Specialty

Introduction The heart of the faculty role can be found in the scholarship of teaching. An important attribute of any scholar is having the ability to effectively communicate the knowledge he or she possess to the students (Finke, L., 2012, p.8). DNP scholars should pave the way to new development of needed advanced competencies for increasingly complex practice, faculty, and leadership roles. In today 's healthcare reform, role nursing plays as part of a high-functioning health care team…

It was a cold Saturday morning back in January, 2012. I remember tucking my scrubs into my socks in a failed effort to prevent them from getting soaked in the slush-coated parking lot. I was overwhelmed with excitement as I rushed through the hallway to make it to huddle. Not even a snowstorm the size of Texas, trapping us all at work for days, could dampen my mood that morning. It was only my second week on the job in the emergency room when not even a half hour into my shift I witnessed my…

among those in the medical field. With the human body being so complex and there being a lot to be learned, some people may decide to work in a number of specialties throughout their career. This is not something that they have to do, but it can be exciting and rewarding for people to switch things up. However, before deciding to switch specialties and take on an entire new list of duties and responsibilities, people should stop consider the pros and cons before doing so. What are the pros…

20 Facts about Chamberlain’s Nurse Practitioner Program Similar to other health care specialties, when it comes to a career in nursing, gaining a quality post-secondary education is integral to an individual’s ability to maintain accurate knowledge relevant to patient care, understand a broader scope of practice, and demonstrate commitment to the nursing profession. Even employers emphasize the significance of higher education in nursing. Top nursing employers such as the Veteran’s…

local college in Manhattan, New York at a new nursing program within a school of health sciences. She is working full-time in the online division of nursing. She holds a few degrees including a Master's of Science in Nursing, a Nurse Practitioner specialty gaining practical experience in intense consideration, and a Doctorate degree in Nursing. A. C. stays excited about the nursing calling and states she has "the extravagance" of having the capacity to hone at the bedside, and teach…

Introduction For a novice nurse adapting to a new practice environment, it is imperative to find experienced colleagues, who would be willing to share their clinical knowledge and offer support in challenging situations. Several years ago, as I started my first nursing job in the intensive care unit, Mr. Arcieri, who was one of the senior staff nurses in the unit, helped in my transition into a new role. His commitment to excellence, outstanding nursing skills, and readiness to lend a helping…

Article #1: Drozdowicz, Aleida A., and Dana Dillard. "Presence in the neonatal intensive care unit."International Journal of Childbirth Education 29.4 (2014): 63+. Academic OneFile. Web. 30 Nov. 2015. Summary: Aleida Drozdowicz is a registered nurse (RN) in Miami, Florida. She graduated from college and is certified as a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN). She has skills in advanced holistic nursing, and she also is an instructor and practitioner in the healing touch program. As an RN, it…

Introduction This environmental analysis outlines the structure of the Natural and Specialty Food industry by analyzing how the industry functions, the markets it serves, and the competition it faces. It is important to understand what is considered as “natural” or a “specialty” food. The U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) does not define the term “natural food”, but the agency has not objected to the use of the term if the food does not contain added color, artificial flavors, or other…

Specialty Overview: Medical-Surgical Nursing The specialty I find particularly interesting is medical-surgical nursing. It is the single largest nursing specialty in the United States accounting for almost 1/6th of the nursing profession. A specialty organization in the medical-surgical nursing profession is the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses (AMSM). Medical-Surgical nurses have direct contact with patients and normally care for adult patients in different settings. I learned that it is…

This time went quickly. Carmen is always saying that Surgery Specialty Clinic (SSC) is a good clinic that we have good staff, after just I couple hours with her I realize she is correct--Dermatology Clinic requires much more hands on managing. Carmen spends a good deal of time in staffing of Derm. Clinic, she does…