Healthcare occupations

No one ever said that working and going to school time full time would be easy, but it’s all about hard work, dedication and time management. When I graduated high school I knew that my parents wouldn’t be able to afford sending me to college. Coming from a big family with 6 siblings getting a degree would be challenging. One way or another I wasn’t giving up going to college, so I decided to work and go school at the same time. My educational aspiration consists of obtaining my bachelor’s…

assault examination programs, psychiatric forensic treatment units or death investigation teams. More often, forensic nurses work within medical facilities assisting patients who come into clinics and hospitals. Forensic nursing is a cross between a healthcare profession and a judicial system profession. Forensic nurses perform duties that are much more specialized than nurses typically perform. They have a variety of roles, including evaluating and caring for victims of assault, domestic…

The Promise and Perks of Working as a Nurse in Australia Working as a nurse is more fun in Australia, because of the attractive benefits afforded to you as a healthcare professional. But there's more to it than the benefits and compensation packages. Australia is a popular holiday destination. So working Down Under offers plenty of opportunities for work and leisure. If you are a master of your time, you can work hard and play harder. There are so many things to see and do in Australia, even in…

Osteoarthritis seems very common but it can be very painful. Osteoarthritis affects the bones and joints. There are two types “wear and tear” and the specific cause osteoarthritis. Wear and tear osteoarthritis occurs when the cartilage begins to break down over time. Cartilage is important because it is the tissue that protects the joints. Without cartilage, the bones will start to rub against each other which will cause pain, swelling, and maybe even the loss of motion. Over time it could lead…

In a few short months, I will be transiting from a student nurse to Registered Nurse. It is an exciting but terrifying journey into the new role and I having many mixed emotions about it. Being a student nurse for the last four years, I feel like been on an emotional roller coaster of greatest triumphs and some thoughts of quitting. When thinking about the transition to new graduate Registered Nurse, I would compare to the transition to the learning how to ride a bicycle analogy. Being a student…

After graduation, I am going to get my CNA license at FlatRock. While getting my CNA license, I would like to maintain a steady job at their nursing home they provide. When I finish my clinicals for the CNA license, I will need to take the state boards test. Once I have the license, I would like to go to IU East and get a bachelors degree in Applied Science in order to become a registered nurse. To me, becoming an RN would be absolutely amazing. You get to create personal relationships and take…

Process of becoming a Pharmacy Technician According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics to become an Pharmacy technician you must obtain an high school diploma or equivalent Ged. Pharmacy Technicians typically learn through on the job training or complete postsecondary education programs. Some programs that your job may offer may vary depending on the length and subject matter according to the employer requirements. Postsecondary program are usually offered by vocational schools or community…

Alison Singletary Jessica Raines HSC2000 January 31, 2017 Entering and Continuing the Nursing Profession I would like to go into nursing. Being a nurse requires much hard work and dedication. There are educational requirements, initial licensure requirements, and licensure renewal requirements to meet. These are the requirements to be able to start practicing nursing and to continue. I will need a bachelor of science in nursing (BSN) degree. According to Earning Your Bachelor’s Degree in…

As Gil Wayne once said “When you are a nurse you know that everyday you will touch a life or a life will touch yours” As a nurse you will have many responsibilities, you will provide care and comfort to a patient. If you do want to have a career in health care, you must have a high school diploma, bachelor's degree and also must complete all training and exams. Many people attend colleges 4-8 years. Most nurses with an two year bachelor's degree, tend to have strong skills and more practice.…

NRSG 370 Clinical Speciality Elective – Peri-operative Care As the world population is aging, the requirement of surgical services continues to increase as well. At the same time, there have been nursing shortages internationally and nationally in Australia in recent years (Schluter, Seaton & Chaboyer, 2011). And every year, there is only a small percentage of all nurses choose to practice in the peri-operative arena. The global nurse shortage results in the peri-operative nurse shortage.…