The Unique Adventures Of A Nursing Major

Regrettably, the existence of nursing depends on the medical inadequacy of others. Unfortunately, nursing exists because people get hurt, cannot care for themselves, or need assistance with daily activities. Carol Taylor (2011), author of Fundamentals of Nursing: The Art and Science of Nursing Care, writes, “Nursing care involves any number of activities, from carrying out complicated technical procedures to something as seemingly as holding a hand” (p. 5). Taylor explains it is the duty of a nurse not only to learn the pertinent skills but also to bond with and comfort others. Nurses have to do and become many things: They must be stern when necessary, compassionate when needed, open minded

My senior year of high school, I enrolled myself in a Health Occupation Students of America course. Knowing by this time that I wanted to be somewhere in the medical field, I hoped to get some guidance on which profession was more “for me”. In walks my instructor, a spunky 5’4 foot woman with shoulder length brown hair. She introduced herself to the class and revealed to us that she was a registered nurse at our local hospital. I was mesmerized by her personality, captivated by her vivacious spirit. Intrigued by

In order to reach one’s goal, the goal should be well defined, firm and the individual must be completely committed to attaining it. Pursuing a career as a Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner has always been my driving goal throughout all my education and training since the age of seventeen. Over the past three years working within a Surgical Inpatient unit as a Registered Nurse, I have become aware of the lack of community resources and access to health care available in rural areas. This has inspired me apply to the University of Western Ontario’s Primary Health Care Nurse Practitioner program for the fall of 2014. After completing my Bachelor of Science of Nursing at the University of Western Ontario, I am certain that no other

Nursing is as much science as it is a study in the human condition. Combining caring and the notion of human flourishing allows the nurse sharpen her understanding of patients’ needs by observing and understanding herself (Husted & Husted, 2008). A nurse is able to better anticipate the needs of her patients by noting similarities and differences between the two of them. With caring in the nursing corner, even under less-than-ideal conditions, one can still create havens of hope, nourishment, and the possibility for flourishing (MacCulloh, 2011).

For me nursing was not something that I initially intended to do as a career. During elementary school and into high school I contemplated many different career paths such as cosmetology, teaching, psychology, and forensics. It was not till the later years of high school that I started to notice my desire to help other individuals and love of science, health, and different disease processes. My desire to help people has originated from the admiration of my grandfather’s

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 that has resonated with me throughout my life and has always served as an inspiration.

Nursing is a very wonderful career choice. However, it is very demanding and requires a lot of time and energy. Nurses have a vast array of amazing responsibilities. They help patients overcome illness and they also help with the beautiful birth of a new born baby. Life is so fragile, and having individuals that are willing to sacrifice most of their lives to helping people in need, is remarkable. “Registered nurses provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members” (Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2016). While performing their active duties, RN’s record the medical history and symptoms of patients. They also operate and monitor medical equipment as well as analyzing results and

What has surprised you? I think the most surprising thing about my nursing school journey has been how much I have grown and changed as a person in the past two years. I have become a much more assertive and direct person. I have a greater appreciation for the monotonous moments in my life and have learned how to not over think things and just to appreciate every moment and day for itself. Part of this group come about from clinical and part of it developed through my work experience as a nurse tech in the Emergency Department at Seattle Children’s Hospital. I personally have grown and learned a lot from the kids that I have worked with and its taught me the importance of slowing down and living in the moment. It’s also taught me that happiness is something that only you can determine. I feel that throughout all my clincials I have learned important life lessons from the people from every age and stage of life. All of these lessons have helped to shape me into a more compassionate, understanding, and better therapeutic communicator with my patients and have shaped my personal nursing practice.

The more things change, the more grow as I progressed in nursing I found that the profession goes deeper then I could imagine. Nursing I found that the profession goes Nurse wasn't a just title or position; it was avocation to explore! My journey has spanned and complexity in nursing, professional practice and operational leadership.

Through personal student interviews, the phenomenon of undergraduate nursing students' experiences in the context of communicating the psychiatric patients was described. This pilot study suggests that one cannot fully understand the breadth and depth of this experience until one has lived the experience. This section reflects the findings of this pilot study in accordance with existing literature as previously reported. Practical implications for nursing within education and limitations will be discussed and will conclude with suggestions for future research.

Have you ever had a moment in life that validated the direction in which you felt compelled to follow? A moment which never escapes your mind because it represents one of the purest, symbolic instances you have experienced? Or a moment as simple as being handed a book to encourage you to further your dream? A time to inspire you to succeed in becoming something even more significant than you already are? Or had a moment offering you the opportunity to enhance your knowledge, and thrust yourself into the world you so deeply want to be a part of? I was handed the Merck Manual along with a kind gesture and warm-hearted encouragement which aided in igniting a fire, reaffirming what I felt I was meant to do; it was a defining moment in my life.

You put a great point on explaining things the way they can understand from known experience I understand what you mean when you say that.I also had to look at all the outcomes and made sure this was the job for me because I have seen somethings from working in a nursing home that made me rethink this field a couple of times.Now i'm for sure I want to make this my career I want to tell you good luck through out the course and enjoy your

As Lauver, Ward, Heidrich, Keller, Bowers, Brennan & Wells (2002) point out, one of the main values that all nurses needs to have and incorporate in their practice is care. Nurses must understand and implement the concept of caring, as they must be empathetic enough to genuinely listen to and respond appropriately to the medical and psychological needs of their patients. Nevertheless, caring is only applicable if nurses embrace patient-centered care. As I enter these hospitals as a student nurse I cannot help but to notice the nurses that seem “robotic” just trying to get through their shift. They don’t seem to care to have a smile on their face or take time to see what could make the patients day better. It is extremely disheartening to see, especially when some of these patients just want someone to listen to them. Nurses should respect the values, needs, and preference of their patients while providing care to them, and that defines the true concept of care in the medical systems.

The nursing profession is commonly recognized as an essential component of healthcare with nurses representing the largest number of healthcare providers to date. Unfortunately for years, the minimum educational requirement to enter into nursing practice has yet to be standardized to meet the progressive needs required of healthcare providers. Presently, the option of enrollment into nursing programs of varying lengths and curricula that result in the same licensure and professional privileges places major concern on the quality of healthcare and the competencies required of the nursing professional. According to Taylor (2008), “despite having strength in numbers, nurses are the least educated of all the interdisciplinary healthcare team members with whom they collaborate” (p. 612). While other health professions recognize the importance of delivering patient care at the highest level requiring at bachelor’s degree and in some cases an advanced degree as the standard for entry into practice, the nursing arena has failed to follow suit. Ceaseless educational, cultural, societal, and technological advances in healthcare necessitate the requirement to obtain a baccalaureate degree in nursing to practice at the entry-level. At minimum, nurses should encompass the instructive and clinical readiness similar to the broadened obligations of healthcare. Without a set standard to enter into the practice of nursing, the risk of lower patient outcomes and lack of competency amongst

The profession of nursing is truly an astounding career. It provides men and women in the profession with flexibility, substantial benefits, sometimes tuition reimbursement, and above all a meaningful line of work that not only allows, but requires us to be a light for those in need. The field allows nearly endless possibilities for job opportunities everywhere around the world.