Nursing school

Going into high school, I did not know what profession I would like to pursue. I researched numerous careers to give myself an idea of what career I might enjoy. My freshmen year I met people who already had a vision of their future and knew everything about the career they desired. During a dentist appointment later that year, I paid close attention to what they did, how they worked together as a team, and how much they loved what they did. Although watching them was very fascinating, I…

“Registered nurses usually take one of three educational paths: a bachelor`s degree in nursing, an associate`s degree in nursing, or a diploma from an approved nursing program. Registered nurses also must be licensed” (Bureau of Labor Statistics). Registered nurses are crucial to health care whether it be jotting down symptoms to administering medication, knowing your field…

The career choice that I will be pursuing is nursing; one of the most rewarding careers a person could have. I decided to pursue the career field of nursing because I have a passion for helping others. I love the thought of being able to help those who are at their most vulnerable moments through nursing. Whenever a favor is asked of me I always make sure it is done because I love seeing the joy it brings the person receiving the favor. I feel that nursing is not all about administering…

In order to maximize my ability to assist future patients, it is my dream to pursue a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree at Wilmington University. I wish to receive training at the doctoral level, as I am highly interested in enhancing my clinical knowledge and ability to practice more independently. I feel that my previous nursing education, as well as the many years of working experience obtained, has prepared me for the challenges to be encountered by a nurse at the highest level of…

Nursing¬ is the nation’s largest health care profession. According to the American Association of colleges of nursing, there are more than 3.1 million Registered Nurses (RNs) nationwide. Of all licensed RNs, 84.8 percent are employed in Nursing. Nursing is among the highest paying occupations that employ a large number of people. Nearly fifty eight percent of RNs worked in general medical and surgical hospitals where RN salaries averaged 66,700 dollars per year. A registered nurse always has a…

Introduction Hi, I’m Myrna Montoya, and I have been a nurse for more than 22 years. Nursing is my third profession. I was a schoolteacher and a consultant in training and development in my past life. When I got my diploma in nursing from Holy Name Hospital School of Nursing in Teaneck, NJ, I gave myself five years to link the three “me’s” into one “me”. On the fourth year of working as a staff nurse, I was offered a nurse educator position in the Education and Practice department in…

Professional Development Beliefs and Values Breonna Bastian Metropolitan State University Professional Nursing Practice Professional nursing for me is very important in order to provide excellent patient care and isn’t defined by either an Associate or BSN degree. Professional nursing for me combines the following qualities: competence, leadership, compassion, and teamwork. As a professional nurse we need to be competent in order to provide safe and effective care to our patients.…

be successful in life, Arapahoe Community College, (2015). Arapahoe Community College: Nursing Program The mission of the nursing program is to educate the student to become a nurse that is equipped to handle the diverse population. The future nurse will exemplify empathy,…

November 9, 2016 The Importance of a CNA Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) positions are not jobs that comes to mind when considering the medical field; however, it is an important step in becoming a Registered Nurse (RN). CNAs are basically caregivers to people who otherwise can 't do things on their own or need to be taken care of, medically and physically. the importance of a CNA and the importance of becoming a CNA before attending a nursing program is a critical piece of the healthcare…

There are many issues that affect the profession of nursing, however there is one issue that has been affecting the nursing profession for decades and this issue is the nursing shortage in the United States. There has always seemed to be a nursing shortage in the United States, until the recent recession that started in 2007. The Great Recession of 2007 made it so older nurses did not retire when he or she normally would have and other nurses came out of retirement to help support his or her…