technology. As such, the nursing profession requires nurses to not only stay up to date about latest practices but also advance themselves. One way that nurses stay current is by continuing to pursue advance degrees and certificates through education and taking on higher positions in their profession. Finally, nurses must be accountable for their actions both personally and personally in order to protect their patient’s privacy and health. For example, if a nurse makes a medication error and reports it there
Pediatric Nursing A pediatric nurse according to the Every Nurse website, is a nursing professional that work in the pediatric medicine field. This type of nurses typically help provide medical care for infants, children, and adolescents. Pediatric nurses are expected to be cheerful and friendly, and also be able to properly communicate with both the kids and their parents. Pediatric nurses should possess a high level of patience, and mentally and physically prepared for any circumstances that
Vaughn Ph.D. R.N. CCRN A concept is a term that theoretically describes and names a fact or phenomenon, thus providing it with a separate identity or meaning. Nurses use theories to clarify the events through nursing practice. A concept analysis provides insight to nursing knowledge and understanding of the concepts allows nurses to determine nursing actions (George, 2011). Quality of Life Quality of life (QOL) is a contemporary phrase which was first heard after the Second World War and,
I want to become a nurse because as a baby I had many difficulties in coming to this world. From being eight months premature and breech, my mother had a hard time giving birth to me. She had to fly from the island of Kauai to Oahu to give birth to me and because I was eight months premature I almost didn't survive. I would not be here today if it weren't for the nurses at Kapiolani Medical Center who took care of me and nursed me into a healthy little baby. These nurses helped me fight for my life
Nurses are advocates for the community, they help and support the people live healthy lives. Nurses peruse their actions by using their knowledge and skills gained from previous years to current times. Overall, nurses experience difference ethical beliefs, their own perception of care, a variety of goals and strategies, and personal declaration. Ethical Beliefs As a Christian, I believe that perusing my career as a nurse was a calling from God. Everyone has a purpose in this world and God is the
achieving this goal, until her uncle who was the town surgeon offered to pay for her to go to nursing school. She reluctantly accepted his offer thinking this would be a great opportunity to escape the small town life. King graduated from St. John’s Hospital School of Nursing in 1945. She never lost the dream of becoming a teacher, so she went on to earn her Bachelor of Science in Nursing Education from St. Louis University in 1948. This began her long career as a nurse, and for her becoming known as
patients and their families. Fulfilling my goal of becoming a Nurse Practitioner will enable me to enhance my current nursing knowledge base, strengthen my relationship with my patients and their families, and contribute to a noble profession. Becoming a Nurse Practitioner unites the nursing’s compassion and skill with the
Setting goals is an essential part of any academic and professional journey. As I embark on my path towards becoming a nurse, it is important to establish both short-term and long-term goals that will guide me through my nursing school education and prepare me for a successful career in nursing. In the short term, my primary goal is to excel academically in nursing school. This includes maintaining a high GPA, actively participating in class discussions, and consistently completing assignments on
As a young child growing up in Africa, I always dreamed of obtaining the best education and becoming a lawyer someday. But all of a sudden everything changed. Living with my grandmother and growing up with other children, my love for kids grew each and every day. I found myself always caring for people especially kids. Thus, making me more interested in Pediatric Nursing. Nursing is one of the noble careers which allows you to be there for others, to comfort them, to save lives, and to bring smiles
and being able to adapt to many situations. In addition to these experiences, I am very dedicated to my goals and I know that becoming a nurse requires much commitment. A career in nursing will be more than a career for me - it will be a lifestyle and it is who I am. It means assisting my community, having a new perspective on life and a profession that will make an impact. Becoming a nurse is a conscious choice that has been cultivated from my personal desires and experience. This will allow