Master of Science in Nursing

and expertise in this field. The various topics to be discussed include; specific goals in pursuing a BSN at Empire State College (ESC), the expectations of nursing professional, academic expectations, a conclusion, as well as references and a DP planning grid. Goals in Pursuing the Bachelor of Science in Nursing When I first graduated nursing school it was a proud moment for me. I was 38 years old and never had a college degree. A week after graduation I interviewed and was accepted…

Her dream is to become a nurse, to help out people and take care of them, but if she is look back from her past experiences working in the hospitals would she still wants to pursue nursing on her 1st year of college? Knowing that it is not the path she wants anymore? And the thought of learning more about computers is what she’s really interested at? I would tell her to follow her interest, what she loves and tell her that it is alright…

Where the US schools of nursing are concerned, the Native Americans are the least considered minorities of all the other minorities. Despite of a number of efforts and plans to appoint more of Native Americans, over the past ten years there has been a little increase in the nurses of native America. This is evident by the less number of Native American nurses in the workforce. The aim of this study is to learn about the obstacles of the nursing education, from high school seniors of native…

have seen firsthand the amount of time, effort, and sacrifices she has made to get to the point in nursing school that she is at now. I don’t tell her this enough, but I am so proud of where she is in life and the amount of work she does on a daily basis to accomplish her goals. Melanie is in an interesting spot when it comes to her education, she currently holds a bachelor degree in exercise science with a minor in health…

several steps I will complete. One of these steps includes the obtainment of a Bachelor of Science in Nursing degree in the next 14 months. By completing this step, I would be able to pass the National Council Licensure Examination shortly after graduation and begin my career as a nurse. After obtaining my license, I would like to gain hands-on experience working as an RN while beginning my Master's degree in nursing. After completing these objectives, I hope to work in the areas of…

Nursing demands excellence, in all aspects, whether it relates to patient care, academics or even personal goals. This is a profession that demands a perfect balance of critical thinking, professional standards and advanced skill sets. Nursing bestows a sense of discipline, adhering to principles and morals, and a way of tackling challenges that will ultimately leave you wanting more. This is why advancing my career is one of the most pertinent goals for me. The ACNP program is a competitive and…

My motivation for choosing nursing as a profession is mainly due to my desire to have a sound career with opportunity for job security and advancement in the future. With our aging population living longer, the prevalence of chronic disease processes and the ever changing delivery of care; nurses will continue to be in high demand. In addition, due to a potential shortage of physicians, I believe there may be an increased need for quality nurses who are compassionate and educationally…

Introduction: The nursing profession aims to produce well educated workforce to care for people and communities. Also, advancing education level to higher education is highly encouraged as research has shown that lower mortality rate, positive outcomes and fewer medication errors are linked to nurses prepared at the baccalaureate, and graduate degree levels. Nonetheless, the American Association of Colleges of Nursing (AACN) has vowed commitment to produce highly educated nursing workforce as…

for lecture faculty, but clinical faculty as well. Lack of adequate support for faculty members can be perceived as discrimination by the student. The feeling of discrimination was reported in several studies as a barrier to success for minority nursing students. For example, a study by Sedgwick, Oosterbroek and Ponomar (2014) involved interviewing 41 minority students about experiences during clinical. “Clinical instructors who used discriminatory language inhibited students’ sense of…

My Goals and Walden University Mission Introduction After surviving nursing school to obtain my nursing degree, going back to school had taken a back seat on my list of goals. However, after working in the nursing field for the past two years, I have realized the importance and benefits of an advanced degree. My goal of attending graduate school is to prepare a career as a Nurse Administrator. While looking for a school to obtain my MSN, a co-worker informed me about Walden University. She had…