Case Study: Amber Steel

Alicia believes in being up-to-date and continuous education, and therefore, she is active member in American Organization of Nurse Executives (AONE), and likes to

Working with the nurse who cared for my ailing grand-aunt, was a life changing experience. I would assist with bathing, grooming and toileting as well as reading to my aunt a couple of her favorite mystery novels. Evening though my grand-aunt 's condition was irreversible, I felt at peace because her nurse made sure she was comfortable and her needs were met. The compassion, empathy, work ethics and support the nurse provided for my family and grand-aunt during this difficult time resonated with me, the nurse inspired me in so many ways and even encouraged me to pursue a profession in nursing.

There are many competitive forces that are affecting Nucor Corporation. Some of the primary ones are the market size, number of rivals, and pace of technological change.

“Constant attention by a good nurse may be just as important as a major operation by a surgeon.” There was a girl who had always wanted to become one of importance, education, and also a contributor in her community. She feels that this occupation will assist her in living comfortably, providing for her family, and will be something she will enjoy doing. The career of a Registered Nurse is a challenging and important career, because of the importance one holds within a community. The research will describe the career of a Registered Nurse, what is required to become a successful, and the impact this career has on society.

Alice Magaw was born November 9, 1860, in Cashocton, Ohio. Besides her contribution to nursing, little is known about Alice’s personal life and what inspired her to enter the field on nursing. However, one can guess that she saw a demand for nurses and had a passion for caring for others. During this time period, nursing schools were incorporated into hospitals. Alice Magaw attended the Women’s Hospital School of Nursing in Chicago from 1887 to1889, around the time that nursing began to transform from a lower class occupation to a respectable profession. After graduation Alice worked as a private duty nurse in Chicago. In 1893, Alice began her work under Dr. William J. and Charles H.

Growing up I did not dream about becoming a nurse. I graduated from high school with honors and was planning to go to law school. However, several months later, my life drastically changed. Unexpectedly, my beloved mother was diagnosed with stage II ovarian cancer. Spending countless days and nights by her side at the hospital made me recognize how significant and life-saving her care was. Nurses were highly skilled professionals who worked together to provide essential care for my mother, give immense support and encouragement, ensure that her treatment would be delivered timely, promptly assess and address her physical and emotional needs and manage her distressing symptoms.

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.

Nursing is an emotionally, physically, and demanding profession. It truly takes a distinct individual to become a nurse, although, anyone could complete the course work and sit for the NCLEX exam to pass the licensure to become a nurse, with that being said, not everyone that completes the requirements to become a nurse will exhibit the quality nurses should. Nurses require empathy, compassion, knowledge of expertise, time management skills, superb communication and writing technique, and calmness amongst an emergency situation are beneficial attributes to possess. Sarah Cook, RN, BSN, OCN has been a nurse for over seven years, working inpatient oncology for four years and the last one and half years in oncology administration facilitating the building of Parkview Regional Medical Center’s Cancer Institute. Sarah attended college at Ivy Tech Community College where she attained her Associate in Science Nursing degree, continuing her education at Indiana Wesleyan obtaining her Bachelors of Science in Nursing and currently pursuing her Masters of Science in Nursing and Masters of Business Administration.

On November 1st, 2016 I had the opportunity to conduct an interview with Katherine M. Sawyer RN, BSN of Owosso, Michigan. Katherine, a female nurse who has worked in the nursing field for thirty-six years began her nursing career at Ingham Medical where she was a full-time staff-nurse for three years; then worked as a per-diem staff-nurse for eleven years. After working at Ingham for a total of fourteen years, Katherine obtained a position at Memorial Healthcare in Owosso where she worked as a nurse educator for fifteen years. Shortly after this she became a Basic Life Saving (BLS) instructor as her main role as a nurse educator was to provide nursing orientation and this additional role fit in perfectly. After some time she became involved in Quality Improvement for four years, and she has now switched back to the nurse educator role where she once again has the role of nursing orientation for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Patient Care Techs (PCTs). The number of staff she teaches and orientates each month varies between one and ten individuals. She also teaches BLS and First Aid at Baker College of Owosso. Her contact information is as follows: Phone number (989) 413-1974 and e-mail address kmsawyer521@gmail.com. The purpose of this paper is to inform the reader of Sawyer’s role in the nursing profession as a nurse leader. Individuals will learn of Sawyer’s many different roles, responsibilities, and the organizational structure of Memorial

There are many different professions that one can choose when entering the healthcare field. Nursing is a very popular and needed profession that is vital to care for patients. For this paper I have chosen to interview my younger cousin who currently works for the VA Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada as a Registered Nurse in the Medical Surgical Unit. I will describe the targeted facility and unit she works for, the type of work done within her unit, any interesting, informative, or specific information related to the chosen unit which makes it unique, and a comprehensive description of my cousin, and her responsibilities.

Risa graduated from Washington State University in Pullman, Washington with a Bachelor of Science degree in nursing. She has been a medical/surgical nurse for almost 3 years at Memorial Hospital. As a registered nurse, Risa has worked with a diverse group of patients at the hospital with a wide range of health conditions. Prior to Risa changing her career path in the healthcare industry she operated several businesses that included an insurance and real estate company. She switched her career to healthcare to make a real difference in people’s lives. She is an advocate

My junior and senior year of high school consisted of being a Health Science Student at the Limestone County Career Technical Center in Athens, AL. There, I shadowed throughout the hospital’s different specialties, as well as provide personal patient care at the Limestone County Health Facility. After high school, I started working as a Caregiver for Home Instead Senior Care of Florence. As a current Nursing Assistant of Valley View Health and Rehab, I have learned and possessed the skills to provide the best care possible in my scope of practice. I aspire to give the best care possible by means of advocating for the best care experience.

I was introduced to Mrs. Aaron by a close friend who was praised so highly of her skills and willingness to help others. Mrs. Aaron has demonstrated compassion with the patients, their families, and employees. She has an open door policy, welcoming communication among the employees in her cardiac, step-down unit, in order to have a copasetic environment. She is an extremely resourceful and patient person, always demonstrating the essence of a nursing leader. She has spent the last twenty years of her career as a nurse and the last ten years as a nurse manager.

Even while I have enjoyed the research, I want to do more with my professional career and want to help someone in their time of need. Therefore, I decided to make the career change to the nursing profession as I wanted to make a difference in people’s lives. Nursing is necessarily a

When I was younger I wanted to be just like mom. I would always put on her scrubs and pretend I was a nurse, caring for my stuffed animals. It wasn’t until I was much older that I began to realize just how much nurses do. Registered Nurses (RNs), irrespective of specialty or work placement, perform rudimentary responsibilities which include treating patients, informing the public and patients about different medical conditions, and providing guidance and emotional provision to patients ' friends’ and family members. RNs keep track of patients ' symptoms and previous medical records, help implement diagnostic tests, operate medical equipment, oversee medications and treatment, and assist with patient follow-ups and convalesce. RNs also explain to patients and their families how to properly handle their illness or injury, as well as post-treatment home care essentials, and guidelines for diet and exercise. There are some RNs who are also taught to provide therapy to family members of disparagingly ill patients. RNs work to provide general health information by teaching the public to be cautious of various warning signs and indications of disease. Nursing has played a profound and essential role throughout history as a profession that exemplifies the conservation and refurbishment of health. Today the demand for nurses is at its highest. With that, education and experience is essential to establishing yourself in this field. With a projected growth rate of nineteen