American Nurses Association

exists due to the demands of society. One major problem society is facing today is a shortage of nurses. Lois Berry and Paul Curry (2012) state, “by the year 2022, there will be a need of 60 000 full time registered nurses (p.35). Berry and Curry note that the number of nurses will decrease by 2022. A nurse shortage is defined in relation to the current unmet demands for present nurses and student nurses. Nursing shortages are becoming a concern worldwide. The causes for this shortage are…

It’s said that nursing is the most trusted profession in the United States according to a survey from Gallup.com. Nurses are patient advocates and the main focus is care and safety, if we cannot provide that then we simply cannot provide. As a healthcare professional, we must accept the fact that we may not be able to change everything and sometimes things do not go as planned. Nurses are compassionate and hardworking individuals so sometimes we may do things that are better for us instead of…

Once you make a mistake it’s often difficult to accept your wrong doings. In my past twelve years of school life, I have gone off course countless times. Failure is part an experience that comes with being a student and these experiences of going off course has shaped my choices and views in different ways. Since I was young being a pharmacist has been my dream. I grow up watching my aunt dream of being a pharmacist came true, she loved and enjoyed going to work. Her achievements inspired me to…

portray the emotion that was given off from Joann while she was talking about her husbands care through words on paper, but as she was talking about it she was holding back tears. This really struck home for me, it showed me how much what we do as nurses can impact not only our patients, but their families as well. In the article Perspectives on Nursing and Critically Ill Older Adults by Cynthia S. Jacelon and Elizabeth A. Henneman, dignity is described as this “… behavior that demonstrates…

working along side a nurse has helped me realize how blessed I am and I couldn’t imagine doing anything else. McAllen Medical Center’s mission is to provide healthcare services that: patients recommend to families and friends, physicians prefer for their patients, purchasers select for their clients, employees are proud of and investors seek for long term results.…

the nurses had given me. They took their time to make sure I had the best care possible. Whenever I was in pain the nurses were there by my side. They had taken the time to make sure I was as content with my current status. I had never expected that going to the hospital from flying off a cliff on my skateboard would direct me into my future dream job. The nurses showed me what patient care really and truly was. Patient care is putting others in front of your own needs. Being a great nurse is…

A Philosophy of Nursing The word nurse has five letters. To some this five letter word is just that a word. However, to myself this five-letter word means so much more. Within these five letters are tears, sweat, blood, joy, companionship, trust, reliability, compassion, and advocator. Being a register nurse ( RN) is so much more then a mere five letter word. Nursing is not a job for the faint of heart, it is not just a job, and it is a life long choice to care from someone rather than oneself.…

in which to work (Franklin, 2015; Tzeng, 2004). To navigate through these complexities, while ensuring the delivery of high quality patient care, nurses are encouraged to increase their skills and knowledge base (Franklin, 2015). Continued competency in nursing is a topic of interest to regulatory bodies, health care administrators, educators, and nurses (Wilkinson, 2013). Despite the importance of this topic, there is a lack of consensus establishing the measurement and the maintenance of…

woman receiving a vitro fertilization treatment. This type of procedure does not promise the patient a child, and often it may require numerous tries before it work, so it was during this time that several different emotions are being displayed. As a nurse, it is important to actively listen to the patient’s concerns, being present and supportive of negative and positive feelings, and to create an environment that will foster dignity and respect for the patient and family should the procedure…

Forensics was not as eventful as the first time I went there, but the experience I had was good. When I arrived, I introduced myself to three nurses and gave them the slip. Then, one of the nurses gave me a tour of of their facility. She showed me the interview room, the mini kitchen where they have food for the patients, and the examination room. Next, one of the nurses gave me the task to shuffle through some clothes and chose what clothing was too worn out. Most of the clothing I chose where…