1. Transfer Research:
The Transfer University I want to attend is the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, located at 1400 Spring Garden St, Greensboro, NC 27402. I am looking into pursuing a degree in Nursing Science. The academic department, School of Nursing provided me with quality information about admissions. Information about the admissions and requirements can be found on this web address, https://nursing.uncg.edu/admissions-finaid/undergraduate-requirements/. My University of choice is a part of the North Carolina Comprehensive Articulation Agreement. I know this because this University is one of the listed schools apart of the agreement. This is important to know because it determines if my University of choice will accept my transfer application for Nursing.
2. Transfer Interview: For my transfer interview I could not contact any professors at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Unfortunately I am currently on vacation but I was able to speak with a friend of mine. Professor Michael M, Cummings at Salem College, who can be reached at 336-721-2602, provided me with great answers to the questions I had. On June, 19, 2017 at six in the afternoon I met up with Professor Cummings. We decided to set up the interview face to face and talk on the beach.
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The first question I had for Professor Cummings was, what does my grade point average have to be before being accepted into the nursing program? He replied “a 3.0 or higher is required for that department.” For the next question, I needed to know what the total in-state annual cost for BSN-undergraduate’s program would be. He informed me that the cost would be $18,473.42, which didn’t surprise me. The third question I had was if there were any pre-requisite certifications required for NUR 210, which he replied yes. A CNAI certification is required in order to take the
My heart beat rapidly as the familiar sound of the ringing cell phone hummed into my ear. The vibrant voice of my guidance counselor answered, “Sue Walker, how may I help you?” After gathering my racing thoughts into words, I managed to respond, “Hi, Mrs. Walker, I heard acceptance decisions from the NC Governor’s School were emailed to counselors today.” She confirmed that decisions were available, but would only be delivered in person.
Megginson, L. (2008). RN-BSN education: 21st century barriers and incentives. Journal Of Nursing Management, 16(1), 47-55.
Advanced practice registered nurses play a significant part in extending access to health care by providing primary care and specialty care services to clients. Advanced practices registered are mentors, educators, researchers, and administrators. According to Health Resources and Services Administration, “Ninety-six percent of the NP workforce reported being in clinical practice, providing direct patient care” (Health Resources and Services Administration 2016). Furthermore, “Nearly three percentages were in faculty positions and approximately one percent was in administrative positions”(Health Resources and Services Administration 2016).
Since starting my nursing career at Penn, my commitment to primary care across the lifespan has consistently been reaffirmed. While the accelerated nursing program has challenged me, I utilize outside resources when necessary while building upon proven personal strengths and learning strategies. This approach will help me succeed through the family nurse practitioner (FNP) fast track program and as I become a leader in my field. Because of my experiences, qualifications, and passion for primary care I believe I am uniquely eligible for the fast track program.
There has been great debate in the nursing community for years regarding what should be the educational requirements for a practicing nurse. There are currently many options for men and women to enter the field through LPN, ADN, and BSN programs. More recently, programs have been popping up allowing accelerated BSN obtainment through second degree programs. The debate stems from the conflicting ideas of whether nursing as a whole is a trade, requiring an associate’s degree, or should be considered a profession, often requiring a Baccalaureate degree. In this paper this author will use past nursing history, current medical demands and advancements, and clinical patient outcomes to argue that the minimum education for a nurse should be a Baccalaureate degree.
I applied to UNC Asheville specifically because of its’ distinction as the designated state sponsored liberal arts university. In high school, the areas of study were limited and the course curriculums narrow. I expect a very different experience from my college education. The world is changing rapidly and I am not interested in a specializing in a focused course curriculum to fit into a slot that may not be available by the time I enter the job market. Knowing that I am not ready to concentrate my education in a specific direction is one of the main reasons I applied to UNC Asheville. During Governor’s School, I experienced a taste of the diversity offered by an Arts education and loved it. I am hoping to attend UNC Asheville and continue that experience. I am looking for college to challenge me, broaden my knowledge, and develop my ability to think for myself. I am excited about becoming part of an
McEwen, M., Pullis, B. R., White, M. J., & Krawtz, S. D. (2013). Eighty percent by 2020: The present and the future of rn-to-bsn education. Journal of Nursing Education, 52(10), 549-556.
Nursing 231 has helped me grow academically and it has also helped me become more confident in myself. Prior to 231 I had little confident in myself due to my test grades. My grades have not improved nor have they gotten worse, but I now have a different mindset. I have realized that I am a bad test taker and that is what I need to improve. However, I am an excellent nursing student and I will soon become an excellent nurse. I have learned that I should not let a C average discourage me because that does not reflect on the type of nurse I will be.
In fact, some have said that the “BS” in BSN refers to bull feces because students are forced to take frill classes that have no bearing on their actual work as nurses. An RN with over 30 years of experience, Rohloof (2015) maintains that many BSN nurses to cannot perform basic clinical skills that require critical thinking, especially in specialty groups like rapid response and triage teams. Rohloof (2015) claims that recruiter for a Magnet hospital told her that most of the BSN candidate she interviews lack the skills of AND nurses. According the Rohloof, because BSN programs focus more on theory and humanities, the clinical skills of their graduates
McEwen, M., Pullis, B. R., White, M. J., & Krawtz, S. (2013). Eighty Percent by 2020: The Present and Future of RN-to-BSN Education. The Journal of nursing education, 1-9.
For this assignment I had the pleasure sitting down with Emily Petermeier and getting an insight on what the real nursing world is like. Emily graduated from the University of Minnesota School of Nursing in May 2015, and got a job at Fairview East Bank Hospital. This interview really helped me understand what it is like to be a new nurse and the dedication that I have to have going through nursing school and throughout my career. In the interview you will see the perspective of Emily’s endeavors after college and insight for future nurses or nursing students.
My interest in nursing began at age 18 at Bridgeport Hospital in Connecticut where I was trained as a Certified Care Partner, then as a Phlebotomist, followed by a two year surgical floor assignment and a one year burn unit stint.
The BSN program helps the nurses in many ways including utilizing the process to the full scale and it will encourage nurses to use their skills like educating the patient as we’ll as creating new nurses. Because of the new health care reform, the BSN program will also aid in filling the gap from the influx of patients. The baccalaureate degrees and BSN program helps prepare students for the significant part they are going to play in reinforcing the new healthcare reform. At present, I utilize and develop nursing care plans in the nursing process, even though it needs some corrections due to the nature of my work. The highest standards of nursing can only be achieved through better research and advanced training.
As new nursing graduates begin the process of transition into the nursing practice. There are many challenges and issues which are associated throughout the transition. New graduates may embark their journey through a graduate program or seek employment solo. The transition period may consist of challenges, that students will encounter during their journey. This essay will identify, discuss and critically reflect nursing key challenges that student nurses may face, throughout the process of the transition phase. The nursing key challenges chosen for this essay include professionalism, preparation, personal factors, competency factors, patient- centered care and job satisfaction. These nursing challenges will be thoroughly discussed and supported by current evidenced based research and nursing literature.
The National Council of State Boards of Nursing (NCSBN (PDF)) allocates the specific amount of questions that the nurse must answer in each category on the nursing exams. The NCSBN-PN and NCSBN-RN exams (PDF) vary in subtle ways. The most notable differences include categorical questions, such as client care responsibility, blood administration and central line care. Registered Nurses have furthered their training to dictate responsibilities concerning coordination and management, initiating IVs and medication, blood transfusions, and central line care, while an LPN has limited freedom to perform those duties. The RN exam ranges between 75 and 265 questions, while the LPN exam ranges between 85 and 205.