“The cost associated with replacing a registered nurse range from $ 10,000 to $ 60,000 per RN, depending on the specialty”. (Huston, 2010) Many hospitals developed a nursing program that is designed to assist transition new graduated nurses into the role of acute care bedside nurses. The program runs over months guaranteeing that the nurses become capable and
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This report provides detailed information on careers as a registered nurse. It explains what a registered nurse is and provides a brief history of the occupation. A discussion of the duties and responsibilities of a registered nurse is included, as well as a description of the working conditions and possible work-related health hazards. The skills and educational requirements necessary for a successful career in registered nursing are also presented. Since the costs of becoming a qualified registered nurse are substantial in terms of both time and money, employment opportunities, career advancement, salary, and how to get started in the profession are also examined in the following pages.
The Master’s prepared research nurse is a scientist that study several different facets of healthcare, illness and wellness. Nurse researchers identify research questions, conduct methodical studies, gather and evaluate data, and implement the conclusions. Nurse researches often collaborate with other disciplines of science, such as nutrition, medicine, pharmacy and engineering to obtain data or to assist with complex studies (Joel, 2009, p. 296). Conducting research studies involves much diligence and repetitive activity. By implementing scientific studies the research nurse pursue ways to improve medical and related services.
There are several options for entry into the nursing profession. Both associates degree nurses (ADN) and bachelors of science degree nurses can take the NCLEX test and receive a registered nursing license (RN). “According to the Institute of Medicine there has been a recommendation for the amount of BSN prepared nurses to reach 80% by the year 2020” (Fisher, 2014, p. 37). The growing number of elderly and chronically ill patients in our nation will require higher level educated nurses that have skills and training to provide complicated treatments, use increasingly technical equipment, provide education to the patient and their families and to coordinate care among multiple health care disciplines and agencies (Institute of Medicine, 2010). BSN prepared nurses are also more likely to continue their education and receive maters or doctorate degrees.
Also having the baccalaureate degree in nursing gives me more opportunities in the competitive career world. There are many qualities that I feel a nursing student as well as a future practicing nurse should posses in order to be accomplished. Many of these qualities I feel I possess in one way or another and also have the ability to progress and strengthen. One of these qualities is solid communication skills. I feel that as a student and a later on a practicing nurse I am able to follow directions and am easily able to communicate with people.
HRSA projects that, absent aggressive intervention, in the year 2020 the shortage will grow to more than 1 million RNs-representing a shortage of 36% (2). The “Baby boomers” are also aging and entering retirement. This has placed additional demand for the services of Nurses. Demands for Nurses is high and is expected to increase as more of the population gains access to healthcare reform. According to the American College of Nurses, “the nursing shortage is very real and very different from any experienced in the past and will grow more serious over the next 20 years” (3).
The IOM’s goal is to have 80 percent baccalaureate degree nurses (BSN) in the workforce by 2020 and have double the number of doctoral level nurses from the current number, (IOM, 2010). This would require smooth access and distinct learning pathways for associate nurses to continue their education as noted by the IOM recommendations. To promote expansion of nursing school facility, nursing research personal and to address educational shortages, the IOM’s recommendation is that 10 percent of all baccalaureate degree nurses move into a masters or doctorate program within the first five years of graduation, (IOM, 2010). This goal will require recruiting and retaining desired qualified academic and clinical nursing faculty to meet the needs of advanced education. An increase in compensation of both salary and benefit packages offered by universities is seen as supportive to this specific nursing shortage.
GERIATRIC NEEDS ASSESSMENT OF EMERGENCY NURSES XXXX XXXXXX For CCC GGGGG BSN May 23, 2011 The Emergency Department (ED) is the entry point into the health care system for many people. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reported increasing ED visits with the greatest increase being among individuals 65 years of age and older. If the trend continues, ED visits in the United States for the geriatric population could reach as many as 11.7 million visits by 2013 (Roberts, McKay & Shaffer, 2007, p. 769-74). Up to 27% of older adults discharged home from the ED experience revisit, hospitalization, or death within three months after discharge (Hwang & Morrison, 2007, p. 873-876). Also a survey conducted of older patients discharged from an inner-city ED revealed that most believed that ED staff were not attentive to their questions or needs (Nerney, Chin, Jin, Karrison, Walter, Miliken, Miller, Hayley & Friedmann, 2001, p. 140-145).
The role of Advance Practice Nurses The role of the Advanced Practice Nurses is to provide primary, preventive and specialty care in acute and ambulatory care settings. According to the HRSA, APRNs or Advanced Practice Registered Nurses are Registered Nurses who have received advanced education and developed skills in areas that are not common for Registered Nurses. These areas include diagnosing and managing common acute and chronic diseases, ordering diagnostic tests as well as prescribing medications and performing minor procedures. Those who are considering a career as an APRN may choose any of the four recognized roles:- a. Nurse practitioners: the Nurse Practitioners constitute the largest segment of the Advanced Practice Registered Nurses workforce.
Nurses educate and assist patients to achieve their competency in caring for themselves. Orem’s theory emphasizes the patient’s self-care needs. These needs are biological, psychological, developmental, and/or social. Thus, the goal of nursing through Orem’s theory is to increase the patient’s ability to independently meet these needs. The common problems that I deal with are musculoskeletal injuries from accidents resulting in fractures, and various forms of arthritis resulting in joint replacement surgeries.