In Psychology 1300 this semester, we were instructed to take three career assessment tests that would analyze our personalities, interests, and skills which could help guide us towards the career path that would best suit us. Before I took those three tests on My Plan (2018), I had an interest in working in the medical …
This paper researches the career field of a Registered Nurse (RN). It answers what a RN is and their role in healthcare. It addresses the factors related to the national shortage of nurses and how this will affect the current and future demand of nurses based on statistics from the Bureau of Labor Statistics website. …
I am pursuing an Associates of Science in Nursing degree at Daytona State College. The Associates of Science in Nursing degree (ASN) available at DSC provides extensive training which prepares students for success in a career of nursing. After receiving an ASN, I have two choices. One option would be to get a job immediately …
Registered nurses are responsible for several things. Being a registered nurse takes a lot of patience, dedication and a heart of compassion. Registered nurses are responsible for maintaining things such as; wound care, medical records, administering medications, establishing treatment plans, observation of patients and daily vitals. Registered nurses also consult with the doctors, perform diagnostic …
Does the thought of being a registered nurse interest you? Registered nurses keep track of symptoms patients may be having, patients’ medical history, perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, RN’s often help with rehabilitation, operate equipment, give prescriptions, and they provide emotional support and advice. Healthcare would be negatively affected without the help of registered …
A registered nurse is a nurse that works to promote a good health and prevent illness and diseases. Registered nurses work in various places or better said various settings, but mostly they work alot in hospitals. In hospitals, nurses may work in special units such as critical care, cardiac and burn units and or maternity …
A Registered Nurse is someone who is dedicated to their profession. It is a job that requires lots of time, effort, blood, sweat, and tears. being a Registered nurse is something that not many people can accomplish but the ones that can are hard working and probably some of the most good hearted people, these …
Medicine is an ever evolving science that focuses on the human body and its compilations of intricate, complex structures. This, and the diverse experience I have gained whilst working as a theatre nurse, has cemented my desire to embark on a career as a doctor. I am driven by a passion to both treat disease …
While thinking about holistic nursing and the theories there are many ways they overlap in my personal life and my professional life. Many lessons I have learned as a nurse carry over into everyday life vice versa. I have learned many things over the years and some of the theories of holistic nursing fit perfectly …
Effective leadership plays an important role in all organizations including the nursing profession by providing guidance and direction to an organization. Hard work by leaders has been associated with growth in the professional career as well as success in an organizational setting (DelHousaye & Brewer, 2004). This has proven to be true in my nursing …
A conceptual model is a theoretical framework that provides an organized structure, related ideas, design, and concepts in research while a theory is a foundation for basis of action that describe a phenomenon (Grand Canyon University, 2018). A nursing conceptual model gives direction and an orderly way to research in a nursing field. On the …
The nursing shortage issue has been a major issue in healthcare delivery in the United States with the government implementing different strategies, which are meant to address this issue (Shi & Singh, 2019). This issue is important and should be effectively addressed since it has been indicated to negatively impact the achievement of healthcare goals …
Health care practice incorporates a wide range of multidisciplinary professionals. It is essential for nurses to continuously develop their skills, maintain relevant knowledge and ensure effective delivery process enhances patient care and safety (Manges, Scott-Cawiezell & Ward, 2016). Registered nurses care for patients in a variety of healthcare settings and provide primary services to patients, …
The essay will focus on the role and responsibilities of Registered Nurse (RN) by considering the model of Roper, Logan, and Tierney (RLT). And will incorporate with a case of history chosen patient with Long term condition. Experiencing from placement. The purpose is to explain the impact of LTC type 2 diabetes to consider the …
Perspectives and philosophies go hand in hand, each is a dynamic process in a continuous state of adjustment and upgrade. Philosophies change with the addition of information and data, the more one gains knowledge the more understanding one has of the nature of how things are and how they work. In this paper I will …
Quality Indicators Quality Indicators that are standardized evidence-based measures of healthcare are important in the nursing profession by allowing health are administrators to measure and keep track of healthcare performance (McCaffrey, 2012). The indicators that have been developed by the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ) can also be used to determine any areas …
Introduction Understanding the stages of nursing theory development is important in the education and training of nurses. Chinn & Kramer defined nursing theory as “a creative and rigorous structuring of ideas that project a tentative, purposeful, and systematic view of phenomena” (2015, p. 255). In the earlier years of nursing history, there was little information …
The nursing practice has evolved over time to address some of the changes in healthcare needs and improve the efficiency of the nursing practice to achieve the desired healthcare goals (Cordo & Hill-Rodriguez, 2017). Nursing practice has evolved from the simple setting of home care provided by unskilled men and women in the first to …
Introduction When thinking about nursing there are many people who have had an influence in the field of nursing. Many frameworks for guiding practice as nurses are widely recognized and this paper will discuss King’s theory of goal attainment. King’s theory has three systems for interaction and those are personal, interpersonal, and social (Petiprin, 2016). …
Introduction Critical care nursing such as Intensive Care Unit (ICU) or Coronary Care Unit (CCU) can be a rewarding career as it involves caring for patients that are critically ill. This field of work requires both emotional and physical stamina in order to keep up with the pace of the job. Patients are typically in …
Nursing is not for everyone. It takes a very strong, intelligent, and compassionate person to take on the ills of the world with passion and purpose and work to maintain the health and well-being of the planet. No wonder we’re exhausted at the end of the day!’ (Donna Wilk Cardillo). Select a Concept When hearing …
For ages, the survival of many citizens has relied on the care given by caregivers whether family members, spouse/ partner, medical personnel or professionals in the field of health. The Nursing profession is one of the oldest professions in the world that has dated back to ancient times when the use of herbs and natural …
This assignment will discuss and define the role of assessment as a vital tool in the provision of nursing care within the Nursing process. The author will describe sources of information which may inform the assessment process, identify a specific assessment tool used in my area of practice and identify ways of developing a positive …
Andrew Wyeth, born in 1917, was one of America’s best known and most popular visual artists from the mid-20th century. Wyeth’s painting, Night Nurse, was made in 1995 after his other famous works such as Christina’s World, 1948, and Braids, 1979. Wyeth’s Night Nurse is now being displayed at the Arkansas Art Center in Little …
