Searching in different schools, I found that this program has a bunch of resources not only solid basics of nursing theory , but also nursing practice as well as clinical experience that will give me the opportunity of been successful in different practice situations. The fact of been able to have an integral education, joining theory and practice in the first year of study is one of the reasons I choose this program at Ryerson University. Furthermore, I think Nursing at Ryerson would make me not only a student with excellent communication skills, but also more compassionate, knowledgeable and a health care professional capable to lead and influence the health care field. I am very impressed with all the tools and resource the university has to offer the students experience clinical scenarios and situations as well as the facility of learn and practice nursing skills in an environment almost the same as the real hospital life. Study in one of the leaders in nursing education as is Ryerson University would give me the best education and formation to be a successful professional.
Functions of a leader include actions that aid in determining the vision of the collective, and communicating and persuading followers to join the journey to the newly found vision. Having a long-term effect on the group or organization, the vision is what moves them into new directions and provides opportunities for the leader to lead their followers down new paths towards accomplishment (Valadez, 2011, p. 56). Studying for the NCLEX-RN, a senior nursing student and his or her selected study group already have a preset, collaborative vision—pass the exam. Though this vision is similar to past tests in the students’ education, leadership to attain goal achievement is needed due to this being a much different and more important exam. With a vision already in place, the senior nursing student will focus on challenging the processes of previous NCLEX-RN study groups, encourage a group effort in the
92). Setting short and long-term professional and personal goals, acquiring the necessary skills needed, meeting milestones, overcoming barriers, and using time management skills require dedication and commitment to achieve success. Professional Goals One professional short-term goal is to become charge nurse of the Emergency Department (ED). This promotion can occur by learning every aspect of the department, attaining required certifications, and gaining the confidence of the other staff nurses. This short-term goal leads the way to the long-term professional goal of becoming a clinical nurse manager of the Emergency Department.
Nurse managers must not only fulfill their daily responsibilities, they must lead the change demanded that will secure a bright future for American health care. The Nurse Manager Inventory Tool captures the skills and behaviors that are envisioned for the successful nurse manager. This inventory allows the nurse manager to perform a self-evaluation that can be paired with the nurse manager’s supervisor’s assessment to create an individualized professional development plan. The inventory is based on the three domain model initially developed by three national nursing associations1. The successful nurse manager must gain expertise in all three domains.
Being a part of a Professional organization allows us to make a powerful statement about who we are as nurses. It shows employers, colleagues and most of all our patients about our commitment to our nursing profession. It identifies us as a nurses who are serious about the profession as well as staying informed, educated and involves in all aspects of nursing care. Being a member of an organization is not required, but it is highly recommended. Keeping on top of any nursing advanced is a key benefit but there are many other: (N.A., 2012) 1) Networking 2) Educational opportunities 3) Access to mentors and mentoring 4) Forums on how to improve the nursing profession 5) Personal and professional growth 6) Unity Professional organizations allow nurses to speak in one loud voice.
According to White, K. R. (2014) “Nurse were the original servant leaders—at the patient’s beside and in communities- and now they are perfectly positioned to take their experience with leadership to a heightened level. In the new world order, nurses have moved from the background to the boardroom, and they have been put in the spotlight to lead transformation of quality healthcare.” (pg.27). White describes how far nursing leaders have come and play an important role on the healthcare team. In their personal experienced they understand what it takes to be a bedside nurse and a second opinion to the physicians. Nursing Leaders They spend their time in areas such as human resources, business planning, quality reporting, information management, and report writing.
Leadership and Management Final Paper Nursing 4108 "Management is, above all, a practice where art, science, and craft meet” (Henry Mintzberg). Throughout my clinicals’ and class assignments for leadership and management, I have learned to be a successful manager, you must possess certain characteristics such as: excellent communication skills, being an effective leader, and great time management skills. Overall, mastery of these three characteristics makes proficient and effective managers. Excellent communication skills are required to be an effective manager. To be an excellent communicator, you must listen to whomever you are speaking to for verbal and non-verbal ques.
Professional Knowledge and Abilities Leslie S. Coleman 200/GEN September 12, 2011 Theresa Bradley Staples Professional Knowledge and Abilities The American Nurses Association (ANA) will help a health care professional develop knowledge and abilities that will affect a nurse’s career successfully. The ANA is the only “full-service professional organization” that acts in the interest of its members to ensure successful futures in their career field. The ANA helps with the advancements of their nurses by providing resources that will educate their members about standard nursing practices, promoting their rights as a nurse in the workplace, and assisting with lobbying Congress and regulatory agencies about health care issues. The ANA is an association that contributes resources toward increasing a nurse’s professional knowledge and abilities in the nursing health field. It provides these resources by continually updating their standards, requirements, and by-laws to ensure current guidelines, protection, and proper standards in nursing practices.
Always at the ready to provide care in a crisis patient, provide family education and collaborate multidisciplinary teams regarding patient care are also vital for a critical care nurses (Cottrel, 2010). My long term-goal, professionally, is to become a clinical educator. Mateo (1998) described clinical educator role in a clinical setting include clinical and professional development of staffs. In clinical development, main responsibility of the educator nurse is to provide structured program for orientation, in-service program and evaluate competency of staffs. Professional development of a staff is also one of many important roles.
Ultimately, I would like to graduate MSN/ FNP program on time and become an expert Family Nurse Practitioner who provides quality health care to the underserved populations. Challenges and Strategies Juggling family, career, and school life would