the Advanced Nurse Practitioner can effect many changes both in and out of the hospital setting. It is for this reason that I chose to advance my practice as a nurse. As an advanced practice clinician, I will be able to make a difference in the community by contributing to the enlargement of the primary care workforce to meet the population’s primary care needs. Within the next five years, I view myself in an advanced practice role, that of a Nurse Practitioner serving the adult population in an outpatient clinical setting. As an advanced practice clinician and leader, my efforts will be directed at ensuring that effective health care is provided to the patients that will result in improved quality and health outcomes. At the local level, I will have a strong influence on my team in my area of clinical practice. This involves identifying the steps required to develop...
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...The Future of Nursing through Education, Practice and Leadership Grand Canyon University Nursing 430 Professor Jude Belmonte Raeanne Shope December 15, 2013 The Future of Nursing through Education, Practice and Leadership In the 21st century the focus of healthcare and the way it is disbursed needs to change to fit the needs of an aging population. As the face of healthcare changes, nurses must change and become more involved in all aspects of patient care. Nurses must step out of the shadows and assume a leadership role and shape policies that affect patient care. The Institute of Medicine report” The Future of Nursing” researched nursing education, practice and leadership and made recommendations on how to elevate nurses to their full potential. Changes need to occur throughout the profession with emphasis on education, practice changes and leadership. There are numerous barriers that prevent nurses from responding to the rapidly evolving heath care setting. These barriers will need to be removed so nurses can lead changes and drive advances in health care (The future of, 2011). Nursing is one profession with multiple entry level positions, LPN, ADN, and BSN. With so many levels of education and no seamless transition of education from one level to another, nurses struggle to achieve higher education. Improving the education system and achieving a more educated workforce, specifically increasing the number of nurses with baccalaureate degrees, will change...
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...University Introduction Nursing profession has many levels of education from more than forty years like, the diploma nurses, technical nurses, professional nurses, master level degree nurses and doctorate degree nurses. In 1965 the committee on nursing education of the American Nurses Association (ANA) published a position paper which addressed the different levels of education for registered professional nurses. Different Approaches to Nursing Education There are three different approaches to nursing education: I. 3-year diploma program, administered at hospitals. II. 3-year associate degree usually offered at community colleges. III. 4-year baccalaureate degree offered at senior colleges and universities. Baccalaureate nursing programs encompass the entire curriculum in associate degree and diploma programs, and also vide in-depth treatment of the physical and social sciences, nursing management, nursing research, public and community health, and the humanities. The Baccalaureate nursing programs enhances the student’s professional development, develops the new nurse for a more liberal scope of practice, and provides the nurse with a better understanding of the cultural, political, economic, and social issues that affect patients and determine health care delivery. Throughout the last decennium, policymakers and practice leaders have recognized that education makes a difference. The Affect of Education on Nursing Pattern According to American...
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...2015 The purpose of Nursing education is to prepare individuals that have interest in the nursing profession to become nursing care professionals. Nursing education has an important value on the competence and knowledge achieved by the nurse and other health care professionals. Nursing has gradually developed in every direction of the healthcare field as well as the nursing roles in healthcare. Health care employers increasingly are recognizing that education makes a difference and are looking to hire nurses with higher education (Trautman 2015). Most employers want to hire nurses who can implement the latest research and evidence into practice, providing sensitive and quality care. An associate degree in nursing is a nursing degree that is usually awarded and obtained from the community college which typically takes two to three years to complete. In the 1970’s the associate degree in nursing (ADN) program helped to control and minimize the shortage of nurses there by encouraging facilities to educate their nurses in the community college. In 1951 nurse educator Mildred Montag proposed a new program to prepare nurse technicians in two year associate degree in the community colleges (Creasia and Friberg 2011). Graduates of the Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) program must pass a national licensing examination, known as the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX), in order to obtain a nursing license. A baccalaureate degree in nursing (BSN) is a very rigorous...
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...state licensing standards. • To verify that doctors are who they represent themselves to be. • To confirm clinical competence. Non-Physician Credentials by state law, must complete an accredited, formal education program. The majority holds a bachelor’s degree. Although they are employable with an Associates. Are licensure requirements different form state to state In each state, the State Board of Nursing specifies what educational, clinical, and licensure requirements are necessary to practice in the state. Nurse Practice Act (state legislation that sets out the requirements for nurse licensure in the state) contains the states requirements for the practice. All 50 states require that nurses remain licensed in order to practice and it varies from state to state. (Austin & Wetle, 2012). Connecticut Nursing Requirements For license by examination, you must: • Successfully complete a nursing program that meets the requirements outlined in the • Regulations of Connecticut State Agencies (RSA). This includes associates and bachelors degree programs in nursing. •...
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...time applying to Excelsior College or if you were enrolled in the School of Nursing within the last five years and have since earned additional collegelevel credit. If you have withdrawn from a business, health sciences, liberal arts, or technology degree program within the last five years, please contact your Academic Advising Office as you may not be required to submit an application. If you are a graduate of a business, health sciences, liberal arts, technology, or nursing degree program, please contact your Academic Advising Office as you may not be required to submit an application. Licensed practical/vocational nurse Licensed massage therapist Certified pharmacy technician School of Nursing Candidates In addition to official transcripts, nursing candidates must submit a copy of a current license or certification to verify professional status in an appropriate health care profession. This license should be mailed with your application or faxed to the Undergraduate Application for Admission Team at 518-464-8833. Bachelor of Science in nursing (BRN) and RN to Master of Science in nursing (MRN) applicants must submit an official transcript showing the completion of associate degree nursing education or RN diploma education. Nursing courses completed at institutions other than Excelsior College are only evaluated upon enrollment. International Nurses: Admission to the associate degree in nursing programs is not open to international students. See page 6 for additional information...
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...Advanced Practice Nurse Final Project Windy Allen South University Role of the Advanced Practice Nurse Final Project A thorough look was taken into the role of the advanced practice nurse during this course. There are many different roles that a nurse may pursue as a graduate of a master's in nursing program. The choice may involve direct or non-direct patient care depending on your interests. Leadership styles were also explored and these styles help to mold a person in their career as a nurse. Finally a look into health policies was taken. The policies and how a nurse can make a difference were explored. This course explored many ways that an advanced practice nurse can contribute to the well being of others. Advanced practice roles in nursing Advanced practice nursing is divided into two groups, direct patient care and non-direct patient care. Direct patient care can be described as directly assessing, observing and recording information about a patient and using that information to treat the patient. Listed below are four advanced degree nursing specialties along with their requirements. A nurse practioner is a registered nurse that has received their masters of science in nursing with a nurse practioner emphasis. The approved program must include 500 contact hours. At that point the graduate may sit for certification according to the American Nurses Credentialing Center Nurse. (2014) Nurse practioners give direct patient care. http://www.nursecredentialing.org/FamilyNP-Eligibility...
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...Dr. Rosemarie Berman Associate Professor Chair, B.S.N. Program Nursing Contact Information Contact via email 703-284-1627 “You need to continue looking at yourself as many nursing professionals today…not only as a caregiver but as a leader. You need to expand your view and your scope that you are a leader in health care, you are an advocate for your patient, you are an advocate for your nurses. You need to be open for all of the different kinds of things that you can do and set those goals for yourself. Set those intermediate goals of “Where would I like to be and what can I do now to move forward in that area.” It really is up to you. It is up to you and your peers. You have the opportunity, with everything that is going on with health care today… you have the opportunity to have a tremendous impact on nursing, on society, on health care. I need to move forward in that area. I think that is where we need to be and I think you need to keep that truly as your focus and realize all of what you can do. I believe we can achieve it. So I am passing the Olympic torch to you nursing professionals.” The above quoted statement was transcribed from the interview done by GNSA Liaison, Blandine Augustin, a DNP student at Marymount University, with the interview as Dr. Rosemarie Berman, Associate Professor and Chairperson of the BSN program at Marymount University. This interview done in May 5, 2014 can be found in the World Wide Web having the address of...
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...the associate-degree level versus the baccalaureate-degree level nursing. Nursing is a dynamic and complex discipline that needs increase knowledge and skills. Now days a nurse is expecting to make critical decision sometimes than following doctors’ orders, which requires more education. There are some differences between associate-degree level nurse and baccalaureate nurse even though they carry the same RN position in their beginning of their carrier. Professionalism, ethical decision making, accountability, critical thinking and effective communication are included in baccalaureate degree program. A lot of RNs are advancing their nursing degree to bachelors. What we see around is ,most of them are coming from some kind of health care field . After initial licensure, RNs can obtain additional academic degrees in nursing. Surveys show that half of the nurses are holding BSN and the other half holds associate or AND degree . According to the Institute of Medicine(IOM) and Robert Wood Johnson Foundation(RWJF) report, “The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health”, nursing will need to undergo changes in nursing scopes of practice, which will also needs advances in nursing education and training ,in order to meet the healthcare needs of society. Modern civilization has traveled far and creates a rich history which includes advances in education in nurses and women and nursing practice has been improved. A large number of hospitals in US are...
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...thus far. Intertwined through my experiences of the past few years is the presence and influence of Mary Grace, a little girl I have cared for, loved and learned from. Through the time I spent with her I was helped to realize that this work fulfilled me in a way I had not felt before. I began to reconsider where I wanted my future to take me. I contemplated a career in nursing as I felt being a caregiver was the path for me. When I graduated high school with honors and was accepted early to James Madison University pre-nursing program, I thought I knew what the next four years would bring. However it didn’t take long for me to realize JMU wasn’t a good fit for me. I struggled with my academics because I was so unhappy and never really felt like I fit in with any of my classmates. Perhaps it was the change in environment from urban to rural. I was aware the first year away from home and close friends and my support system would take an adjustment but that comfort level never happened. Following a very unhappy freshman year I moved back home to began J. Sargeant Reynolds that fall, continuing with nursing. It was at this time that I began working with Mary Grace again. Her parents have been family friends for years and I knew Mary Grace had been diagnosed with Rett Syndrome, but not much about the syndrome itself. Retts is a developmental disorder seen almost exclusively in females. Mary Grace developed normally and hit all her milestones until she was a year old. That’s...
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...Running ahead: Differences in Competencies between Nurses Prepared at the Associate Degree Level Versus the Baccalaureate Degree Level 1 Associates Degree Nursing Education vs. Baccalaureate Degree Nursing Education: Differences in Clinical Practice Suja Kuruvilla Grand Canyon University: NRS-430V Professor Lorraine Hoover September 2, 2012 Health care is a field that is changing dramatically. Many practicing nurses have various degrees in nursing like Associate Degree, Diploma, Baccalaureate and Master’s degree. Due to the varying levels of education and training, differences exist between the nurses prepared with an Associate degree (ADN) when compared to those nurses who have trained in a Baccalaureate degree (BSN). Though nurses getting these degrees have their differences in preparation, nurses earning these degrees have adequate theoretical and clinical learning experiences. The license qualifying examination for many states- National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) - does not differentiate between ADN and BSN degree prepared nurses and allows nurses with both degrees to take the licensing examination after completion of the degree regardless of the educational background of the applicant. The differences in competencies between nurses prepared with an ADN compared to those prepared with a BSN include the quality of training and duration...
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...Running head: Overview of Difference in Competencies between ADN and BSN Overview of Difference in Competencies between Nurses Prepared at the Associate degree level versus the baccalaureate degree level in nursing Overview of Difference in Competencies between Nurses Prepared at the Associate degree level versus the baccalaureate degree level in nursing The common goal of the nursing community worldwide is to make sure that quality care is given for all patient population. While doing this, it also wants to maintain the credentials, code of ethics, standards, competencies, and continuing education. Both ADN and BSN nurses give care in a holistic method for individuals who are healthy and sick and are from all ages and cultures. An individual’s physical, emotional, psychological, intellectual, social and spiritual needs will be considered by the nurses while giving care to that person. The profession of nursing is a combination of physical science, social science, nursing theory and technology in caring for individuals. Showing empathy towards patients’ needs is one of the great qualities for which nurses are well known. Some of the core nursing competencies include nursing knowledge, patient-centered care, professionalism, ethics, leadership & communication. ADN and BSN programs help nurses to gain expertise in specific areas of practice. In the quality of patient care provided by ADN and BSN prepared nurses, there...
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...settings from hospitals and private practices, to nursing homes and the military, just to name a few. The career has a high level of projected job growth and demand, which means jobs will always be available for those who wish to pursue a career in nursing. When becoming an RN, there is promise for job advancement and promotion, especially when a baccalaureate degree is obtained. Today, many people are taking this step to further their education and degree. In fact, the number of employed nurses with a bachelor’s degree is higher than ever. In 1980, about 55 percent of nurses held only a hospital diploma, along with 18 percent holding an associate’s and 22 percent having a bachelor’s degree. By 2008, 36.8 percent of nurses had obtained a bachelor’s degree in nursing and another 36.1 percent had an associate’s degree (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2012). The apparent rise in education levels is a clear indication of the increasing importance of education and training that is being stressed in the healthcare workforce, as well as in society in general. The National Advisory Council on Nurse Education and Practice has even suggested that “at least two-thirds of the basic nurse workforce hold baccalaureate or higher degrees in nursing” (NACNEP, 2008). Given all of this, it is evident that acquiring a more advanced nursing degree could be beneficial in several aspects. Obtaining a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing is not only looked more highly upon but has been shown...
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