Integrated Nursing Pathway Program

Being a nurse is more than what meets the eye, it’s not just poking or prodding people with needles. It’s all of the relationships built within, the compassion that comes with caring so deeply for others. I have visited the children’s hospital quite a few times in my 17 years of life,

I did not know much about the health care field then but in that moment, I felt as if the health care system failed since the day he was born. This experience made me become eager to be a part of making a difference in the health care world. The lack of managed care caused the life of my nephew, and for this my passion for Science and the need of helping others only manifested because of my experience. My aspirations were to become a Registered Nurse and specialize in Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. In my early college years, I also became a part of the UCLA team through an internship program. UCLA Care Extenders allowed me to gain valuable knowledge.As an intern, I did clinical rotations and was able to discover what takes place behind closed doors. However, what lead me into

As a student of Kaplan University it is a privilege to be able to have the opportunity presented by the dean of the university to develop and idea for development of a “pipeline” program to increase nursing students that are finically less fortunate such as single mothers, in order to increase their presence in the nursing profession and within their communities. Studies have proved that education is associated with better and improved health outcomes. “Higher education is associated with lower mortality rates” (Leeves, 2015). As future Nurse Educators we need to be mindful that our pipelines have to address many different learning style and address different theories as the individuals that the program will be geared towards all have

Ever since I was a little girl I always wanted to become a nurse. When my parents had a minor cut or scrape they would always call for “Nurse Jay”. As I grew older my parents encouraged and supported me as I became serious about pursuing a nursing career. In high school, I started to plan for my future by taking extra sciences courses to prepare myself for college. I also signed up for the A plus program in order to attend a two-year college for free. For this program, I participated in ninety hours of volunteer work. During my time volunteering, I was able to help out at my local elementary school and the opportunity I had there was inspiring. I realized just how much I loved seeing the children’s smiling faces. This experience has inspired

The experience I gained in the two years working there was priceless. From the common cold to heart attacks, I saw a wide network of disease processes and illnesses. I enjoyed my job and made strong ties with my coworkers, yet the desire inside me to acquire more knowledge in this nursing career that I loved would not be silenced. Although six months pregnant, I was accepted into the newly named Belmont College transitional program, going from Licensed Practical Nurse to Registered Nurse. Nothing could stop me from obtaining my dreams. Now I had a new force pushing me: my daughter. Many nights were spent studying under lampposts as I drove around with my colicky newborn. Struggling as a newly single mother of an infant, working part-time in home healthcare, and going to nursing school full-time challenged me more as a person than I ever thought was possible. Despite every obstacle, I would not be shaken. I set out to become the best nurse I could become and was determined to

There’s has been many educational opportunities in my life but the most significant opportunity that I had that really impacted me was partnering and being able to intern with Sharp as a highschool student. As a student going to a high school focused on the medical field, I have gotten many advantages in my education for interning as a nurse at Sharp Grossmont hospital. I’ve connected with many inspiring and great people along the way and I have learned more about healthcare from the many preceptors I have collabed with. While I was interning as a nurse on the 5west area, it really open my mind up to determine if nursing was what I truly wanted and go along with. As the years went by, I have not only intern in the nursing area but also in the

Nursing is a challenging and ultimately rewarding occupation, it is far more than just a job or profession. Everyday, you learn and discover something new different things that may change someone’s life. Being a nurse is a privilege; no one and nothing can ever replace that honor that you get. Each and every one of us has a purpose in life, being a nurse makes that purpose clear because that purpose is to be there for someone who is need of you. I want to be one of them, be a nurse that made a difference in someone’s life. As what Carrie Latet says, “A nurse will always give us hope, an angel with a

I began working at Arnold Palmer Hospital for children in 2006, in which I began as an advanced clinical tech in acute pediatrics; completed a nursing internship; and began my nursing career as a graduate Nurse in 2007. Since graduation, I've obtained 9.5 years of nursing experience consisting of Pediatric acute care, Pediatric emergency nursing, and a patient Flow Supervisor at Nemours children's hospital. I two national nursing certifications in Pediatric nursing and Pediatric emergency nursing, and graduated with my BSN from the University of West Florida in 2014. Pediatrics brings such a unique perspective in health care that I fell in love with it and knew that I wanted to become a Pediatric Nurse from the moment I completed my Pediatric

It is about wanting to leave an everlasting impression and administer care that cannot always cure, but that will always matter and make a difference. Nursing will include working a rigorous shift and surpassing the ability to multitask, yet it is still a rewarding field. The field allows the opportunity to care and appreciate the diversity of human life as well as allowing growth and the development of numerous skill sets. Once a nurse completes a long and exhaustive shift, they can go home knowing they played a vital role in touching a patient’s life. So, after long consideration and prayer, I decided upon Mississippi College School of Nursing. I did not base my selection solely upon education, but that the program focuses on the growth of their students. I love that the program upholds a strong foundation centered around God and provides numerous locations with knowledgeable individuals administering a wide variety of treatments. Mississippi College School of Nursing holds true to its’ high success rates and maintaining a positive student learning outcome. After reading over the program’s mission statements and curriculum plan, I believe it will not only mold me as a person, but also in becoming proficient in my profession. Although I focused my studies on Exercise Science, I believe it is never too late to pursue what is desired in the heart, and for myself it will be accomplishing a second degree in

I have known I wanted to be a nurse since I was a child; I was always drawn to the idea of helping others. In 2015, I graduated from Westchester Community College, with my Associates Degree in Nursing, right after graduation I started working as Pediatric Palliative Care Nurse. I have always enjoyed being around children and was drawn to pediatrics right away. I love being able to make a difference in theses children’s and their families lives, it’s what I believe nursing is all about.

I had completed my bachelor’s degree in psychology and immediately applied to nursing programs. This decision was motivated by a lengthy hospital stay following my involvement in a life-threatening vehicular accident during my senior year in high school. The impressive care provided to me both in the critical care unit and later in a traditional room triggered my intense desire to care for those in need of medical attention. I was compelled to care for others both physically and psychologically just as those wonderful nurses had cared for

Whether it’s knowledge, integrity, success or accomplishment, being a nurse stands as a symbol for all. I came from a big family consist of two brothers and four sisters. As the oldest girl I was often responsible for my younger siblings. I preferred a career in nursing because nursing is the best career for me. It has taken me a long time since high school to figure this out. Just around the time I was applying to college, I had debated between my heart and mind on whether nursing was right for me. After, careful elimination I've finally realized what I wanted to accomplish. I wanted to become a pediatric nurse because I love kids and I love working with them.

“What surprises me the most is that I love it as much as I do,” Liz told me. Today, Liz is the nurse manager of a neuroscience unit in a hospital, but for a while, she had no idea what she wanted to do. Nursing was a possibility here and there, but it never struck her as something she could be good at until her twenties, when her son was born. Looking back, Liz remembers all of the struggles she has had along the way, but recognizes that each one has only brought her closer to where she wants to be. Every day on the job may be stressful, but every one gives her another reason to love what she does. It is the challenges she has faced in her profession that motivate her to be the best nurse she can be.

With the help of my amazing program director (PLASP staff), I volunteered to play fun games, sports and engage in creative craft making with the PLASP children. Volunteering with PLASP for almost 2 years was a very gratifying experience. And since I love working with children and the youths, working with PLASP proved to be a pleasurable experience. In the PLASP program, I helped create a fun, loving and safe environment for the kids, making sure that they participate wholeheartedly in their daily duties and activities. I became an inspiration and a role model, teaching myself and the children to grow with responsibility, humility and respect. Working with the PLASP children has been a blessing to me for I intend to pursue a career in health sciences, with the goal of becoming a Pediatric Nurse. I am excited to begin a four-year course Seneca at York collaborative nursing program this fall. I long to give back to the community and after I am done my post-secondary schooling in nursing, I intend to use my experience and accomplishments to restore and maintain the health of little children in the community. Finally, Working with PLASP is an awesome because I gained great skills and experience on how to work effectively with

At the end of this enriching journey, which is considered to be a turning point for me as a graduate student at Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Thankfully, I was able to finish my practicum hours in the Pediatric unit at Indiana Regional Medical Center (IRMC). This opportunity helped me to complete a total of 88 clinical hours. Furthermore, I was blessed to work with Ms. Katherine Wolfe, the charge nurse on the Pediatric unit on the 7th floor at IRMC. I have gained a lot of administrative knowledge and skills. Also, I was able to relate what I have learned in the previous courses to the real work environment. Luckily, I had the chance to learn not only the administrative roles in the hospital but also the educational roles.