A Nursing Career

At 17 years old, I had the grueling task of deciding how I wanted to spend 40 plus years of my life. I always aspired to land a career in the medical field, so I majored in biology like most pre-med hopefuls, but during my junior year, I no longer desired to become a physician. The medical field was calling out to me, but the specialty of focus was incorrect. After graduation, I went back to the basics and put my nursing assistant certification to use.

I am a spouse of an ARMY active duty soldier who has three beautiful kids. I have a passion for nursing and cannot wait to finish my degree in this field. I have been a certified nursing assistant for the last ten years while raising my family and moving around the U.S. with my husband due to him being in the military. As a CNA, my love for nursing and taking care of people grew to a passion. I knew this was my calling. Due to moving a lot these last few years and having to go through multiple deployments with my spouse it has become challenging to finish my degree, but has not stopped me. Just set me back some. I really want to show my kids that it is possible to accomplish your dreams despite what life throws at you. However, with the economy downfall and the rise of cost for living it is becoming a struggle financially to pay for college. It is a consent battle whether to pay for things your family needs or to pay for another set of classes to take. I have recently been accepted into the CTC Nursing program. This means I am only two years from graduating with my degree in nursing. I am undeniable motivated to finish what I started not only for my family, but to prove to myself that anything is possible.

To be a nurse practitioner, an RN needs such as a Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP). The current minimum education required as a Nurse Practitioner is an MSN degree, which takes 3-4 years to complete, depending on your specialty. Many graduated schools desire students to have a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) for entrance into nurse practitioner program, while other schools allow a bachelor's degree in another field if you are already a registered nurse. As a current RN-BSN student in UTA, I’ve researched and decided after graduating with my BSN; I plan to work on the pediatric unit which the specialty that I want to practice in the future.

The career as a nurse's assistant (CNA) is to provide care for patients and perform treatments procedures that require skills and knowledge.

My career choice would be to obtain my license as a registered nurse (RN). This career’s consist of gruesome hours, nerve wrecking patients and co-workers that not might not be the easiest to get along with. Working as a registered nurse entails that I would be supervising CNA (Certified Nursing Assistant) and LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse). The RN works under the doctor, I would consult with the doctor to find the best treatment plan for the resident/patient. I would perform multiple test and screenings to make necessary moves to provide the resident/patients with the best medical care.

My educational goals are to receive my Associates Degree in Nursing at Shelton State Community College so that I can work as a Registered Nurse. After working as a Registered Nurse for at least two-years, I plan on returning to school to obtain my bachelor’s Degree in Nursing. Becoming a Nurse is more of a calling then just a job or a career for me. I have worked in the healthcare field as a Certified Nursing Assistant since I was eighteen years old. I have known that I’ve wanted to be a Registered Nurse since I was fourteen when I helped take care of my sick grandmother. Becoming a Nurse is very important to me because I have a passion for taking care of people and I know that I can make a big difference in people’s life.

The career I am going to enter is nursing. I would like to work with children in pediatrics. The school I have been accepted into is Oklahoma Christian University. This school has a great bachelors of science and nursing (BSN) program that I plan to complete. This school is in Edmonds Oklahoma and I have family in Edmonds and the town over. This is a great opportunity for me to see a lot of my family that I've never met. Oklahoma is my next 4 years and I'm excited to take this journey.

Associate degree in nursing (AND) from a community or two-year college two-year program , bachelor’s of science degree in nursing (BSN) from a university four-year program, or a diploma from a hospital program.

Nursing is a profession that care for patients from all sorts of age who suffers from a variety of health conditions, ranging from minor injuries and illnesses, to acute and long-term illnesses and diseases. They support recovery by using a care plan, carrying out further detailed assessment focusing on the needs of the patient rather than the illness or condition. Nurses also promotes good health and well-being through education clinics on certain topics such as diabetes, weight loss and quitting smoking. Nurses work close with the patients' families, particularly in cases of chronic illness where the patient may be returning regularly for treatment. Some nurses visit the patients home to provide the care they are needed. There are different types of nursing. There is Adult, Mental health, Disability and Child nursing. If you choose to study Adult nursing you will be working with people from the ages of 19 till old age. If you choose child nursing, it is from birth till 18 years of age. Disability and mental health nursing is from birth.

Most people my age don’t know which career path to pursue. I have always known that I wanted to be a nurse. As a young child, I was involved in a burn accident that required emergency care. I distinctly remember the care that I received from the nurses and their genuine compassion for me as a patient. That event has had a profound influence on my decision to pursue a career in nursing.

I won't be following a parent or relatives footsteps by being a nurse and I haven't been inspired by anyone I know. With a gradual realization I knew that nursing would be a great job for me after I started watching Nurse Jackie I began to research nursing as a career which increased my interest and wish to be a nurse as the program opened my eyes to how close-knit a nursing team.

The drive to purse nursing as a career stems from an innate passion for helping others. Helping, healing, and nurturing are all qualities that have grown and developed throughout my life, and have lead to Nursing. I have always had a caring and supportive spirit since I was young, volunteering whenever the opportunity arose in Senior Citizen Homes, Special Olympics, and with Anne Arundel Medical Center. Into my teenage years I realized how much of a difference could be made when working directly with people, which nurtured this interest into my college career.

Nursing is a passionate career. A passionate career in which waking up in the morning and putting on your scrubs is a commodity that you look forward to, knowing that you’re going to acquire information you’ve never heard or done before and can’t wait to apply the next day. When I was in 5th grade before my grandfather passed away, he would always remind me, that “running errands for someone is a personable thing you can ever do for someone because you never know when you’ll need them for a certain situation in the future.” I have become aware that life is priceless and helping prolong the lives of others is a prime honor you put upon yourself.

Li specializes in primary care, geriatrics, utilization review, care management, risk management, and Medicare/Medicaid. Li has been practicing in nursing field since 2009 and has worked for multiple facilities as the director of clinical reimbursement and quality assurance. She also works for a large insurance company in the United States as a bilingual care manager. She understands the complexity of healthcare system and importance of preventive care. Li’s enthusiastic work spirit as a nurse, leader, educator, well-being advocate, has enhanced the quality of care and increased the star ratings of the facilities that she worked for. Li is the founder of American Nursing Consulting firm, and she assists the entrepreneurs for medical-legal related

Nursing is a very complex career that at many times requires one to be a leader. Nurses can be leaders in formal roles and also on the unit during any given shift. Nursing is a career that truly tests the character and attributes of those who choose to enter this career. Leadership in nursing is vital in creating a successful environment for patients. According to Stichler (2006), “effective leadership is essential to transforming organizations into environments that are safe for both patients and staff” (p. 422). Therefore, it is vital that as new nurses start out his or her careers that they learn from great leaders who are already in the profession. There are several great leaders working in the field who have a plethora of