Nurses have one of the most important jobs in the world and they make a difference in people 's lives every day. Nothing is more rewarding than the joy on the patient’s face after being released from the hospital. Nurses receive satisfaction knowing the impact they have on individuals and their families. However, to become a nurse one must survive rigorous classes and pass the dreaded NCLEX-RN exam. There are four different types of degrees in nursing: Bachelors of Science in Nursing, Masters of Science in Nursing, Doctorate in Nursing, and a PhD in Nursing.…
1.A professional nurse coordinator has the job of supervising and coordinating care for his assigned unit or patients. 2. A professional coordinator ensures that patient care is up to applicable standards and works to make sure the patients in his care, other staff members and visitors are safe in health care environment. 3. A professional coordinator may assist with developing care plans for patients and make sure they are carried out according to the facility's standards.…
How to Become a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner That Makes a Difference. A Neonatal Nurse Practitioner is an advanced practice nurse that cares for premature and, unhealthy newborns in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU). In order to become a successful Neonatal Nurse Practitioner you will have to complete specific steps, such as getting your bachelors in nursing (BSN) and more. Once you complete the steps you will have the opportunity to provide good hands on care for patients.…
My current goal is to become a Neonatal Nurse. A neonatal nurse is a nurse that cares for newborns. I want to help save lives. I also what to do something that i have a passion for and good at. When I was younger I always wanted to save something for a baby bird to one day helping new born babies that are sick.…
The National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners (NAPNAP) health policy agenda for 2017, Goal 1 discussed the enhancement of child and adolescent health by encouraging support on numerous health issues pertaining to this population. For the promotion of health, they encouraged breastfeeding, proper nutrition, and importance of physical activity to prevent childhood obesity. Prevention of injury and harm on leading causes of childhood illness, injury, and death are also of utmost importance. NAPNAP is recommending increase access to extensive and integrated health care services that cover childhood developmental, behavioral, and mental health. In addition, is to develop quality health indicators for children and their families to…
Barriers that prevent Nurse Practitioners from practicing in Long Term Care Facilities Nancy Marshall A thesis presented to the School of Graduate Nursing Mountain State University In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree…
Nursing in West Texas A&M university. Helen Keller once stated,” The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams.” Nursing is a way to give back to people in the time of need. West Texas A&M university, home of the buffs, ranked 72nd in Texas public universities , will prepare for my future in nursing.…
Nursing is an extremely important job in our society today nearly 100,000 babies end up in the NICU each year from being born early. Those numbers are pretty high for a year in the US that brings on the topic of the type of nurse in the NICU they are called neonatal nurses, they watch and take care of the newborns that are born before the full term of the mothers pregnancy. The nurses in the NICU have an incredibly important job and have to be a extremely patient person because their stress being shown can cause the parents or family to stress and cause a big mess. The people in this field specialize in neonatology. With these in mind a neonatal nurse requires an associates or an bachelors degree in Neonatology, patience with families and special training.…
Nationally, nursing organizations and associations total over one hundred; increasing when factoring in international organizations (Matthews, 2012). I am currently a certified pediatric nurse (CPN). I was certified through the Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (PNCB). I have held my CPN certification for two years. PNCB is a nursing organization that certifies pediatric nurses and pediatric nurse practitioners (PNP) in acute and primary care settings.…
All my life I have wanted to be a nurse and just last year I decided I wanted to be a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner. I knew I wanted to do my senior project on something medical and I love dogs so I felt that this would be the perfect topic. In order to meet my goal of becoming a nurse, I plan to enroll in a nursing program in the fall. I am excited to meet you and present my project to you at oral boards.…
From a young age, I could remember that infamous question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” I wasn’t your typical little girl who’d just want to be a princess or a fairy, I always wanted to be something in the medical field with the exception of wanting to be a chef. I’ve bounced around from wanting to be an ultrasound tech, to a dermatologist and finally came to the conclusion that I want to be a pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP). I’ve always enjoyed working with children and the medical aspect of it has always intrigued me as well. Here is why I want to major in nursing.…
Once I obtain my RN degree and license I would like to specialize in neonatal medicine. “The neonatal period is defined as the first month of life; however, these newborns are often sick for months” (National Association of Neonatal Nurses). Some of the problems that a neonatal nurse works with is prematurity, birth defects, surgical problems, and cardiac malformations to name a few. Depending on the institution, further education varies but experience working in a neonatal intensive care unit as an RN is preferred as a standard (Nurses for a Healthier Tomorrow). A master’s or doctor’s degree is required for any advanced practice nursing.…
Therefore, after a four year college I plan on going to medical school and will hopefully be working as an intern in a children’s hospital. For my career, I am hoping to become either a pediatrician or neonatologist. I want to be able to…
In the medical field, you need quite a bit of skills, knowledge, and qualities. One skill would include good communication skills. Pediatric nurses need to be able to communicate well with patients, the patients parents and or guardians, and with the doctor.…
Ever since high school my dream has always been to become a nurse. I know that Nursing is the profession for me. Becoming a Pediatric Nurse is what interest me. I am an outgoing person who enjoys working with and helping others. I have watched my cousin Michele graduate from nursing school and how hard she worked and how committed she’s was in making her dream of becoming a nurse.…