Have you ever wondered why Klay Thompson (Golden State Warriors shooting guard) is thinking about going to a different team. Well I’m going to tell you why this is. Many people know who Klay Thompson (aka one of the three splash brothers). He is one of the three best shooters in the game of basketball today. He is on a great team with coach Kerr.…
For my nursing interview I had the pleasure of interviewing Nidra Wilson,R.N.,BSN,ACLS,PCM( professional crisis management). Nidra graduated with her A.D.N in May of 2014 from Southern Union Community College and received her BSN from Auburn University at Montgomery in May of 2015. Nidra has been employed with East Alabama Medical Center since 2012 where she started out as a nursing tech. East Alabama Medical Center awarded Nidra with a full scholarship to complete her ADN. Nidra is also employed with Lee County Youth Development Center a youth impatient mental facility.…
Ms. Jennifer Katarivas is a 43 year old individual, born and raised in New York City (Queens and Brooklyn). She graduated in 1990, from Lafayette High School in Brooklyn, NY. She continued her education at several different, she graduated with an associate from Beth Israel School of Nursing in1993, she continued on to the College of Staten Island where she obtained her Bachelors in Nursing in 2000. Ms. Jennifer Katarivas stated that she continued on to attend the University of Phoenix earning her Master’s degree in Nursing in 2007 and later receiving a Post Masters certificate as a clinical nurse specialist from the University of Detroit. She reported that she has worked as a nurse since then.…
In the VHA Workforce and Succession Strategic Plan of 2016, VISN aggregated data cites Registered Nurse as the 2nd highest Mission Critical Occupation in FY 2016 through 2022. VHA projects 39,256 RN losses from attrition over that six year span. Turnover is expected to be high because of early career quit rates, staffing shortages, voluntary retirement, staff satisfaction issues, and from the overall high mission critical nature of the RN position within VHA. On top of nurse attrition, the VHA continues to face increased competition for skilled nurses from private sector medical facilities. When competing against private sector facilities, recruitment and retention is particularly difficult for nurses with advanced professional skills, knowledge…
Katherine Coleman Johnson is a huge inspiration for many African-American women. She lived in a time where many African Americans were looked down upon, especially women. Despite those huge barriers, she broke those barriers seemingly effortlessly. Katherine Coleman was born in 1918 it at a young age her parents And teachers noticed how gifted of a student she was. At the young age of 10, she attended the West Virginia State College, which is now known as West Virginia State University and graduated at the age of 14.…
Patricia Walker was born to Dorothy Walker and an unspecified father (despite Trish’s pestering, her mother never gave in). Her mother and her had very little money and lived in a one bedroom apartment until her big break. When Dorothy took her to the audition, she’d never expected to get the role of Patsy. Hell, she hardly knew what the audition was for. Alas, her show blew up, and with it, came a long, illustrious career as a childhood actress.…
During my time with the Excell Education Pre-Physician Assistant Clerkship, I was able to serve the geriatric population by assessing their quality of life at the nursing home. After rounding on the residents, I spent my free time exchanging stories with the residents. One resident, in particular, Ann Marie, always enjoyed talking about her family and her life as a nurse; through our shared interest in health care, we became close. One day, Ann Marie…
With the introduction of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) there have been many recommendations to improve the health care of all Americans. These recommendations are designed to expand coverage, hold insurance firms accountable, decrease the cost of health care, offer more choices, and enrich quality of care. While these recommendations are aimed at patients, nurses will inevitably be affected in the way they give care. The ACA has proposed three models of care that are designed to reduce costs and provide a value-based health care system. These models are the Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs), the Medical/Health Homes, and the Nurse-Managed Health Clinics (NMHCs).…
Under her guidance the program quickly developed a highly advanced criteria. A more advanced graded curriculum with core standards for nursing was put into place. She set a strict foundation for nursing training to include standards for hygiene protocol, bacterial control and even a standard for bed making techniques. Primarily through her influence here at John Hopkins training center and under her direct guidance an unprecedented stringent plan for a structured, grading curriculum was put into…
Something most people struggle while they’re in college or even in everyday life is pursuing something that will make them happy. Elizabeth Vansickle, Lead RN at Torrance Memorial, is someone who has found this great aspect in achieving a life goal many want. Although Elizabeth Vansickle comes from a rough past, her persistence has driven her to become such a strong women. Her background, experience, and views on how things are handled in the medical field has become a fundamental in why nursing is such an interesting career. Mrs. Vansickle, who frequently goes by Lisa, has a kind look on her face, it seems as her face is always relaxed.…
I developed a profound admiration for the Nurse Practitioners and hope to expand this role in my own practice someday. After graduating from the ABSN program at Samuel Merritt University (SMU), I passed…
The Impact of the 2010 Institute of Medicine (IOM) Report on the Future of Nursing in Education, Practice and leadership This paper seeks to expand upon the 2010 Institute of Medicine’s report on the future of nursing, leading change, advancing health and illustrating its impact on nursing education, practice and leadership. There is an ongoing transformation in the healthcare system necessitated by the need to achieve a high quality patient ad family centered care in the community, public and primary care settings where nurses contribute as essential partners in achieving success. Report focused on three main pillars for change- .Advancing education transformation .Removing…
Nursing excellence is the ability to improve the quality and safety of patient care by inspiring nurses to achieve their highest potential, thereby providing the highest standard of care. Nursing excellence is obtained through innovation, education, research, and the collaboration of several organizations at the state, federal, and international levels. For the purpose of this discussion, I will discuss the purpose of two organized nursing organizations. The discussion will include; the organizations purpose, the impact the organization has on nursing practice, what role the organization plays in nursing education and research, and what part of nursing excellence does the organization provide.…
Leadership in Nursing Leaders are often thought of corporate executives and administrators, political representatives, military generals, or those who are the head of an organization. Nurses are also considered leaders because they make a difference every day in the lives of their patients and patients’ families by using their knowledge to manage and meet the patient’s needs (Kelly, 2012, p. 2). Leaders are not always managers, but are individuals that inspire others and do the right thing. Nurse leaders take a certain type of person and the best way to understand that is to interview a leader about the style of leadership used, the characteristics of a leader, and how they empower their staff.…
In 2010 the Institute of Medicine published a report called The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health. It discusses how nurses can make changes to create a greater role in America’s healthcare system. It encourages nurses to become more educated and to take on leadership roles. It also talks about nurses working in partnership with physicians and other highly trained healthcare professionals. Therefore, nurses should study this report and see what kind of changes they can make in their own practice.…