Nursing board certification

Purpose and Hypotheses of the Study The study by Mercedes Stanley and Deborah Pollard (2013) had three purposes. One was to examine the pediatric nurse’s ability and level knowledge to assess the management of pediatric pain. The second purpose of this study was to examine how a nurse’s prior experience would affect the attitude and ability to competently administer pediatric pain management to patients. A third purpose was to observe the level of self-efficacy among a group of North…

pediatric nursing, and although I was a patient in the PICU at one time in my life, I did not get to see or learn a whole lot about it. I was surprised to find out the nurse I was shadowing had her Associates Degree in Nursing along with some of the other nurses on the unit. For some reason, I just figured the nurses would all have their Bachelors of Science in Nursing. Stacy informed me that the nurses can have their Associates Degree in Nursing (AND), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN),…

Both Sides of Nursing When you hear someone say they are a registered nurse, one automatically thinks about the amount of money they make. People do not realize that RNs have a tough, but very rewarding, job, that it is more than just money. RNs work 12-hour shifts or more depending on the number of patients. Included with the 12-hour shifts, RNs scheduling, at times, will be different from your typical schedule, working on holidays, birthdays and special occasions. Aside from some difficulty…

Lola) who works in unit 103, which is the cardiac intensive care unit, at the Foothills Hospital. In this paper, I will be briefly describing the domains I came into contact with during my observation and describing the three insights I had regarding nursing. The three insights I had were regarding my nurse’s compliance to hygiene practices, the level of stress within the ICU, and the role of a nurse as an advocate for the family and the…

Registered Nursed gets paid very well and also they have great benefits as well. I would like to work in the hospital in the OB department because when I done my internship I loved being with the babies. There are so many other places a RN can work like a nursing center, office, school, and a doctor office. From my knowledge, I know if you work in a hospital on a holiday you get paid more than an office or a school, because they are working longer. The Bureau of Labor Statistics stated “In 2012,…

weekends, and night shifts. They can also be called in at any time and they must be prepared to go in when they are called. Next, registered nurses can work in many different places. They have the opportunity to work in hospitals, doctors’ offices, nursing homes, schools, clinics, or they can serve in the military. Nurses can travel to patients’ homes as well. In addition, registered nurses have many duties and responsibilities. For instance, they have to keep accurate records of patients’…

Receiving the right healthcare is a priority for most people when it comes to themselves or their family. Many are not only seeking for the proper care but also understandable and caring people. When they are sick, they are expecting the best in the health industry to help them get well. Some of the duties as a registered nurse (RN) are to evaluating patients, record patients symptoms, help doctors examine, dress wounds, educate patient on self care or healthy habits, and laboratory work. The…

Coaching is a continuous practice that is an essential characteristic for a nurse manager. Its central concentration is to improve development of a staff member and is based on the connection and expectations shared by the manager and employee. Coaching is a compelling action that defines the worth and integrity of the employee. Mature leaders understand the importance of knowing their employees strengths and weaknesses and how they affect daily duties. Working with the same people daily,…

Nursing has been one of the most challenging professions in providing appropriate care of the patients. Although, nurses have the most essential position in caring the ill person, due to various circumstances like depletion of care of individual in different aspects of health leads to minimal care. However, productive care can be obtained by involvement of various health experts with better communicating abilities while dedication is also important for providing effective care which is…

Delegation and Prioritization in Nursing Charlotte C. Moody, Erica L. Newberry, Nealie F. O’Neal South Georgia State College The Importance of Delegation and Prioritization in Nursing Proper delegation and prioritization are two extremely important skills that a nurse performs. Weiss & Tappen (2015) states, “Changes in the healthcare law compound this need, requiring nurses to learn how to work effectively with other members of the healthcare delivery team, particularly nursing assistive…