...Student nurses can work more efficiently in their preferred area. In a psychological aspect, people tend to stick to their comfort zone. Being familiar with the work area is key to become successful in working as a nurse. Efficiency in a preferred career field can be correlated with a student's perception of that specific work area. Nursing students are highly encouraged to find their personal work area preference but it should not limit them in such a way that they become unfamiliar with the other fields of the nursing profession. Student Nurses are required to build and hone their versatility to adapt in every field. It is best to gain experience in all available related work to know where the student's current skill level. Having a decent amount of experience by working on every field available is good because students will have an idea on where they prefer to work. It is highly recommended to have experience in several fields because that way student nurses become an indispensable asset in their future profession. There are several factors that play a major role in choosing where students prefer to work and one of them is the environment. A working environment that is conducive to learning can boost the productivity of student nurses. A good learning environment aids student nurses to mold their skills to...
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...As a committed and experienced Nurse Tech and current nursing student, I am seeking a position with Seattle Children’s Hospital that is committed to providing superior health care. My experience in the Emergency department and rehabilitation unit make me a strong candidate for this position because I have experience working with a variety of patients from many different ethnicities and backgrounds. Additionally, my clinical rotations in geriatrics and mental health nursing have helped to strengthen my therapeutic communication skills, nursing knowledge, and nursing practice. Throughout my time in the Emergency department I have learned how to collaborate with children of all ages and their families to meet their individual health care needs....
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...The aim of this paper is to analyze the utilization of my study plan coupled with the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) test taking practices as a medium to achieve success Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses (NCLEX RN). The practice of nursing is being regulated by National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN) who has established set requirements for licensure, this requirements measure the competency level needed to perform effective and safe practice. Among which are the area of client needs which is divide into four categories: Safety and Effective Care Environment Health Promotion and Maintenance Psychosocial Integrity Physiological Integrity All these categories have been integrated into the nursing courses in subjects like Fundamental of Nursing, Pharmacology and Medical-Surgical. These courses focus on Nursing process, caring, communication and documentation and patient teaching/learning. As a student nurse, I am expected to be able to demonstrate a minimal level of competence in these areas. At this time I can say I am averaging at 79.36% in both Kaplan Integrated testing and Sanders Assessment test on these categories. There is a desperate need and room for improvement for me as long as I can develop effective study strategy. Using Testing Strategies It is imperative for me to use the Sander Testing strategies while studying for examination in order for me to be successful. These Strategies are but not limited to: Pyramid...
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...Goals for the current week: My goals for this week is to keep learning about the day to day tasks of being a nurse outside of the text book. I planned on asking more questions related to oncology, labs, and tips to adapt to the night shift. Another goal was to have another opportunity at charting. My goals were achieved by having tons of my questions answered this week and being able to chart on two patients. My preceptor advised me to make sure to take a nap right before coming onto the unit. Also, to bring snacks to eat as a distraction to drossiness. Charting isn’t as easy as it looks. There are so many tabs to navigate through. Although, the preceptor helped me with the first patient’s charting, I was on my own for the second one. I feel comfortable on the unit and look forward to learning new skills each day. Summary of clinical activities: Today was a very hectic day. When I arrived at the facility, all the patients were finishing up with their dinners and it was time for change of shift. I listened to report and learned about our patients for the evening. There were five patients. The first patient was a 61 year-old-male who is a full code with admitting diagnosis of metastatic lung cancer, pleuritic chest pain. He had a history of hypertension, diabetes mellitus, and seizures. He was also a former smoker. After receiving report, we went into the patient’s room to introduce ourselves. He was visiting with some friends, so told him we’ll be back soon to check in on him...
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... Learning in clinical environment involves what Jarvis (2006) defines as action learning, which involves “learning by doing... within a specified social context” (in nursing it is the clinical area). It also involves much more complex learning such as learning of concepts, problem solving, decision making, rule learning, critical thinking. The nursing educators and institutions have an ethical obligation to ensure admission criteria and academic standards that are reasonable and fare, yet effective indicators of students’ success. When an educational institution issues a diploma to one of its students, it is, in effect certifying the society that the student possesses all the knowledge and skills that are required in his chosen discipline. To remain competitive and accountable, it is imperative for nursing programmes to have efficient and reliable admission criteria. Quantitative data and research- base facts are essential for the development, revision and modification of the admission criteria to guide nursing educators to identify and select those students who will successfully complete the nursing programme. It also helps in minimizing the wastage of human and material resources that occur due to student failure and attrition (Dr. Romana Idrees, 2008). Furthermore, the students are exposed to a wide variety of clinical settings—including hospitals, outpatient, community clinics, treatment centers, and long-term care facilities—as well as patient populations...
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...EFFECT OF STUDYING LONG HOURS IN THE GRADES OF EMILIAN NURSING STUDENTS A Thesis Proposal Presented To The Faculty of School of Nursing & Midwifery In partial Fulfilment of the Requirement of the subject Nursing Research By: Alegria, Mark Jhenar E Kingking, Christopher Sherpa, Lakpa Dolma Table Of Contents Chapter Page 1. The Problem And Its Background Introduction Background Theoretical Framework Conceptual Framework Statement of Problem Null Hypothesis Significance of study Scope and Limitation Definition of Terms 2. Review of Related Literature and Studies Synthesis 3. Research Methodology Research Design Population and Sampling Research Instrument Data gathering Procedure Statistical Treatment of data Bibliography Chapter 1 THE PROBLEM AND ITS BACKGROUND Introduction Nursing is a profession within the healthcare sector focused on the care of individuals, families, and communities so they may attain, maintain, or recover optimal health and quality of life (Wikipedia, 2012). The American Nurses Association (ANA) states nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention of illness and injury, alleviation of suffering through the diagnosis and treatment of human response, and advocacy in the care of...
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...How to Survive College Life Holding hands image by paolanogueras from Fotolia.com Somewhere between registering for classes, late-night partying and cramming for tests, a nursing student must learn to cope with a tremendous amount of stress and adjust to a new life away from home. A 2008 study conducted by the American Psychiatric Association revealed that 49 percent of college students experience "overwhelming anxiety." To prevent becoming a part of that statistic, use a few skills, tips and techniques that will leave you feeling like a successful, healthy and stress-free college student. Instructions In this study, it is suggested to manage time by writing down all homework assignments, projects, tests, quizzes, meetings and important due dates in a day planner. Plan time to relax and take a break from studying. If you plan to spend a night out with friends, budget your time during the day wisely and make sure you get enough work done to make up for the time spent on social activities. Students are encouraged to join various clubs and learning communities available at school. They are advised to become familiar with the resources available to students on campus, such as gym access, which is typically free for full-time students, the bus or transit system and tutoring services. To stay healthy, a full night of sleep each night is also advised as well as drinking plenty of water throughout the day. Tips & Warnings * Learn about the programs and activities before...
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...DETAILED TEST PLAN 2010 NCLEX-RN Detailed Test Plan ® Effective | April 2010 Item Writer/Item Reviewer/Nurse Educator Version Mission Statement The National Council of State Boards of Nursing, composed of member boards, provides leadership to advance regulatory excellence for public protection. Purpose and Functions The purpose of the National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN ) is to provide an organization through which boards of nursing act and counsel together on matters of common interest and concern affecting the public health, safety and welfare, including the development of licensing examinations in nursing. ® The major functions of NCSBN include developing the NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN examinations, performing policy analysis and promoting uniformity in relationship to the regulation of nursing practice, disseminating data related to NCSBN’s purpose and serving as a forum for information exchange for NCSBN members. ® ® Copyright© 2010 National Council of State Boards of Nursing, Inc. (NCSBN) All rights reserved. NCSBN , NCLEX , NCLEX-RN and NCLEX-PN are registered trademarks of NCSBN and this document may not be used, reproduced or disseminated to any third party without written permission from NCSBN. ® ® ® ® Permission is granted to boards of nursing to use or reproduce all or parts of this document for licensure related purposes only. Nonprofit education programs have permission to use or reproduce all or parts of this document for educational...
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...CHAPTER I THE PROBLEM Introduction Learning environment refers to the physical characteristics of the surroundings of the students when learning. These may vary depending on environmental elements such as sound, light, temperature, and design (Tenedero, 2009). Sound is the first element of the learning environment. Most students are contented with only one sound inside the classroom. This sound refers to the teacher’s voice - explaining the lesson, giving out instructions or assignments, or scolding a student or the entire class (Tenedero, 2009). Some learners prefer total silence or minimum sound because sound acts as a distraction to their effective learning (Senge, 2006). A study done by an American, named James Wallace (2008), mentioned that Filipino students prefer a quiet environment rather than having music or other sounds when studying. However, there are researches which showed that many students prefer to listen to a lecture or study on their own with some background music on because it makes them more receptive to learning (Tenedero, 2009). Light is the second element of the learning environment. Brighter lightings can reduce visual problems, fatigue, and posture problems and produce effective learning which helps improve students’ academic performance (Jensen, 2006). However, research also shows that there are many students who perform significantly better in low light environments because bright lights make them restless, fidgety, and hyperactive. Dimmed...
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...Chapter I The Problem and Its Background Introduction Nursing involves specialized skills and application of knowledge based on education that has both theoretical and clinical components. Nursing upholds standards set forth by professional organizations and follows an established code of ethics. The concerns of nursing focus on human responses to actual or potential health problems and are increasingly focus on wellness, an area of caring that encompasses nursing’s unique knowledge and abilities. Nursing is rich in tradition, which is used to develop and redefine both the art and science of nursing. Furthermore, nursing is increasingly being recognized as scholarly with academic qualifications, research, and publication specific to nursing is increasingly becoming more widely accepted and respected. Background of the Study One of the major issues in nursing currently involves nursing education. Nursing profession provides a single route for the educational preparation of its practitioners. However, the development of nursing as a profession has resulted in three major educational routes that prepare graduates to write the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) for registered nursing. The three traditional educational avenues that prepare men and women for registered nursing are hospital-based diploma programs, 2-year associate degree programs (primarily found at junior and community colleges), and baccalaureate programs (offered at 4-year colleges...
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...YEAR NURSING STUDENTS IN FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY IN THE YEAR 2008 In Partial Fulfillment Of The Requirement for Nursing Research By: Agre, John Marco C. Angcao, Marice C. Angeles, Jessica Christy P. Arambulo, Allan Carlo L. Bandillo, Jemilyn V. Bañaga, Charlene May Y. Bañaga, Valerie Jane Y. Barbon, Lorraine Angelica Barquin, Jasmine C. Bartolome, Dexter C. Bautista, Erica Frances A. Burdeos, Adison C. Submitted to: Ms. Melanie Tapnio, Nursing Research Adviser BSN 905 2007-2008 Chapter I The Problem and its Background Introduction Stress has been experienced by people almost everyday. Stress can be associated with major life events, daily hassles and change in life. It has physical and emotional effects on us and can create positive or negative feelings. Stress can make a person anxious and depressed. It is the enemy of clear thinking and if allowed to get out of control, it can compromise a person’s health as well. Sometimes stress can keep people awake at night and make them feel irritable and edgy. Yet, their reactions to stressful events differ widely. Some people faced with a stressful event develop psychological or physical problems, whereas other people faced with the same stressful event develop no problems and may even find the event challenging and interesting. Nursing school is very stressful. Students experience increased tension prior to their...
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...Running Head: BREAST SELF-EXAMINATION Nursing student perceptions and incidence of performing breast self-examinations related to educational level in a baccalaureate nursing program Teresa Fulton Erin Kane Lisa Travers Caitlin Van Brunt Nursing of Department The University of Scranton Intro/Lit review: Cancer is one of the most pervasive diseases in the world today. Breast cancer is the second most common cancer among women, second to skin cancer. According to the American Cancer Society (2008), it is estimated that 182, 460 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in the year 2008. However, the incidence of breast cancer is decreasing which may be attributed to earlier detection and improved treatment (American Cancer Society [ACS].) Methods of detection include clinical breast examination, self breast examination and mammography. Breast self-examination (BSE) allows for a woman to be aware of the regular look and feel of her breasts using a systematic approach and to consequently detect any changes in breast tissue (Budden, 1999, p. 431.) Breast self-examination is a methodical palpation of breasts to detect signs of breast cancer or detect changes in breast tissue; figure ___ depicts the process of BSE (Lowdermilk, 2007, p. 93-94.) Breast self-examinations should be performed monthly, 1 week after menstruating, because breasts are non-tender and not swollen, or on the same day each month if a regular period is not applicable (Lowdermilk, 2007, p. 94.) Early...
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...POLK STATE COLLEGE DEPARTMENT OF NURSING NURSING HISTORY AND ASSESSMENT Nursing III Please asterisk any abnormal data. This abnormal data will need to be reflected in appropriate areas of your DMR. Personal Information |Initials: ___JW____ |Age: ___40___ |Gender: _F___ | |Date of Admission: _10/15/09__ |Date of Assessment: _10/16/09_ |Marital Status: _Married | |Ethnic/Cultural Background: _Caucasian American_______ |Religious Preference: _Methodist | |Occupation: _____Cashier_________________ |Education: ______9th Grade_______________ | |Language Spoken: __English_____ |Any Communication Deficits? No______________________________________ | |(If other than English, is an interpreter available? __________) | | |Source and Reliability of Information: __Patient_______________________ | Admission Data |Temp _98.6__ |Pulse __105_____ |Resp. __21_______ ...
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...Section A: Basic Microbiology 1 SCOPE AND HISTORICAL DEVELOPMENTS IN MICROBIOLOGY “Science contributes to our culture in many ways, as a creative intellectual activity in its own right, as a light which has served to illuminate man’s place in the uni-verse, and as the source of understanding of man’s own nature” —John F. Kennedy (1917–63) The President of America The bacterium Escherichia coli INTRODUCTION AND SCOPE MICROBIOLOGY is a specialized area of biology (Gr. bios-life+ logos-to study) that concerns with the study of microbes ordinarily too small to be seen without magnification. Microorganisms are microscopic (Gr. mikros-small+ scopein-to see) and independently living cells that, like humans, live in communities. Microorganisms include a large and diverse group of microscopic organisms that exist as single cell or cell clusters (e.g., bacteria, archaea, fungi, algae, protozoa and helminths) and the viruses, which are microscopic but not cellular. While bacteria and archaea are classed as prokaryotes (Gr. pro-before+ karyon-nucleus) the fungi, algae, protozoa and helminths are eukaryotes (Gr. eu-true or good+ karyon-nucleus). Microorganisms are present everywhere on earth, which includes humans, animals, plants and other living creatures, soil,water and atmosphere. Microorganisms are relevant to all of our lives in a multitude of ways. Sometimes, the influence of microorganisms on human life is beneficial, whereas at other times, it is detrimental. For example...
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...readiness to learn is referring to how they choose to seek out knowledge and participate in behavioral changes. With them being motivated to learn it saves both their time and their energy, and the teachers, with not having to keep going over the same known material from prior. The teacher’s job is to make sure that the learner has the least amount of stress possible, because an individual has to go through various stages in order to become accustomed to a new learning environment. Teacher’s need to match their teaching content to the patient’s current stage of readiness while trying to move the patient along to the next stage. In a study taken it shows that “attrition is a major concern in schools of nursing, and research shows that it is most prevalent in baccalaureate nursing students as they first encounter their...
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