A career trajectory is a formalized plan for a successful transition into a career path that an individual has chosen. Likewise, the goal of nursing is to improve health through the advancement of knowledge therefore, improving the safety, effectiveness, and the access for healthcare. In combining these two definitions, a career trajectory in nursing advancement is to allow for clarity of direction and expected outcomes in a career by meeting the goals to advance in the healthcare field. In order to build a successful career as an advanced practitioner an individual must consider the requirements of the position and make strategic decisions in order to facilitate progression towards this goal (Feetham & Doering, 2015).
Consequently, the contemplation of changing professional practice to one of an Adult to Gerontology Nurse Practitioner affords tremendous challenges along with a
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The annual cost of this insurance is $325 plus a $3 membership fee for a student of Adult-Gerontology Nurse Practitioner in the state of Iowa (National Service
Organization [NSO], 2015).
Professional Support
Professional support may be in the form of mentoring. Mentoring allows for a novice ARNP to develop professional support through a structuralized framework, which positively promotes and influences a novice ARNP in their development and understanding of care practices. It provides a professional support system that guides and allows the ARNP to build their understanding of how to handle real-life situations (Doerksen, 2010). Mentorship is critical for growth and promotes career advancement by enhancing competence, self-confidence, and self-esteem (Adeniran et al,
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
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
A nursing theory allows the nursing profession to define and differentiate nursing care practice from other professional disciplines. The work of Patricia Benner has been crucial in setting a stage to standardize education and career progression for the nursing profession. The nursing care practice has been changing exponentially since the development of the theory From Novice to Expert. It has enabled facilities across the nation to achieve a higher level of patient care due to its ability to identify the needs of each of the stages of a professional nurse’s career progression.
A career in nursing is not an easy choice; nursing is hard work. The field of nursing requires individuals who are knowledgeable, competent, and committed. Advanced practice nurses (APNs) must possess an aptitude for managing complex circumstances, continuous learning, adaptability, critical change, differing interdisciplinary demands, radical technological shifts, and the inadequacies of resource allocation and time constraints (Sadri, 2012). Individuals not prepared to confront and embrace these realities should not seek entry here. Those who do accept the challenges of advanced nursing practice will find that these prevailing conditions and circumstances will yield levels of challenge, satisfaction,
There is a declining number of nursing educators, and the article stresses the importance of faculty to train and educate new recruits. Management is another area the article focuses on and encourages nurses to enter administration to improve patient care, advocacy, and outcomes. Roberts points out that the needs of the aging nurse focuses on benefits and retirement and preserving the nursing profession. The article touches on nurse-patient ratios and states that currently only California has formal legislation addressing this issue and that it has improved staffing and attracted many new nurses to the state to practice. Roberts eludes to a new nursing field that is emerging related to the environment and that nursing schools will have this to their curriculum in the future. The Green House Project mentioned in this article where older people live together in an 8- 10 unit setting where they receive care and assistance in a home-like environment. Nurses are the obvious choice to run these units and that many nurses currently run and operate nursing agencies. Roberts talks about a physician shortage that will worsen by 2030 and feels that nurses need to enter into Acute Care Practitioner programs to help fill the gap. Although this is not a research article, I felt it stresses the importance of recruitment and retention. It also discusses the many avenues that a nursing career can take and the
In conclusion, to transform the United States healthcare system contributions must be provided by the nursing profession. The changes will require implementation of the described IOM goals of transforming nursing education, nursing practice and nursing leadership. I believe the process of change to the nursing profession has already began as many of my nursing colleagues have begun to return to school to complete their Baccalaureate degrees (BSN). I personally will be meeting the goals set forth by the IOM. I will do so by improving my nursing practice with continuing my education and completing my BSN. I will also improve my nursing bedside practice and possibly step into nursing leaderships roles. By November 2015 I plan on applying into a Nurse Practitioners program (FNP) where after I will be working in the primary care setting and I will be able to lead a
Advanced practice nurses are in high demand due to the increased pressure within our evolving health care system, with a renewed emphasis on health and wellness. According to the American Association College of Nursing, advanced practice nurses must obtain a higher level of learning as well as having key competencies and skills (American Association College of Nursing). The ultimate goal is to achieve positive patient outcomes, resulting in an improved health care system. The purpose of this paper is to provide valuable insights into the education, career path, and roles of a nurse practitioner.
Nursing can be a demanding career, but the benefits far much outweigh the challenges. Most importantly, it’s the rewards it offers by allowing an opportunity to make a difference in another person’s life through the provision of care when they need it. Just as Patricia Benner theorized in her book “Novice to Expert,” nursing encompasses both educational knowledge and extensive clinical experience acquired throughout one’s career. This far, I continue to acquire knowledge and clinical knowhow which will promote proper and efficient care to patients. Since I began practicing one year ago in a long-term healthcare facility, I have interacted with patients, families, physicians and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient’s care which has enabled me to gain confidence in myself. While I cannot deny that it was difficult to transition from a student to a licensed nurse, I learnt to overcome these challenges and focus on my strengths. Practicing as an LPN has provided a platform to learn and gain experience even though the duties and responsibilities are limited by the scope of practice.
In your nursing career or personal life, have you volunteered your services? If so, please describe the facility and your experience. If not, why?
I assume that transitioning from the expert staff nurse to the novice NP status will arise many challenges. Thus, my first goal is to find a work environment that supports professional nursing practice and individual development. I believe that organizations that empower professional nurses and promote visibility of the NP role have administrations that are open to NP’s suggestions to improve patient care. An organization like this will allow me to participate in clinical-decision making and become involved in the organizational governance (i.e. being a member of a committee), and improve my indirect care processes and skills. Despite the fact that direct care activities will account for most of my time as an NP, I will eventually like to undertake indirect care activities on patients’ and staff behalf, (i.e. coordination of care, conducting teaching/in-services to patient/family/caregiver, research, etc). Engaging in direct and indirect activities related to patient management will help me develop
After working as RN, I decided that I wanted to advance in my practice in professional responsibility, autonomy, and flexibility. I want to put a positive influence on the lives of my patients and their families and become NP. With a goal to engage in advanced practice nursing, I hope to pursue people more, educating them to know how to take care of their health in the way they feel most comfortable. To me, nursing is a gift of giving, loving, and caring, and the rewards in nursing are limitless. Accomplishing my goal of growing to be a Nurse Practitioner will enable me to strengthen my current nursing knowledge base, improve my relationship with my patients and their families, and participate in a noble profession. Becoming a Nurse Practitioner combines the nursing’s compassion, knowledge and skills with the autonomy to practice, diagnose, and treat patients holistically. I may not heal everybody, but I could make it better by listening, providing care, and leading my patients and their families to their desired
During my term in school I have often thought about what department of nursing I would like to go into, but I did not put too much thought into the steps it would take to become a nurse in Illinois. I have been so focused on being a mom of four, going through nursing school and keeping my job (not in medical) of eleven years that I haven’t had a real mental opportunity to consider how I will retain a holistic life balance, which stressors or challenges I may face, how I will continue to learn throughout my life as a nurse, nor what type of contributions I can make as a professional nurse. Through researching these questions, I have learned a lot about, the process and myself.
My short-term career goal is to successfully complete and pass the nursing licensing exam NCLEX-RN and become a registered nurse by December of 2018. I aspire to become a geriatric nurse in long term care facilities, community homes and services for the elderly by May of 2020. When I become a registered. I intend to be a nursing leader and an active member in Registered Nurses’ Association of Ontario (RNAO); in order to promote gerontology nursing. Additionally, I will utilize the knowledge and skills gained from my clinical practice in geriatric care to advocate for an improve quality practice environment, an improve access to quality care and a safer care delivery systems for the elderly. My primary goal is to go
My professional development plan is to grow as a nurse by obtaining knowledge through school and daily life and work experiences. In five to 10 years, I will be able care for patients and their families as a nurse practitioner. Setting short-term and long-term goals will help guide through the journey to transition into the role of professional nursing and provide new opportunities for the future. Beliefs and values influence the decisions or choices people make in their personal and professional lives. My philosophy of nursing incorporates my beliefs and values, which includes being an advocate for patients and
Nursing is a very complex career that at many times requires one to be a leader. Nurses can be leaders in formal roles and also on the unit during any given shift. Nursing is a career that truly tests the character and attributes of those who choose to enter this career. Leadership in nursing is vital in creating a successful environment for patients. According to Stichler (2006), “effective leadership is essential to transforming organizations into environments that are safe for both patients and staff” (p. 422). Therefore, it is vital that as new nurses start out his or her careers that they learn from great leaders who are already in the profession. There are several great leaders working in the field who have a plethora of