I feel honored to introduce myself to my fellow classmates and my instructor at UoPeople. My name is Wilson and I was born and raised in Papua New Guinea. I now live in the United States with my lovely wife and my two-year-old son. I am intending to pursue an associate degree in Business Administration. One new thing I learned after the scavenger hunt activity was where to find the student catalog in both Moodle and Student Portal.…
I am sincerely honored to have been the recipient of the Michele D. Phenix RN ’95 Memorial Scholarship. I am writing to thank you for your generous, financial support towards my higher education. Let me tell you about myself, I am currently majoring in Nursing with the emphasis in obstetrics and emergency care. Although, the nursing program is extensive and challenging I will be completing the program in May 2019. I then plan to transfer to UMASS Dartmouth to complete my BSN.…
Graduation Requirement: Competence in Senior Care During my time at Fortis College I had the opportunity of encountering variety of patients. Early on into my clinical experience, I was exposed to severely involve periodontal patients as well as medically compromised patient and the opportunity of attending to senior patients. Senior patients are classified, as an adult that is at the age of 60 and over, this population presents with an increased complexity in treatment needs (Wilkins, 2013). Wilkins also states that a patients biological age is not synonymous with their chronological age, meaning that a patient may be old at 45 years, whereas another patient may not be old at age 75 (Wilkins, 2013).…
Hello everyone, my name is Rachelle Mulles and nursing is my second degree. I pursued nursing after I felt I needed to know and do more while caring for my sick grandmother. I am currently training to become a skills laboratory coordinator in a career college and would like to teach full time once I receive my Master’s degree. Evidence based practice is a systematic method of finding a solution to health care problems through the integration of the best evidence from research and patient care data in combination with patient preferences and the clinical expertise of the nurse (Melnyk, Fineout-Overholt, Stillwell & Williamson, 2009).…
Yes, Nora Malone and the nursing home administrator do have legal responsibility for Adam’s action. I say this because in Adam’s defense they must be able to prove and state the policies and guidelines that the employees must abide by. To add on, in this situation there may be plenty of rules and policies that the employees must follow that supports Adam’s action with the responsibility of watching the elderly residents eat in the dining room.…
My Job as a CNA in a Nursing Home I work as a CNA, and while the job can be hectic, it can also be very rewarding. My first thought after I decided to get into this profession was, “what was I thinking”. After you get into a routine it’s a great experience.…
- Users of health and social care services should be consulted and allowed to make independent decisions about their health and treatment. If for example a person should be taken to a theatre for an operation, he should be allowed to make the decision independently after being informed. It is important for organisations that are working in partnership to enable their clients make informed decisions. Individual should be taken step by step on the kind of treatment they are required to undergo. The underperforming nursing home does not give clients an opportunity to make informed decision and this has affected its performance because clients prefer going to nursing homes where they are allowed to make their own decisions independently.…
My name’s Robyn Mathewson. I was born in Calgary, Canada on January 16, 1982. I moved to Andover, Minnesota when I was 15 years old where I lived until I graduated Andover High School with the highest honours. I then went on to BYU university, Provo, to study Public Administration. After my first year at BYU, I went to Benin Africa to serve the people and build houses.…
I am from Westerville, Ohio, but I grew up in Columbus. I graduated from Otterbein University where I received my bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education with a 4-5th grade generalist endorsement. I am currently working on my master’s degree to receive a Reading Endorsement. During the summer, I work with a group called Youth to Youth International as an adult staff member. In addition, I have two dogs.…
I would like to introduce myself. I am Valeria Zaharchenko, RN graduated from Grand McEwan University four-year program would like to apply for the Graduate Centre for Nursing and Health Studies, Master of Nursing: Nurse Practitioner (MN:NP) program. Coming to this decision was a several years long process influenced by the exposure to the health care system both as a health care provider and a daughter of aging parents whose health is on decline. Becoming a nurse practitioner means having an opportunity to lead an accessible, family oriented and comprehensive approach in primary patient care.…
Hi my name is Krystal and I am studying to be a certified medical assistant at the moment. I'm from the North Shore (Salem, Ma area) and have moved to Pittsfield with my husband and son to be closer to my husbands family. Eventually I would love to go back to school to get my Bachelors in Nursing. My ultimate goal is to work in one of three sectors of the medical profession; hospice care, emergency department, or more specifically an emergency room in a children's hospital.…
My name is Theonne M. White, I am ecstatic to start graduate school. I am currently unemployed at the moment which is perfect because I have an abundance of time to commit to my academia. I choose the human services field because I have a passion for helping others. The human service field is going to prepare me to work members in my community who are less fortunate.…
One strength that I have that will help me become a successful Resident Assistant is the ability to communicate in many diverse situations. This would help me prosper as a Resident Assistant because communication is very important when it comes to working with people. Being able to get your message across clearly and efficiently is essential when being a leader to a group of students. A Resident Assistant must be able to communicate his or her rules and expectations for the year in a way that each student would be able to understand clearly. If a student does not understand what the Resident Assistant is saying, it is the job of the Resident Assistant to tell them in a way that the student would be able to comprehend and follow.…
For the past two years, I have served as a Resident Assistant and Student Ambassador to the Admissions Office. It has been an honor to be a student leader on campus. Acting as a Resident Assistant has given me several different qualities employers look for. I have learned about group dynamics, communication, time management, organization, and various other life skills. Giving tours in the Admissions Office has allowed me to develop and improve my public speaking skills; making me more comfortable in an area I previously feared.…
Benefits of Becoming a Hospice Nurse There are many reasons to become a hospice nurse. Many involve the job itself, money made and the increase of demand. Many people cannot understand why others would enjoy the job of this particular registered nursing career, but for others it is ideal. If you enjoy working in the nursing field and you are caring and loving this job is a great choice.…