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Healthcare: Becoming a Registered Nurse Did you know it would take many long nights and a great quantity of dedication to become a Registered Nurse (RN)? Many think that the process and steps to becoming a RN is quick and easy, but they should think again! A student working to achieve their degree or certification in nursing will spend stressful nights trying to achieve their goal, but all the hard work will pay off in the end. The steps to becoming a registered nurse are you will have to be…

Policy Maker Interview Summary: Alison Mitchell Alison Mitchell is an Advanced Practiced Registered Nurse (APRN) who specializes in critical care. She originally started advocating for APRNs as a graduate student and eventually became the president of the Texas Nurse Practitioners (TNP) association from 2008-2010 (A. Mitchell, personal communication, October 10, 2016). Currently, Alison Mitchell is the APRN representative for TNP and continues to pursue her passion for health policy by being an…

The greatest advantage of independent NP practice is the autonomy of an NP. Autonomy allows the care provider to practice to the best of his/her ability without worrying about the conflicting ideas and values of other providers. An independent practitioner also has the control over the workload and has more flexibility with his/her time. Practically speaking, you are you own boss. Nobody questions an NP as how many patients he/she sees on a daily basis. In addition, an entrepreneur NP manages…

The Basics of a CNA Introduction: CNAs, or Certified Nurses Assistant as it is commonly known as, are care providers that help patients complete their activities of daily living. The scope of practice that a CNA has compared to a Registered Nurse is that a CNA cannot administer medicine and perform some procedures a RN can. CNAs are found in a variety of workplaces, from hospitals to nursing homes. The basic duties of a CNA, medical terms that need to be known, and the safety precautions will…

Pat Griffin is an accomplished engineering and quality specialist with more than 20 years of experience leading teams to improve process capabilities, increase revenue, bolster product development and guide corporate visions. He possesses a proven ability to drive continuous improvement through systems developments while removing organizational barriers that will lead to success. The majority of his experience comes from OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Highway Transportation Equipment,…

The role of a nurse practitioner or a physician assistant can contribute greatly to any practice their skills are highly valued by physicians. If they were not of value physicians wouldn't feel the need to add them to their practice. While there are benefits to the care that they provide there are limitations that in comparison to a physician explains why nurse practitioners and physician assistants should remain under physician supervision. A survey in the American Journal of Nurse…

Your resume is the first impression that a potential employer will have of you. Getting a job as a certified nursing assistant not only depends on your education and experience, but you need to have a great resume in order to land an interview for your dream job. Learning how to format a resume is the first step in the job application process. 1. Gather all of your information. This includes previous jobs, education information and any additional skills or awards you would like to list on your…

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) is any nurse who has completed an accredited program in a master’s, post-master’s, or doctoral level (Mennella & Heering 2017). Mennella & Heering (2017), explained that an advanced practice registered nurse is divided into four roles: clinical nurse specialists (CNSs), certified nurse-midwives (CNMs), certified registered nurse anesthetists (CRNAs), and certified nurse practitioners (CNPs). Before an APRN graduate, it is imperative to apply information…

Live Nation is the most talked-about music and event promoter around the world with about 58,578,000 fans who have helped them conquer the music industry by storm. Live Nation was formed as a spin off in 2005 from Clear Channel Communications, then merged with Ticketmaster to create what is internationally known today as Live Nation Entertainment. This conglomerate has caused a remarkable difference within the music industry. Live Nation is amongst the largest growing music entertainment…

Kids’ Stop is a daycare center for preschool children. Tom Maier is the chairman and founder of the company. He handed the company to Tim, the current Chief Executive Officer four years ago. Kids’ Stop was facing a financial problem before Tim step in, and he turn the company over and continue growing since. Tim is consider as an innovator with an entrepreneur at heart, however he is a rude speaker. In this case, Tim made bad comments in of the children in front of the potential sponsor and…