As a student nurse, I do try to use the 60 second survey on every patient’s room I am assigned to, and I set up my assessment to follow the ABCs. I think this is important because something can be so easily overlooked. I think I really learned that over time. Also, fall precautions for those patients who are at a high risk for falls I am making sure I am doing focused rounding on them, their personal items within reach, and making sure their bed or chair alarm is turned on. Core Competency: Caring 2.…
They should acquire advanced training to adept themselves in the latest changes in the health technologies. This will help in forming a highly qualified nurses workforce which can be used at decision making positions…
Completing this dissertation would not have been possible without the support of my dissertation committee, family, and colleagues who were there for me every step of the way. First let me acknowledge the members of my dissertation committee, Dr. Sue Lasiter, Dr. Ain Haas, Dr. Joanne Duffy, Dr. Anna McDaniel, and Dr. Michael Weaver for their unwavering support, expertise, and guidance. Each member provided unique knowledge and perspectives that made it possible for completing this dissertation. My chairperson, Dr. Sue Lasiter has been extremely supportive. I am thankful for her guidance and support but more importantly her flexibility, sacrifice of her personal time, and mentoring.…
With the transition from student to practicing registered nurse comes a change in scope and personal accountability (Mellor & Greenhill, 2014). Upon entry to practice, the graduate nurse is expected to meet the Nursing and Midwifery Board of Australia’s 10 National Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse which are encompassed by the four domains of professional practice; critical thinking and analysis; provision and coordination of care; and collaborative and therapeutic practice upon entry to the workforce (El Haddad, Moxham & Broadbent, 2013; NMBA, 2010) The use of the clinical simulation provides students with the opportunity to apply theoretical knowledge to clinical situations and gain experience in a ‘safe’ learning environment…
The primary objective of praxis is to assimilate theory, practice and skil, and facilitate the recognition and valuing of different types of knowledge through reproduction (Kilpatrick, 2008). It is understood that a praxis framework the nurse practititoner influences how relationships are structured with patients, families and colleagues and thus can permeate all aspects of the acute care nurse practitioner's practice (Kilpatrick, 2008). With this framework, the nurse practitioner assumes the role of clinician and researcher. Praxis can be used to develop fully the nurse practitioner’s role as being of advanced-practice by it use.…
In a few short months, I will be transiting from a student nurse to Registered Nurse. It is an exciting but terrifying journey into the new role and I having many mixed emotions about it. Being a student nurse for the last four years, I feel like been on an emotional roller coaster of greatest triumphs and some thoughts of quitting. When thinking about the transition to new graduate Registered Nurse, I would compare to the transition to the learning how to ride a bicycle analogy. Being a student nurse, I feel like I am starting to learn how to ride a bicycle with training wheels.…
Promoting patient safety in healthcare is a vital role we have as nurses. It is our job to protect the rights of our patients and to make sure that their health does not decline under our care. “The Nurse of the Future (NOF) uses data to monitor the outcomes of care processes, and uses improvement methods to design and test changes to continuously improve the quality and safety of health care systems. (QSEN, 2007)” (Massachusetts Nurse of the Future Department of Education, Nursing Initiative, 2016, p. 45).…
Over the past 50 years, nursing theorist has made the massive improvement in defining the nursing profession. They have worked tirelessly on defining the meaning, goals, and actions of nurses. They have paved the way for the nursing profession to be considered a scientific profession, we are valued and respected because of them. This thought leads me to the central question and how will I refute the statement “nursing should not borrow theories from other disciplines”. Nursing is a profession that requires knowledge advancement (Brown, 2013).…
After pursuing my Baccalaureate degree, my mind is broadened and has opened the my door to go to the next step. In five years, I envision myself in a leading position in the education department at my hospital. My next step is to earn the Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) degree. The health care is continuously becoming complex, as well as the patient needs. In order to provide high-quality patient-centered care I need to keep my knowledge updated with continuing education.…
In the future, I will hopefully becomes a Registered Nurse (RN) which has always been a dream of mine. Ever since I was a young, I have ____ wanted to help others and make a difference in their lives. Becoming a Registered Nurse can turn this life long goal into a reality. Students with a nursing degree must pass a National Council Licensure Examination which tests their knowledge on the subject. Passing this test gives licensure to the individual, increasing their validity and _______.…
Per our conversation during my interview, I spoke with you about my school nurse practicum that I would be participating during the spring semester, starting January 17th. The practicum consists of me working in a school two (2) days with a more seasoned school nurse. Although I do not know the name of the school where the practicum will occur, in order for me to complete the program, I have to be there two (2) days a week from the opening of school to the end of the school day. This means that I will be able to work three days a week at Our King’s Daughters Day School.…
For example, continued education for nursing keeps nurses up to date with the changing times. With new diseases and technology appearing practically every day, it is crucial to know what one is dealing with and the easiest way to overcome the situation…
According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), one of the key recommendations for structural change in the health care profession is “Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression (The Future of, 2010). In my opinion this should be one of the highest priorities for Registered Nurses (RN). As nursing continuously evolves the practice of nursing continues to change as well. During these times we are faced with more critically ill patients as well as a faster growing population of ill patients. The elderly are living longer than they did 20 years ago and their comorbidities make their care challenging.…
Working in women’s health has been a new discovery for me, and I can tell you I love the endless education and learning. My experience has been the full circle. This has been such a blessing and a wonderful nursing experience. Caring for laboring moms and helping bring their infants into the world is an amazing job. I never feel bored, or the idea that I know it all because I don’t.…
According to the Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society (2017), the TIGER initiative began in 2005, due to a need for nurses to be involved in the advancement of healthcare information technology. Basically, to get the nursing field "up to speed" with the growing field of informatics. Since, nursing is one of the largest workforces in the United States, the need for a large scale and coordinated effort to integrate informatics into nursing education became necessary to prepare professionals for a career in healthcare (Healthcare Information and Management Systems Society, 2017). The TIGER initiative is very interesting to me, because it is a great example of nurses coming together to problem solve.…