Clinical Nurse Personal Statement

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My training as a clinical nurse specialist in medicine and surgery began with the commitment to continue educating myself in this discipline and field. The role of the clinical specialist has emerged by the advancement of education and the general organization in nursing. According to De Witt (1990), specialist nurses have responded for the present civilization and modern science that demands the perfection of each of the previously unknown works. I am currently an instructing professor at the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico from the Department of Nursing. I taught and collaborated with the Interamerican University of San Germán Campus and at the Western University, Yauco Center of the university system Ana G. Mendéz in Puerto Rico. By the level of higher education that I have, I need to continue formalizing my education. I have considered to continue with my studies at the doctoral level. For this year 2017, I have established as a goal to study the …show more content…

The informatics links nursing, medical knowledge and the technology of information. This doctoral degree in nursing offers an up – to – date education in health care systems. Considering the experience in computer, leadership and education, serving as IT counselors for clinical health to the executive leadership team educating them in the use of applications and implementing the changes for optimal care in the patient. It also integrates the coordination and education, with the use of technology as a strategy and organization and create a positive impact on the patient. I have also been drawn to the program’s emphasis on critical thinking, advanced management, and leadership skills. My main interest is to contribute and teach the informatics system to the nursing students and the health professionals within the health institutions even developing a system within the community to prepare

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