that he was going to die, I had never felt so incapacitated. That first experience with the physical process of asthma set the stage for my career ambitions of becoming a registered nurse . The functions of the human anatomy and the results of the environment, drugs, and genetics on humans never failed to catch my interest; therefore, I apt toward a career that included these interests. Hitherto, at the same time, I strongly desired to make a difference in people's lives. When my grand mother was
When you hear of the word ‘’career’’ it makes you think of some of your long term goals in life. A career is a pursuit, occupation, profession you choose to take in life. My career of choice would be a profession that deals with being a caregiver, it doesn’t matter the age group. I want to be a caregiver because not only are you helping someone in need out, your also putting a smile on their face. I just love being able to help others and to make a change. When I was a little girl my grandfather
From a very early age I have had a passion and drive to help people. I was first inspired to go in to a nursing career by my grandmother who would tell me stories about her experiences as a midwife. One that stood out to me was when she travelled through a snowstorm to deliver a baby, and it is this level of commitment, care and compassion that I aspire to have. I have also found inspiration from my mum who is an ICU nurse and has always shared her experience and advice with me. This has been something
Nursing is a very complex career that at many times requires one to be a leader. Nurses can be leaders in formal roles and also on the unit during any given shift. Nursing is a career that truly tests the character and attributes of those who choose to enter this career. Leadership in nursing is vital in creating a successful environment for patients. According to Stichler (2006), “effective leadership is essential to transforming organizations into environments that are safe for both patients
Tiffany M brown Chamberlain University 11/16/2017 Career Planning During my term in school I have often thought about what department of nursing I would like to go into, but I did not put too much thought into the steps it would take to become a nurse in Illinois. I have been so focused on being a mom of four, going through nursing school and keeping my job (not in medical) of eleven years that I haven’t had a real mental opportunity to consider how I will retain a holistic life balance, which
Nursing Career Research After researching many nursing careers there are three that are stick out. Although salary is a big deal today, one must be aware of the specifics of a job to make sure they enjoy the job. Three interesting nursing careers are nurse educator, traveling nurse and a pediatric nurse. When thinking of a nurse educator, the name is self-explanatory. As explained in (“15 Highest Paying Nursing Careers [Infographic]”, 2017) a nurse educator is someone who has experiences in nursing
Nursing As a Career? This research paper will help guide you into a career that has its pros and cons. What kind of education is needed to enter the nursing field? What the advancements are in the field of nursing? What is the earning potential of nursing? What the outlook on nursing in the future is and the different nursing work environments and so much more. The purpose of this is to inform anyone interested in becoming a nurse what you can do with your degree and most important, if this career
Price, Hall, Angus and Peter (2013) “Nursing is described as a beautiful, rewarding and motivating career followed with an acknowledgement that nurses are underappreciated.” (p.7) Nursing is a profession that is organized and abides by a code of ethics where the individual is expected to honour these implementations. Nurses spend their career saving and promoting life and one of the most significant parts of being a nurse is to be a patient advocate. Nursing students tend to frequently enter their
the career path wise has change.I am slowing finding out what kind of person I am and if who I am fits with who I want to become. At the beginning of the semester, I stated that I wanted to become a person who helps others. I want a career that can make a difference in somebody else's life. This idea of helping others will never change because I strongly believe that is what I want to do. At first I was not really sure of which career path I wanted to take on. I was not sure of which career fit me
According to Boykin “Caring is the foundation of nursing” (Boykin et al, 2011) and in order to be a nurse, it is essential that a nurse can demonstrate and practice professional communication skills. Professional communication skills not only allows the nurse to provide different methods and tactics to communicate with patients of different needs and ages, but it enables the nurse to understand and to give the best possible care and outcome for the patient. Provision of information and handover is