Personal Narrative: An Interview With A Nurse

I found on a website called he requirements for a registered nurse varies. But, primarily an RN requires a diploma and an associate or bachelor’s degree in nursing. There are two programs that will get me on my way to becoming an RN. The ADN (Associate Degree in Nursing) programs last about 2-3 years which include courses such as: Adult and Family health, psychiatric nursing, pharmacology, etc. The BSN (Bachelor of Science in Nursing) programs are usually four years long, and they focus on advanced nursing methodology and clinical training. BSN courses include community health, leadership in nursing, healthcare, and management,

Technology has revolutionized society, including the practice of nursing. Today, nursing implements technology into their practice requiring both nurse practitioners and IT technicians. From desktop computers to portable laptops, smartphones, and tablets, this advancement allows nurses to work out of the office and on-the-go. This includes improving access to quality health care, an objective of the Healthy People 2020. (The Office of Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, 2015) This objective involves many health communication and health IT that can create a positive impact on health and health care team, including the option for nurses to provide and help patients virtually with telehealth. It’s called telenursing.

Someone wishing to become a nurse must obtain a degree or diploma from an accredited nursing school. Once they have completed their educational requirements, they are then able to sit for the nursing licensure exam. After completing nursing school you must sit for this test to become licensed, graduating from nursing school does not automatically make you a registered nurse. There are three paths that someone can take in order to fulfill their education requirements. The three paths are a diploma in nursing, an associates degree in nursing or a bachelors degree in nursing, after which you can then sit for your licensing test. Nurses who have their bachelors degree with be offered a more competitive

To become a neonatal nurse one has to obtain a registered nursing degree or at least have an undergraduate degree. One must have a completed master’s degree or doctor of nursing practice degree in neonatal nursing. This will take you two to three years after you have your registered nursing degree. Neonatal nurses like registered nurses are required to do clinical training during school. Neonatal nurses also have to do skill labs and intensive training.

In order to become a pediatric nurse, you must first become a registered nurse (RN) and earn a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing at an accredited-four-year college. You could choose to earn a nursing diploma or associate degree, which will only take three years, but having a

To become a Licensed Practical Nurse one must attain a high school diploma, and have completed and passed a nursing program with a

In order to become a registered nurse, there are education requirements to be met. Regardless if the degree is for MSN, BSN, AND, or a diploma, certain requirements must be met. Typically the BSN degree takes up to 4 years, ADN 2 to 3 years, and a diploma up to 2 years to complete, with additional schooling to earn a BSN. A MSN allows a combination of BSN and accelerated programs for those who already hold a bachelor’s degree. The courses required are anatomy, physiology,

In order to become a nurse practitioner the nurse must have obtained an Associate's Degree in Nursing, Bachelor of Science in

Nursing is all I’ve wanted to do since i was 8-years old. I was the little girl who would pretend to be the nurse with a white sheet like it was my coat, and wearing my mother’s stethoscope checking heartbeats. My mother bought me a medical kit and everyday i’d check everyone’s heartbeat, blood pressure, and vitals. But at that age all I knew was i had to hold their wrist for a while not knowing what i’m feeling for, writing random numbers in a notebook, and putting my ear against their chest waiting for the “thump-thump” sound. They’d go along with me and I’d think to make the pain go away is to give it a kiss and a band-aid. Until my mom said “ Chanel stop using all the band-aids”. Then, I had to cut down on my practices.

To become a neonatal nurse, you first need to complete a Bachelor's of Science in nursing program. Aside from enrolling in general education classes, students must also complete math and science requirements. In addition to nursing techniques and concepts, BSN programs also cover specific areas of nursing. To become license registered nurses, graduates of a BSN program must pass the National Council Licensure Examination for RNs, administered by the National Council for State Boards of Nursing. This tests individuals in broad subject areas, including health maintenance, infection control and pharmacological therapies. Registered Nurses with a bachelor’s of science in nursing will go on to a master's program to become a neonatal nurse. Nurses

In this article a young, certified nursing assistant failed to follow the guidelines in properly transporting the resident into her bed. Sadly, the resident ended up falling and receiving bruises, and black eyes due to the negligence of the nursing assistant. Rather than getting the resident help right away she asked a coworker to lie for her and say she had helped her, in order to keep her out of trouble. The co-worker didn’t follow through with the lie and the nursing assistant ended up losing her job and is facing charges of a class e felony, and a misdemeanor, also losing her certification. Griffith, G. (2015, June 3rd) Nursing home aide arrested, arraigned for allegedly neglecting elderly resident.

I had the opportunity to interview a registered nurse who has been employed as a school nurse for 18 years. From the interview I learned what led her to choose that career path. I was told she was very interested with the human body, for example, it's ability to compensate and restore homeostasis and how our body reacts to the disease states. Nursing was a career she found to be flexible, accessible, and allowed her to interact with others. Also, positive aspect of nursing was it gave her the opportunity to help others.

Many universities and community college have their own nursing program; however, students will want to choose a school that is best fit for them. To become a pediatric nurse practitioner, having an advanced degree is required, such as a degree in the Master of Science in Nursing. To obtain a degree in Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) is required to become a pediatric nurse practitioner, but before a student enter a master’s degree program at a university, a completion of an undergraduate degree program in nursing is required. After graduating from high school students will have to earn their Associate of Arts (A.A) degree, which will take most students to achieve in two years. Then, students will have to earn their Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), while passing the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX-RN) in the fourth year of their education in nursing (Discovering Nursing, “Pediatric Nurse Practitioner”). Finally, students will have to earn their Master of Science in Nursing, preferably within the two years after earing their Bachelor of Science in Nursing, which will take an additional two years to finish schooling. Furthermore, students will finally take a final examination to get a certification in pediatrics through Pediatric Nursing Certification Board and become a Certified Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (CPNP) (Discovering Nursing, “Pediatric Nurse Practitioner”). While trying to earn a master’s degree, students must work in a health care setting, such as the hospital or a health clinic to gain experience to become a pediatric nurse practitioner. Earning the education as a pediatric nurse practitioner will take most students about six to seven years to finish their education to pursue their career in

I was recently fortunate enough to speak with Carri Montgomery, who lists her title as the Director of the Women’s and Newborn Center for Platte Valley SCL Health. Platte valley use to be community owed and they recently joined Sister’s of Charity which includes; Good Samaritan, Lutheran, and Saint Joseph Hospital. The purpose of this interview was to interview someone where I could see myself working in what they are doing later in my career. With this interview I hoped to learn what it took for Ms. Montgomery to be in the position she is today. Also, get advice from her to see what where the things she recommended I could do when I graduate from Metropolitan State University (MSU) in 2019. It was beneficial to interview her

Registered nurses must be licensed and are only allowed to apply for licensure after the completion of all pre-requisites that include courses in anatomy, physiology, microbiology, and chemistry. Bachelors programs usually include additional education requirements such as courses in nutrition and psychology. RN’s are encouraged to continue and complete the BSN program, as this is a requirement if you choose to wok at a hospital.