Travel Licensed Practical Nurse: A Case Study

Both Nurse Practitioners (NP) and Physician Assistants (PA) are two very important professionals in the field of medicine. They both work under the supervision of a licensed physician, and their functions are also quite similar with very minor differences between the two. Due to such similarities it has become very difficult for the general population to differentiate between these two professionals (Nurse Practitioner School, 2015). The nurse practitioners are registered nurses who have gone on to earn a master's or doctorate degree in a specialty area of nursing, such as family practice, adult practice, pediatrics or women's health. Their duties include diagnosing and treating acute and chronic conditions, prescribing medication,

Nursing has always been a popular career, and nurses work in a variety of settings. Most nurses have a bachelor's degree, but many nurses also have a master's degree. Nurses have several responsibilities. When you become a nurse, you are responsible for your patient's well-being and safety. You will have to care for chronically ill patients. Nurses work in a variety of health care settings.

I am writing to state my keen interest in the New Graduate Nurse Residency Program that you advertised on the employment opportunities of your website. I will be graduating in May 2016 from Northwest Mississippi Community College with an Associates Degree in Nursing. I anticipate taking the NCLEX-RN state board exam in June 2016. I believe that my educational background and work experience will be greatly beneficial to your facility.

Do you dream of traveling around the United States, not only free of cost but also making money while doing it? While I already know that I want to be a nurse, travel nursing is a field that I have often considered because it brings two of my passions together: traveling and working as a registered nurse. Money is often a major factor in every decision we make, especially as college students, that’s why travel nursing is appealing to many students our age who dream of having money and wish they could travel more than just the annual family vacation. Today I am going to tell you why many people decide to be a travel nurse, which includes the benefits of it, the adventurous lifestyle, and finally how to actually become one.

There is a growing trend where physicians are choosing different specialties instead of choosing primary care, primarily due to the low reimbursement rate in primary care. According to Iglehart (2014),” the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC) still projects a shortage of 130,000 physicians by 2025, split almost equally between primary and specialty care” (para. 1). With this decline comes an answer, an increase in the number of nurse practitioners providing patient care, reported 154,00 in 2012 and growing every year (Iglehart, 2014). This increase in nurse practitioners’ helps fill that gap, allow greater health care access to the community, especially special populations. By gaining access to healthcare were a nurse practitioner is the provider not only with the special population have high quality affordable health care, a trusting long lasting relationship will develop. This relationship will break the barriers of; lack of trust, lack of health care education and discrimination. Nursing is a trusted profession that provides education and care that no other health care professional

Nursing can be a demanding career, but the benefits far much outweigh the challenges. Most importantly, it’s the rewards it offers by allowing an opportunity to make a difference in another person’s life through the provision of care when they need it. Just as Patricia Benner theorized in her book “Novice to Expert,” nursing encompasses both educational knowledge and extensive clinical experience acquired throughout one’s career. This far, I continue to acquire knowledge and clinical knowhow which will promote proper and efficient care to patients. Since I began practicing one year ago in a long-term healthcare facility, I have interacted with patients, families, physicians and other members of the healthcare team to coordinate patient’s care which has enabled me to gain confidence in myself. While I cannot deny that it was difficult to transition from a student to a licensed nurse, I learnt to overcome these challenges and focus on my strengths. Practicing as an LPN has provided a platform to learn and gain experience even though the duties and responsibilities are limited by the scope of practice.

I had the pleasure of interviewing Javita Fizer MSN, RN, FNP-BC. She 's currently employed at a federally qualified health center (FQHC). According to J.F. she practiced as a registered nurse (RN) for ten years before becoming an advance practice registered nurse (APRN). She has been a APRN since 2014 and has worked in inpatient and acute care settings. Recently she began working in a primary care setting and made it clear that this is her comfort zone. J.F. has been practicing as a APRN for two years and she places herself as a novice in her role. When asked about the single-most important factor in successfully transitioning from expert staff nurse to beginning level APRN, J.F. mentioned clinical experience and knowing limitations. She

The Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner competencies entail a combination of acute gerontology and primary care. In order to gain entry into this field, there is need to meet the requirements for an adult-gerontology care nurse practitioner. The competencies of this field are based on the APRN along with NP core competencies. Their scope of practice is based on patient healthcare needs. Their healthcare obligations tend to reflect the work of a national Expert Panel that entails a host of adults related to gerontology and acute care (Geetter, et al., 2013).

NPs are not only moving into increased roles within the acute care hospital setting, but also into roles in the community as Primary Care Providers (PCPs). The anticipated shortage of physicians to handle an increased number of aging patients already affects my position as a staff nurse at a hospital. A career in nursing offers countless paths to further your education, whether it is to become a specialist in a field of practice, foray into research or to pursue a position as a nurse practitioner. I was interested to learn more information about how expanding the role of Advanced Care Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) may relieve shortages of physicians and lessen the burden on our current healthcare system. Increasing the roles of ACNP would only be feasible if patients are still receiving quality care while decreasing the cost of healthcare. As a nurse returning to school to further my education, I would like to know if pursuing a career as an ACNP would be a viable option for me to continue to interact with patients in an acute care setting in a more specialized role.

Upon completion of the Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) program at Indiana State University I hope to continue to work in or near my hometown, which is in a rural area. I truly enjoy serving my community as a nurse and believe it will be even more rewarding to do so as a FNP. I currently work in a physician’s family practice clinic at this time and would like to work in a similar setting upon graduation. While working in primary care, FNPs gain the opportunity to care for numerous diseases and conditions. Furthermore, I enjoy the privilege of caring for patients across the lifespan on a daily basis. I do not plan to initially become a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP); however, I may pursue the degree in the future. I would like to start by taking

As the young and rapidly-aging population continues to increase, the demands of primary, acute and chronic disease management will also increase. As a result, more health care professionals who provide primary care will be needed to meet these demands. Thus, the emergence of Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) evolve. APRN is a nurse who has completed a graduate degree and has acquired advanced knowledge and skills. APRNs are grounded with theory, concepts and principles that enable them to assess, diagnose, treat and manage their patients. APRNs can work in conjunction with other health care professionals or independently. APRNs improve access to health care by providing care in the rural and underserved areas. APRNs also reduce the cost to health care (Joel, 2013).

I am drawn to the long-term comprehensive care aspect of primary care. Primary care presents the opportunity to “treat the whole person” and develop an ongoing relationship with the patient while allowing me to work with a diverse patient population in a variety of settings. This role aligns with my personal values in regards to health maintenance. I want to be in a practice that places a large emphasis on disease prevention and healthy lifestyle promotion. I want nutrition education to be largely incorporated into my practice. In addition, I want to continue to assist underserved populations as I progress in my medical career, whether it is through volunteer opportunities or as my primary patient population. Within recent years, I have taken

I would like to be considered for the position of the Licensed Practical Nurse at the Lumsden and District Heritage Home. As you can see from my resume, I graduated in May 2016 from Saskatchewan Polytechnic’s Practical Nursing Program; and have since obtained my Practical Nursing License through SALPN.

The role that nurse practitioner (NP) plays within the increasing complex health care system is a constant changing role with the Consensus Model and the introduction of the Affordable Care Act in 2010. The scope of the nurse practitioner (NP) includes the care of the young, the old, the sick and the well. The educational needs of a nurse practitioner vary greatly from that of a Registered Nurse (RN), in the amount of education as well as the focus of the education. NPs provide coordinated primary care with the use of comprehensive health histories and physical examinations, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses, the management of medications and therapies, ordering and interpreting tests results, and educating and

The American Travel Health Nurses Association (ATHNA) is a professional organization that provides support and resources for North American nurses working within the travel health field. As stated on the organization?s webpage, ?the mission of the American Travel Health Nurses Association is to promote excellence in travel health nursing practice, education, and research? (American Travel Health Nurses Association, n.d.). One of ATHNA?s main objectives is the development of professional competencies for travel medicine through increased access to educational opportunities. However, at this time ATHNA does not have a means of delivering educational content to the majority of its members due to the organization?s large geographic spread and scheduling difficulties.