Indian Wesleyan University. motivation to continue my education and earn my Masters of Science in Nursing degree (MSN). My motivation for education in nursing spans through my personal dedication and effort to promote health and wellness to the public. What is your motivation to earn the Masters of Science in Nursing Degree It has always been a goal of mine to continue my education beyond my bachelors of science in nursing to earn a higher degree as a nurse practitioner. My motivation also derived
Types of Masters Degree in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing has been one of the most producing graduates courses. Some nursing graduates like to gain advance learning in their career by proceeding to take a masters degree while others are already eager to apply their skills and earn from their chosen field. For some who already makes a living as a nurse but wishes to take a masters degree as well, there are several types of masters degree in nursing and it is only available for students who
Abstract Nursing began with the reformation by Florence Nightingale. Nursing philosophy, science and research all define the nursing profession. The profession of nursing has advanced because of the concepts of philosophy, science, knowledge, and research. These concepts continue to develop into advanced practice nursing. The nursing process implements critical thinking skills and applies accountability to nursing. Two important philosophical foundations of science are rationalism and empiricism
essence of nursing, along with the mission and goals of nursing. (Meleis, 2018). This paper is going to reflect on the four different types of grand theories that were identified in his book titled: Theoretical Nursing: Development and Progress. The four types of grand theories are identified as: needs, interactions, outcomes, and caring. (Meleis, 2018). For this assignment, I chose a theorist from each of the four types of grand theorists to reflect upon. The theorists
Nursing Theorist Jean Watson Jean Watson is best known for her development of Watson’s Philosophy and Science of Caring which provides nurses with a framework for providing care that treats the mind, body, and spirit. The purpose of this paper is to describe Watson’s credentials, her theory-focus, influences, major concepts, assumptions of her model and how practicing nurses can use her theory in practice. I will also explore how the implementation of this caring theory guides the practicing professional
first became interested Nursing Informatics when I completed the Nursing and Health Information Systems course during the Master of Science program, this led me to a deeper understanding of the impact electronic medical records could
Introduction Nursing is a process of care related to human life experiences and has a long heritage as a caring profession. In the nineteenth century, Florence Nightingale, conveyed a belief that caring for the sick is grounded on the understanding of each individual and his or her environment (McEwen & Wills, 2014). Caring has always been contemplated as a fundamental aspect of nursing. The human caring theory developed by Watson in the late 1970s states that the objective of nursing is to help persons
professional development plan involved viewing nursing as a career not as a job. I know there will be days more difficult than other, but at the end of the day, I want to be know that I made a difference in someone’s life. Viewing nursing as a career would need me to pursuit an advanced nursing degree. Continuing my education has be a goal in which I have placed effort into, and will continue doing so my working to obtain a Master of Science in Nursing. I plan to give myself one semester break, and
Nursing Informatics is a nursing field that involves record keeping and focuses on finding ways to improve information management and communications in nursing to improve efficiency, reduce costs and enhance the quality of patient care. This field is primarily administrative but plays a part in patient care and quality of health care. There are other types of nurses, but many people focus on the nurses who perform the medical treatments with the doctors. This is evident in many films, TV shows, and
The Change of Nursing Nursing was not always the profession we know it as today. “Nurses were often lower class, usually had no education, and were often alcoholics, prostitutes, and women who were down on their luck” (Finkleman & Kenner, 2013, p. 9). There was a high morality rate due to the lack of training and unkept environment the patients stayed in. However, when Florence Nightingale came into the nursing world everything changed. She believed that nurses shouldn’t be lower-class alcoholic
Definition Nursing philosophy outlines the thoughts on what the practitioners hold to be true regarding the state of their profession and gives a foundation of nursing activities (Masters, 2015). The philosophy goes ahead to recommend moral principles they hold as true to the ground of their beliefs in presumptions. In simple terms, it is a declaration of the nurses’ ethics, values, and beliefs regarding patients’ treatment and care. Organizations usually develop their own set of values, ethics,
is 30 dollars by hours and this is a pretty good start for my children’s future. Nursing has a great part of the medicine where you can study more than a nurse and follow to the master and more. History
undergraduate degrees which are focused into 43 majors (“Maryville University of St. Louis Majors”). Maryville is well-known for having outstanding academic programs, and their Nursing Program stands out in particular. Maryville offers a Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN), a Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN), and a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). They also offer various concentrations for the DNP, such as Family Nurse Practice, Pediatrics, and Adult-Gerontology Primary Care
personal experience, I have discovered this is the kind nurse I want to become. According to NANN, National Association of Neonatal Nurses, states that "Neonatal Nurse Practitioners (NNP) are advanced practice nurses who work with the physicians and nursing staff to provide comprehensive critical care to the infants in the NICU." (Is) In my research in becoming a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner, I looked into the history of the role, my personal experience, educational requirements, schools, the workplace
four fundamental patterns of knowing in nursing is essential for nurses to be able to grasp the complicated nature of the nursing practice. Barbara Carper (1978) lists the four patterns of knowing as: empirics, esthetics, personal knowledge, and ethics or moral knowledge (p.14). The science of nursing is called empirics and the connection of art to nursing is referred to as esthetics (Carper, 1978, p.14). These patterns are four very complex areas of nursing that every nurse must consider in order
Personal Qualities I am interested in pursuing a Masters of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling with a specialization in addiction because my personal objective is to help and improve the lives of others. Counseling helps individuals with emotional, physical, and mental health issues and increase their well-being. I believe in giving back to the community and helping to find or develop more resources that these individuals may not have access to. I am interested in counseling individuals
Comparison of Two Nursing Theorists Introduction To make good nursing decisions, nurses require an internal roadmap with knowledge of nursing theories. Nursing theories, models, and frameworks play a significant role in nursing, and they are created to focus on meeting the client’s needs for nursing care. According to McEwen and Wills (2014), conceptual models and theories could create mechanisms, guide nurses to communicate better, and provide a “systematic means of collecting data to describe
Philosophy of Nursing This paper explores the personal philosophy I have as a nursing student and what I intend to convey throughout my nursing career. A philosophy is “an analysis of the grounds and concepts expressing fundamental beliefs (Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, n.d.). Before entering into any profession it is important to evaluate your personal philosophy about the profession, as it pertains to values and principles in which believe in to guide your practice. The field of nursing is more
Nursing as a Profession Nancy Atkins The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston as Health Science Center at Houston Abstract The purpose of this article is to define the profession of nursing. I will also talk about history of nursing, characters of the nursing profession and steps of educational paths to become a professional nurse. Key words: profession, history, education, Florence Nightingale, advantages, disadvantages. According
The curriculum of nursing school is generally built on one or more specific conceptual models or concepts (McEwen, & Brown, 2002). Nursing school has proliferated and preparing nurses from associate degree to doctoral level. Nurses prepared at each nursing level can be involved with nursing theory. At doctoral level, nurses are apprehensive with science philosophy which discussed on nature of knowledge and how it is known, the philosophy of nursing science, invention of nursing knowledge, theory