Licensure

in nursing during the certification period and have worked 640 hours as an active nurse during the certification period.(www.NCBON.com). So as you can imagine I spend a lot of my time in classes and reading materials in an effort to maintain my licensure and to keep myself up to date on new technologies and patient care…

future illnesses. Along with technical skills necessary for the medical profession, RNs must have people skills to work closely with patients and their families. Becoming a RN entails formal education from a state-approved nursing school, and state licensure” .http://study.com/articles/RN_Educational_Requirements_to_Become_a_Registered_Nurse.html. The educational requirements for an RN can require up to three things. You could either get a Bachelor of Science degree (BSN) and/or Associate’s…

In the Walker Vs. Ohio case, I am here to argue the side of Ohio case. This case is about how the Walker’s were charged and convicted of reckless homicide of their newborn baby. The baby was born sick with a blood infection which could be easily treated with antibiotics. Instead of seeking medical treatment for the baby, the parents decided to use religious beliefs and pray to cure the infection. As the baby was ill, the family prayed for for two days in a row hoping the prayers would cure the…

Malpractice suits can be inevitable if counselors do not practice safeguards against their practice and constantly question ethics. A counselor is expected to follow ethical and legal standards while providing care to clients in order to help avoid malpractice suits (Corey, Corey, Corey, and Callanan, 2015). Standard of care is the basis for malpractice suits, regarding if a breach of duty has taken place. Counselors are to ensure the standard of care for all clients are within standards…

It drives my intent to excel in my graduate courses and complete the master’s program; keeping an open mind to the experiences gained in course and field work and will help hone my focus on a specialty. Passing all licensure exams, pursuing certifications and accepting employment with an agency that aims to offer proper service to those in need are all part of my anticipated professional trajectory. Becoming familiar with the Children FIRST center, the Institute for…

Students that live with special needs tend to encounter additional challenges on a daily basis. The challenges do vary depending on the specific disabilities or disorders, they are forced to tolerate. Many students are unable to cope with certain situations or tasks sufficiently and require some assistance to achieve or resolve their problems. The severity of their disability also plays a role in the variety of the services that a particular student may require. The job positions in special…

Provision 7 of the American Nursing Association Code of Ethics was extensively revised in 2015. The provision is accompanied by three interpretive statements to expand its ideas and help clarify its intent. Provision 7 states: “The nurse, in all roles and settings, advances the profession through research and scholarly inquiry, professional standards development, and the generation of both nursing and health policy.” This provision is primarily concerned with the nurse’s role in advancing the…

I am very interested in the field of Mental Health Counseling This career field is a good fit for me, because I work well under pressure and genuinely care about the well-being of others. I began working with the Department of Mental Health almost seven years ago and learned a great deal form that experience. I realized that working with adolescents who are diagnosed with mental illness can be very challenging. Also, I learned that a lot of patients experience trauma, can be easily agitated,…

ADULT/GERONTOLOGIC NURSE 1 The Role of the Adult/Gerontologic Nurse Practitioner I am a South University student of Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner. Upon successful graduation of this course, I will be eligible to achieve licensure, which means I will have a graduate-level understanding of knowledge, clinical proficiency and technical skill. Identifying The Adult- Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner is a clinical role. Davis et al. (2014) states the Joint…

states have laws protecting mandatory reporters from civil or criminal liability for reporting child abuse (AMA Journal of Ethics®). Many states also have provision in their reporting laws that include potential for sanctions ranging from adverse licensure actions to misdemeanor criminal penalties when a mandatory reporter knowingly fails to report (AMA Journal of Ethics®). Most importantly as healthcare professionals it is important to protect anyone from any kind of abuse. Be aware that these…