Nursing is a profession I have always viewed with respect and appreciation. Adult nursing appeals to me because it will allow me to work with a diverse set of patients. I have been drawn to the profession for two main reasons: I’ve always had the ambition to help make positive impacts on a person’s life and I am always eager to learn new skills and experiences, and I believe the field of nursing allows me to do this. During my course we have studied numerous units. ‘Values and Planning’ has taught me how to write basic care plans, how care procedures and assessments are carried out and the importance of evaluating and focusing on the needs of the patient; this is all a part of an adult nurses’ responsibilities. ‘Anatomy and Physiology’ encouraged …show more content…
Competence is something I demonstrate on a daily basis, where I help support homeless young adults aged 16-24; I plan lessons which cover life skills, these lessons lead them to gain vital skills and AQA certificates which they can use to help progress their lives. For over 1 ½ years now I have been a sales assistant at Clarks which shows that as a person I am dependable and committed. During my time there I have dealt with both challenging adults and children. When receiving feedback for customers I have been praised that I am approachable and compassionate. During shifts it can be busy which demonstrates that I am capable of working in stressful environments and under pressure, and working as a team is important. Adult nurses are a key part of the multidisciplinary teams when looking after patients. I am also attending the Preparation for Nursing which is a 10 week programme; this involves me working on Ward 24 (Gastrointestinal and Liver services) at Royal Preston Hospital and also attending lectures. My time on the ward has allowed me to experience what adult nurses do on a daily basis. I was able to: record food and fluids charts, learn how to record urine output, attend to patient’s needs, join in with handovers and do many other tasks that were given to me. The lectures also allowed me to expand my knowledge and understanding of what nursing involves;
My interest in nursing is fairly new; I had not explored the potential that a nursing career can offer. I became familiar with nursing professionally after becoming a Certified Nursing Assistant. While working with patients, side-by-side with nurses I became enamored with the potential of a nursing career. I now have a rewarding career working as a Medical-Surgical nurse on a Medical University Hospital floor that specializes in Transplant, Nephrology and Urology. Nursing encompasses the ideologies that fuel my passion, upon further research, and conversation with coworkers I realize my career goal of Family Nurse Practitioner; affording me the privilege to care for others by reaching out to various
Being accountable to me as a professional is saying yes to the call and responsibility we have to bear out. It is a responsibility we take for ourselves and for others who rely on us to be present in any situations. The mission requires an openness to relationship with others. The consistency of performing at a higher level each time the job is done and strive to give all for the greatest good. In collaboration with others involved. That bond can strengthen when everyone involved intersect their effort to the same purpose. The skills acquired over the years as a bedside nurses give me an opportunity to be dependable and trustworthy. Knowing what to do in difficult situations and being intuitive is a plus. It can help in a managerial position
Senior nursing students will complete a QSEN weekly clinical journal requirement learn how to self-assess their progress toward demonstrating these nationally-based competencies. The students will select a different competency each week to address and discuss how they applied that competency to patient care or how they hope to better achieve that competency as a graduate nurse. By the end of the clinical rotation each student will have had a chance to focus on each of the six QSEN competencies: patient centered care, teamwork and collaboration, evidence-based practice, quality improvement, safety and informatics. The students’ reflection on their clinical experiences each week will teach them how to integrate the core competencies required before graduation. According to Use of self-evaluative practices puts the power back upon the student to direct and think critically about their learning (Dickensen, 2015). Demonstrating these competencies supports safety and excellence in clinical practice (QSEN,
Adult nursing is a subject I am passionate about. In my opinion, there is nothing more important than the health, safety and security of one’s self and others. I aspire to achieve these attributes for individuals in everyday life and this course will help me to do so. I find helping people rewarding and adult nursing provides a professional platform to achieve this target. It also helps me to progress to a stable job that is solely concentrated on making a positive difference in someone’s life. For this reason, I would feel privileged to be accepted on to this course.
This essay is going to focus on the nursing skills that I developed during a period of placement simulations and in the community, placing emphasis on oral care, communication with a non-engaging patient and bed bath. It will outline the fundamental aspects of clinical nursing skills that I have begun to acquire. This will also highlight the learning processes which took place and how it helped me to enhance my knowledge, and ethical values in order to deliver quality and safety of care. Using other sources of current literature, I will use a reflective model to discuss how I have achieved the necessary level of learning outcome. By utilising this model I hope to demonstrate my knowledge and understanding in relation to these skills as well as identifying areas with scope for learning.
The greatest aspect about nursing is that it is never going to be just a job and is even more than a merely profession. Instead, it is a belief system or way of life and not a discipline that can simply be practiced then abandoned to the dictates of a time clock. To simply say that “I love people” or want to “help people get better” does not demonstrate the drive behind this feeling. Articulating my philosophy is not an easy task, to better explain my philosophy of nursing, I am going to use some values that I have learned. These tools truly explain how I feel and what has motivated me to pursue nursing as a career.
I chose nursing as a career because I found the work challenging, exciting and rewarding. I feel my skills and attributes are well suited for nursing. My ability to sta...
So far this unit of study has educated me on the fundamentals of infection control and vital signs. These may seem like basic or simple topics to learn, but for a nursing student these are ultimately very important and come into play everyday for the rest of their career. Thus it is crucial to have a great understanding of the basics of nursing.
It is important that students have the ability of being competent in a clinical setting. To be deemed competent in skills according to nursing regulations and requirements. This is a challenging factor for many students, as they enter transition period. This is due to students feel they do not have the desired clinical competency that promotes the skills and authorities of a registered nurse (Harsin, Soroor & Soodabeh, 2012). Clinical research studies have found that students do have the required expected levels of knowledge, attitude and behaviour’s. However, the range of practical skills aren’t sufficient for the range of practice settings (Evans, 2008). This research has also found that other evidenced based studies found that competency in nursing skills is still lacking (Evans, 2008). These skills are lacked by students and newly graduated nursing how are in the first or second year of
I believe that Nursing is a profession that is unique to the individual. My reasons for choosing such a profession is due to the fact that I have a desire to help others. Growing up with a very sick parent of whom I traveled back and forth over the years to many physician offices, lead me to develop my career path at an early age which was nursing. I watched the many doctors and nurses providing care to my mom in such a compassionate way, and as a result of the kindness they showed my sibling and me, I was very much aware this was as some may say, “my calling”. I had a conversation with my mom and told her that one day I was going to be a nurse so that I could care for her in the same manner that I saw the nurses and physicians caring for her. I wanted to
Additionally, friends and family have always encouraged me to study nursing. Throughout my life, people have commented on my caring nature and suggested nursing would be a perfect career for me. I agree, as I enjoy caring for others, whether they are a friend or a stranger. Therefore, nursing for individuals would bring joy to me. A final factor that influenced my decision is the understanding I will gain of the anatomy and physiology of the human body.
I want to do something worthwhile with my life, this is why I have chosen a career in Adult Nursing. My aspiration to study Adult Nursing has increased throughout the years. My recent involvement in the college work shadowing nursing placement has reinforced my decision to do a nursing degree. The placement involved completing one week's work experience at a local NHS hospital in which I shadowed a qualified nurse. This experience enabled me to work as part of a team and required me to display empathy, sensitivity, flexibility and emotional resilience. Furthermore I was able to learn all the different aspects of nursing, for example how to take an observation of a patient by taking their blood pressure, their temperature and their oxygen saturation. There are many reasons why I have opted to take this career path, however the main ones are that I love to care for people and want to make a positive difference to peoples lives. General Medicine and the subject matter of adult nursing really interests me. I have been able to increase my team work skills by completing my bronze in the Du...
Adult Nursing is a very rewarding career which provides endless opportunities. I would describe myself as a caring and compassionate person. I believe I possess these qualities naturally. I am compelled to put other people’s needs before my own. I can contribute my personal qualities to this course of being dedicated and determined into committing myself to this 3 year course and excelling academically. Personally, caring for my mother with high blood pressure made me interested in the world of medicine. This long term sickness inspired me to gain more experience outside of the home and volunteer which confirmed that this was the right course for me. I am fascinated by the practical aspect that the course involves as well as the theoretical
I am a vibrant, hardworking and self-motivated individual who enjoys working with people. My previous work experience taught me that I have excellent communication skills and am capable of working both independently and as a part of a team. Additionally, as a student I have been able to perfect my time management and organization skills, of which I believe are vital for completing deadlines. I am 18 years old studying Level 3 Health and Social Care at Halesowen College. I want to study nursing to gain knowledge and skills in working in the medical area. My aim is to become a general adult nurse.
My reasons for selecting a career in nursing stem directly from my desire to help our prospering population and community. This career appeals to me because it embodies what I strive to become, a person of influence, a guide, a respected adult, a mentor, and a person that can be trusted and looked up to with great passion. Another reason for selecting a career in nursing has a lot to do with my current job position at Generations Elder Care. Working with the elderly community at this personal care home has enriched my life in many ways, including one for my passion of learning more about the nursing field. As I shadowed the nurses entering the facility I watched them do their assessments on the residents which has peaked my curiosity. I believe being a nurse presents daily challenges which are unique, interesting, and rewarding and that is another reason why I want to become a nurse. Knowing that I have helped someone in some way possible gives me a feeling of fulfillment and enjoyment that I never understood or had before. And this career offers just that, and that is exactly why I...