being served, become healthier, wiser, freer, more autonomous, more likely themselves to become servants? –Robert Greenleaf Practicing nursing at a Veterans Affairs hospital affords me an immersion in adult and geriatric nursing care. I am a veteran, committed to continuing to serve my former brothers and sisters in arms. Obtaining a Masters of Science in Nursing in the Adult/Geriatric Nurse Practitioner track will allow me to meet a dire need within the Veterans Affairs health system, while pursuing
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The “Art” of Comfort Theory and Its Visual Representation The art of nursing is the intentional creative use of oneself, based upon skill and expertise, to transmit emotion and meaning to another. It is a process that is subjective and requires interpretation, sensitivity, imagination, and active participation (Rodgers, B.L., 2006). To find a work of art that reflects a nursing theory is relatively a complex task. Nursing theory can be indistinguishable from one’s own perspective. Art can be defined
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be much smoother and the additional skills will help immensely with the progression of nursing studies. Once high school has been completed, the second step is to move on to a state-accredited nursing school. There are three different degrees obtainable in RN programs such as an Associate of Science Degree in Nursing (ASN), a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN), and a Master of Science Degree in Nursing (MSN). Each degree varies in the amount of time required
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Abstract I define my philosophy of nursing within the three nursing domains of person, health, and environment. My goal is to communicate the importance of nursing as a knowledge-based career, depending not only on the nurse fulfilling her role but also on the patient’s compliance. A patient must learn to provide self-care at home in the same capacity as the nurse would provide care in the clinical setting. I discuss various subjects within nursing. I explain why I want to be a nurse, what I believe
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Why is it Important to Articulate Your Personal Philosophy of Nursing? Nurses often feel a conflict between the ideals of the profession and the reality of the job. Deheny (2001) writes “demands and expectations of the role are greater than the resources or number of hours in the day to accomplish what nurses would define as quality nursing care” (para. 1). Also, the use of advanced technology can create emotional withdrawal from the patient as the nurse focuses more on the machines than the person
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Theoretical Foundations for Nursing Roles and Practice NUR-502 Dr. Jayme Ambrose December 4, 2014 Master's-Prepared Nurse Interview A nurse prepared with a master’s education is well equipped with the knowledge to take on many roles and function in a wide variety of areas, such as hospitals, community based agencies, research, educational institutions, corporate business, executive settings, governmental and international health organizations. Mastered prepared level nursing professionals should
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first type is the Registered Nurse (RN), who holds a diploma in Practical Nursing (ASN) after two years of study in either a college or a hospital. Based on their education level, RNs are competent enough to deal with some complex issues. Consequently, they mostly deal with patients who are stable and predictable. The second type is the Registered Nurse (BSN). The RNs with a baccalaureate degree in Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN). RNs undertake comprehensive studies; hence, they possess superior
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Educational Preparation For one to understand the difference between Associate degree Nursing and Bachelors degree in nursing it is important to define the two. Barchelors degree is a four year degree program that includes practical and theoretical aspect of nursing but more in dept of physical, social sciences, nursing research, humanities, nursing management and community health. It prepares the nurse for a better understanding of the cultural and social issues that affects the patient and the
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children with ADHD and behavioral symptoms. This study was published in a reliable resource, the Journal of Pediatric Nursing. The study was performed by a group of highly educated nurses that possessed masters and doctorate level certifications. Gail Houck PhD, RN, PMHNP is a professor of child and family nursing at The University of Washington. Judy Kendall, PhD, RN is a nursing scholar from the Oregon Health and Science University. Both of these doctorate level nurses have a background working
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be leaders, educators and managers in the work environment. The argument is weather the educational level of a nurse affects their decision making and leadership skills. In an article my Marcia Masters (1989) she explains that decision making is an inherent task to the role of today’s nurse. The nursing environment is both demanding and complex. After the development of the technical nurse by Margret Montag (1951), due to the shortage of nurses after WWII, there has been an ongoing controversy.
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