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
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
Personal Statement on Pursuing Bachelors of Science Nursing Degree Ohio University School of Nursing Personal Statement on Pursuing Bachelors of Science Nursing Degree At the tender age of 4 years old, I always dreamed of becoming a nurse. What attracted me to the nursing profession was a desire to be a caregiver. Being a nurse for 7 years has been rewarding and very challenging at times. I was not aware how to be a nurse until I became the patient. During my stay in the hospital, my personal
be defined as a theory that is constructed based on the theorist’s research, individual experiences, and insights that illustrates the essence of nursing, along with the mission and goals of nursing. (Meleis, 2018). This paper is going to reflect on the four different types of grand theories that were identified in his book titled: Theoretical Nursing: Development and Progress. The four types of grand theories are identified as: needs, interactions, outcomes, and caring. (Meleis, 2018). For this
Professional Nurse Nursing encompasses several levels of education and licensure. For decades the differentiation between these levels has been debated, primarily between the differentiation of the Associates degree in Nursing (ADN) and the Bachelors of Science degree in Nursing (BSN). The associate’s degree, which began with the intention of creating a technical nurse, has developed into being “equivalent” to a bachelors degree (Hess, 1996). The two degrees however are not equivalent, the bachelors educated
Demand” it should which type of nursing job would be best to become after college and receive a job in a hospital right away. The article “Is Nursing Still A Good Career Choice” states that nursing allows many
wanted to attend. When the time for picking a degree and a college came around, I found myself having my parents call all the shots. It wasn’t until after I officially left for Valdosta State University that I figured out that I wanted to get my bachelors degree in music therapy. At this point, when I finally had an idea of what I wanted to do, tragedy struck when I went to claim this major my school didn’t even offer. After jumping to the internet
lecture Monika Tyler the course leader of bachelor of nursing came in and spoke to us about what its like being a nurse what you are require to do in order to become a nurse. Monika spoke about the type of people nursing is right for and reasons to do and not a Nursing degree. Monika also explained and defined nursing and then specifically explained what a Registered nurse is. This lecture also highlighted emerging new roles for nurses, pathways into the bachelor at Victoria University and touched on
The definition of a Nurse according to Webster’s dictionary (2015) is, “a person trained to care for the sick or infirm, especially in the hospital”. Nurses come in different degrees and experience. The most common nurses seen in nursing homes, hospitals, and medical offices are Certified Nurse Assistants, Registered Nurses, and a Nurse Anesthesias. In this field, nurses deal with every type of patient that comes through the hospital or office doors. These are the people patients talk to and see
unique because as a freshman, I would already be entered into the nursing program (“Bachelors”). Other schools require general education classes for the first two years of schooling, along with another application into the nursing program following their junior year. At D’Youville College I would not have to worry about this. Another benefit would be clinical experience starting my sophomore year instead of my junior year (“Bachelors”). This allows me to gain even more knowledge of the field and acquire
Nursing is a profession full of changes and growth, and nursing is seen to be a career with multiple opportunities in a variety of options, whether it be working in a physician office, hospital, an outpatient clinic or in a patient’s home. Obtaining a higher level of education in nursing, has a significant role in the outcome of our patients. This allows nurses to perform as primary care providers when pursuing a master’s degree, become more sufficient critical thinkers, allows significant changes
four years to complete. ADN and diploma programs take two to three years to complete. Bachelor degree programs also include further education in the social and physical sciences, communication, and critical thinking. A bachelor’s degree or higher is required for administrative positions, consulting, research, and teaching. Most registered nurses with an ADN or diploma choose to go back to school to earn a bachelor 's degree through an RN-to-BSN program. "There are three basic kinds of training programs
Entry Level Nurses in Hospitals Need Bachelor’s Degrees in Nursing Nursing as a profession has undergone many changes with increased clinical research and scientific advancements. Nursing started out by promoting hygiene and focusing on patient comforts. While these initial components of nursing are still important to practice, the nurses today are required to have much more knowledge in body functions, pathologies and interventions. With increased scientific knowledge came increased demands for
The Bachelors of Science Degree will be the key component to commencing my nursing career. This degree will impact my professional career goals in many different ways. Upon completion, I will be the first member of my family to receive any degree, let alone a Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing. Not only have I made myself proud, but my mother and siblings as well for achieving such a great accomplishment. My journey in nursing began when I was a Home Health Aide, then progressing to Certified Nurse’s
professional nurse in today’s world, but they are not differentiated in the workplace. Hospitals have stopped hiring Licensed Practical Nurses altogether, and Registered Nurses with an Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) are doing many of the same jobs as nurses with a Bachelors of Science Degree in Nursing (BSN) in the hospital and clinical setting. While the Registered Nurse with the higher level of education may have more opportunity for advancement, their roles are not clearly differentiated in everyday
Types of Masters Degree in Nursing Bachelor of Science in Nursing has been one of the most producing graduates courses. Some nursing graduates like to gain advance learning in their career by proceeding to take a masters degree while others are already eager to apply their skills and earn from their chosen field. For some who already makes a living as a nurse but wishes to take a masters degree as well, there are several types of masters degree in nursing and it is only available for students who
My aunt is going through everything to be a nurse and is almost there to graduate. I saw her love for nursing and everything shes been going through and her love of helping people. It changed my idea of going somewhere in life and choosing what she chose. Becoming a Nurse has been a goal of mine for several years because i love helping people. The history of Pediatric Nurse Pediatric nursing did not develop in the United States until the nineteenth century. Most children were delivered with the
in healthcare. A bachelor’s degree exhibits that a nurse has gone the extra mile in the nursing profession to better take care of patients. This also means that by being bachelor prepared, the nurse is able to better understand the medical dilemmas presented while being a nurse. The nurse that achieves a Bachelors of Science Degree is highly educated and carries a broad role in the lives of patients. A Bachelors Degree requires the Nurse to be of upmost professional quality because there is a lot of
Equipped with Bachelor of Science in Nursing from LSUHSC, I will dedicate my life and career to fulfilling my role as a leader in health care delivery and strive to continually learn and grow in the field of nursing. I will use my core professional values to represent compassion, respect, integrity and excellence at all times because I understand that a holistic treatment is imperative in effectively healing all individuals. I will take the knowledge I gain at LSUHSC School of Nursing, as well as
enrolled in a program to become a certified nurse’s aide and earned my New York state certification in July 2007. I began working immediately at a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in November 2007; I also began working in a hospital starting April 2015. Being employed at both facilities is what led me to fall in love with a career in nursing, all while allowing me to gain a wonderful amount of experience caring for a diverse population as well as working with a diverse population of health