Nurses have one of the most important jobs in the world and they make a difference in people 's lives every day. Nothing is more rewarding than the joy on the patient’s face after being released from the hospital. Nurses receive satisfaction knowing the impact they have on individuals and their families. However, to become a nurse one must survive rigorous classes and pass the dreaded NCLEX-RN exam. There are four different types of degrees in nursing: Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Masters of Science in Nursing, Doctorate in Nursing, and a PhD in Nursing.…
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…
Title of Occupation: Licensed Practical Nurse 1. Nature of Work [Look at What They Do and Work Environment]: Three statements [complete sentences] about what they do—ONE MUST be related to technology 1) Licensed Practical nurse records patients health. 2) Discuss the patients health, and listen to their concerns 3) Licensed practical nurse check their blood pressure 2. Education and Training [Look at How to Become One]: What kind of degree is required, 2 other facts about training or education related to the job [bullet points] • Degree required: • LPN must complete an educational program • LPN must take N.C.L.E.X. and pass to work as a LPN.…
-3000+ nurses serves overseas on the battlefield -Called bluebirds because of their uniforms -Their average age was 24 -They were part of the CEF -Nurses had to be in and see the horrors and dangers of the war and worked under terrible conditions to help soldiers -There was a high death rate that produced many casualties per day -Many bluebirds had seen deaths but little faced the loss of several patients -Some the patients were young men barely out of their teens -Nurses served in the front line at Casualty Clearing Stations -Some times the front lines would change and often resulted in many nurses lives lost or under fire as well -Three bluebirds lost their lives as there was a intentional bombing on the hospital in Étapes, France…
1.A professional nurse coordinator has the job of supervising and coordinating care for his assigned unit or patients. 2. A professional coordinator ensures that patient care is up to applicable standards and works to make sure the patients in his care, other staff members and visitors are safe in health care environment. 3. A professional coordinator may assist with developing care plans for patients and make sure they are carried out according to the facility's standards.…
As part of the NA401 Foundation Skills for Nursing assessment, I undertook a clinical simulation of 10 minutes and was required to assess and record the patient’s vital signs Pulse and Respiration. Vital Sign are fundamental part of practice care, as it can direct the body’s ability on maintaining they natural function , they are essential in revealing any changes that could give indication of clinical deterioration of the patient state. I have used the Observation Chart for the national Early Warning Score to record and report the observations correctly. All nurses are required to conserve an up to date records of all assessments to enable the ongoing care of patients as mentioned in the NMC Code of practice (NMC, 2015). I have chosen the…
1. A description of the profession A CRNA cares for a patient before, during, and after a medical procedure or surgery. A CRNA is responsible for getting the patient ready for anesthesia, implementing patient assessment, issue and preserve proper sedation and pain management, supervise patient recovery from anesthesia, along with making sure the patients’ post-operative needs are met. 2.…
Shared the same room with the 1st patient. • May 21, 2015: monitoring begin for symptoms • May 25, 2015: developed symptoms • May 25, 2015: transferred to nationally designated medical center • May 25, 2015: tested positive for MERS-CoV • Risk Factors: o Close contact with anyone who is experiencing a fever, cough or shortness of breath and has traveled from the Arabian Peninsula within the past fourteen days should monitor their health beginning with last day of exposure and seek medical attention if they become ill (U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 2015). o Close contact or within six feet with a confirmed case of MERS. Monitor health for fourteen days beginning with the last day of exposure.…
Nationally, nursing organizations and associations total over one hundred; increasing when factoring in international organizations (Matthews, 2012). I am currently a certified pediatric nurse (CPN). I was certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB). I have held my CPN certification for two years. PNCB is a nursing organization that certifies pediatric nurses and pediatric nurse practitioners (PNP) in acute and primary care settings.…
This assignment will explore the author’s role as a Cardiothoracic Advanced Nurse Practitioner (ANP) in Pre - admission clinic. The assessment, diagnosis and a recommended treatment of a pre – operative patient with symptomatic Aortic Regurgitation (AR) will be discussed. The Royal College of Nursing (2015) and the Nursing and Midwifery Council (2005) provide guidance for practice within the United Kingdom .Several features of an Advanced Nurse Practitioner’s (ANP) role, such as physical assessment, autonomous decision making, problem solving , differential diagnosis , ordering investigations and treatment , planning care and working collaboratively with the multidisciplinary team, patient and family will be examined throughout the…
In the medical field, you need quite a bit of skills, knowledge, and qualities. One skill would include good communication skills. Pediatric nurses need to be able to communicate well with patients, the patients parents and or guardians, and with the doctor.…
Being a nurse does not mean that you simply take vital signs or give medication to a patient, being a nurse is being a caregiver, an educator, a patient’s advocate and much more. There are many components that a nurse should meet or should be able to accomplish. The Mississippi Nursing Competency Model is a model that allows nurses enhance their education and practice, also facilitates articulation across nursing education programs and allows employers to know what are the different skills performed by the different educational degrees. The competencies include: patient-centered care, professionalism, leadership, systems-based practice, informatics and technology, communication, teamwork and collaboration, safety, quality improvement and evidence-based practice. Because this was my first clinical experience, there were certain competencies that I was not able to either accomplish or I accomplished very little, like leadership or…
Safe Staffing Ratios on a Med-Surge Unit Angela Lyons Eastern Gateway Community College Abstract Nurses have an integral and important role in the health care system. In order to retain nurses and have quality patient care, acceptable nurse to patient ratios must be obtained. Three of the many benefits of adequate nurse to patient ratios are quality patient care, retention of nurses, and patient safety.…
Every profession has a minimum set of required competencies that an individual must meet to perform their duties. Sometimes these are a specific set of skills or tasks that we must be able to perform, but to be competent we must be able to “get the bigger picture”. Sure, we can learn how to start an IV, insert a foley catheter or pull a temporary CVC, but can we effectively communicate with other members of the healthcare team? Do we display professionalism and follow safety guidelines? Do we understand why the policies and procedures are in place?…
The Professional Nurse: Past. Present, and Future While pondering what comprises a professional nurse, a few things come to mind. A professional nurse should have empathy, first and foremost. The professional nurse should also be knowledgeable since the profession has no room for error. She or he should be able to communicate with patients as well as other health care professionals.…