Registered Nurse The career I chose was a registered nurse which is part of the Health Science field. I became interested in this field when I entered high school. My sister influenced this in a way because she is an RN. She showed me all the interesting things they had learned and got to do. Also when I was in the hospital I saw what the nurses did and I thought it was pretty interesting.
Bringing together education and healing was a life-changing experience that made me realize that nursing is my true calling. Traditionally, nurses were viewed as caregivers. In today’s world, image of nursing profession changes as nurses play many other roles such as patient’s advocates, educators, managers, team members, facilitators, and experts. (Zerwekh, 2006). As I read the entries from my reflective journal, I could see how my focus shifted from assisting patient with his basic needs at the beginning of the nursing school to more comprehensive nursing care today.
Caring is perhaps the one word or phenomenon most clearly associated with nursing over time. Nurses promote health, prevent disease, and help patients cope with illness. They have a unique scope of practice and can practice independently, although they also collaborate with all members of the healthcare team to provide the care needed by each patient as an individual. Nurses are hands-on health professionals who provide focused and highly personalized care. Nurses also serve as advocates for patients, families, and communities.
Leadership in Nursing Essential to quality patient care is the effective functioning of an interdisciplinary team. In most clinical settings, nurses have the closest relationship with patients. For that reason nurses need to take an active role in the interdisciplinary team, they are the front line providers, ensure communication between team members and the patient, and continually advocate for the patient and family. Nurses know how care should be delivered. They can ensure smooth handoffs as the patient transitions through the continuum.
I feel that I have always had a connection to nurses in the medical field. I have always known that one I would love to help deliver babies and be a part of that support team for a new mom who is not really sure about the events that are going to happen. I remember when I had my
Professional short and long- term goals My professional short-term goal is to become a critical care nurse. I want to increase my critical thinking skills from a novice to an expert. A critical care nurse is a nurse who can remain calm in a complex emergency situation. A critical care nurse is an expert in using special equipment while providing effective patient care. 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).
Registered Nurses are very important people they work to support health, avoid diseases, and help patients deal with illnesses. They are also supporters and health coaches for patients, families, and communities (WorldWideLearn: THE WORLD'S PREMIER ONLINE DIRECTORY OF EDUCATION, 1999-2012).When providing direct patient care, they observe, assess, and record symptoms, reactions, and progress; assist physicians during treatments and examinations; administer medication; and assist in convalescence and rehabilitation (WorldWideLearn: THE WORLD'S PREMIER ONLINE DIRECTORY OF EDUCATION, 1999-2012). Registered Nurses also promote and maintain nursing care plans; they steer patients and their families in proper care; and help individuals and groups take steps to improve or maintain their health. While state laws govern the tasks the RN’s may perform, it is usually the work setting that determines their daily job duties (WorldWideLearn: THE WORLD'S PREMIER ONLINE DIRECTORY OF EDUCATION, 1999-2012). As a kid I didn’t dream about getting married like most little girls do.
For those willing to accept the obstacles that come with the rapidly changing health care industry, it can also provide amazing rewards. Most registered nurses have a passion for their jobs and are deeply committed to their task of providing the best medical care at some of the most vulnerable times in people’s lives. REGISTERED NURSING A Career of Obstacles and Rewards DEFINITION “registered nurse. A person formally educated and trained in the care of the sick or infirm. One who has the general care to tend or minister to in sickness, infirmity, etc” (Dictionary.com).
Discuss how you demonstrate this value. Altruism is the principle or practice of unselfish concern for or devotion to the welfare of others. (Dictionary.com) Nurses demonstrate altruism by being patients advocates. Nurses on a daily basis, by making the best decisions that is in the best interest of the patients. As a Hospice Nurse, I am practicing altruism on a daily basis.
Neonatal nurse Rosemary Dalziell (2011) explains that in order for the mother of a new baby (especially a preemie), to be able to practice proper nurturing techniques, she needs to be properly nurtured by the nurses caring for herself and the baby. She believes that when a mother is properly cared for, she can fully focus on bonding with and mothering her new child (Dalziell, 2011). One