Running head: MINIMUM EDUCATION FOR NURSES: ADN VS. BSN MINIMUM EDUCATION FOR NURSES: ADN VS. BSN Minimum Education for Nurses: ADN vs. BSN The debate over the minimum required education for nurses has been one that has gone on for much time now. There are many reasons that one would argue for one degree or the other‚ however‚ ADN programs across the country have been the primary source of education for the majority of nurses for some time now. Many argue that a bachelor’s degree should be
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REALITY OF BECOMING A NICU RN MACKENZIE VANDERFELTZ 12/15/2014 INTRODUCTION Everyone deserves a chance at life. My goal in life is to hear someone say‚ “Thank you for giving my baby a chance at life”. I believe that becoming a NICU RN will fulfill that goal. Not everyday will be rainbows and butterflies‚ but I am up for that challenge. This will be the most difficult thing that I will have ever done‚ but also the most rewarding. HOW TO BECOME A NICU RN Undergraduate degree from a two year program
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assistance/guidance‚ seeking out opportunities‚ reflecting on my own nursing practice and keeping open communication with my instructor and RN. During one of my shifts‚ I worked with client who wanted to change but was hooked up to a VAC. I recognized that I wasn’t educated on VACs‚ and was unsure as to whether I could unplug it so she could change. I sought out a RN and charge nurse to help me figure out how to do this. After being guided through the process of what to do‚ I was able to help the client
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RN HEALS MONTHLY JOURNAL AUGUST 2012 I. ACTIVITIES: A. Cooperation with the Community Health Team on implementation of various projects/programs/systems and activities related to Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program * Assisting the Rural Health Midwife on giving pre and postnatal care to pregnant women; vitamin A‚ deworming pills‚ immunization‚ and weight monitoring to children * Verifying/validating the Compliance Verification System (CVS Form completed by the Rural Health Midwife
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RN HESI Exam V1 Review A client presents to the L&D unit screaming “the baby is coming!” Which action should the nurse implement first? Observe the perineum An adult male received a liver transplant a week ago. The nurse notes that he has developed a rash on his palms that itch and hurt. Which finding of GVHD is most important for the nurse to report to the healthcare provider? WBC and differential count A male client is returned to the surgical unit following a left kidney removal. The patient
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xxxx Medical Surgical October 20‚ 2011 LVN vs. RN: Scope of Practices Many nursing professionals begin their careers as LVNs (License Vocational Nurse) and later complete the requirements as a bridge to the RN. The role of the LVN has always been to provide direct care to patients in the medical setting. They usually work under the supervision of a physician or RN and perform lesser tasks than a registered nurse. The role of the RN (Registered Nurse) was specifically assigned to be a supervisory
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Roles and Functions Paper HCS 325 November 7‚ 2011 Kristin Schmidt‚ RN‚ MBA‚ FACHE‚ CENP‚ NEA-BC Roles and Functions Paper The world we live in is very challenging‚ filled with opportunities‚ uncertainties‚ and obstacles. In health care environment everyone needs to adopt rapidly and respond attentively to all challenges he or she may encounter. In every health care organization it consists of health care managers with a variety of titles they possess‚ such as administrator‚ supervisor
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Ethical Decision Maker- verses-Legal Decision Maker Mary Pat Laws Wilmington University I’m starting to write a research paper‚ I’m not sure my introduction is correct‚ I need some guidence. It’s been many years since I wrote a research paper. ABSTRACT Introduction Ethical decision-making is required when a Healthcare Organizations must address a conflict or doubt regarding competing values‚ such as personal‚ organizational‚ professional and social values. When involved in a decision
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completed my degree‚ you can bet I will do a “told you so” dance to myself! In being successful with my educational endeavor I hope to achieve my second major personal goal‚ imbedding in my children the worth of a higher education. I would like to be a role model for my children. By not only leading by example‚ I would also like to “practice what I preach” so to speak. As we all know actions often speak louder than our words‚ it’s not just enough that I tell my children the importance of higher education
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“Why I want to become a Registered Nurse?” As a LPN I’ve experienced a lot of different things throughout my career. I am often asked the question of‚ “Why are you in nursing?” I tell people that I didn’t choose nursing‚ nursing chose me! I enjoy being a nurse. The rewards are endless. I am searching for further advances within this career. This is why I chose to continue my education with Lincoln Technical Institute. Moving forward with an Associate’s Degree in Nursing will enhance potential
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