Completing my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) has been one of my goals after I graduated from my Associate Degree in Nursing, and I said one of my goals because my ultimate goal is to become an Advance Practice Registered Nurse. It is the first time I am taking classes online and all my efforts will be in turn this journey into a positive experience to achieve my goals. One of the biggest challenge is to overcome the lack of time between my family and my work, but it is essential for my career
Wesleyan University. motivation to continue my education and earn my Masters of Science in Nursing degree (MSN). My motivation for education in nursing spans through my personal dedication and effort to promote health and wellness to the public. What is your motivation to earn the Masters of Science in Nursing Degree It has always been a goal of mine to continue my education beyond my bachelors of science in nursing to earn a higher degree as a nurse practitioner. My motivation also derived from
here are two educational pathways to become a Registered Nurse (RN): An Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN). Both allow nursing students to graduate to take the same entry-level exam, which is the National Council Licensures Examination (NCLEX). Typically, an ADN takes 2 years to complete and is offered by community colleges, while a BSN is a 4-year college degree. It is important to understand the difference in education and resulting competence
On October 12th 2016, I had the wonderful opportunity to tour Richmond General Hospital as part of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program at Langara College. My clinical educator and group of eight peers were introduced to the many different disciplines associated with health care. The goal of this experience was to orientate nursing students to their future line of work. During this tour, we were introduced to various diagnostic-imaging techniques like X-rays, computed tomography (CT) scans
Nursing As a Science and an Art Nursing is a medical profession that involves the care and management of patients majorly in the hospital setting. This paper seeks to illustrate the fact that nursing is both a science and an art. Nursing is a science because it involves evidence based practice, education of the public, lifelong learning for the nurse and administrative roles that are allocated to the nurses. Nursing is also an art because nurses depend on intuition, have the capacity to promote
What makes someone a nurse? Is it the science of performing tasks such as catheter insertion or medication administration? Or is it the art of providing unwavering support and care to patients and their families? Or could it be both? The aim of this paper is to define the art and science of nursing, discuss the influences of art and science in current nursing practice, examine how the art and the science of nursing influences the student’s personal practice, provide major factors perceived to be
greatest desire has been to pursue a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing (Adult) in a bid to make my dream a reality. I love to describe myself as a zealous individual who always strives towards being the best in what I do. Therefore, I am a hardworking, determined, dedicated, and resilient individual who has the ability to perfectly adapt to new environments and surroundings. For years now, I have always engaged in activities aimed at sharpening my nursing skills. As a result, I have always ensured that
Nursing is a dynamic profession built upon a foundation of art and science. It has adapted to rapidly changing technology, rising patient acuity, and weathered the challenge of nursing shortages with an unwavering commitment to professionalism. In this paper I will discuss my beliefs and values, my vision for the future, and my strengths and limitation in pursuing my career goals. I will also reflect upon the influences that contributed to choosing nursing as a profession. Choice of Nursing In
1. Subject matter of Nursing Science According to Orem, nursing science is a practical science, in that knowledge is developed for the direct purpose of nursing practice itself (Barbara, 2011). The goal of nursing science is to look for an understanding of the actual realities that are concerning to nurses and the nursing practice (Orem, 2001). We can do this through both research and producing scholarly articles. “Nursing science is the science of which knowledge is developed for the sake of
When one makes the decision to attend nursing school, there is a vast amount of information that needs to be considered before beginning the trek through education. From entry-level degrees such as the Associate Degree in Nursing (RN or ADN), the Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN), to the advanced practice degrees, Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN), and the Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). All of these degrees have scopes of practice that pertain to their specific education (McEwen, Bridgette