Certified Nursing Assistant

would like to be when I grow up. I have wanted to be a variety of things and later on, always found something I liked better. Around two years ago, I settled down upon the idea of being a Registered Nurse. Although I plan to get my Licensed Practical Nursing degree first then work my way up to the higher levels. I think it would be good for me because I like the idea of saving and helping people that need it. I really love helping people and I’m compassionate enough to care for others. A lot of…

for the wife when she is responsible for doing it herself. B) Compare/contrast the roles and perspectives of the nursing profession with other care professionals on the health care team in the department (i.e., scope of discipline, education, and licensure…

nurse can only delegate an act that they own , a nursing act , one they would be responsible for ensuring is completed on a day to day or shift to shift basis. As stated in N6.03 (3) an RN shall delegate tasks commensurate with educational preparation and demonstrated abilities of the person supervised. If an RN knows or should have known that the person supervised is not prepared by education, training or experience to safely perform a delegated nursing act, the RN may not delegate the task.…

According to Campinha-Bacote Model of Cultural Competence (2008), cultural assessments should be completed on the individual basis. The values, beliefs and practices of each client should be considered when providing health care services. The Campinha-Bacote Model is centered on five concepts. The five concepts are as follow: Cultural Awareness: The nurse is subtle to the values, beliefs, practices/lifestyle of the client and recognizes his/her own values, biases and prejudices. Cultural…

1. Develops a therapeutic relationship with clients Therapeutic relationship is the special connection between the nurse and client that is based on trust, empathy, respect, and professional intimacy. On the afternoon shift the certified nursing assistant (CNA) reported to me that a client did not have dinner. I went to see her to inquirer why she wasn’t eating. She informed me that she was sad and wanted someone to talk to. I sat by her bed and actively listened while she explained to me that…

In nursing, a leader 's role involves leading and influencing shared values, visions and expectations to enhance their organization 's goals (Giltinane, 2013). Leaders can enhance effective performance from others but they can also allow a person to grow, change and become successful in any responsibility. In order to grasp a better understanding of leadership, I will be examining some habits from The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen R. Covey. I will be discussing how some of…

registered nurses who had been prepared through advanced graduate education; either has a master’s or doctorate degree in the field of nursing. According to the American Nurses Association (2008), advanced practice registered nurse (APRN) is an umbrella term and incorporates four roles: clinical nurse specialists (CNS), certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNA), certified nurse midwives (CNM), and nurse practitioners (NP). The APRN is educated in one of these four roles and at least one of…

The top priority nursing diagnosis for patient S is risk for falls related to impaired balance as evidence by leaning to the left while walking, left sided weakness, and unfamiliar environment. An outcome for this diagnosis is the patient will remain free of falls by discharge. The nurse will assist the patient when ambulating. Be sure to lock the bed, wheelchair, or recliner when standing up. When rising, have the patient change positions slowly, dangle the legs, and stand by the bed…

open up more jobs for new nurses. The typical education level required is an associate’s degree and a licensing or registration. A registered nurse typical tasks include: evaluate health problems and needs, administer nursing care, maintain medical records, develop and implement nursing care, and advise patients with health maintenance (Registered…

It has opened my eyes to the importance of furthering our education, as well as, continuing to grow from our nursing experiences. Also, the importance of facilitating nurse leadership practices amongst nurses exhibiting potential to fill senior leadership positions. By acknowledging potential leaders, nurses can share their knowledge with others, participate in…