In 2004, American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) provided commendation for Doctor of Nursing practice to be the entry level for all Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) the preparation of all Advanced Practice Registered Nurses (APRN) (Potempa, 2011). Similarly, the Institute of Medicine committees also called for several advances in healthcare, which mandate a greater expertise and knowledge for nurses. They recommended health care systems reform, emphasis on safety and quality improvement, the use of evidence-based practice, and embracement of doctorate degree be the graduate degree for advanced practice nurses (Drayton-Brooks, Barksdale, & Werner, 2011). Example of effects of such recommendation will be Nurse Practitioners…
Capstone Reflection As I reflect on the past two years of the education that I have participated in, I am excited about the conclusion and completion of my Bachelor of Nursing Science (BSN) degree. I have long anticipated completing my BSN. Twenty plus years ago I was accepted into the University of Washington nursing program, but was positioned as third on the waitlist. Unfortunately, I did not move off the waitlist to start in that BSN program.…
The ANA outlines the measures, actions, and methods that comprehensively describe nearly every aspect of the practice of nursing (White & O’Sullivan, 2012, p. 11). In addition, due to the potential harm of a person that can result from untrained or incompetent nursing, all states have enacted rules and regulations that govern licensure of nurses. A nurse’s scope of practice is limited by their license as defined by law and includes specific educational requirements, clinical experience, and specific demonstrated competencies.…
Dr. and fellow Colleagues: For myself it has been a long road, but I can honestly said that over these past ten weeks I start to realized what does a Nurse Practitioner responsibility will be when I take over my own patient load. I gave thank you to my preceptor in this class since he spends many hours explaining what my role will be in near future. I feel scare, but I had the same feeling when I finish my first nursing education as Register Nurse. I honestly believe that I met the objectives for this class and look forward to passing my boards.…
Five Major Points I received from my career major at Wes Watkins Technology Center that will enable me to be a good employee.” I am currently enrolled in the Multi-Skilled Nursing Assistant Program at Wes Watkins Technology Center. This being my First Semester attending I have developed new responsibilities and professional character. I had several hopes and goals while choosing this specific course of study. I chose Multi-Skilled Nursing Assistant course because I care about people and their well-being.…
Although new graduates face challenges they are the future of nursing and are eager to learn, and have the desire to help…
That was the groundbreaking moment, when I knew that I needed to be a nurse. Fast-forward fifteen years, and once again, I know that I will be successful in Davenport’s nursing program because I have the perfect combination of traits. My personal and professional characteristics have been demonstrated through my job as a CNA, and those traits will transpire into my career as a Registered Nurse. To begin, I am compassionate towards each and every patient that I see at the hospital.…
Becoming a nurse was not something I always knew I wanted to do. I knew that I wanted to have a career in the medical field due to the opportunity for innovations in health care and the challenges for improvement. It was not until my mother’s struggle with breast cancer that becoming a nurse became my mission. As a young child at my mom's bedside, I would watch her nurses as they took care of her. To me, they were pillars of compassion, strength, and advocacy that inspired me to pursue nursing.…
I am writing for the New Graduate Nursing Program on the Emergency Room Trauma floor at University of Maryland Medical Center. I currently hold a Bachelor’s in Biology and I will be graduating in August 2015 from Howard Community College School of Nursing, I plan to take my boards in September 2015. Enclosed you will find my resume which expands on my qualifications. Through my clinical rotations, I gained knowledge and hands-on experience in different settings, but it was during the many different simulations and mock codes I have participated in that I have found the path I want to pursue, ER nursing. I have always liked to be challenged and consider myself as a problem solver who thinks on her toes.…
I aspire to gain professional experience in the field of nursing, because of personal experiences that have led me to select this career. My passion for care-taking within the nursing realm stems from a passion at young age to render aid and experiences very dear to my heart. My care-taking skills began while I was caring for children at church, as an assistant to both the Children’s and Youth Department. When a child would arrive ill, I would make sure that little contact was made with other children to contain the illness. I also made sure the child would wash their hands thoroughly before consuming meals and would take an additional precaution of washing down tables and toys to diminish the spread of germs.…
Thank YOU for managing the Transition into Practice program coordination, facilitation and implementation during my absence! You demonstrated commitment and determination, to reach your goal, sitting for the Nurse Professional Development certification. What an accomplishment, AND role model for others, especially to your M.S.N. student. Congratulations…
Sarah Jessica Parker, an American actress, once said, "I developed a really strong work ethic, and I don't take anything for granted". I feel the same thing applies to me 100%. I tend to use my stress to fuel my drive to get things done, on time, and right. However, I am also human and know where I need assistance. From working hard at Des Moines Area Community College (DMACC's) nursing program to serving my residents as a certified nurse's assistant at a retirement home, I feel I am an exceptional fit for the DMACC Foundation Scholarship.…
I graduated as a registered nurse (RN) in the year 2002. I started my career as a clinical instructor/nursing tutor at a school of nursing. I was in charge of the second year diploma nursing students. I supervised the students during their clinical postings at the hospital. My job responsibilities as a clinical instructor were as follows; overall supervision of students in the clinical settings, participation in doctor`s rounds with the students, assessing the student`s care plan, assisting them in attaining the expected outcomes, and evaluating and grading the nursing procedures.…
Student ID: U3109568 Assessment name: Assessment 2 Word count: 2213 Possible challenges I am likely to experience when transitioning from a Student to a New Graduate Nurse. Introduction The transition from student to nurse has been the subject of discussion in the literature and among prospective graduates due to the stressors and challenges that comes with the process (Levett-Jones & FitzGerald, 2005). Accordingly, Chang and Daly (2015) has described the period of graduate nurse transition as characterised by rapid self-development, high anxiety and reality shock.…
According to Potter, Perry, Stockert, and Hall (2017) the nursing process (NP) is a five-step clinical decision-making approach, whose purpose is to diagnose and treat human responses to actual and potential health problems. Nurses utilize a wholistic approach to care by providing each patient under their care with individualized care that focuses on the patient’s unique needs with the intention of solving the multiple problems that each patient faces. This paper will provide a description as well as highlight the importance of each stage of the NP. The first stage of the NP is the assessment stage. Potter and Perry et al (2017) define assessment as the deliberate and systematic collection of information about a patient to determine his or…