Besides caring for and assisting individuals, several perks are associated with registered nursing. As previously mentioned, the salary of RNs is over $50,000 in most states, with the hourly wage being over $30 in the state of Virginia, which many consider to be a benefit. With the article “9 Awesome Benefits to Pursue a Career in Nursing,” many advantages of registered nursing are described, such as, “the ability to work in many locations, working with different patient populations, and job flexibility.” Registered nurses can be employed in hospitals, physician’s offices, and even within the legal system analyzing medical related legal issues, providing for an abundant amount of opportunities. It is a known fact that individuals become entwined …show more content…
Within Anne Tuck’s interview about the current challenges that nursing faces, she states, “Nursing as an occupation is a good one as nurses will always be needed. However, there is a nursing shortage now due to the competitive nursing programs that only select the best of the best.” The shortage of nurses affects currents RNs as well, many are working forty plus hours a week with double the patients than normal in an attempt to compensate. Another issue RNs face is the mental balance between their life and their work. Many face traumatic scenes and have to deal with death frequently, therefore, registered nurses may find it difficult to prevent their work from influencing daily life. Mrs. Tuck also states, “‘While being a RN, you experience different individuals, all different ages and comprehension levels. One day you’re talking to an individual with dementia who is 98 and the next you’re talking to a doctor with years of experience and schooling. You learn to change your tactics with who you are talking to, but grasping the concept can be hard in the start of a career.’” Despite the challenges of becoming a registered nurse, the long hours, the staffing shortage, the mentality required to balance life and trauma, the responsibility of communication, and the competitive nursing educational programs, the job security and benefits reimburse RNs. Not only do nurses face workplace …show more content…
Working in a healthcare setting is an incredibly risky occupation due to the amount of communicable diseases that the RN are exposed to and could potentially catch. Pam Fowler, RN, states, “the most commonly spread illnesses are: the norovirus, influenza, MRSA, tuberculosis, and C. difficile.” Standard Precautions and the Bloodborne Pathogen Standards are followed, however, these do not always protect healthcare members to the fullest. The norovirus, tuberculosis, c. difficile, and influenza are the most frightening when an outbreak occurs on one unit as they can be spread by airborne particles or with contact with the infected individual. In the article “Nurses and Norovirus” the Hendler writes, “I’ve assisted a neurosurgeon as he drilled burr holes into a patient’s skull and a cardiothoracic surgeon as he opened a patient’s chest. I’ve stuck my hands into countless wounds and gathered leeches as they reduced a neck hematoma. However, nothing has made me more squeamish or turned me into more of a germaphobe than the dreaded norovirus” (Hendler). This may be exaggerated, however, as a RN Hendler relates to the fear when there is an outbreak of an easily communicable disease. In a mind of a registered nurse, the health risks do not come close to outweighing the benefits. RNs also do not let them deter from the profession as the need for registered nurses continuously
Newly graduated nurses lack clinical skills necessary to evolve professionally and carefully from academics to bedside practice (Kim, Lee, Eudey, Lounsbury & Wede, 2015). How scary is that not only for the patient but also for the new nurse himself or herself? While being faced with new challenges, an increasing amount of newly graduated RNs felt overcome and unqualified. Twibell and Pierre explain how new nurses express “disillusionment” about practice, scheduling, and being rewarded. Frustration and anger between employees play a huge part in NGNs resigning because of the lack of experience and knowledge of what to do in high stress situations (2012). Nursing residency programs have proven to directly improve patient care, develop critical
Presented issues such as lack of nursing opportunities for nursing graduates, lack of respect for the nursing profession and nurses being viewed as a threat by doctors continues to be of an existence today. As a nurse, I feel that it is of high importance to highlight these presented issues from the film not only because they were the most outstanding to me but because the nursing profession needs more
Nursing’s development from an occupation to a profession follows the devotion and sacrifice of many amazing women throughout history. Considered to be one of the oldest professions, women have performed what could be considered nursing duties since the beginning of time. Although there have been many events and many individuals who have contributed to nursing’s evolution from the occupation it was once considered to the profession that now exists, the development of formal education opportunities and scholarly resources and the women who created them is what fascinates me most. Without knowing, each of the following five women helped lay the groundwork for what Lucie Kelly, RN, PhD, FAAN, eventually termed the eight characteristics of a profession
There is a shortage of all health care professions throughout the United States. One shortage in particular that society should be very concerned about is the shortage of Registered Nurses. Registered Nurses make up the single largest healthcare profession in the United States. A registered nurse is a vital healthcare professional that has earned a two or four year degree and has the upper-most responsibility in providing direct patient care and staff management in a hospital or other treatment facilities (Registered Nurse (RN) Degree and Career Overview., 2009). This shortage issue is imperative because RN's affect everyone sometime in their lifetime. Nurses serve groups, families and individuals to foster health and prevent disease.
Healthcare is a continuous emerging industry across the world. With our ever changing life styles and the increased levels of pollution across the world more and more people are suffering from various health issues. Nursing is an extremely diverse profession and among the highest educated with several levels ranging from a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to a registered nurse (RN) on up to a Doctorate in Nursing. Diane Viens (2003) states that ‘The NP is a critical member of the workforce to assume the leadership roles within practice, education, research, health systems, and health policy’.
The nursing shortage most likely does not mean a great deal to people until they are in the care of a nurse. The United States is in a severe nursing shortage with no relief in sight due to many factors compounding the problem and resulting in compromised patient care and nurse burnout. Nursing shortages have been experienced in the past by the United States and have been overcome with team effort. However, the current shortage is proving to be the most complex and great strides are being made to defeat the crisis before it becomes too difficult to change. Researchers anticipate that by 2010, the United States will need almost one million more registered nurses than will be available (Cherry & Jacob, 2005, p. 30).
Nursing is a field of work that so many people find themselves fascinated with, as well as harboring a degree of respect. We look to nurses with a sense of admiration and reverence, and look to them for security in times of need. What makes nursing such a desirable and enthralling field to other people? Despite the fact that doctors are normally under the spotlight, nursing is of profound importance in American culture. Nurses provide comfort and security, as well as a knowledge of medical aid. The field of nursing has the benefit of coming from a field that is ancient, yet timeless and has blossomed throughout history to make a large impact on our culture today.
The prolonged shortage of skilled nursing personnel has been a serious concern to the healthcare industry, and this shortage has impacted the quality of care delivery. In addition, nursing turnover has also exacerbated the problem of nursing shortage. Nursing shortage has been blamed on many nurses retiring and less younger nurses joining the occupation. There is also an increase in life expectancy (baby boomers) leading an increase in both physical and mental ailment with subsequent demand in nursing care. Nurses are also leaving nursing profession because of inadequate staffing, tense work environment, negative press about the profession, and inflexible work schedules. Even though nursing is a promising career and offers job security, the
Nursing has always been a key career in the health care system. Although it is not often focused on 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 would 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.
It is predicted that in ten years the job availability will increase by 31% (“Anesthesiologist” 1) There are 170,400 jobs available as a nurse practitioner in the United States as of 2014 (1). The reason why there is such a high demand for this career is because new practices, hospitals, and doctors offices are always opening. Also, there is a regular need for a trained medical professional to assist. The top employers for this field are general, medical, and surgical hospitals with 1,458,520 nurses hired (“Top” 1). The best area with the highest salary for nurse practitioners is in the Metropolitan area, which receives more than $100,000 a year. However, nurse practitioners and family nurse practitioners make an average of $98,190 a year, but it can vary widely depending on a variety of factors” (“Salaries” 1). Then, if one wants to specialize in a nurse practitioner career they make a reasonable amount more. For example, a Certified Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) makes an average annual salary of $157,140 (1). This career has the potential of making extremely great money, one just has to work for
Nursing is a very challenging career with numerous of obstacles along the way and can also get hectic. At times nurses have an unbearable amount of work that doesn’t give them the opportunity to hire other nurses to decrease the workload. The first lady of nursing Virginia Avenel Henderson an influential nurse also know for her definition of nursing explains, “The unique function of the nurse is to assist the individual, sick or well, in the performance of those activities contributing to health or its recovery (or to peaceful death) that he would perform unaided if he had the necessary strength, will or knowledge.” The process of creating a functional work environment of nurses lacks integrity, compassion and confidence due to an increase
Nursing is a field that has grown tremendously in recent years and will only continue to grow as time goes on. Currently, nurses are being asked to care for more patients at a time that are high acuity and think more critically in providing care. In order for nurses to be able to perform his/her job safely and efficiently he/she must be confident, knowledgeable and typically have some experience with their skills. “New graduates are now the largest source of registered nurses available for recruitment in the nation, facing difficult psychological and intellectual challenges as they adapt to their new careers” (Welding, 2011). The problems that organizations and facilities are facing is that new graduate nurses are in a transition phase
Nursing is more than merely a job, an occupation, or a career; it is a vocation, a calling, a frame of mind and heart. As a nurse, one must value the general good of others over his own. He must devote of himself nobly to ensure the well-being of his patient. However, today’s well-recognized nurses are notably different from nurses of the recent past. Service is the core of the nursing profession, and the essential evolution of the vocation reflects the ever-changing needs of the diverse patient population that it serves. As a profession, nursing has evolved progressively, particularly in its modernization throughout the past two centuries with the influence of Florence Nightingale. The field of nursing continues to grow and diversify even today, as nurses receive greater medical credibility and repute, as its minority representations
“By 2025, the shortage of registered nurses is projected to grow to an estimated 260,000, twice as high as any U.S nursing shortages since the 1960’s” (Cullen). Nurses are the backbone of the health care system. They provide overall care and treatment to the patients. Further, while the patient is being admitted, staying and leaving the health care facility, nurses are addressing all of their needs and the families concerns. When facilities do not have adequate staffing the patients and the nurses suffer. In addition to the shortages America is facing, nurses are becoming increasingly stressed and over work. At the same time, the patient care is declining. There are two areas in which the lack of staffing is happening in the United States. First, schools are not accepting enough qualified applicants into the nursing programs. Also, the baby boomers are retiring leaving a huge gap of unfilled nursing positions. The nursing shortages should not be happening on such an epic scale because there are enough qualified applicants wanting to be accepted into the schools.
Nursing career is a profession of art and science governed by standards demonstrating compassion, integrity, and respect to those they serve. Nurses are responsible and held accountable in upholding the standards of “Code of Ethics” set by the American Nursing Association (ANA, 2001, 2015). As the Healthcare Network evolves and becomes more complex so too must nursing change to meet the demands and needs of the people they serve. Advancing down the educational pathway allows nurses to have the opportunity to increase their knowledge in order to meet the needs and demands. The responsibility of every nurse at any level of practice is to the nursing profession, to the healthcare network they commit to, and to each other. Their