There are many different work settings nurses have the options for depending on their degree and experience. Most work in hospitals but other common places to work are clinics, nursing homes for the elderly, community centers, schools and even people’s homes. Reasons you want this career : Why I Want to Become an RN Nursing has always fit my personality, originally I wanted to be a psychologist but I then realized my real dream is to be a nurse. My family has always relied on me to take care of
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equality and competency of nursing care that is delivered to patients. Many studies have been conducted on this subject to identify if there are better patient outcomes for higher educated nurses. Originally the Associates Degree level on nursing was developed out of the demand to produce nurses in response to a nursing shortage during and following World War II, which continues to this day. It originally was proposed as a temporary solution to the extreme shortage and was not intended to replace
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associate degree nurse is a nurse with three years nursing training which are usually offered at community/junior colleges. After graduating from the program the associate nurse is qualified to take the National Council Licensure Exam (NCLEX) to become a registered nurse (RN). The program was offered to reduce the nursing shortages at hospital. Associate degree nurse program was formed by Mildred Montag (a nurse educator) in 1956 due to severe shortage of nurses after World War 11. Baccalaureate degree
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NAME NG Ka Yan DEGREE BA (Hons) Human Resource Management TUTOR Adam Wong TITLE Investigate the on-going problem of the high turnover rate in the Hong Kong nursing industry DATE 13 April 2012 CAMPUS Hong Kong Polytechnic University STUDENT No: 11001223B0 Project submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements of the BA (HONS) BUSINESS MANAGEMENT of Northumbria University DECLARATIONS I declare the following: (1) that the material contained in this Project
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Implementation of the IOM Future of Nursing Report Grand Canyon University: NRS 440V Implementation of the IOM Future of Nursing Report In 2010, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, or PPACA gave many Americans the opportunity to have health care coverage that previously may have not been available to them. The reform is primarily aimed at decreasing the number of uninsured and underinsured Americans. The landscape of health
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Degree (ADN) and Bachelor’s degree (BSN) in Nursing. The contemporary nursing career demands critical thinking, effective communication skills and comprehensive knowledge. To be equipped with these attributes, a Nurse must pursue at least the BSN degree program. The salient points considered for this analysis and finding are: • A comparison of curricula of both programs. • Increasing requirement of Educators, Researchers and Administrators in Nursing. • Patient safety, quality of care, sync with
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Nursing Competencies Between the Associate Level Prepared Nurse and Baccalaureate Degree Prepared Nurse - Including a Patient Case Scenario Elizabeth A. Borowiak NRS 430V-0109 09/07/2014 ADN vs. BSN – The Big Debate The ADN/BSN debate has been going on for decades. This conflict could possibly negatively affect nurses, our profession and ultimately the patients we serve. There will always be nurses who will excel in the field independent of their educational preparation. Patient’s conditions
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| As the new CEO of Middlefield Hospital, to address the challenges plaguing the hospital such as deteriorating employee morale, competition resulting from the opening of a new hospital, and coping with a nursing shortage I have decided to implement specific strategies that will alleviate these issues and establish Middlefield Hospital as an asset to the community and as an organization that is competitive and resourceful. To begin, I will promote employee
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In the Journal of Nursing Education June 2006 issue it states “ developments in medical technology, the growing number of older adults and patients with chronic illnesses, and the demand for high quality nursing care have led to various, increasing complex , professional, legal, and educational issues within the nursing work place.” (Shin K , 2006) In the paragraphs to follow I will share my research findings. The Associate degree level of nursing was developed due to the shortage following World
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| | | | Professional Development of Nursing Professionals | | | | CRYSTAL M FORE NRS 430V: Professional Dynamics 10/26/2013 | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | Professional Development of Nursing Professionals | | | | CRYSTAL M FORE
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