February 19, 2012 Abstract For many years, society has debated about the nursing degree. What are the differences? What are the similarities? We have the opportunities to choose different levels of nursing education. Which include: diploma, associate degree, baccalaureate degree, masters’ degree and nurse practitioner. In beginning we need to understand “What is nursing” in general? As defined by the ANA: Nursing is the protection, promotion, and optimization of health and abilities, prevention
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the following qualifications:(c) Be a registered nurse and holder of a master's degree in nursing, education or other allied medical profession conferred by a college or university duly recognized by the Government: Provided, That the majority of the members of the Board shall be holders of a master's degree in nursing: Provided, further, That the Chairperson shall be a holder of a master's degree in nursing;(d) Have at least ten (10) years of continuous practice of the profession prior to appointment: Provided
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impact patients and influence healthcare. Nursing practice is built on nursing knowledge, theory, and research. In addition, nursing practice derives knowledge from a wide array of other fields and professions, adapting and applying this knowledge as appropriate to professional practice (AACN, 2011). It is believed, the baccalaureate education, is the foundation upon which all graduate nursing education builds (AACN, 2011). . Master's prepared nurse: Master education curricula provide advanced,
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When I hear about personal philosophy especially in nursing, I always think about what I believe in and what my principles are. Knowing one’s philosophy will help in a very long run for nurses especially those who are new in the profession to set a base that will serve as a guide and platform to work towards their goals in life as a professional nurse. My philosophy indulges in putting a smile in someone’s face by giving the best care with love and compassion. When I have a positive mind working
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As a psychology major I debated what I wanted to do after college whether I wanted to continue my education in psychology and receive my masters or go another route and enter the nursing field. I toyed with the idea of nursing throughout my college experience and it wasn’t until my senior year that I felt that it was where I needed to be. This past year has been a rough one for my family and myself as both of my grandfathers were diagnosed with cancer and have now passed on; however, we were blessed
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Professional Development of Nursing Professionals A new prospective has been initiated for the future of nursing. With the common goal of patient centered care, that is created around a specific patient. The U.S Health Care System needs to be transformed, which will require development of new roles for nurses and many other healthcare positions. Nurses must recognize what this means for their specific role and what different educational changes need to be made. Nurses stepping into leadership roles
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clinical competencies. 2-Nursing Degrees such, Bachelor in Science of Nursing (BSN), Master of Science of Nursing (MSN), Doctor in Philosophy (PhD), or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP), also American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) organization that promote and encourage nursing excellence offering Certifications for all different nursing specialties. Also clinical researches bring latest information and how nurses are conducting the process of nursing practice, implementing
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MASINDE MULIRO UNIVERSITY OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY (MMUST) Office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor (Administration & Finance) Tel: 056-30784/31375 P.O Box 190 Fax: 056-30784 Kakamega – 50100 E-mail: dvc-af@mmust.ac.ke Kenya Website: www.mmust.ac.ke VACANCIES In pursuit of its Mission to be a Centre of Excellence in Science and Technology responsive to development needs of society through engagement in dynamic knowledge creation and application, Masinde Muliro University of Science & Technology invites
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Henderson’s Philosophy of Nursing How is Nursing Conceptualized in the Theory? Theory Background She called her definition of nursing her “concept” (Henderson1991) She emphasized the importance of increasing the patient’s independence so that progress after hospitalization would not be delayed (Henderson,1991) She conceptualized nursing as individualized unique profession The focus is: Her emphasis on basic human needs as the central focus of nursing practice and has led to further theory
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2016 which will enable myself career advancement. I would like to take a management job and teach nursing. By currently being enrolled in BSN courses, I am now eligible to increase my job duties at work which is a short-term goal to obtain in the next month. Another short-term goal is to join a work-based council at my hospital and unit this year. I plan to increase in level in our hospital nursing career ladder which is a short term goal to do within the next year. I cannot get past a level two
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