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. The first thing you need to become a CNA is a high school diploma or…
base Hospital. With her actions, she was able to reduce the death of many people by two-thirds. She had started the field of nursing and her job has changed the view of many health care workers. In the nursing field, there are many different types of nurses and levels of education. Licensed Vocational Nurse is an entry level health nurse that requires a certificate or diploma at an approved educational program (U.S Department of Labor, 2014). Many LVNs must work under the supervision of a…
Dorthea Orem Educational Background • Received diploma & Bachelors of Science degree in the 1930’s. • In 1945, received Masters degree from Catholic University of America • In 1976, received honorary doctorates from both Georgetown University & in 1980, one from Incarnate Word College • Taught at Catholic University of America & The Medical College of Virginia Philosophy of nursing • “Focus of nursing is on identifying self care needs, designing methods & actions to meet the…
compassionate, considerate, humane and warmhearted just to name a few. But in the educational sense it first requires a high school diploma. This could be from the traditional high school diploma but also from graduating getting your GED. Then you will need to select a school with a nursing program. Choosing a reputable accredited school with a practical nursing program should take priority over…
working as a nursing assistant and been mentored and inspire by several nurses, she decided nursing was the carrier for her. May L Wykle then applied to several nursing schools, but her admission was turn down because of her race (William, 2007). She went ahead to work for a year as a nurse’s aide before she had admission to attend Ruth Brant School of Nursing in Martins Ferry, Ohio in 1956 where she earned her nursing diploma degree…
The nursing field extends many opportunities to be a very important part of the health care team. Nursing involves direct patient contact and varied skills and abilities. Many nurses choose to specialize in various nursing profession. There are four ways to become a registered nurse. It is possible through a two-year community college, earning an associate's degree in nursing, or through a three-year hospital based nursing school, earning a diploma. Other possible ways include a four-year…
“Nursing is great for so many reasons, but there is one reason that means more than any poll results, amount of money, or job security: Nurses make a difference.”(Brittney Wilson) In the Medical field there are numerous occupations that are available for Nurses. The medical field is a continuous learning and opportunity such occupation. One specific profession in the medical field is a Registered Nurse. A Registered Nurse is a nurse who has graduated from a nursing program and met the…
people, and treats health issues for families and other patients? Nursing. Nursing is the protection, promotion, and Optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response,and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations. Nursing is more than just providing patient care and helping prevent accidents or things. Nursing is providing patients about many health conditions,…
sickness, protects patients, and treats health issues for families? Nursing. According to the American Nurses Association, ”Nursing is the protection, promotion, and Optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response,and advocacy in the care of individuals, families, communities, and populations” (American Nurses Association). Nursing is more than just providing patient care and helping prevent…
experience in order for me to go into other Nursing fields like such as Dialysis nursing. I am looking forward to work in Florida and specifically in Broward County. One of the five criteria set forth by Board of Nursing are following; first, the candidate must be graduate from state approved or accredited nursing education program leading to an associate degree or diploma in nursing or bachelors in nursing science (BSN) (National Council of State board of Nursing, n.d.). Second, the candidate…