How do you think your education as a RN has influenced you as a nurse or as an individual? Education for registered nurses provides significant benefits to the nursing career and therefore, it is imperative. As a registered nurse, education has influenced my practice at the hospital considerably. One of the major areas influenced by education is caring for patients. As a nurse, caring for patients is one of their primary responsibilities. Education for nurses emphasizes the need to show care and empathize with the patient besides providing competencies and knowledge for the nurse clinician (American Associations of Colleges of Nursing, 2014). While care is something intrinsic, educators strategize on learning situations and teaching designs …show more content…
Some foresee their death and lack to feel the need of adhering to medication or advice from the practitioners. As a nurse who has learned the art of patient care, I try to revive the hope of the patients through cases of other patients who have been in the same situation but are still alive and healthy. Providing assurance to my patients has been a product of learning and understanding the essence of patient care. Vaughn and Spetz (2013) assert that there is a significant relationship between nursing education and the delivery of quality care for nurses. From the research, registered nurses with high education levels decreased the mortality rate for patients considerably. A different study by Weinberg, Cooney-Miner, and Perloff (2012) articulate that the hospital-based research conducted indicates that registered nurses having a baccalaureate of science in nursing were linked to low mortality rates among patients. As such, it is evident that education plays a critical role in the nursing career. As an individual, nursing education has increased my level of empathy when addressing various issues within the society. I am more …show more content…
Most of the nursing programs emphasize on patient care and therefore, non-nurses who might feel they lack the patience to deal with a patient who is constantly expressing hopelessness. Some of the non-nurses entering the program might feel overwhelmed because of the different dimensions of the issue. The facets of patient-centered care include compassion, values and expressed preferences, responsiveness to needs, emotional support, physical comfort, and relieving of fear and anxiety (Cornwell & Goodrich, 2011; Levit, 2013). The non-nurses might perceive the nursing career as overly tiring, especially when adopting the patient-centered care. However, for non-nurses who are passionate about helping, their experience might be relatively different. Such a group of students would appreciate the role of nurses in addressing the issues of patients. Individual values and beliefs play a central role in determining the way the non-nurses experience the phenomenon. The inherently empathic non-nurses would enjoy the programs as they look forward towards becoming registered nurses. The approach used in providing guidelines on patient care can enhance the view of the non-nurses overall aspect of patient care. Therefore, the educators should seek to provide positive experiences for non-nurses entering the graduate nursing programs so that they can feel enthusiastic about becoming
A nurse’s role in our society today is exceptionally significant. Nurses are somewhat idolized and looked to as our everyday “superman”. “The mission of nursing in society is to help individuals, families, and groups to determine and achieve physical, mental, and social potential, and to do so within the challenging context of the environment in which they live and work” (“The Role of a Nurse/Midwife”). Many Americans turn to nurses for delivery of primary health care services and health care education (Whelan). In our country, there is constantly someone in need of health care. There will always be a baby being born or a person dying, someone becoming ill or growing old. Some people due to their physical and/or mental state of health are completely dependent on a nurse and wouldn’t be able to get through the simple obstacles of every day, or achieve the necessary requirements of a simple day without their aid. Not only do nurses help, and assist you when you’re sick, but also act to promote good health to others. They end...
Nursing is a complex field to put oneself in and it requires a lot from a person. There are all kinds of complications to deal with, such as mental, physical, and emotional. Stress is an ongoing occurrence when dealing with patients, with co-workers, and even with the procedures themselves. Proper communication skills are a necessity when working in the health care field. This keeps people connected and open with each other. Being a nurse is not only intricate, but it is very rewarding. A nurse gets to see a patient grow and become healthier, which is quite rewarding to know that they helped make that possible; to put all of one’s effort and hard work and have it pay off in the end. Being a nurse is a complicated but a rewarding occupation that requires amazing communication skills.
I have soon come to realize how much more there is to nursing than just helping and healing. Nursing is not taking care of individuals it is caring for them. Caring is not only important when concerning nurse and patient relationships. It is important in every aspect of humanity. The culture of caring involves intervening programs that help to build caring behaviors among nurses. As nurses become stressed and become down on their life it has shown that caring for oneself before others is key in caring for patients. Also, throughout the years many theorists have proven that caring has come from many concepts and ideas that relate directly to ICU nursing. The knowledge I have gained from reading and reviewing these articles has and will help me to become a better nurse. It will help and provide the pathway for caring in my professional
Nurses have less time with patients and patients aren’t seen as human anymore but as just another number (R. Winsett, S. Hauck, 2011). Tunnel vision in nursing is the challenge nursing faces currently. Nurses aren’t looking at the patients as whole or even taking into consideration patient-center care. Nurses will not be able to fix this problem until they can go back to the art of science and really sit down and understand the patient and their needs. Patients can 't be treated as if they are just a room number and irreverent as a human being. Nurses need to be able to recognize the issues that come with nursing as a whole and be able to overcome them, such as not sitting eye level with a patient. Maintaining patient-centered care in the hospital means removing yourself as a “superior” and humbling yourself and recognizing your job is about the patient
Nurses have always been an undervalued asset to the health care industry; however, there is always a great need for them. With more uninsured Americans requiring safe, affordable medical care, the pressing issue of nursing education is not a priority (Aiken, 2011). Recently, there have been modifications taken place toward the current nursing shortage, the decrease of nursing graduates, a workforce that is becoming older, and other factors that influence nurse educator shortage (Baker, Fitzpatrick, & Griffin, 2011). Nurse educators are required to advise students, complete research, and perform committee work all while teaching (Baker, Fitzpatrick, & Griffin, 2011). They also have multiple jobs outside of practicing nursing and teaching. Nurse educators have stressful roles that hold many expectations, yet there is no independence in making their own decisions concerning things. Aiken (2011) suggests that the best way to begin combatting this shortage should include increasing the number of nurses who hold a bachelor’s degree in nursing from 50% to 80% by 2020 (p. 196). Forty-eight percent of nurse instructors are expected to be aged 55 and older and are predicted to retire by this time. (Baker, Fitzpatrick, & Griffin, 2011).
The College of Nurses of Ontario (CNO) is the governing body of all registered nurses in Ontario and is regulated. The CNO provides expectations and guidelines to follow, which need to be met by each Registered Practical Nurse (RPN) individually. As a nursing student, I am taught about the CNO and the importance of referring back to the guidelines while caring for patients. While gaining experiencing in the nursing field through my clinical settings, I have realized as a nursing student there are areas I need further development in. In this paper, I will address two of my learning needs and my goal for each. I will also discuss the plan I created in order to successfully meet my learning needs prior to becoming an RPN, and
That scientific advances in technology and the advancement of healthcare practices and techniques are inexorably coupled is an undeniable fact. While this tightly knit and dynamic relationship is certainly an exciting prospect, it is also a somewhat intimidating one in that it raises a multitude of questions about how medical professionals can be expected to keep up with a field so dynamic that it changes daily (Taylor, 2008, p. 611). Scientific discoveries may provide the inspiration for creating new, more effective medical practices, but until these advances can be consistently and appropriately applied in a clinical setting, the knowledge gleaned from them is of little use to the progression of medicine as a field. This discrepancy between discovery and actuality demands that nurses, as medical professionals, not only possess the scientific background required to adequately understand and apply the advances that contribute to their field, but also the critical thinking and leadership skills that such a challenging profession requires in order for them to grow and excel in their vocation. It is thus evident that if nurses are to adapt to the changing healthcare climate, they must enter the field equipped with a Bachelor’s Degree of Science in Nursing (BSN) if they are to provide exemplary care and evolve as professionals.
Nursing has always been a key career in the health care system. Although it is not often focused on in media and stories surrounding health care, nursing is a career of great importance. If any patient was asked about their experience at a hospital or a care center, many will mention the capability and care that they received from the nurses. The health care system could not function efficiently, if at all, if nurses were not present to perform their part. Nurses are more than just physicians support staff. Of interest in this paper is why people choose to study nursing in university or college. From students just graduating high school to mature student who have prior degrees or education, nursing is a popular choice as a path to study
This paper explores the personal philosophy I have as a nursing student and what I intend to convey throughout my nursing career. A philosophy is “an analysis of the grounds and concepts expressing fundamental beliefs (Merriam-Webster’s online dictionary, n.d.). Before entering into any profession it is important to evaluate your personal philosophy about the profession, as it pertains to values and principles in which believe in to guide your practice. The field of nursing is more than treating a physiological ailment, but it involves providing quality care for the individualized needs of each patient, hence being client centered. My philosophy of nursing integrates the importance of knowledge base practice of medicine, combined with addressing holistic needs of the patient and family, including the physical, psychological, cognitive, emotional, spiritual and social care (Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network, 2010). Additionally, a vital aspect of nursing is effective interpersonal relationships with other healthcare professionals to promote quality patient care. Moreover, my philosophy includes the importance the client-nurse relationship to aid in health promotion to prevent illness and increase the level of health of clients.
The decision of whether or not to set the baccalaureate degree as the standard entry level into nursing programs has been the topic of debate for quite some time. Across the nation professional healthcare organizations and facilities continue to deliberate over nursing education requirements. As healthcare continues to evolve, so do the skills and the educational requirements for practicing nurses. Baccalaureate or Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) programs place a strong emphasis on educating future nurses to function independently as caregivers, nurse leaders, and managers within their profession (Huston, 2013). Some may argue that diploma and Associate Degree of Nursing (ADN) programs do not fully prepare nurses for the career path that lies ahead of them. Others have argued that the failure to place the same educational entry level requirements on nursing as in other health professions may place the nursing profession at risk of being labeled a vocational trade rather than a profession (Huston). The idea that nursing requires a lower skill level than other medical professions due to the fact that programs can be completed in a lesser amount of time is false. Nursing requires critical thinking, skill, and a strong knowledge base regardless of the degree level. However, the increasing shortage of nursing and rising number of patients places great emphasis on the need for well-educated nursing professionals to meet the demands of growing healthcare needs. The ADN program was developed due to a need to correct the nursing shortages, yet the shortage is more prevalent than ever before (Huston). The debate then is whether the BSN program should be the standard entry level program to ensure nursing professionals are appr...
Research indicates that educated patients have better health and suffer less complications than those lacking in teaching (Taylor, 2011, p. 459). The nurse is a professional and as such, will develop good rapport with their patients. Throughout the care of the patient, the nurse-patient relationship becomes one built on trust. With this mutual trust, RNs have the power to influence the patient’s health in a positive way. The nurse plans strategies for this patient to meet health goals and implement these strategies through patient teaching. With a better understanding of their health, patients will be more capable of making informed decisions, speaking up for and involving themselves in their
It is essential for nursing students to have high-quality educational experiences that prepare them for the skills, critical thinking, and deductive reasoning needed to provide competent patient care. Traditional clinical experiences involve direct patient care in a health care facility. However, many programs are facing clinical challenges such as increased outpatient services, high acuity inpatients, instructor to student ratios unconducive to direct instruction, competition for limited sites, short staffing, quality initiatives, and patient safety initiatives (Hayden, Smiley, Alexander, Kardong-Edgren, & Jeffries, 2014).
Nursing is more than merely a job, an occupation, or a career; it is a vocation, a calling, a frame of mind and heart. As a nurse, one must value the general good of others over his own. He must devote of himself nobly to ensure the well-being of his patient. However, today’s well-recognized nurses are notably different from nurses of the recent past. Service is the core of the nursing profession, and the essential evolution of the vocation reflects the ever-changing needs of the diverse patient population that it serves. As a profession, nursing has evolved progressively, particularly in its modernization throughout the past two centuries with the influence of Florence Nightingale. The field of nursing continues to grow and diversify even today, as nurses receive greater medical credibility and repute, as its minority representations
Nurses play a very important role in the field of health care, and are sometimes referred as patients main advocates. However, just as the role of doctors, administrators, medical students and virtually every aspect of the health care system has changed, so too has that of nurses. Many of these changes have been driven by things like healthcare reform, advances in technology and medicine, the way patients use hospitals, the interaction between patients and caregivers, and increased interest in behavioral and lifestyle changes, patient safety and emergency preparedness.
That they must care to give the best possible care that they can give these patients the best treatment that they can. These patients are the top priority to nurses. In order for them to do their jobs correctly they must care for the patient. (Rhodes, 2011) “The students described the importance of establishing the nurse-patient relationship, is based on the care that the nurse gives the patient.” (Rhodes, 2011) Nursing is all about the care of the patients. It’s essential that nurses show care to the patients. Care, it’s an important part of being a n. As there are many types of nursing: ER nurses, Cardiac Nurses, Neonatal nursing, clinical nurses, and surgical nurses. Each of these nurses care about their patients in different ways. They care emotionally different to, they have different responsibilities. All of these nurses care in different ways, but the one thing all of these nurses have in common is that they care for their patients, like they would care for their own families.