At an early age I set my mind on a career goal of becoming a Registered Nurse. It will take a lot of work and focus to complete my prerequisites at a junior college (Georgia Military), then I will need to graduate from a nursing program at an accredited University. This will take collectively six to eight years of schooling to obtain my Bachelors of Science in Nursing. I am now fully grasping the amount of work required to obtain my Bachelors of Science in Nursing, but I am more than ready to face this challenge and excel.…
Five Major Points I received from my career major at Wes Watkins Technology Center that will enable me to be a good employee.” I am currently enrolled in the Multi-Skilled Nursing Assistant Program at Wes Watkins Technology Center. This being my First Semester attending I have developed new responsibilities and professional character. I had several hopes and goals while choosing this specific course of study. I chose Multi-Skilled Nursing Assistant course because I care about people and their well-being.…
The career of a Physician Assistant (PA) can be both rewarding and a challenge. The field of medicine is ever evolving, requiring physicians and healthcare facilities to rely on more mid-level practitioners, such as PAs, to be able to meet the demands of health care and wellness, while maintaining the quality of care. Working with a supervising physician and other team members in the health care industry, a PA’s role bridges the gap between clinical staff and the provider. As a mid-level practitioner, the PA is able to participate in the practice of medicine under the supervision of a physician, giving the PA an exciting, and educational relationship with the evolving world of healthcare.…
Have you ever thought about the job child care of a provider and a registered medical assistant being the same . Taking care of a child and a patent is one in the same .they both just want to be loved and cared for . so when my husband became sick I cared for him. Caring for my husband inspired me to want to also take care others .contemplating on a career that i could do this type of care took time conclusion was becoming a medical assistant.…
After graduating from UC Berkeley, I enrolled in a CNA program while I volunteered at Sutter Davis Hospital. Once I obtained my CNA license, I enrolled in an LVN program while I worked at a nursing home. After I passed my LVN boards, I worked as a charge nurse at a nursing home and as a float nurse at the clinic. Being a float nurse, I worked closely with physicians in different departments. I felt very connected to the Family Nurse Practitioners because they come from a nursing background and understandd what it’s like to provide bedside care.…
My educational and career goals are to get my certified nursing assistant degree at the end of May 2018. I then want to acquire an associate's of science in nursing at Des Moines Area Community College and then get my bachelors of science in nursing in an online course through University of Iowa at Des Moines Area Community College. I plan to work as a nurse for about 5-7 years and then go back to school to become a nurse practitioner. I plan to work at a hospital hopefully on the pediatrics floor or in the neonatal intensive care unit. Two of my most meaningful achievements happened last year when I was invited to be at the honors breakfast and honors assembly.…
I took the Certified Nursing Assistant class my junior year of high school, which had me working in a nursing home my fall semester and a hospital my spring semester, two experiences that exposed me at an impressionable age to what a career in medicine exactly entails. The following year, I took the Pharmacy Technician class in order to branch a little out of the medical field and explore pharmacy, but upon completion of the course, I felt that a career in medicine was the best for me; from my Pharmacy Technician experience, however, I learned valuable skills about working in a workplace with other bright minds in close proximity, which would prove beneficial in any career in medicine. As a phlebotomist, I often see the best and worst things that can happen in the hospital.…
A CNA is a great job and to become a Nurse Assistant you only need three steps. According to one source CNA’s usually work in nursing homes, and hospitals helping people with their everyday needs.(Certified Nursing Assistant Quick Facts CNA Overview). Also being a nursing assistant is a great way to become familiar with the healthcare world and decide where you want to go from there. To become a nurse assistant you need three things a high school diploma or GED, nursing assistant training and be able to help patients with their daily living.…
When building a career in the medical field, never pick a profession just for the money. Unfortunately, numerous amounts of the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs), working in our nation’s Nursing Homes and Assisted Living facilities, are doing just that. If you are doing this profession just for the money not only are you suffering, nevertheless the residents are suffering in addition. As Certified Nursing Assistants, we do not have time to be negligent or lethargic due to the fact that we care for multiple residents all at once. The cause of taking a job in the medical field for the money is that it results in insufficient resident care due to meager attitude and work ethic.…
With two years’ experience of being a Certified Nursing Assistant, I have some personal experience that influence my decision onto continuing my career path onto becoming a Register Nurse or even a Director of my own nursing home. I have learned in this field it has its downfalls, but if you have a passion, it is a rewarding career. According to Nursing Education Perspectives “All types of RN programs dropped by 8 percent between 2005 and 2006. (Kaufman, Kathy, PhD).…
In becoming a Nursing Assistant, it consists various qualities that an assistant must have when caring for those who aren’t always able to help themselves autonomously. Some of these traits will not come by easily since it does embrace an emotionally, mentally, and physically fit person to withstand the challenges. A nursing assistant has a capacity of compassion, conscientiousness, and respect let alone the greater challenges of toleration, honesty, and patience. As an individual, student, and employee in retail, you come across people from different walks of life whether near or far.…
I graduated as a registered nurse (RN) in the year 2002. I started my career as a clinical instructor/nursing tutor at a school of nursing. I was in charge of the second year diploma nursing students. I supervised the students during their clinical postings at the hospital. My job responsibilities as a clinical instructor were as follows; overall supervision of students in the clinical settings, participation in doctor`s rounds with the students, assessing the student`s care plan, assisting them in attaining the expected outcomes, and evaluating and grading the nursing procedures.…
At age 14, my life changed completely. I got very sick, and had to spent a lot of time in-and-out of hospitals and doctor's offices. Getting poked by needles became a normal thing. After a while, I learned there was no point in flinching when the needle hit my skin.…
Medical Assistants have essential roles in physician offices, working directly with patients and doctors; they must provide clinical care to patients and fulfill administrative duties in the office. To pursue a career as a Medical Assistant a person will need to be flexible, versatile, responsible, sensible, disciplined, and knowledgeable and show empathy and compassion. Many people choose their career path in the healthcare industry for numerous of reasons whether it be financial stability, improving the quality of patient care, or it fitting into your educational goals. There are many job opportunities in the healthcare industry and certainly as a Medical Assistant, but no matter the job, you choose the role you will serve is very important. I believe that becoming a…
Nursing has always been my passion and my life has been devoted to achieving just that. I was extremely excited to come across this Nurse Residency Program in Pediatrics as this is directly in line with my career goals. I would be an excellent candidate for this opportunity at Broward Health as I recently graduated from Chamberlain College of Nursing with my Bachelors degree. I have obtained my Florida licensure as a Registered Nurse and am certified with American Heart Association, Basic Life Support as well as Advanced Cardiac Life Support.…