Nursing Role As A Nurse Practitioner

Nursing has been my chosen career since my father passed away in 2012. As a family member, I relied on the nursing staff for answers regarding my father’s treatment plan and long term diagnosis. I watched firsthand what it meant to be a nurse—to treat people with dignity, kindness, respect, and compassion. The primary nurse practitioner program at the University Of Colorado Denver, College Of Nursing will provide the advanced level of education I need to deliver evidence based practice care to a wide variety of patients. My goal is to practice preventative medicine with a focus on health and wellness. The level of training I will receive at UC College of Nursing will ensure I can offer my patients quality care as well as give me the capability

Nursing is about people; it is person-centered—it involves the whole client and cannot be defined by a single illness or health concern treated in isolation. Nursing is holistic, considering every facet of an individual’s life, thus facilitating optimal quality of life. A primary nurse practitioner has a strong devotion to holistic care for individual patients, families, and communities. Nurse practitioners play an important role in prevention and health promotion. As a registered nurse in the hospital setting, I work to foster reciprocal trust in a short period of time to positively influence patient behavior and outcomes. As a nurse practitioner, I will be able to develop long term relationships with patients and their families, thus empowering individuals to make better health choices and lifestyle changes that can help prevent chronic

I encourage patients to ask questions about both their acute and chronic illnesses and use my communication skills to act a liaison between physicians, pharmacists, patients, and their families. I have had the privilege of teaching the newly diagnosed diabetic patient and providing them with a better understanding of what diabetes is, how diabetes is treated, and necessary lifestyle changes for optimal health. I have a strong passion for patient centered care as this allows the patient to take an active role in their healthcare choices and