A'shadeya Research Paper

Nursing

I became interested in nursing when a family member was recently diagnosed with cancer and passed. This tragedy took a toll on me in which it made me determined to come up with a cure to cancer.

According to Bureau of Labor Statistics / Occupational Outlook Handbook, in order for me to pursue that dream in finding a cure to cancer I must obtain all the different types of education. Starting with medical assisting and registered nursing, then to a Nurse Anesthetist and a Nurse Practitioner, then finally a doctor. These Nurses perform physical exams, they give patients their medications and treatments, they also operate and monitor medical equipment. Usually in the workspace they work independently or in collaboration with physicians. They prescribe medications, order medical tests and diagnose health problems. Lastly, they specialize in care for certain groups, children, pregnant women or patients with mental health disorders (“What They Do”).

These Nurses work in various environments such as hospitals, clinics, offices, schools and birthing centers (“Work Environment”).

In order to become any of these professions you first need a master’s degree from an accredited program. I will need to take anatomy, physiology, and pharmacology. But I also must become an RN (Registered Nurse) before I can pursue my education in advanced practice roles. I must also have clinical experience-background science, communication skills, leadership skills, critical-thinking skills, interpersonal skills, compassion, resourcefulness and I must be detail-oriented (“How To Become One”).

Nurse Anesthetists get paid $148,160 yearly, Midwives get paid $89,600 yearly, Nurse Practitioners get paid $89,960 yearly, working in a hospital pays $101,990 y...

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...ll. An LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) does “hands-on” work. Such as giving shots and medicine, taking temperatures, drawing blood, cleaning wounds, and recording heart rate, weight and blood pressure. An RN (Registered Nurse) does some of the same tasks but they work in different areas than an LPN. An RN can work in hospice, emergency care, infusion care and etc. (“What Nurses Do?”).

In conclusion, becoming a Nurse to pursue my dreams comes with a lot of motivation, determination and work. I am very motivated and determined to stick to this. I really want to obtain my Nursing degrees and pursue my dream to finding a cure to all types of cancers. Soon, making it to become a Doctor. The joy that comes with seeing others saving lives and helping others really lifts my spirit which also makes me want to do the same. If you have the chance to save a life, why not try.