What is next? That is a loaded question, in my opinion. Like several of my classmates, I have several years of work experience in the health information management (HIM) field. However, in order to set myself apart from my peers and invest in my future, I decided to apply for the Health Informatics and Information Management (HIIM) program. The HIIM program has taught me a great deal about the HIM field. Some courses focused on topics that I did not already know about, while other courses strengthened my current knowledge and skill set. As I near the completion of the HIIM program, I have decided that I am interested in seeking a new position. While my current role is not an entry level position, and does require some experience, it is not a leadership or progressive position. I feel this program has added value to my skill set and prepared me to seek a position with more responsibility and leadership.
My Professional Practice Experience (PPE) has offered me a great deal of networking opportunities. I have developed several strong relationships and have been exposed to potential mentoring candidates. Those I have met, during my PPE, have also helped me in my job search through reviewing my professional
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However, the best advice I have received is to be patient and keep pushing forward. One issue I did not realize is that numerous posted positions already have selected candidates. It has become customary for organizations to seek to promote from within. As a result, when an employee is promoted, they are required to apply for the position. In order to do this, the position has to be posted. We have to try to not become discouraged when we do not receive a call for an interview when we apply for a position we feel we are qualified for. I have also been told to look outside of my location. Some people might not be open to relocating, however, it greatly increases the job
The aim of this essay is a reflective account in which I will describe a newly acquired skill that I have learned and been able to implement within my role as a trainee assistant practitioner. (T.A.P.) for Foundation for Practice. I have chosen to reflect upon neurological observations on patients that will be at risk of neurological deterioration. Before I begin any care or assessments, I should have a good theoretical underpinned knowledge, of the skill that I am about to put into practice, and have a good understanding of anatomy and physiology, in order to make an accurate assessment of a patients neurological status. I will be making a correct and relevant assessment to identify any needs or concerns to establish the patient’s individualized care, and make observations to determine an appropriate clinical judgement.
Porterfield, Deborah. Interview with a Professional: Q & A. New York, New York: Infobase Publishing, Inc., 2008. 6-7. Print.
Patience: I’m not the type of person who expects that he’ll get promoted the first 1-2 weeks. I will be patient. Patience is key. Patience must be your number one priority. If I work hard, & believe in my self then I know that getting promoted is something easy. This application might get denied. But, patience. I’ll re-apply after 2 weeks & put even more details the next time. It isn’t hard at all, just play the waiting game. That’s how I think of it.
Emily is a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) nurse of 11 years. Emily routinely provides care for babies as small as 800 grams (about 1 and ¾ pounds), babies born with drug addictions, and the routine twins and triplets born as a result of fertility medications and assisted reproductive technologies (ART). As a strong Christian woman, Emily wasn't sure she could fulfill the tasks required of her when she first came on. Nor did she think she could cope with the occasional “expiration” of a young life. However, after more than a decade, Emily continues to provide exemplary care to babies, and parents alike, in the first few weeks and months of life. Throughout her decade long career, Emily has seen much change and continues to see the landscape transform within her small part of the nursing community.
I have to maintain contact with several different providers and network with those who are proven competent leaders even if that is not their job by description, it is their job by action. I network with those who get the job done and I have built a coalition of who to go to in different circumstances, sometimes, at different facilities. The central connector is the transition patient advocate. She has been at the facility thirty plus years and knows everyone and has established credibility within that organization. Moreover, there are peripheral specialist (program managers or health systems specialist) who are instrumental to organizational change. Any of the career roles involved in this process can utilize contact with program managers for specialized expertise as leaders in transition care management. Technical and policy-related expertise is garnered by the health systems
Professional nursing organizations have many benefits for their members, including; continued education and leadership opportunities, networking, mentor programs, and most importantly, professional nursing organizations advocate for their members (Haley-Andrews, 2001). It is not unusual for new graduates to find a mentor in a professional organization (Haley-Andrews, 2001). Mentoring is a mutual relationship that will develop new skills and knowledge for a novice nurse and also provides professional and leadership development for
Sharples, K., Kelly, D. and Elcock, K. (2007) 'Supporting mentors in practice', Nursing Standard, 21 (39), pp 44-47
I did my medical attachment in Sarawak General Hospital (SGH), Borneo, Malaysia in another remaining four weeks of my elective period. This government hospital is older than the Selayang Hospital and it provides standard health facilities. I spent most of my time in General Medicine department. I felt so fortunate to get to know doctors in the SGH who are very dedicated, flexible and motivating.
I attended the in service training and actively participated in the continuous professional development (CPD). I also supervised less experienced physiotherapists and physiotherapy assistances. I experienced working in a very busy schedule which acquired me the necessary skills of time management, working under pressure, prioritization and changing plans as required. I maintained accurate, computerized and professional documentation that respected patient's/client's dignity and
As someone who has many aspirations in life, I understand having both long and short-term goals is important. One of my long-term professional objectives includes being a community service manager at a health center. With this I am hoping to work with many other healthcare professionals to coordinate health programs and initiatives to improve the health of communities. Having a background in health promotion alongside the leadership and management skills and the real world experience that I intended to gain from this program will give me all I need to make this
When beginning my professional development plan, I believe it is important to start right where I am in this process. Currently, I am a “junior” in my nursing program. My experience and skill level is partially reliant on my lab, simulation, and diversity of clinical experiences. I am also equally responsible for the effort and time I put into these trainings and my studies. Lab, simulations, and clinical experiences have provided a greater insight to the critical thinking skills I need as a competent and efficient nurse. It is also the “hands
Hello Everyone, My name is Blessy Jacob from Houston, Texas. I have done my DNP clinical at my practice site in a primary clinic setting. I did the quality improvement project on Increasing effectiveness of hypertension management in adult patients through standardization of TZD diuretics, ACE or ARB as first line therapy.I am not a public speaker and I really dread about public speaking.I believe that "practice make a person
The career path I have decided on is to become a Medical Healthcare Manager. The Medical Healthcare Manager . The Medical Healthcare Manager’s role is to plan, direct, coordinate services in a medical setting such as hospitals, health agencies, managed care facilities, or similar organizations. The skills needed to execute this job is to have excellent writing, written comprehension which means the ability to read and comprehend, excellent written expression which means to have the ability to clearly state your ideas in writing, and problem solving skills. The Healthcare Manager needs to know how to identify and discern when something is wrong and foresee if a potential problem will be at hand. The daily work activities of a Medical Healthcare
I have developed strong communication skills and gained such strong interdisciplinary relationships with doctors, nurse practitioners, patient care technicians, and healthcare professionals. Teamwork and collaboration attributes will be useful in my preparation to become an autonomous nurse practitioner and I am looking forward to further developing my connections, challenging myself and expanding my nursing
Cooperating with the chief marketing officer and marketing directors, I developed the business case, hired new staff, and managed my department to serve one of the best customer-engagement channels in the company. I understood that I was the necessary personnel for the department and the company. However, in 2012, I was interested in pursuing the MPH/MBA program at Johns Hopkins University. This was because I wanted to learn economic evaluation skills and knowledge for healthcare innovations. The Japanese government has needed educated health economics professionals to achieve the sustainable healthcare system by officially introducing a health technology