She says “nursing is assiting individuals to gain independence in relation to the performance of activities contributing to health or it’s recovery” (nursing-theroy.org Henderson par.4). That’s what I like about the health care profession. I like knowing that I to will one day be a part of making a difference in those who need help in my community. I want to help people better help themselves. My educational efforts will help me get the career I have always wanted.
Once completing my bachelors of science in nursing, I can continue my long-term goal of becoming a nurse practitioner. The skills required of a nurse practitioner are skills that I have been practicing throughout my career as a nurse. I will listen to my patient’s needs and concerns, and provide them with information in a way they can understand it. I will have better critical thinking and reasoning skills for when problems or situations arise. I will have the knowledge and information needed to diagnose and treat.
Providing me with this scholarship money will not only help me get through my schooling now, but it will also give the world, one more nurse who can be an angel to a sick child, like my cousin Vincent. This scholarship will help fund a compassionate, and driven seventeen - year – old girl who imagines becoming the reason that some kids aren’t afraid of the doctor anymore; a girl who envisions smiles after shots and one less sick child. If becoming a pediatric nurse means I can make that impact, then I’ll be glad to do that for the rest of my
So the question became do I keep my passion, and will it always pay the bills? Alternatively, do I change career paths and pursue a new career that I know will pay the bills and will always provide for my family? My Journey I knew that I would be a good nurse. I was loving, kind, thoughtful, a good communicator, liked helping people, I was caring, and I also liked math and science. The Journal of Nursing Education states, “researchers found the concepts of caring and nurturance were identified as high motivators for choosing nursing” (Williams, Wertenberger, Hames, Gushuliak, 1997).
Personal Philosophy of Nursing Worksheet Dorothee Bucholsky NUR/391 10/21/2013 Sharon Little-Stoetzel, RN, PhD, CNE University of Phoenix Material Personal Philosophy of Nursing Worksheet This is a philosophy of nursing that reflects the beliefs and values of Dorothee E. Bucholsky, RN. Today’s date is October 18, 2013. I chose nursing as my profession because nursing is an integral part of who I am. I have always known I wanted to be a nurse. To care for people in need with compassion and empathy.
University of Phoenix Material Personal Philosophy of Nursing Worksheet I believe that the core of nursing is delivering quality care specific to the needs of patients, families and the surrounding community. This is achieved through education, teaching and listening. I believe that the focus of nursing is centered around caring for the sick and vulnerable. My vision for myself as a nurse is that I will make every decision one that provides an optimal outcome for my patients and their families. I will continue to keep myself educated with the latest updates in nursing to ensure the care I am giving my patients is based on the latest research.
I’ve always wanted to do something with my life that is always changing and growing, and helping to better others. As a nurse practitioner there are never ending opportunities. There are so many different areas of work for a nurse practitioner to go into and they will always be helping somebody, whether it is to better there health or just maintaining it. To be a nurse practitioner I believe you will need to be versatile and ready for change. You will also need to be able to make decisions, and have great people and communication skills.
I am committed to excelling personally and professionally in all that I do and to serve as a role model by leading a healthy lifestyle. I believe that becoming a registered nurse will only be the beginning of my contribution to those I will help, and the medical field in general. After I get my BSN I plan to continue my education and get either my MD as an Orthopedic Surgeon or a masters as a Certified Nurse Practitioner. I feel as though I possess several characteristics that will positively influence my capability of successfully pursuing my goals as a healthcare provider. I have several strengths that will help my ability to connect with patients on a more personal level and not just business.
Fatima Fabia English 105 February 25,2014 Essay #1: Narrative Essay Becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant From a very young age I have always had a caring nature about my family, about myself, about my friends and those that needed help in general. As a little girl I decided very early on that I would want to help people, how would I help people I did not know but I knew some way or somehow I would make a difference in the people I cared for. It wasn’t till I arrived in the United States in October of 2008 is when I see how I achieve this dream of caring for others through the various position within the healthcare industry specifically as a Certified Nursing Assistant. What appealed to me, as a Certified Nursing Assistant was that I was caring for a truly “in need” groups of people. I realized these people having contributed to advancing society and raising their own families and doing their part were now in need of someone helping them.
My personal belief is that what you give to your patients will come back to you. It has guided me to do my best in my everyday job and duties as a nurse. As a nurse caring for, not only sick patients, but also fellow people, coworkers, new graduates, and agency nurses who have never worked in the units before. I help them to familiarize their environment by