Nurse Practitioner: A Short Story

Kavanagh September 4, 2013 Abstract My personal career development plan consists of short and long-term goals advancements in my education towards a MSN degree and moving into the nurse practitioner role. It contains the plans on how I intend to transition into that role along with the responsibilities, necessary education and license requirements. I have also listed the pros and cons of being a nurse practitioner and its potential liabilities. Study and time management plans are included along with

an average of 4 – 8 years (Alzheimer’s Association [AA], 2015). Being able to identify and screen adults at risk for mental disorders has always been important, and understanding the overlap between mental health and physical conditions is vital to nurse practitioner’s in primary care (Trossman, 2013). The Alzheimer’s Association (2015) states: Alzheimer’s disease is a degenerative brain disease and the most common cause of dementia. Dementia is also caused by other diseases and conditions. It is

Cultivating Healthful Environments Incivility is the act of being uncivil or showing a lack of consideration for other people in the work place can cause serious issues in nursing. The American Nurses Association describes incivility as a form of bullying in nursing; “Incivility is one or more rude, discourteous, or disrespectful actions with a negative intent behind it” (ANA, 2010). This kind of behavior can be offensive and can result in the recipient experiencing a feeling of pain and agony

Alumni Clinical Observation Assignment I had the honor of shadowing Jenn Dagger, a registered Oncology nurse who works at the Perelman Center for Advanced Medicine. She works in the Oncology unit located on the third floor west pavilion, which contains both the Rena Rowan Breast Cancer Center and the Jordan Center for Gynecologic Cancers. She graduated from the University of Pennsylvania with a Bachelor’s degree of Science in Nursing and decided to stay in Philadelphia to pursue a career. She originally

Chief Executive Officer Rober Devlin is a chairman and CEO of American General Company. The corporation is the third largest multiline financial services company that provides life insurance, pensions, annuities, consumer loans, and investments. As a CEO, which is a high-level management position, he must responsible for many different resources and decisions. If the company doing well, CEO acquires recognition. If not, he must responsible for the downside of the business. Typically, responsibilities

My Role as a Student in Higher Education and my Role as a Future Healthcare Practitioner Name Grade Course Tutor's Name Date Table of Contents Abstract Quality education paves way for qualified professionals who add value to society and are equipped with knowledge and art to serve the community in the best possible manner. The learning techniques vary from industry to industry. In the field of medical healthcare, reflective learning is an important practice which enables the students to bridge

rating scales *Interviewing (Barker, 1997) This methodical approach to patient welfare is cyclical in nature and when used in nursing practice, will result in competent nursing care .The nursing process is advantageous to both the practitioner and the patient. When the nurse becomes accomplished in the use of this tool, they stand to acquire confidence, gain job satisfaction and personal growth and the opportunity to share knowledge (Atkinson&Murray,1995) The patient would hopefully benefit by receiving

emphasis on developing a trusting mutual bond. The caring environment allows for optimal health promotion, growth, empowerment, and disease prevention. The present paper discusses the theory's main concepts, and the significance of the model to nurses, nurse practioners, and health organizations. As well as, how the theory applies to my personal nursing philosophy. WATSON'S THEORY 3 Watson's

Services is a private, not-for-profit home health agency, located in a rural area of the Midwestern States. 'This company stated purpose is to provide health care services at home to elderly individuals, persons with disabilities, and individuals with short-term needs that can all be handled in one’s home. They provide in-home care services, then bills for the services, either to a public or private insurance carriers or the patient directly. AHHS receives all of its revenue from billed services. Being

9/28/2013 Healthcare reforms including Obama Care, formally named the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act greatly impacts physicians and nursing shortages. There are several provisions which could direct impact physicians and nurses through incentives for potential recruitment, grants, training and retention. Through potential initiatives, the act may indirect effects that may question or present new reimbursement alternatives and models of health care delivery options. Healthcare