ACADEMIC FACTORS AFFECTING LEARNING AT A NURSING COLLEGE IN THE WESTERN CAPE YOLANDE NERISSA MAGERMAN Thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Health Science in the Faculty of Health Sciences at the Stellenbosch University SUPERVISOR: DR. E.L. STELLENBERG MARCH 2011 DECLARATION By submitting this thesis electronically‚ I declare that the entirety of the work contained therein is my own‚ original work‚ that I am the sole author thereof
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"So have you decided what you want to major in yet?" asked my high school counselor as I sat before her trying to decide what my class schedule would be like for the following year. I wasnt sure how to reply to such a question considering it was one of the most important questions I could ever answer that would direct my life to its development. I began thinking about all the classes Ive taken throughout high school and there was one class that really stuck. A class I took my junior year as an elective
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the world. There is absolutely no reason we should not have in the country the best health care in the world”. The career of nursing is an exciting career because you are getting the opportunity to help other people. The research will describe the career of being a nurse‚ what is required to become a successful nurse and the impact this career has on society. Until 1870’s‚ nursing care in the United States was provided by concerned individuals- usually- women- who applied their practical knowledge
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Many students begin to wonder what life after high school is going to look like for them. From my own personal research and a variety of job shadows I know that it can be scary to pick a career path right after high school. Some of the questions that need to be asked are what am I interested in‚ what is my passion‚ and what subject am I good at? Nursing is the best career choice if one loves to work with people and wants to improve quality of life for his or her patients‚ their passion is caring
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going into six years of college and having the huge possibility of not being able to pursue the career you so diligently put the time and effort in to become. Well‚ this is a common risk every person entering pediatric nursing must face. Pediatric Nurse Practitioners are those that care for patients from when they are newborns to adolescents. In order for one to pursue the career of pediatric nursing one must be informed that it takes a great deal of education‚ job function‚ and the utmost love and
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A Nursing Career Nursing Career As I began analyzing what does a career mean to me the first thing that comes to heart is a professional. Wikipedia dictionary (2013) describes “ Nursing as a profession within the health sector focused on the care of individuals‚ families‚ and communities so they may attain‚ maintain‚ or recover optimal health and quality-of-life”. The American Nurses Association (2012)‚ “states nursing is the protection‚ promotion‚ and optimization of health and abilities
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The reason I chose a career in nursing‚ is simply because I love caring for people. Nursing is a rewarding career‚ not only financially‚ but it is also fulfilling in knowing that you have touched someone’s life in a positive way. A career in nursing requires patience and self - sacrifice‚ after all‚ it is all about putting your own needs aside and focusing other people’s needs. Nurses have a number of different duties. Their duties vary nationally‚ locally‚ by state‚ and by what specialty they work
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Career Focus I would like for my career focus to be that of Nursing. Deciding on a major was one of my biggest fears. However one day I sat at my school’s library computer and began logical about my decision. I considered my abilities and interests‚ thought about my long-term goals and gathered information about every profession I was interested. When I came over the nursing career I was able to see myself being a part of it. I mainly decided this as a career because of the availability. Being in
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HOW YOUR DIET IS INFLUENCED BY RELIGIOUS BELIEFS Since the beginning of time‚ dietary practices have been incorporated into the religious practices of people around the world. Some religious are prohibited from consuming certain foods and drinks. Practices such as fasting are described as tenets of faith by numerous religions and several incorporate some element of fasting. The diet influenced by religious beliefs does have numerous benefits in our daily life but it also has some disadvantages
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My career goals would include: 1-continuing to work as an advanced practice psychiatric nurse‚ 2-working on obtaining a doctorate in nursing‚ and 3- using my education to become a nurse leader while maintaining an advanced clinical practice. Because I am already an advanced practice psychiatric nurse‚ obtaining a doctorate would only further my knowledge and training base and help further my career by giving me more options from which to choose in the work world. I would like to attend
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