Since starting my nursing career at Penn, my commitment to primary care across the lifespan has consistently been reaffirmed. While the accelerated nursing program has challenged me, I utilize outside resources when necessary while building upon proven personal strengths and learning strategies. This approach will help me succeed through the family nurse practitioner (FNP) fast track program and as I become a leader in my field. Because of my experiences, qualifications, and passion for primary care I believe I am uniquely eligible for the fast track program.
Throughout the summer and fall, Penn’s nursing program has supported my growth both professionally and personally. Initially, N103 (Psychological and Social Diversity in Health
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Arguably, nursing school has been one of my most significant challenges to date. In part, I have been successful because I appreciate the intensity the accelerated nursing program offers, and I pursue additional opportunities to immediately apply my knowledge. In addition to my courseload, I teach CPR to expectant families at Pennsylvania Hospital, work as a clinical researcher at HUP, and volunteer as an EMT for the Narberth Ambulance Company. Further, I seek feedback and advice from mentors and instructors during the program. Finally, my undergraduate career, and particularly some of my more demanding classes like organic chemistry, offered an opportunity to understand strategies that work – or don’t – in learning difficult material, and I apply this knowledge to meet the academic challenges of the program. I want to challenge myself moving forward, as I work towards becoming a leader in primary care.
I know that the first steps for me to become a leader in my field is to enter practice and gain experience as an FNP working in primary care with underserved populations before moving forward towards health administration or academia. I am determined to combine clinical care, research, and health policy to enable underserved populations to have more control over their own health and well-being. As a FNP, I would have the broadest base of knowledge and ability to treat patients at all ages and
At McKinley’s own family clinic that she founded, she took on the responsibility of leading a3 team of highly skilled staff and creating a hugely successful office. Additionally, she has attended as well as presented at several regional professional Nurse Practitioner association conferences throughout her career. McKinley also has consulted with a few different struggling family medicine clinics around the country to help them to succeed as well as she did and save their business. She also has worked with a select few universities to assess
The rewards in nursing are limitless, and in return, I want to have a positive impact on the lives of my patients and their families. Fulfilling my goal of becoming a Nurse Practitioner will enable me to enhance my current nursing knowledge base, strengthen my relationship with my patients and their families, and contribute to a noble profession. Becoming a Nurse Practitioner unites the nursing’s compassion and skill with the
I had the pleasure of interviewing Javita Fizer MSN, RN, FNP-BC. She 's currently employed at a federally qualified health center (FQHC). According to J.F. she practiced as a registered nurse (RN) for ten years before becoming an advance practice registered nurse (APRN). She has been a APRN since 2014 and has worked in inpatient and acute care settings. Recently she began working in a primary care setting and made it clear that this is her comfort zone. J.F. has been practicing as a APRN for two years and she places herself as a novice in her role. When asked about the single-most important factor in successfully transitioning from expert staff nurse to beginning level APRN, J.F. mentioned clinical experience and knowing limitations. She
The AANP advocates for advanced practice nurses at both the state and federal level. This organization works diligently to advance and protect the ability and right of all nurses to practice at the full scope of their educational background, while also working to prevent any loss of independence. Additionally, educational opportunities are provided through membership services, guidance on research projects, access to mentoring relationships, and a wealth of resources and support are available through networking with peers (Mason, 2013). Currently there are over 150 different CEU activities
I am a RPN pursuing a degree in nursing. The experience volunteering to a non-profit organization aiming to build healthier and stronger communities in Toronto and from being a student mentor made me realized that treating others with compassion and building partnership with them stimulate positive change and innovations. Actively engaging either a community or an individual in their needs assessment, planning and implementing initiatives ensures not just their personal development but also nurtures a healthier environment. So, I aim to stay committed in advancing my knowledge and skills in conducting research and collaborative practice with individuals and communities.
Family Nurse Practitioners (FNP) are nurses who have acquired a higher level of education after Nursing. FNP are trained to treat, prescribe, and to provide quality healthcare needs for patients. The role of a FNP varies according to their realm of practice and state requirements. The amount of service that they can provide depends on the freedom of practice the state gives the FNP. Each state has various boundaries set for NPs to practice their field of healthcare. Nurse Practitioners can use their knowledge as a RN to boost their NP skills by using improved patient care techniques and evidence-based practice. Evidence-based practice provide NPs support by laying out the necessary components of healthcare methods in an organized fashion. NP learn to use evidence based practice to provide patients with the best possible care and treatment available. write more..
Implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has afforded many individuals the opportunity to obtain health insurance, and many of the newly insured are seeking medical services at the same time a primary care provider shortage is unraveling. This is a great time to be a nurse practitioner, as we will be expected to fill the primary care provider shortage gaps. Upon successful completion of this graduate nurse practitioner program, my main focus will be shifted towards obtaining certification in order to be eligible for reimbursement from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
Health care is a fundamental element to sustaining the welfare of our society. The ability to become a student in the Grand Canyon University (GCU), Master of Science in Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program, takes me one step closer to being able to achieve my dream of playing a vital role in helping our society towards disease prevention. My experience in the acute care setting has reinforced my passion in disease prevention and health preservation. My short term goal is to be able to successfully complete the required course work. Secondly, I want to be able to acquire the necessary certifications to be able to practice as a FNP. The program at GCU will provide me with the knowledge, and skills I will need to effectively develop my role. The long term goal I have set for myself is to reach the Doctorate level degree at some point in my career. I would like to practice at an independent level and have my own practice in
In addition, a DNP degree will help me better serve my community by advocating for quality and safety healthcare system. Once attained, I would seek employment at either a school or university with the mission of educating nursing students to practice the highest quality of patient care. One of the major issues facing the nursing profession today is the lack of advance nursing practices. The medical field is in crisis. Doctors are stretched to the limits, and patients are demanding more advanced care. To alleviate some of the concerns facing medicine in the 21st century, advance nursing practices is a vital area in the contribution of understanding and working within the bounds of a team structure, and the promotion of communication between the interdisciplinary health team. The mission of the advance nursing practice is to help individual patients, and their families, determine and achieve optimum physical, mental and social potential, and to do so within the challenging context of the environment in which they live and work Nurses are among the largest professional care group within the healthcare service industry. We are responsible for providing quality care and assisting patients towards independent and healthy living. Considering the changing working environment, health care practitioners like nurses are
The Family Nurse Practitioner or (FNP) encompasses many areas of practice from clinic to acute care. Many FNPs choose to specialize in clinical areas based on expertise and experience. Other FNPs may choose to practice within a certain population or area based off of scope of practice and degree of independence. As an FNP, I choose to focus my expertise to serve the underserved populations in Colorado, which could be in an outpatient, clinic or acute care setting.
The early portion of this course took us back in time when the concept of advance practice nurse started and how it has developed throughout these years. Learning about history of APN helped me understand the circumstances and original purposes of using nurses as primary care providers. Although health care has changed profoundly, the history proved that one thing has never changed, and that is nursing has been an important part of health care. There are many new innovations emerged in nursing: new technology, new evidence based practices, new policy, and so on. As a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), I will be employing these changes when providing and improving patient care.
The role of a family nurse practitioner is a fundamental portion of the future of healthcare. The role is clearly not as understood by other healthcare professionals as needed which results in the disagreement if the role of a family nurse practitioner is even required for primary care. As people are getting older, the need for medical professionals that can provide patient care to our ever growing population increases. The need for the role of family nurse practitioners will grow too. The role of the family nurse practitioner, the ability of the FNP to be able to transition into their role.
My interview took place with Ms. Patty McKee assistant director of nursing of Hondros College of Nursing and previous director of training at Mount Carmel. She became a nurse because of her love to serve and care for people. She started as an LPN and now has her master’s in nursing education from Mount Carmel School of nursing. She has always an enjoyed her work as an educator and had a desire to change lives, she chose to join the faculty at the small nursing school. Ms. McKee’s responsibilities are to assist with planning organization and supervision of the LPN program. She has the responsibility of overseeing the LPN program within the college’s policy and community.
I am a recent baccalaureate graduate of Charleston Southern University. I received my Bachelor of Science in Nursing in May of 2015. On June 20, 2015, I received my NCLEX-RN results and became a registered nurse in the state of South Carolina. After considering my options for a graduate program, I happily accepted my offer from Case Western Reserve University and moved to Cleveland to pursue my graduate studies. Over the course of my undergraduate career, theories were included in the curriculum but not in depth. It is for this reason that I am excited to partake in this course – to learn the foundational and applicable theories of the nursing profession.
My decision to apply to Masters in Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Program was not an easy one, given my compelling journey in nursing. Although I have been a registered nurse for three years, my passion for nursing started a decade ago. As a teenager, I was always fascinated by the nurses who took care of me at the hospital. I admired how they made a difference in people’s lives. Subsequently, I started volunteering to a nearby hospital to get acquainted with the reality of caring for others. Shortly, my grandfather had a Cerebrovascular accident and became debilitated. My passion for nursing became driven by purpose because I wanted to take care of my grandparents. I started as a Nurse assistant then to Licensed vocational nurse, and ten