...Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practice Master’s Prepared Nurse Interview Guide Introduction I have chosen to interview the Manager of the Perioperative Services to gain insight into her career goals, achievements and motives for perusing a graduate degree in nursing. I am currently working in the Perianesthesia Department which provides services for approximately 36 surgeries a day. To maintain the privacy of this individual, I will refer to her a Jane. Overview of Career Jane was married by the young age of 20. She was a high school graduate and a stay at home wife. Finding herself bored at home with her new husband gone for long hours at work, Jane started taking courses at her local Junior College. After spending time and talking to her new friends, Jane became interested in the nursing program available at her local junior college. One of her friends suggested Jane applies with her to the nursing program. Excited about her new career, Jane embarked on a lifelong journey. As an excited brand new grad, Jane went straight to the ICU. After having her children, Jane was ready to move to another area of nursing. Jane had enjoyed her rotation of the operating room during nursing school, so when a position in the Recovery Room became available, Jane applied. Once proficient in the Recovery Room, Jane realized it was time to increase her education. The Charge nurse encouraged her to seek her Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN). Jane heard about a new...
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...Explain the functional differences between a regulatory agency, such as a board of nursing (BRN), and a professional nursing organization (PNO) as it pertains to your professional nursing practice. The Board of Nursing is a government agency responsible for regulating nursing practice, creating laws, administering licensure exam and issuing licenses, and overseeing and ensuring the safe practice of nursing. Its ultimate goal is to protect the health, safety and welfare of public receiving nursing services (NCSBN, 2015). The New York State Board of Nursing is administered under the Office of Profession of the state, located in Albany, NY. It defines four distinct nursing professions in New York State: Registered Professional Nurse, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Licensed Practical Nurse and Nurse Practitioner (nysed.gov, 2014). The office of Profession also is responsible for setting standard for accreditation and registering nursing education programs within New York State (nysed.gov, 2014). As a Registered Professional Nurse in the state of New York, I can perform patient health evaluation and assessment, teach and educate patients about their health conditions, perform medical tasks ordered by physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants and be a part of an interdisciplinary health team to plan and implement health care. To practice as a registered nurse, I must comply with New York State nursing regulation, complete mandatory trainings on Child abuse and infection control...
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...2014 Pathway To Nursing When everyone was once a child, one of the most common question that was asked was, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" As a child, of course our answers would vary, from being a police officer, to being a fire fighter, to being a model, to being a fashion designer, and etc. My response was, "I want to be a nurse!" I always seeked an interest in helping others who were sick, in need, and couldn't care for themselves. In the year 2005, my grandmother was feeling really ill and was rushed to the emergency room. As her illness worsened, she ended up with memory loss and was later in a coma. After a few months passed, she took her last breath on her hospital bed. From the moment I watched my grandmother lay in a hospital bed, sick and weary, I knew that being in the medical field was what I wanted to pursue. After obtaining my associates degree at Miami Dade College, the first university that I wish to matriculate to is the University of Miami. The University of Miami is a university that is well known for its nursing program. Who wouldn't want to go to one of the top health schools in Florida? The University of Miami is known to be ranked as number 20 in the nation and number one in the state of Florida as one of the top Schools of Nursing and Health Studies (Schools of Nursing and Health Studies). I believe that the University of Miami is a wonderful school and I would be proud to call the "Home of the Hurricanes" my home. Another school that...
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...Abstract I define my philosophy of nursing within the three nursing domains of person, health, and environment. My goal is to communicate the importance of nursing as a knowledge-based career, depending not only on the nurse fulfilling her role but also on the patient’s compliance. A patient must learn to provide self-care at home in the same capacity as the nurse would provide care in the clinical setting. I discuss various subjects within nursing. I explain why I want to be a nurse, what I believe a nurse’s role is, the different domains of nursing, and where I believe nursing will be in the future. My philosophy demonstrates the interdependence of the nursing domains. You cannot fully evaluate a person without evaluating their health, nor can you contemplate an environment without encompassing the person. Likewise, health cannot exclude the influence of the environment. These factors build upon the concept of nursing and elaborate on what nursing really is. Keywords: nursing, philosophy, health, person, environment, beliefs, nursing domains Philosophy of Nursing My name is Quyen Thi Napiontek, and I am 24 years old. I have a husband and beautiful 2-year-old daughter. I was born in Biloxi, Mississippi, and I have spent most of my life here. I have an innate curiosity about people and science, and I like to combine that curiosity with assisting others. I feel a nursing career would provide the perfect platform to do this. I aim to make a difference in the lives of others...
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...until he passed away. My grandfather was diagnosed with testicular cancer in his later years in life. During his final 4 years of his life, he couldn’t walk anymore. He couldn’t eat anymore, or even go to the bathroom alone anymore. He wanted to be in his home; in his bed so I got to watch my family members take care of him. Especially my mother and my grandmother who would always be by his side. This showed me how compassionate they were and I wanted to be the same way. I would help my grandfather out as best as I could, he told me that I would become a great nurse one day. That made me decide that going into nursing in the health field would benefit me greatly. I would do what I like to do. Since that day which was 5 years ago from today I have always wanted to go into the career of becoming a nurse. I have always researched about it and get excited whenever I go to the doctor because I know ill get to see and talk to the nurses. I know caring for others and trying my best to make the patients and their families lives better is what I would come home and feeling proud about, even just by knowing I tried to make a difference and cared. Even my brothers and my friends I want to help out whenever they get hurt! The nursing field also fascinates me very much because it is always a challenge. It challenges all the people In the health field because you always have to be learning something new. It’s captivating about how knowledgeable you get to be about the human body when you...
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...The novel takes place in three main locations: the campus of Cornell University, the nursing home and on the traveling circus train during prohibition and Great Depression. The setting plays a crucial role in the story and affects the actions of the main character. At the beginning of the novel it opens up to a young Jacob Jankowski at Cornell University. He left behind his dream of being an Ivy League veterinarian due to his parent’s sudden death in a car crash. Feeling distort Jacob took his fate into his own hands. He climbed aboard a rickety train that just happened to be the Benzini Brothers Most Spectacular Show on Earth. The traveling circus represents a time in Jacobs life that was full of light and glory. However...
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...Caring for your elderly Caring for your elderly Psych 500/Lifespan Development 7/9/2012 Dr. Jones In life we start off as infants who are not able to do anything and need to depend on others to provide common needs. We then grow into children, adolescents, adults, and then senior citizens. As we grow into the senior citizens we tend to go back to the infant stage where we start to depend on others to help us with daily needs. When this starts to happen we tend to see a switch in roles. There comes a time in all of our lives where children and parents switch roles. Children have grown up and start talking care of their parents. Compared to generation’s years ago, the human race is living longer than it used to because they are staying healthy. "We're living longer because people are reaching old age in better health," said demographer James Vaupel, author of a review article appearing in the March 25 edition of Nature. But once it starts, the process of aging itself -- including dementia and heart disease -- is still happening at pretty much the same rate,” (Science 2010). We...
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...Health Care Interview Brandon McCormick HCS/235 September 6, 2012 Dr. Robert Perdiue Introduction This paper is based on a conducted interview of a licensed employee of Accolade Home Care. This paper will provide an overview of Accolade Home Care. It will describe the targeted department, type of work conducted in this department, and specific information that makes it unique. Furthermore, this paper will describe any responsibilities and will consist of questions answered by the interviewee. Overview of Accolade Home Care Accolade Home Care is designed for those patients who need slight assistance with activities of daily living. This Accolade Home Care is a assistant living facility. In this facility, patients are free to bring their own furniture, pictures, and other mementos to make themselves feel more at home. This facility offers a variety of services which include but are not limited to; assistance with medication, meal service, house keeping service, assistance with dressing, and linen services. Accommodations at the facility include recreation room, vending machines, game room, reading are, barber/beauty shop, and a self service laundry room. Although most patients in this facility only require slight assistance, there are some patients that require more. The facility is divided placing those who require more assistance together and those who require less together. Targeted Department The targeted department is the section where...
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...life by being a good role model, succeeding in life, and having confidence. Working to get my degree I became a positive influence in my family members. Growing up in a home where no one had a college degree was a rough situation for me; I used to think to myself that the only way to get out of this situation was to have an education, so I decided to further my education by going to college. By the time I started college I realized that I would be the first in my family to get my degree; therefore, I became an inspiration to my siblings at home. Some of my siblings told me that they're not going off to college, but they beg to differ since I said to them that “Education is key to success.” They knew that it was the only way for them to achieve their goals in becoming something that...
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...measureable and timed. Failure comes when a goal is unrealistic and impossible to achieve. Give it a time line obtainable in the near future, not 20 years from now. As an older adult the wish to become a cardiac surgeon this year would be an example of an unrealistic goal. Once a goal is set, prepare for obstacles and hurdles to cross over. Decide how long it will take to accomplish this goal. After this goal is achieved, repayment would be spread out over time. Time is a valuable asset and commitment is a must. Construct a chart to keep up with academic progress and obtain a superior support system by involving family and friends. According to a study by Templeton research, “Once a goal is chosen, the mind has many processes to promote its pursuit” (Masicampo, 2011, p. 672). Educational and Personal Goals After working as a nursing assistant for many years in a nursing home the enjoyment of taking care of the sick became my passion but the NA position had limits. After returning to school and obtaining a diploma in practical nursing I found, again, this was not enough. Working as an LPN for many years the decision was made to return to school for the ADN. Today my ultimate goal is to receive the MSN with education. My long-term goal is to obtain a...
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...devastating and tragic. In 1998, my mother suffered from a brain aneurism that burst. I was 17 yrs old, and lost my best friend. Mom was strong willed and humorous. She finished college on the deans list, and raised four children by her self. She was the matriarch of my family, She was a great woman who cared for humanity. Sadly she also suffered the disease of addiction. Unfortunately that series of events left my poor mother in a nursing home not able to care for her self. Physically she is here, mentally she is not. The loss of my mom brought broken hearts, lost souls and God willing the dawn of a new day. My experience with addiction is that is can be life threatening. In my family alone, I have lost two aunt’s and a mother due to addiction. Before it took their lives, it changed their whole perspective on life. For example, my mother was always loving and compassionate. As an addict she was mean and hateful. The disease of addiction can and will take everything from you and your family. I lost the person who taught me how to be strong and proud no matter what the situation. My mother was an honorable woman and I suffered a dear loss. Addiction is fatal. There are many effects to the person who is an addict. Relationships with family and friends will be damaged. Families become disappointed and distressed due to a family member who is an addict. From my experience, it is very stressful to worry all the time if my loved one is alright. I used to sit up at night and worry...
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...HIGHWAY TO HAPPINESS KATRINA PAVLOV HCS/301 Undergraduate Nursing Studies December 9, 2013 Dr. R. Haggins HIGHWAY TO HAPPINESS Up until just a few months ago, I was a mother, a daughter, a wife, a girl with a goal to some day go back to school. I graduated from Los Angeles Valley College in 2007 and always hoped to continue my education. I have looked into it numerous times but to be honest I would get discouraged. I was missing three classes, which were a mandatory requirement and must be completed before the entrance to the BSN program. Every school that I researched had the same criteria, classes must be completed upon submission of application and that wasn’t compatible with my schedule, therefore I kept putting it off for what started to feel like forever! I swear I was beginning to lose my motivation and the whole idea of returning to school was sadly fading. Until one day, it dawned on me, I used to have a neighbor who graduated from University of Phoenix with her BSN. I remember how highly she spoke of the university, so I decided to look into it. So Here I am! Although I changed my start date twice, I am proud to say, the ball is finally rolling. The University of Phoenix has provided me with excellent resources, a flexible schedule and a supportive staff. I still need the three classes required for the BSN program, however it is made possible to take a weekend course for...
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...Educational Preparation Association Degree versus Baccalaureate in Nursing ABSTRACT There is so much debate on whether it is important to get BSN or staying working as ADN. If I look at it with my point of view then nurse is a nurse whether she has AND OR BSN.I am a nurse with ADN who took the nclex test just like the other degree schools take and passed my test the first time. I am working with the nurses some that have BSN and some ADN. I have not seen anything difference that a BSN nurse would do for the patient that ADN nurse would not be able to do. Only difference I probably seen is that pay rate is higher and they get to take management position. Difference between ADN and BSN ADN and BSN nurses both work hard to obtain their degrees during nursing school. Both struggles through three or four years of college to complete pre requirements whether it is BSN or ADN program. ADN and BSN nurses both have to take the nclex exam to obtain a nursing license. It is a great start to achieve an ADN and pass the board exam to get a good job to support the family. One benefit of getting ADN is that one can have great paying while going back to school to finish BSN. There is no restriction on when one can start back going to school to get higher education. Although BSN and ADN nurses both perform the same job skills whether they are working on the medical surgical floor or nursing home setting, there is a big difference between obtaining the degree. Association degree can...
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...Before our emersion trip to the Island I knew that adaptation was going to be a key for my experiences with Cubans here in the USA were not too rewarding. On a personal note, the Cuban people I have been in contact here are somewhat full of pride and conceded, but as I found out, not all Cubans are the same. Being immersed in a culture, traditions and customs where I could barely scratch the surface in many ways, as a result of my own inadequacies and pre-judgmental mind-set, yet still immersing myself in it to the best of my abilities, I was surprised of how easy and pleasant that turn out. I learned that I can fit in and adapt in a different environment, or at least in a Cuban environment. The welcoming smiling faces of the Cuban people maid it trouble and anxiety free from the moment we...
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...My Nursing Career Queen Mumuney American Sentinel University My Nursing Career American Nurse Association describes nursing as the protection, promotion and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through diagnosis and treatment of human response and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities and population (www.ana.org). Nursing is not a field for everyone. A good nurse must have ninety-five percent if not all of the following characteristic: sound knowledge and training, observant, patience, time management, people skills , documentation skills, critical thinking, empathy, detailed oriented, kind and firm, good judgment, multi task, physically and emotional stable, flexible and possess great communication skills. I am a currently a nurse manager that have been practicing nursing for 5 years. My hobby is taking care of people, which is the main reason why I decided to be a nurse. I realized that I had a flare for psychiatry when I started my psychiatric rotation. After graduation, I ended up working at the psychiatric facility. In less than a month after graduation, I became the charge nurse and later moved on to the nursing supervisor position. After two years of graduation, I was offered the nurse manager position. Communication is the number one barrier to treatment. I have listened to experienced colleague communicate and handle difficult situation with patients. I attended...
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