Adults spend nearly one third of their lives at work, but working in a career helping to make the world a little better helps to take the sting out of those statistics. Registered nursing is a career that requires passion, patience, dedication, and lots of hard work but at the end of the day it is a career that provides a sense of fulfilment that is worth all of the hard work, sweat, and tears. Besides the personal benefits of nursing, nursing is the fastest growing occupation in the United States and is ranked 16th in Best Health Care Jobs (“Registered Nurse”).
Registered nursing is a vital part of healthcare services in America and all around the world, they are licensed nurses who have passed the NCLEX-RN exam which is administered by …show more content…
To summarize what Sheldon says, it is important to be able to communicate with patients, have an unconditional positive regard toward patients (despite personal beliefs), be empathetic and genuine, and be able to establish trust between nurses and their patients. Sheldon says, “the goal is to make the patient feel comfortable and legitimise his or her feelings.“ It is important to have the skills to establish a good relationships with all patients but it is also important to the professional skills that it will take to get the job done like being dependable, analytical, organized, persistent, and having a concern for others. (“Establishing a Therapeutic …show more content…
The NCLEX-RN is a very extensive test that determines whether or not a candidate is prepared for entry level nursing practice. The national passing rate for the NCLEX-RN is 70-75 percent. The prospective nurse must then obtain a state license to be able to practice. In order to renew a nursing license they must complete twenty-four contact hours every two years and four contact hours of Alabama Board–provided continuing education related to Board functions, the Nurse Practice Act, regulations, professional conduct, and accountability. Registered nursing licenses are valid from January 1 of each odd-numbered year and expires December 31 of each even-numbered year. (“Health Science
Registered nursing is a vital part of healthcare services in America and all around the world, they are licensed nurses who have passed the NCLEX-RN exam which is administered by …show more content…
To summarize what Sheldon says, it is important to be able to communicate with patients, have an unconditional positive regard toward patients (despite personal beliefs), be empathetic and genuine, and be able to establish trust between nurses and their patients. Sheldon says, “the goal is to make the patient feel comfortable and legitimise his or her feelings.“ It is important to have the skills to establish a good relationships with all patients but it is also important to the professional skills that it will take to get the job done like being dependable, analytical, organized, persistent, and having a concern for others. (“Establishing a Therapeutic …show more content…
The NCLEX-RN is a very extensive test that determines whether or not a candidate is prepared for entry level nursing practice. The national passing rate for the NCLEX-RN is 70-75 percent. The prospective nurse must then obtain a state license to be able to practice. In order to renew a nursing license they must complete twenty-four contact hours every two years and four contact hours of Alabama Board–provided continuing education related to Board functions, the Nurse Practice Act, regulations, professional conduct, and accountability. Registered nursing licenses are valid from January 1 of each odd-numbered year and expires December 31 of each even-numbered year. (“Health Science