I have chosen to start majoring in Nursing. My plan is to become a Registered Nurse, and specialize in Cardio Vascular. I want to I decided on this career because when I was in high school I took Med Pro classes which get you familiar with different kinds of medicine and different kinds of nurses. In this class we also had many guest speakers that came and talked to us about their jobs. I have always wanted to go into the nursing field since I was younger but this class inspired me to help others and get them healthy. Another thing that has inspired me to go into the nursing field is my friend Jessica’s mom. I have also been close to her family and one-day last summer I went to work with her to see what her job was like as a Nurse. She takes …show more content…
They do many other things such as record patient’s medical history and symptoms, observe patients and record the observations, help preform diagnosis test and analyze the results, teach patients and families how to manage with that illness, and explain how to do what they need to do at home after the treatment. RNs work around the clock, can also be on call, may work late nights, weekends and even holidays. According to Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2014, about 1 out of 6 registered nurses worked part time. Registered nurses held about 2.8 million jobs in 2014. The largest employers of registered nurses were held in Hospital’s; state, local, and …show more content…
One big problem is violence in the workplace. Nurses are a huge target; they can quickly become the patient when the patient becomes violent. There are a few different kinds of violence a nurse can be effected by. There is verbal abuse and physical. These can be things such as cursing, kicking, yelling, or grabbing from the patients and visitors. In 2012 through 2014 nurses and nurse assistants faced higher rates of workplace violence injuries than other health care sectors workers. The rates of workplace violence injuries rose steadily over a two-year period. Another issue in the nursing field today would be short staffing/ long hours. Nurses work long shift, such as twelve hours or longer. These demanding schedules can lead to difficulties with sleep because of the need to sleep at irregular times. When some people do not get enough sleep they tend to start having problems in their personal life and could
From five years old up I knew I wanted to be a nurse practitioner. When I was around 13 years old my mom got very sick which had her in and out of the hospital, this only pushed me further in the direction of becoming a nurse practitioner. I would always see nurses in and out of my mom’s room when she was in the hospital, some were nice others were not. I always tell myself, “You’re going to be one of the nice ones, the one that makes the whole ordeal just a little bit better.”
When I began this journey I knew that Nursing was all I wanted to do and in order to succeed and do well in nursing school, it was going to require a ton of devotion and sacrifice. Nursing school did not come without its challenges, not only did we have to deal with going to class, clinicals, studying for exams, but we also had to add in the factors of jobs, family, marriages, children, sickness and our daily life. But our instructors encouraged us and pushed us to keep going, and for that we are grateful because we all made a decision to stick with it, and here we are today. It seems unimaginable that just a year ago this journey was just beginning, but here we are today a year later,
When I first thought that I wanted to be a nurse I heard a lot of positive words of encouragement and advice but I also heard, “Nursing school is going to be the hardest thing you ever do” or “Are you sure you can do nursing school? I heard it was really hard.”. I still hear even from family, classmates, my friends; “I can’t believe you are in nursing school, care for your patient, and have a child. I don’t know how you do it.” My response is always the same, I am in nursing school because this is my passion, it has been since I was a senior in high school, 10 years ago. I love to help and care for others, seeing their smiles just brings me so much joy. Nursing school is hard and
Therefore, this position statement is relevant because these abuses can be seen in day-to-day healthcare environment. The effects of violence in nursing can be harmful to the proper function within a workplace. It can be damaging to the nursing profession and patient care. According to (Johnston et al., 2010, p.36), workplace violence is “spreading like a ‘superbug.’” Studies have shown, that lateral violence, nurse-on-nurse, has been one of the highest incidence of violence within the workplace. Also, statistics have shown that lateral violence has one of the most emotional impacts on an individual. This will be further discussed below. For these reasons, it is important for healthcare workers to validate the detrimental effects violence can have in the workplace, and be prepared to combat and prevent workplace violence.
A career in nursing is a devotion to assisting those people who are ill and need to be taken care of. To become a nurse one must become qualified in health sciences and be able to have the patience to deal with all type of people. Nurses looks closely at the patience and keep an eye on them to insure that all of them are doing fine and receiving the best care that the nurses could possibly give them. Wanting to become a nurse one must have the strength, courage, dedication, motivation, and lots of hard work.
Nursing has always been a key career in the health care system. Although it is not often focused on in media and stories surrounding health care, nursing is a career of great importance. If any patient was asked about their experience at a hospital or a care center, many will mention the capability and care that they received from the nurses. The health care system could not function efficiently, if at all, if nurses were not present to perform their part. Nurses are more than just physicians support staff. Of interest in this paper is why people choose to study nursing in university or college. From students just graduating high school to mature student who have prior degrees or education, nursing is a popular choice as a path to study
I am currently planning to attend Richland Community college and graduate as a registered nurse. The reason I chose this career is because helping out others has always driven me forward. I want to study something that I know I will be content doing for the rest of my life and registered nursing is the right choice. Being a nurse has a many perquisites, but my choice has nothing to do with the advantages that it will provide me with. It is more about the fact that I have the chance to make people who are ill feel better and also to hel...
My interest in nursing is fairly new; I had not explored the potential that a nursing career can offer. I became familiar with nursing professionally after becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. While working with patients, side-by-side with nurses I became enamored with the potential of a nursing career. I now have a rewarding career working as a Medical-Surgical nurse on a Medical University Hospital floor that specializes in Transplant, Nephrology and Urology. Nursing encompasses the ideologies that fuel my passion, upon further research, and conversation with coworkers I realize my career goal of Family Nurse Practitioner; affording me the privilege to care for others by reaching out to various
The major concern for registered nurses regard’s the nurse’s health and well being. Safe staffing levels are continuing to become more of a problem. The U.S is expected to experience a shortage of nurses as the “Baby Boomers” age and the need for health care grows (Rossester, 2014). This shortage is causing some health organizations to work with minimal amounts of nurses. This is affecting the nurse’s ability to provide safe care due to fatigue and injury. This shortage is also resulting in a dramatic increase in the amount of mandatory overtime, which often means that nurses stray from face-to-face patient care and can produce an increase in the amount of medical errors (American Nurses Association,
Nurses get injured and workplace violence because they leave the job tired and unfulfilled. Some of the nurses from Florida who went to the rally talked about what it’s like to go to work day in and day out. “Beth, Sanford, Florida: "We come on stressed to see our assignment. We work nonstop—if you get a lunch break of 15 minutes in a 12-hour shift, you're lucky. There's a feeling that you're not giving the care that you should for your patients.
Because I have always wanted to pursue a career as a nurse practitioner, I chose Walden to provide the opportunity for this to occur. I want to continue to work with in the community healthcare field when I become a nurse practitioner. I have a strong work ethic, I work well with teams, and I want to be part of an institution that develops strong students, who will make the world a better place. I have spent numerous hours mentoring my colleagues in the areas
Profession of Nursing is always regards as a complex, dynamic and noble. The nursing profession requires many things such as hard work, a vast knowledge, excellent communication skills, and a passion for the noble profession. All these qualities are needed to be an effective nurse. Today, nurses are living in a world of ever changing field of medicine .The present patient statistics poses, nurses are expected to take responsibility of accomplishing the requirements. The requirement for excellent nursing skills is added as well as well-formed skills in different aspect. Because of the high demand in excellent nursing care, the IOM have declared the recommendations for the future of nursing.
For the longest time I have known what I wanted to do with my life. Medicine has always been interesting to me, but what really influenced my decision to become a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist as a career goal, is the idea of helping others. I work exceptionally hard during college to reach my goals. It has clearly payed off by the fact that I was just recently accepted into nursing school, which is my education goal. This is a huge accomplishment for me and an even bigger step towards graduating as a CRNA.
I have always wanted to become a nurse since I was a little girl, seeing both of my grandmothers working in a hospitals and always helping everyone in need. My goals in becoming a nurse is just the basic foundation of just helping people who physically cannot help themselves. I want to be able to shed light in people's lives who are losing it because of their situation. I feel as nurses is the backbone in the hospital. The nurses are there day in and day out with the patients, holding their hands and walking them and their families throughout such a difficult time. Nurses are also their supporting the doctors and all other staff. I’ve found especially in these past few years that I want to spend my life helping others and that's what I can
My reasons for selecting a career in nursing stem directly from my desire to help our prospering population and community. This career appeals to me because it embodies what I strive to become, a person of influence, a guide, a respected adult, a mentor, and a person that can be trusted and looked up to with great passion. Another reason for selecting a career in nursing has a lot to do with my current job position at Generations Elder Care. Working with the elderly community at this personal care home has enriched my life in many ways, including one for my passion of learning more about the nursing field. As I shadowed the nurses entering the facility I watched them do their assessments on the residents which has peaked my curiosity. I believe being a nurse presents daily challenges which are unique, interesting, and rewarding and that is another reason why I want to become a nurse. Knowing that I have helped someone in some way possible gives me a feeling of fulfillment and enjoyment that I never understood or had before. And this career offers just that, and that is exactly why I...