Having a career in healthcare is not about money it is about a purpose and a mission to serve those who are in need. My mission is to impact those around me, improving health care for the underserved populations, providing resources to communities that are underprivileged, relieving tension to those who feel the entire world is on their shoulders. In life I may not have control over who gets terminally ill or dies, but I can control people’s delicate needs and those that are ill, how they are treated under my care, advocating and promoting the best care by doing so as a Physician Assistant. Working as a Certified Nursing Assistant in a long-term prepared me to be a better healthcare provider. The roller coaster of emotions of sick and injured …show more content…
I was able to analyze how PAs are the true meaning of patient advocacy. The compassionate manner, engaging patients in conversations showed the PAs interest in her patients emotional well being and physical state. I admired the collaborative relationship the PA have with the physician , it did not show inferior to the physician but it acknowledge the beauty of team work. I knew my effective communication skills and excellent problem solving skills working under a physician as a team would contribute to effective patient care, to not only rely on a final answer towards a solution. My area of focus became more vivid volunteering at the Mary Brennan Inn Soup Kitchen. I realized I can have the most impact towards underprivileged communities as a PA. I would have more intimate control, actively making house visits and educating the community on becoming proactive with health and wellness decisions contributing to cost effective patient care. Branching to underserved neighborhoods and countries partnering with MD’s NP’s on building medical clinics and implementing new medical technology will be some of the innovative techniques I envision as a PA, educating patients that their health is not just in the hands of the medical
Nursing advocacy is a professional obligation and the standard of practice expected by the Ontario College of Nurses (CNO, 2009). The concept of advocacy is enshrined into the code of professional ethics that nurses “must promote the interests of clients in their care” (CNO 2009). To meet this standard the nurse must first ensure a deep understanding of advocacy and how it relates to the nursing profession. Advocacy in nursing is a concept that can be first seen in the early work of nursing theorist Florence Nightingale and her plight to protect the safety of patients through autonomous nursing actions (Goldie, 1987). Although the concept of advocacy had been presented in early nursing theory, the term “advocacy” had not been
I believe that people everywhere should always have access to adequate medical care. Where you live should not determine whether you live, and the PA profession was created to improve the availability of healthcare in rural and other underserved areas. As a PA, I would be eager to help people have not had access to the care they needed. I want to serve those that need medical attention but don’t have the means to obtain it—whether in rural Michigan, the inner-city of Atlanta, or the backwoods of Arkansas. Making great medical care accessible to all is crucial to improving public health, and it is a necessity across this country and the world. As a physician assistant,
The medical field is among the largest and ever growing career fields, especially when dealing with Physician Assistants (PAs) and Nurse Practitioners (NPs). In the 1960’s when the physician shortage began, the medical field created the PA and NP positions to fill in the gaps (Curren, 2007, p. 404). This matter has opened up numerous questions as more and more PAs and NPs begin practicing, especially concerning their education level. Many patients are concerned that they will not get the proper care. PAs/NPs are beneficial to everyday life by providing patients with the necessary skills needed to successfully treat them.
Just like any novice APN I would tend to be more focused on the clinical domain. Coaching and educating patients and family will be important to effect change in their lifestyle to be more compliant with the treatment plan. As we all know a patient’s care is not confined to nursing care but involves the other disciplines; doctors, therapist, social worker, nursing assistant, dietician, pharmacist, etc. and thus the importance of collaboration. Advocating for patient also requires expert communications skills and collaboration. As I continue with my journey to become an Advanced Practice Nurse, I hope to develop all attributes starting with the expert communication to the level where I can advocate for my patient’s needs in the health policy arena. I would also like to work on self-confidence. I know self-confidence comes in time with knowledge and experience. I believe that patients develop trust and confidence when they see confidence of their healthcare
The Patient self- Determination Act (PSDA) was legislated by Congress in 1990 as part of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act (OBRA). Congress felt that individuals has the right to determine their final healthcare. The PSDA provides every competent adult and emancipated minor with the right to decide their own decision on what medical care or treatment they accept, reject, or discontinue. The effect of the PSDA has given each patient the right to choose what is best for them upon their beliefs. In this crosspost, the author will elaborate on the original threaded discussion by Vail, Barr, and Cherry and add addition information on Patient self-determination act.
At Seton Hill, I will be a student of the 5-year physician assistant program. From visiting campus and interviewing with the PA program staff, I am confident that Seton Hill will shape me into a competent and compassionate medical professional. Furthermore, I am confident that my fellow students and I will have an opportunity to make a difference in the community. A main pillar of the physician assistant career is catering the underserved populations. With a simple internet search, anyone can deduce
Finally, I believe my experience as a CPhT, clinical experience along with knowledge and passion for helping people will help me become a successful physician assistant candidate. While working in groups as an undergraduate student, I would always motivate myself and dedicate to reach the team goal. And learning from my shadowing experience, I think that motivation to give fullest attention and care to patients is very important. I believe being a PA is having great responsibility and with my educational background, cultural diversity and strong desire to be a health practitioner, I am ready for this challenge.
Looking back on my childhood, I noticed a pattern in the careers I was interested in. At one point, I wanted to be a dentist, a veterinarian, then a forensic investigator and even a medical doctor. It was not until I worked for a year in the ER as a PCA after I graduated from my undergraduate studies that I knew for certain that nursing is where my passion lies. My father’s passing when I was sixteen years old from a heart attack was the motivating factor to go into a profession that is dedicated to the service of others. I was a hospice volunteer for four years during my undergraduate years and thoroughly enjoyed giving support and comfort to patients who were passing and their families. I then became a PCA because I wanted to gain valuable
I noticed once again how important communication and building a rapport is when I see the way the physician assistant’s engage their patients. Prior to starting my career I wasn’t aware of how much of an importance physician assistant’s play when it comes to healthcare. From my experiences with physician assistants, they seem to be one of the most flexible resources in the healthcare system, and have a strong urge to deliver excellent service to their patients as well as their physician colleagues. I’ve always thrived in team-oriented environments and to me that’s a huge part of the physician assistant role.
I chose a career as a medical assistant because of the rewards I knew I would experience on a daily basis. Seeing a patient smile because I have helped them understand, or just making them feel comfortable with their visit, is just one of the many perks of my job. Upon graduating from an accredited college such as The College of Health Care Professions (CHCP), I now work for one of the most reputable hospitals in my area. Within two short years of committed studies, I obtained my associate of applied science degree, and then went on to obtain my certification as a medical assistant. There is nothing I have found more fulfilling, strong, secure, or rewarding then choosing to become a medical assistant,
Healthcare administration is a field that is often overlooked, but is essentially the beating heart of any healthcare organization. With more and more hospital, and clinics, and other healthcare organizations popping up everywhere there is a need for people like me to manage the day-to-day operations. I am choosing to apply to this program because I want to study how the U.S. healthcare system operates. I want to learn the essential skills of operating a healthcare facility such as managing a budget, reducing healthcare costs, analyzing the efficiency of an organization and proposing ways to improve it. This program is going to give me the necessary education and skills so I can carry out my goal of being a healthcare administrator.
At the age of five, I went from residing in a cramped three bedroom apartment holding seven people in a small town in India, to living in an apartment in the United States with just my parents. Upon arriving in the U.S., I was astounded by the numerous resources available to children to encourage learning and exploration. It wasn’t long before I realized that my passion lay within one specific activity: volunteering. This passion later evolved into a personal necessity to help others during my lifetime and, I soon realized that a career in healthcare is the best path to achieve this goal. Due to my early interest in medicine, I gained the opportunity to shadow physicians along with volunteering for several years in various areas of healthcare,
From a young age, I was drawn to the healthcare field, not because the amount of money doctors, nurses and other health professionals made, but because of the dedication and contentment I saw on their faces helping someone in need. Growing up everyone wanted to become a doctor or a nurse and as a little child being a doctor or a nurse was a profession many parents wanted their child to pursue as a career. Needless to say, I fell into that category because I had high hopes that one day I will become a nurse. However, that dream came to a halt.
From a young age, I was drawn to the healthcare field, not because of the amount of money doctors, nurses and other health professionals made, but because of the dedication and contentment I saw on their faces helping someone in need. Growing up everyone wanted to become a doctor or a nurse and as a little child being a doctor or a nurse was a profession many parents wanted their child to pursue as a career. Needless to say, I fell into that category because I wanted too. However, that dream came to a halt.
At the end of volunteer services I have decided on a major, I am now striving to become a physician’s assistant. In this position, not only do I get to care for patients, but I am presented with the opportunity to change their lives. I will be able to see firsthand the diversity of cultures from around the world.