As I reflect over my three goals, you will understand how each goal has helped me to become a more competent nurse, a better leader and a better advocate for my patient’s. In agreement with Barnes (2010), “Reflection after a clinical day gives students a greater insight into their feelings, and in essence gives them more confidence so they can continue on with their clinical experience.” Before my co-op experience, I felt that my behaviors, skills and attitudes were excellent, but after reflecting upon each shift, I found many aspects in nursing that I could improve on. Due to my experience in the course, I provide more thorough assessments, I utilize EBP more often, and I reflect upon my strengths and weaknesses and what areas need improvement. I have also become a more outspoken nurse and participate in different leadership roles. One thing I’ve learned from reflecting is that you find many things that could use improvement and it’s up to the nurse to initiate those changes in order to improve patient outcomes and
| At school | At the start of the course | During and after studying health and social care | Knowledge | In secondary school I did study BTEC Health and Social Level 2 so I do know quite the basics about Health and Social. I got a merit for this course, I could have got a distinction but I did do 3 more other subjects which I had to focus on as well. I always had an interest in this subject because it expanded my knowledge in a range of things as I done 7 units covering 7 topics. My teacher explained each unit clearly and if we wanted help she would have gave us that support to make it more understandable. Whilst I was doing this course I realised this course is for people who want to pursue a career in a health and social care sector, to become a nurse, midwife, social worker, counsellor , care worker etc.
The 2010 IOM report also puts a light on the importance of nurse as a leader . Nurses should take part and act as full partners in redesigning the future of health care with physicians and others in the health care team. Be accountable for the care delivered and efforts to improve at all levels to avoid and prevent errors from happening. Today we need more nurses as leaders in fields of policy making advisory boards to local and federal levels and in legislative levels ,to bring forward ideas to improve health care system and there by ensuring the safety and health of our patient and community
I explained to Prof Harris before I left that there was a possibility I would have to take an INC. When I did contact Prof. Harris after my procedure she did not what to give me the INC saying that I didn’t finish at least 10% of the work which is in my opinion cannot be if I have enough work in to give me midterm grades which at the time I was facing a D. I do agree that tutor was needed but if given the proper chance to receive tutor service I would have passed. I was unable to be on campus to go to the tutoring center. My procedure was something that had to be done. I tried to speak with Dr. Anthony Gilberiti, Dean-Science, Math, and Technology, and was denied again.
In doing so, nurses must be care-givers and educators - providing the necessary information, skills and knowledge, to their patients to allow for self-nurturance, well-being, and growth. I started my journey in the field of nursing two years ago. My personal values, combined with the strong desire to help others influenced me to enroll in the Licensed Practical Nurse program. This career path has provided such great opportunities to help others, and has allowed for my own personal growth. I am continuously looking for new and great ideas to better the field of nursing and the ultimate goal of helping those in need.
Nurses need to use critical thinking every day during their practice. Evidence-based practice (EBP) provides nurses with a method to use critically appraised and scientifically proven evidence for delivering quality health care to a specific population. In study done in 2001 it was found that although nurses showed a positive attitude toward EBP, certain barriers were hindering their smooth adoption. It is, therefore, desirable that health care management, develop a comprehensive strategy for building EBP competencies through proper training. Moreover, hospital libraries should also play an active role in developing adequate information literacy skills among the nurses in allowing and showing them how to do research.
The Political Science program even helped me succeed in my schools AP course because it prepared me for future topics that I would eventually learn and most importantly the AP exam. Throughout the year I kept completing all the intricate assignments and by doing so I feel that challenging myself has benefited me for the future that awaits me. Before AP History I felt unaccomplished and that school was too easy. I used to complete my assignments and feel spiritless. The course made me realize that college wouldn't be cinch.
Application of Theory to Nurse Staffing Monet J. Scott Chamberlain College of Nursing NR: 501 Theoretical Basis Advance Nursing June 2015 Application of Theory to Nurse Staffing Theories guide the nursing practice in the sense that they may be used to express viewpoints and orientations to the foundational characteristics of the nursing profession. This has a profound impact on the way nursing is practiced in every clinical situation. Theories are also used to comprehend and analyze certain situations resulting in effective nursing approaches and essentials to carry out quality nursing care. Nursing theories are not exclusive to practical and tactile patient care situations but they are also valuable in problem solving. The ability of nurses to respond, preform, and resolve issues accordingly in nursing care situations can be attributed to the use of theory.
It helps students acquire the critically thinking skills needed to succeed once they are done with high school. With the Common core standards the use of common language to help students know and understand what they are learning is beneficial. Another thing that common core standards are good for, if they are implemented throughout the United States, is that no matter where a student lives and or moves to they will not be behind as everyone will have the same framework to use. The result will be an easier transition from one school to another school, academically speaking. Along with positives for the students, there are positives for the teacher’s also.
Shelby Hunt Instructor Brewer Engl 1301 October 8, 2014 Unfair School Funding As I was filling out my schedule for the next school year, I realized I needed another elective to get me to the right amount of credits I need to graduate. I knew exactly what elective I wanted, Cosmetology. It was a two year program that would benefit me in the long run after school. I skimmed through the list of different options, but only to see it was not there. I asked my consoler if there was a misprint or if they had gotten rid of the program altogether.