My desire to become a nurse evolves from past experiences that have taken place in my life. When I think of a nurse I think of someone who is attentive‚ sensitive to people’s needs and has a drive to address their patient needs in an utmost concerned manner. Nursing has always been my passion since I was a little girl. As I can remember‚ the first time I visited a hospital when my father was in the Intensive Critical Unit. My father was slowing dying and the nurses gave my brother and I permission
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committed to fighting for equality for women. Lavinia Lloyd Dock was a nurse‚ feminist‚ pioneer in nursing education‚ and an author. She was born into a rich family on February 26‚ 1858 in Harrisburg‚ PA. Her parents wanted their children to study‚ which was unusual for women at that time. Lavinia was inspired to pursue nursing after reading a magazine article. Lavinia graduated from Bellevue Training School for Nurses in 1886. After graduation‚ Lavinia worked as a night supervisor in Bellevue
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time period. Partnerships used Early colonial public health efforts included the collection of vital statistics‚ improved sanitation‚ and control of any communicable diseases introduced through seaports (Lancaster & Stanhope‚ 2008). Watson’s theory A nurse is able to detect the other person’s condition of being (Watson‚ 1985). The theory relates to this time period since it was essential for the female head of the household to recognize an illness. In a way‚ these women were diagnosing and treating their
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WHY I WANT TO BE A FAMILY NURSE PRACTITIONER BY KATHERINE WASHINGTON SUBMITTED IN PARTIAL FULFILLMENT OF THE REQUIREMENTS FOR THE DEGREE OF MASTER OF SCIENCE IN NURSING AT NORTHWESTERN STATE UNIVERSITY NURG 5000 – ORIENTATION TO GRADUATE SCHOOL DR. DEBRA SHELTON July 15‚ 2013 TABLE OF CONTENTS Factors Influencing Role Decision…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….3 Personal and Professional Experiences……………………………………………………………………………………….3 Knowledge of the Role………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
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Industrial Labor Relations Mgmt 4531.01 Spring 2011 Strength In Numbers Nurses and Labor Unions Justine Steele Strength in Numbers – Nurses and Labor Unions The mission is successful negotiation of fair wages‚ safe working conditions and exemplary patient care. Can the nation’s labor unions help nursing healthcare professionals meet these mission goals? Battles are currently being fought to preserve and reform the Nation’s healthcare system. Along with proposed changes to the affordability
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Inadequate Qualified Nurses Strayer University‚ Willingboro Campus Research Writing- ENG 215 Dr. Jeffrey Ebbesen December 11‚ 2012 HealthCare industry in United States and across the globe carried so much responsibility that they are often referred to as “god” because of the relevance‚ power and most importantly‚ their job as lifesaver. Health Care industry is a very lucrative industry in United States and they constitute the large workforce. Despite of all their numerous duties and the
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Challenges for a New Nurse A new nurse faces a formidable set of challenges when walking onto their first job. Sadly‚ nursing schools do not truly prepare the new nurse for the shock of caring for patients and the responsibility that goes with it. A new nurse may have excellent preparation on a theoretical level‚ but this is a far cry from the daily grind of patient care. Having to learn the complex daily routines of a floor or specialty care unit‚ along with numerous drugs used‚ dealing
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Nursing Leader Interview The nurse manager of the cardiac rehabilitation unit has been a formal nurse leader for the past five years. The conversation began with a discussion about her personal leadership style and how it evolved from a knee jerk style to her current democratic style. Being a nurse leader requires adaptation and flexibility. Administration‚ Medicare‚ and certifying organizations require changes to be made frequently to improve patient care. These changes are often tied to service
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The issue of new graduate nurse retention remains a challenge in many healthcare facilities. More than 50% of new graduate nurses leave their first employment in less than a year (North‚ Johnson‚ Knotts & Whelan 2006). Because new recruits are often faced with a variety of stressors in their beginning practice it is clear that a structured mentoring program could be of immense value. Such a program would provide technical and emotional support to nurses and so ease their transition into the
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the population ages‚ so does the number of chronic illness and the need for specialized end-of-life care. With the current shortage of trained hospice care providers‚ the push for utilization of nurse practitioners in this area of medicine is being looked at as a possible solution. Efficacy of a nurse practitioner led model of care has been demonstrated in the limited amount of studies done in recent years and shows promise of a solution to the shortage. The hospice model of care focuses on improving
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