Health Care Professional: Course Analysis

This opportunity has helped me to become equipped with many people skills as well as being able to make decisions quickly in demanding situations. These skills are important in the nursing environment as it will be necessary to use this strength to communicate successfully with other health professionals to determine what level of care is best for a patient. In order to support my knowledge and practical skills in preparation for university I will be taking up work experience at Grays Court Community Hospital for two weeks in January. During my work experience I will have the opportunity to work in either the general rehabilitation or stoke unit where I will be shadowing the medical teams closely. Observe, carry out or assist with some of the duties undertaken by nurses. I am excited to develop my skills and prepare me for what is to come in my future learning in the profession. I also worked at Boots the Chemist and pharmacy which helped me communicate with different age groups that have been excellent for my interpersonal skills. I see myself using my skills to improve the quality of people’s lives through

Assurance in my behalf will demonstrate lofty goals and a substantial performance within the following semesters. The ideals that I strive to achieve are the acquisition of effective clinical skills and studying skills; re-defining my character in pursuit of a hardworking nursing student. Failing this course left me devastated and ashamed to say the least.

Above all nurses play an important role in the recovery of their patients. The actions and decisions of a nurse are manifestations of the true character that a nurse holds. (Lachman, 2008) Those who become nurses are not only expected to adhere to the norms of the profession but rather to

In today’s healthcare system, nursing is a challenging field as a result of rapid technological advances and changes in healthcare policies. As a dedicated nursing professional, with a great passion for learning, I strive to stay on top of these changes. I am determined to increase my knowledge to be an instrumental part of providing quality healthcare. The demands of nursing are high; however the rewards are even higher. Nursing requires both a supreme understanding of the science of health, and a caring bedside manner befitting only those who seek a position of such a personal involvement in the well-being of a patient. Academically, I will put forth all of

Being a nurse is not just a profession, it is a privilege and an honor. With it being a profession where there is an opportunity to touch many patients’ lives, there must be regulations, laws, and codes that nurses must abide by. There are certain professional traits that a nurse must possess to make them not only a good nurse but a great nurse. There are various nursing theories that a nurse can base their practice upon and many historical figures of the past that guide the nurses of today and of the future.

The nursing profession is a challenge. As a nurse, you must remember every day that you can both alleviate suffering patients by administering treatment prescribed by a doctor and by a good word and a smile. For a good nurse should not matter how hard the day was, how much trouble it encountered, but must remember the core values of the profession and why he/she chose this profession. Nurses play an important role in the healthcare system. This is why they have been correctly referred to as the heart

The profession of nursing is often looked at as taking care of sick people or treating physical well-being. Many do not realize that nursing encompasses so much more than that. It is very important to me to have a positive attitude that transfers to my coworkers and patients. I want to be committed to helping those in need and desire to be able to be a confident health educator. I think it is very important to use the knowledge I have in my area of expertise to instruct others where it is needed. I would like to be able to say I gave the highest quality of care that I could at the end of each day. I realize that not everything will always be perfect or smooth, and there is only so much I can do. However, many of the rough patches can be eased with hard work and a good outlook. I want to be able to form great relationships with my colleagues as well as the client and facilitate everyone working together. Nursing is a respectable profession and I hope to contribute my own compassion to the entire community.

Additionally, nurses need to “have a heart”, so they can sympathize with their patients during the ups and downs of their health. A trait that will not be tolerated as a nurse happens to be the one that harms oneself the most: weakness. The job of a nurse necessitates strength and power though one’s body language, spirit, and attitude. Ferguson specified, “Nurses demand alertness, education, and a certain amount of mental and physical stamina” (820). Mrs. Clark added, “Being a nurse is not for a slacker. You have to want it and work hard.” One must also develop a sense of calmness in stressful and life-threatening circumstances (Ferguson 821). Although becoming a nurse may seem hard and challenging, with the right set of skills, one can accomplish whatsoever they set their mind to.

A weakness that may come from working as a nurse for so long is to become unbalanced, hardened, or impersonal in my personal views because of negative experiences that I may experience as a nurse. Examples of this would be when we work shorthanded or a favorite patient dies. I want to remain an individual nurse with my own individual thoughts and feelings for my patients and his or her individual situation. I do not want to treat everyone the same. I want to remain positive and enthusiastic and not allow experiences with personal or professional practices to take away from the rewards of my job as a nurse.

Becoming a health care professional of any kind is much more than just getting good grades in high school. It takes years of hard work, a lot of college, and dedication. To become a registered nurse (RN), one must be a problem solver. Any good nurse will need to have an advanced set of critical thinking skills, as well as an understanding of their patient’s needs, even when that patient does not necessarily voice their wants or needs. A nurse must also be compassionate. Nursing is much more than just intelligence and schooling. Success of being a registered nurse will begin with multiple long schooling hours, very tedious work skills, and the basic knowledge and satisfaction that someone’s life was improved because of the previous years of hard work.

These last three codes encompass a few of the principles that have been covered to date in the course. Benevolence cannot be achieved without patient autonomy. It also cannot be achieved without considering nonmaleficence. Nonmaleficence means that a treatment is considered viable if the good strongly outweighs the bad (Baillie et al., 2013, pg. 64). What these principles have in common is that they require the nurse to be a career learner. It is only by constantly learning that the nurse can ensure they adhere to the principles that cover the last three provisions of the ANA code of

The most important features of a good nurse are knowledge, compassion and patience. These are the qualities that I have worked to cultivate in my career, first as an LPN and subsequently as an RN with an Associate Degree in Nursing. I have found that compassion, in particular, has been essential in my day-to-day work. While patients will present with an infinite diversity of cultural backgrounds, family circumstances, emotional needs and medical demands, the unifying feature of all patients is their need for a caring and dedicated team of professional caregivers. Even when the emotional rigors, mental taxation and physical exhaustion of the job take their toll, I find that the personal compassion that drives me to help my patients is an energizing force.

With my career goal is to become a nurse; just not ole any nurse, a great one. My strengths are very important to have. Faith is needed to help get through tough days and to also spiritually help your patients. I feel like whenever you do a task it should be done with integrity. Being a nurse, you have to be strong-minded and also able to heal and comfort mentally, emotionally, and physically, all great signs of a leader. You always have to remember that you can’t always do everything alone. Teamwork is very important in the healthcare field. Each job is important and is connected to one another. Communication is the key to many careers and very important to nursing because you have to build positive relationships with the people and patients around you.

This self-reflective paper focuses on what I’ve learned about myself this semester regarding my strengths, and weaknesses. Concentrating on areas of my professional practice that need improvement and discussing two goals I have created for myself, and how I plan on achieving them. This semester I have discovered I have two key strengths those being a dedication to the Practical Nursing Program, and seeking help in the program when I need it. Both being potential strengths in my nursing career. I have some weaknesses to work on as a student and a future nurse.

As I only have an Associate’s degree in Nursing, much of this information is unfamiliar to me. I have not been exposed to the contents of this course before and thus the reasons I would like to set a foundation of theories for professional nursing practice. Much of the information in this course is imperative in maintain an appropriate and professional role in nursing.