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Reflection on Fundamentals of Nursing
Introduction
Health, is not “merely about the absence of disease or infirmity, it is the state of complete physical, mental and social well-being” (Potter, Perry, Stockert, & Hall, 2009, p. 66) .Therefore our health is one of the most precious possession we have as human beings , and its preservation should be our main goal. However it is not, which is why the profession of nursing has advance to what it is today. What is nursing? As describe by (Potter, Perry, Stockert, & Hall, 2009) , it’s an Art and Science based discipline which focuses on patient center care. Nursing, the art is about the delivery of quality care, with compassion, respect and dignity which will help patients to regain, maintain, prevent illness, and improve their health. Nursing the science is the biological, behavioral, physical and social science which nurses need to know so that they can make informed decisions about their patients. This scientific knowledge is constantly changing with the development of new technique and advancement in medicine, therefore the education of a nurse is continuous.
Choosing Nursing
I have always wanted to have a career in the medical field, which has been a goal for last long as I could remember, about age 6. I strive towards this goal upon till I graduated from Bermuda College with an Associate degree in Arts & Science in 2001. My path to further education was not to be, as I could not afford to go overseas. So my option was to enter the work force and save the money to return to school. I ended up spending seven and half years in the Hospitality industry. How is this relevant to my pursuing a career in Nursing? Well, the turning point in my life came as I was driving home one evening from work. I witness a motor vehicle collision with a car and bike at the junction of Middle Road and Cobb’s Hill. I got out of my

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