My Nursing Practice Analysis Nursing has been a significant part of my life for more than 31 years. During my career, I have taken care of thousands of patients, and knowing that I have been a part of a patient’s healing process and grieving process is satisfying. The American Nurses Association (ANA) (2010) states, “The art of nursing is based on caring and respect for human dignity” (p. 23). As a nurse, respecting my patient’s dignity is part of my role. I am upholding the ethical values set by
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setting. The pace of the unit can change rapidly during a shift. I feel my practice is a mixture of the first model of physical body and also the third model of body-mind-spirit. In behavioral health we often are more focused on the emotional care aspect, remembering to be culturally sensitive to our clients as well as respecting their spiritual beliefs and incorporating these aspects into their individualized recovery plan. With the advancements our society has achieved in medication, sometimes
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A Day in the Life “Nothing ever goes according to plan”. I never thought I would agree with this quote so much until I graduated high school. Becoming a nurse was probably one of the very last things I ever wanted to do when I was younger. As I got older I began to realize how compassionate I am towards everyone. My sophomore year in high school was when I realized I should become a nurse. I plan to get certified and become an Oncology nurse. I look up to one of my favorite cousins when it comes
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act is right or wrong. I came to realise that conflicts of belief may arise throughout my future career in nursing and be unsure how I was going to be able to make the right decisions for my patients where by all parties involved would be satisfied by the outcome. It was through the studies of ethics that I have learnt how to overcome these conflicts and why it is that these conflicts arise in the first place. In my studies of ethics this semester I have been exposed
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Career Path Option 1: Ultrasound Technician Career Category: Investigative Job description (including daily responsibilities) · Ultrasound Technician, also known as diagnostic sonographers, operate machines called sonographic scanners that create images of patients internal organs. They record findings and keep track of patient records, prepare patients for procedures by asking them questions about their history and answering any questions the patient might have, they also provide a summary
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The Illinois Board of Nursing is a regulatory agency that has 13 appointed members, which are appointed by the Governor’s office (Board of Nursing, n.d.). The roles of the Illinois Board of Nursing are “making recommendations on the adoption of revisions to the rules and regulations necessary to carry out the provisions of the Act, conducting hearings and disciplinary conferences upon charges calling for discipline of a licensee, and recommending approval or denial of nursing education programs”
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because who knows what can come along. My personal and professional goals at this time are to accomplish my Master’s degree and advance into the DNP program. Another personal goal is to get into one of the good hospitals in the city and work as a nurse with babies or Pediatrics. The third personal goal is to get married and have a family. These three goals are some of my main goals at this point in my life, especially to have a family, as I am at a point in my life that family becomes important. I know
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practice, professional presence is the foundation on which we establish what it means to be human and to care for our fellow man. To be a nurse and choose the many sacrifices it takes to spend one’s life caring for others requires knowledge of one’s own personal beliefs and values. Our own past experiences with life and how they have shaped us also influence how we relate and treat our patients. These things work together to create our mindful presence. Throughout our years of practice, our experience with
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Interview Health Care and Life Sciences 1. Would you become a doctor if you had the opportunity? Yes, I enjoy the medical field tremendously, and plan to continue my education throughout my career. But as you see, it is a great responsibility for someone`s life, and it needs a strong experience. 2. What made you choose nursing as a career? My mother is a nurse, and also I wanted to do something in my career that makes a difference in people's lives on a daily basis. 3. Do you have any
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Incorporating Mindfulness into Practice Staci Dobson WGU Professional Presence Healthcare requires many attributes to excel as a caregiver. Historically caring for the physical body has been our focus. Research has shown humans require care of the body, mind, and spirit to obtain optimal wellbeing. As a caregiver to be able to provide for the needs of the patient, we need to grow in our self-awareness and increase the mindfulness in our practice. Models of Health and Healing. We have
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