Nursing is a profession that should be centered on a person’s strength, love, and a passion for wanting to care and fend for the weak. An individual in the nursing field should have overall strength in spirit, mind and heart in order to provide the best possible care to human life. I have come to realize that patients and family are in fear of the unknown. Nurses need to have a kind, compassionate approach to alleviate fears which comes in the form of dignity, respect and understanding. My goals are to obtain a higher degree in nursing in order to promote the best quality care to our growing population. Nursing was more a calling than a chosen profession in my case. I grew up in a rough area in the west side streets of San Antonio,
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Nursing leaders need encourage team involvement such as updated nursing education, skill competencies, stress management, professionalism, ethical practices, and team building. Patient care should be based on the universal principles of beneficence, justice and autonomy. I believe that patients are in fear of the unknown. Most patients trust the professional to guide them in the right direction which includes care, medication management, and education. Some patients feel that the nurse or staff are in a rush and don’t care for their needs. Nurses tend to forget that small gesture goes a long way for an individual who is …show more content…
I believe family is of vital importance for the continuation of care. Family involvement is needed to assist the patient in spiritual healing. Family’s role in patient care such as a hands on approach can guide the patients towards the next steps to recovery. I believe obtaining a degree in a unique setting as a Christian based school will provide the steps need to full fill such goals for optimal patient care. I have cared for the elderly for twelve years which included providing the best optimal care and comfort towards the end stages of death. I want to explore a new venture which I feel was my calling in the beginning. That is to care for the weak, protect the young and provide a safe haven centered on family, education, and love. In order to provide such care I want to obtain a higher degree in order to promote a faith based
Nursing leaders need encourage team involvement such as updated nursing education, skill competencies, stress management, professionalism, ethical practices, and team building. Patient care should be based on the universal principles of beneficence, justice and autonomy. I believe that patients are in fear of the unknown. Most patients trust the professional to guide them in the right direction which includes care, medication management, and education. Some patients feel that the nurse or staff are in a rush and don’t care for their needs. Nurses tend to forget that small gesture goes a long way for an individual who is …show more content…
I believe family is of vital importance for the continuation of care. Family involvement is needed to assist the patient in spiritual healing. Family’s role in patient care such as a hands on approach can guide the patients towards the next steps to recovery. I believe obtaining a degree in a unique setting as a Christian based school will provide the steps need to full fill such goals for optimal patient care. I have cared for the elderly for twelve years which included providing the best optimal care and comfort towards the end stages of death. I want to explore a new venture which I feel was my calling in the beginning. That is to care for the weak, protect the young and provide a safe haven centered on family, education, and love. In order to provide such care I want to obtain a higher degree in order to promote a faith based