are often said and greatly appreciated. The immense amount of effort spent volunteering is an aspect of my life that goes unnoticed by peers and adults. The experience began during my freshman year when I joined the club STLF, or Students Today Leaders Forever. Throughout
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nurse patient event I have had in Obstetrics it will analyze major theory assumptions related to person, health, nursing and environment in the context of this caring moment, along with a personal reflection of this caring moment. Born in West Virginia theorist Jean Watson has had a very distinguished career, as a nurse educator and researcher in the area of “human caring and loss” (Nursing Theories, 2012, p.1). Beginning her education with a BSN from University of Colorado in 1964, she then acquired
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accomplish great things, you must not only act, but also dream, not only plan, but also believe”. The nursing field is one that has very different types of work associated with it. For instance, there are many types of nurses. Some may work in the emergency room, regular hospital, and or they could work in a doctor's office depending on their degree. I chose this career because it will give me the opportunity to broaden my social skills and it will allow me to show the care I have for others. Also
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most of career practicing nursing in the surgical setting. I was a staff nurse on an orthopedic surgical unit for the first two and a half years after graduating from an associate’s degree nursing program. I then went back to my home of the Operating Room (OR), previously working as an OR Assistant prior to going to nursing school. I joined the cardiovascular team in the OR during my orientation period and absolutely loved it. Four years later I began my journey in nursing leadership. My first
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Quality of Life and Functioning What does the phrase “quality of life” mean? Does it have an actual definition? The answer may not be as clear as one would expect because the concept of “quality of life” can vary from one person to the next based on the values of the individual in question. The purpose of this paper is to examine the quality of life of a patient with a cancer and describe an appropriate nursing care plan based on the patient’s values. Personal Perceptions Personal perceptions
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Today for a Healthier Tomorrow” Growing up in a house hold of medical personnel, such as my mother and my aunt and other close relatives has really inspired me to become a Nurse Practitioner, but most of all my inspiration has come due to the death of my father. I want to help patients who may have false hope, who may think that there’s nothing anyone can do, I want to give patients hope, and I will devote my life to make a difference in the medical field. Although it won’t be easy, I know there will
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Career Pathway Assessment Amy Dolan Old Dominion University School of Nursing I have always been a “nurse”. I “nursed” my sister when she was little, I picked “flowers” (weeds) for my mother when she was sick, and I rushed to a friend’s aid in high school when she fainted due to anorexia. My nickname my senior year in high school was none other than “Florence”. It’s just me-the instinct to assist, to nurture - to help make a difference. However, it took many years and a few careers to finally
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evolving based on new experiences and knowledge. Through looking over time at the view point of humans, to personality tests, to personal development and lastly looking at optimal healing environments this paper will construct my professional presence and look at ways to improve my ability to care for others. A1. Models of health and healing: A comparison of 2 Eras In Dr. Dossey’s “A Conversation About the Future of Medicine” he discusses his theory of the progress of health and healing. He looks
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Career Plan Builder Activities When I started doing the first assignment in the career plan building activities, it made me realize what were the most important factors and the least important factors in my career planning. And some choices I never thought about how much I would like to do it. Now, I am taking a second look at my life goals and career path. My lifetime goal is to build and own my own personal care home for the elderly people. I love helping and providing care for anybody. I have
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directed. My personal goal is to become a Nurse anesthesiologist which one day will secure me a Job in respectable hospital and will be committed to working with the care of saving lives, by monitoring the patient like a hawk while under anesthetic medication and making sure of being with patient after surgery to make sure they are stable. This goal will be fulfil by setting my goal in steps of short term, long term and the ultimate goal. My plan comes into play when all of a sudden, my mum died
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