I plan to complete this course by June 2017. Being able to contribute to a patient’s general health status is at the core of nursing. This is one reason nursing is of interest to me. I believe in educating and connecting with patients to assist them in making healthy choices resulting in better outcomes for their…
Dr. and fellow Colleagues: For myself it has been a long road, but I can honestly said that over these past ten weeks I start to realized what does a Nurse Practitioner responsibility will be when I take over my own patient load. I gave thank you to my preceptor in this class since he spends many hours explaining what my role will be in near future. I feel scare, but I had the same feeling when I finish my first nursing education as Register Nurse. I honestly believe that I met the objectives for this class and look forward to passing my boards.…
Hi Rupinder, I really enjoyed your post and the strategies you suggested. I especially liked the breakdown of the different patient types that we will encounter. From the reading your post and Lalaine’s response to this discussion, I realized how flexible and adaptively we have to be as health care providers. We never know who enters our exam room that day and what may be going on in their personal life. Even with the same patient, each encounter may vary.…
An FNP is involved in direct care activities such as advanced physical assessments, deciphering laboratory data, performing diagnostic procedures, and implementing pharmacological and holistic therapies which are a part of scientific practice competencies (The National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties [NONPF], 2014, p. 3). Using these competencies, a FNP can derive new interventions and develop new scientific information that can help the profession advance. It is the duty of the FNP to introduce new knowledge into the field. The FNP uses critical thinking not only in assessments but in the act of decision making in order to provide adequate interdisciplinary care. An FNP must demonstrate leadership capabilities while collaborating with others.…
NP’s will be involved with design and implementation of Information Systems to promote safe, quality, and cost effective care. Educational needs…
Within the next ten years, more than one million registered nurses in the United States will be eligible for retirement. This will potentially leave the nursing profession with the largest shortage in history. The need for health care is only growing due to the aging baby boomer population. “Nursing researchers have noted that the projected nursing shortage, if not rectified, is expected to affect health care cost, job satisfaction and quality patient care” (Lartey, 2014, p. 1027). Without an adequate number of nurses’ patient safety is at risk, resulting in medical errors due to understaffing.…
Disability affects many Americans. There are many types of disability: visually impaired, hearing impaired, mental and physical disability due to various reasons including many diseases, chronic illness, acquired from trauma or from birth. Nurses play a vital role in teaching these people to be independent in self-care and finding resources when required. Part I Disability…
My name is Jennifer and I am a Registered Nurse in NYS. I live in Upstate NY and am a proud wife and mother. I work in the Emergency Department where I have managed patients with opioid dependence, alcohol and drug addiction, and a variety of mental illnesses. This class will be a wonderful end to the long road of me obtaining my Bachelor's degree in Nursing. I am looking forward to gaining knowledge and sharing ideas with you all.…
I aspire to function as a family nurse practitioner (FNP) at a family practice primary care clinic. Specifically, I will serve in a federally qualified health center (FQHC). According to Hamric and Taylor’s seven identified phases of development1, I will progress from orientation to frustration, implementation, and integration, as well as possibly frozen, reorganization, and complacent phases in my role development. During orientation, I may feel especially optimistic about my new role and potential impact in improving the health of my patients. Most of my attention in this stage will be dedicated to mastering my skills in history taking, conducting astute physical examinations, making accurate diagnoses, and formulating guideline-based treatment plans.…
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 clinical practice. The changing demands of this nation 's complex healthcare environment require the highest level of scientific knowledge and practice expertise to assure quality patient outcomes.…
According to the Institute of Medicine (IOM), one of the key recommendations for structural change in the health care profession is “Nurses should achieve higher levels of education and training through an improved education system that promotes seamless academic progression (The Future of, 2010). In my opinion this should be one of the highest priorities for Registered Nurses (RN). As nursing continuously evolves the practice of nursing continues to change as well. During these times we are faced with more critically ill patients as well as a faster growing population of ill patients. The elderly are living longer than they did 20 years ago and their comorbidities make their care challenging.…
I am writing to apply to be a summer student nurse intern for the summer of 2018. I came across the internship opportunity through my peers that have participated in internships such as this one. I am delighted to possibly be considered for a position that would further develop my nursing skills and allow me to spend my time with patients. I am looking to gain more experience and am seeking a position that will challenge me and my existing knowledge.…
How Do You Become a Sub-Acute Nurse? Anyone who wants to become a sub-acute nurse must first graduate from an approved and accredited school of nursing, and then earn an registered nurse license through their State Board of Nursing. Sub-acute nurses are health care professionals who treat patients that require 24/7 service and support. Once a patient stabilizes, they may be either discharged or moved to a facility that provides a lower level of care, such as an assisted-living home.…
Nursing is always changing. With change, issues arise. Societal influences have led to some of these challenges. One prominent challenge in nursing curriculum is the lack of clinical sites. Many factors contributing to this issue.…
As a future nurse educator I look forward to teaching college students. I picture myself teaching students the basics of nursing. I hope that I have a good mentor as I enter this field. I noticed this theme in my reading and feel that this would be a plus to my learning how to approach the students. I also feel that I am wise enough to realize that I am one who knows that she does not know it all, I am willing to help a student know where to find it.…