I clearly remember the day I found my father lying on the sidewalk as he suffered from a stroke. I was barely a teenager when my father became ill. My family spent countless hours in the hospital, nursing home, and various doctors ' offices trying to learn what had happened to this man who was our pillar of strength. I recall how the nurses became his greatest advocate and always voiced their concern for him. In those moments I realized I had found my calling in the field of nursing.…
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…
What Will Make Me Successful in Davenport’s Nursing Program? Throughout my life, many factors have changed, but the one thing that has always remained the same, is the passion I have for helping people. When I was five years old, I saw my Aunt undergo chemotherapy, and I witnessed the impact that the nurse had on her. By the same token, I was astonished at how similar I was to the nurse.…
I will be the type of provider that takes care of my patient’s physical and social needs by recognizing their social and psychology needs and make the appropriate referrals. Additionally, in order to further contribute to the mission of the program I want to advocate for future healthcare providers to practice in impoverished communities. Studies have shown that a majority of health care professionals currently in school may not have been exposed to community health or have had negative experiences. Through volunteer programs I want to educate future health providers about underserved populations that will hopefully result in future providers choosing to work in an underserved area during their career. The purpose of this program to support the mission to improve health and achieve health equity through access to quality services, a skilled health workforce, and innovative programs.…
I aspire to gain professional experience in the field of nursing, because of personal experiences that have led me to select this career. My passion for care-taking within the nursing realm stems from a passion at young age to render aid and experiences very dear to my heart. My care-taking skills began while I was caring for children at church, as an assistant to both the Children’s and Youth Department. When a child would arrive ill, I would make sure that little contact was made with other children to contain the illness. I also made sure the child would wash their hands thoroughly before consuming meals and would take an additional precaution of washing down tables and toys to diminish the spread of germs.…
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 Personal Goal Statement Every day I wake up, I ask myself how I can make a difference. This question has helped shape my personal values and principles and directed my path into the nursing field. Growing up in West Africa and witnessing firsthand the sufferings and impoverishment of the people around me, I developed a sense of compassion and willingness to make a difference and help alleviate their sufferings and put a smile on their faces. Healthcare delivery and poverty are two major underlying factors in the challenges faced in Africa, thus, when I got an opportunity to come into the United States, it was my golden ticket to finally give back to the community and make a difference. This led me into the nursing field; I started out as a Certified Nurse Assistant.…
It takes a real lion-hearted person to fly into the face of caring for ill patients. Nursing is a career that demands both life-saving skills and devotedness towards those in need of medical attention. Despite the fact, that it’s a career that is not for everyone I believe I have the aspect of fulfilling a sickly person who is in a vigorous environment. I seek to pursue in my near future an occupation, working as an emergency room nurse. As a former high school graduate, I completed my four years of school at Robert Morgan Educational Center and Technical College receiving knowledgeable hands-on training from teachers, who were medical experts in the healthcare field.…
I have wanted to be a nurse my entire life. I come from a long line of women in the health care careers. There is something about helping someone that makes your soul happy. I job shadowed two very influential women at ABCM Rehabilitation Centers of Independence- West Campus. First, a charge nurse Registered Nurse Kathy Main; who has been a veteran to the facility for many years.…
As a future advanced practice registered nurse (APRN), it is essential I understand my role and the impact I will have not only within my community, but at the state and national level as well. I will use my education and clinical training to develop the necessary skills to assess, diagnose and treat patients. It is essential as an APRN, I develop a plan of care that incorporates health promotion and disease prevention strategies. Lastly, my goal is to integrate a Christ-centered worldview approach into my daily practice. My purpose as an APRN is to be influential in all aspects of my patient’s life.…
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.…
Professional Interview Professional Role Development: Advance Practice Nurse NURS 603 Ogechi Nebeolisa Maryville University Interview with and Family Nurse Practitioner The healthcare field is always evolving and one of the vital fields in demand is nursing. Nursing is both a challenging and rewarding career. The role of nurses is no longer limited to the basic care such as changing patients, providing medications, and offering support, as the past has indicated. In fact, the role of a nurse in the present-day is now advanced to being an advocate, teacher, researcher, counselor, and a caregiver.…
As a volunteer rendering assistance at city health fairs grants me the opportunity to acquire new skills and improve upon my existing knowledge. I learn from each patient encounter and expect that when I become a nurse, these beneficial experiences will…
If only there would have been more people volunteering, then so much more people could have been helped. And if more people can be help, then the suffering on earth can be ease. The big problem is that everyone is so busy with their personal life that they forget about the importance of helping others. A positive aspect I saw was that those who were already volunteering were really dedicated and kind hearted. I believe they are making a big impact on every person they touched and made it a task to spread their kindness.…
Volunteer Experience Reflection I dedicated fifteen hours to the Head Start Program. For 8 weeks I helped in the classroom and met 25 beautiful children. Each child was unique in their own way. The Head Start Program is predominately White but that didn’t change how they interacted with one another.…