Tennessee Nurses Association Erin Stansberry Lincoln Memorial University September 29th, 2014 Tennessee Nurses Association In the United States, there are numerous organizations in which are geared toward advocating for nurses and the health of a population. As a future nurse, it is enlightening and motivating to see programs created for the purpose of nurse advocacy. According to Sills (2014), advocacy can be described as "any action that speaks in favor of, recommends, argues for
registered nurses nationwide (American Association of Colleges of Nursing, 2011, para. 1). The number of registered nurses is projected to grow by 16 percent from 2014 to 2024 (U.S. Department of Labor, 2015, para. 5) and given these growing numbers there will be an increased need for nurse leaders. Nursing leadership plays a pivotal role not only in striving to implement safe patient practices, but also for nurse retention and satisfaction (Bormann & Abrahamson, 2014, p. 219). Nurses will need
The career goals I am preparing for include finishing my BSN, then continuing to receive my MSN, receiving my RN-C and becoming a clinical instructor for a community college. I plan to start taking classes for my MSN degree as soon as I finish my BSN because you must have a Master’s degree to become a clinical instructor. Becoming a clinical instructor has been a dream of mine since I started nursing school in 2009. When students come to the NICU for their observation day, I make sure to teach them
One of the challenges facing nurses today is learning how to be an effective leader. Assessing and analyzing the style of leadership the nurse possesses is the first step in facing the challenge. The purpose of this paper is to analyze and understand the characteristics of my style of leadership from an assessment performed by Gallup Strength Finders and DiSC and compare the strengths I have in common with Eleanor Roosevelt. For me to be an effective leader, I must first evaluate my strengths
Being a nurse, it is my ambition to make sure that my patient is physically comfortable as well as mentally and emotionally stable. In addition, it is my goal to my care centered upon the patients ' desires and aspirations. I believe it is important for the patients to be up-to-date and be vigorous in their care, and I hope to have
was always to be a nurse. A nurse is a healthcare professional who is focused on caring for people, and making sure that they manage, maintain, and recover patients to the finest state of health (What is Nursing, par.1). Nursing makes up a vast majority of the healthcare industry. There is a huge range of nursing specialties. Nurses work in General and surgical Hospitals, doctor’s offices, nursing care facilities, outpatient facilities, and home health services (Why Be a Nurse, par. 2). Nursing is
Questions 1. It is important for nurses to be good leaders? Discuss qualities you have observed in nurses that exemplify effective leadership in action? How do you think the observed behaviors help to improve patient outcomes? Ans. Yes it is important for nurses to be good leaders as nurses are at the forefront of the healthcare system. According Wallace (2013), in order for patients to receive the best care possible in a timely and safely manner, nurses have to become good leaders for this to
Do you think being a RN is more than just a job or career goal? To me being a nurse is a calling or a way to help other people! I love being able to help other people and make them smile while doing it. I want to become a nurse because I love helping others, I would really love to make a difference in people's lives, and I really want to make enough money to help my family. I should be chosen for this scholarship because I really want to go far in life and be successful! I know a lot of people think
Licensure Examination, NCLEX for Registered Nurses. Through the process of research and data analysis, we will be able to answer the question many prospective nursing students wonder the answer to all too often. Is there truly a significant difference between a nurse with an Associate degree or a Bachelor degree? Most colleges, universities, hospitals, and the Institute of Medicine up talk the need for a nurse to have a BSN, by saying in order for a nurse to qualify for more jobs, earn a higher pay
1951 with the goal to provided safer and better care to all. Since that day it has become acknowledged as the leader in developing the highest standards for quality