Nursing : My Career As A Career In Nursing

A career trajectory is a formalized plan for a successful transition into a career path that an individual has chosen. Likewise, the goal of nursing is to improve health through the advancement of knowledge therefore, improving the safety, effectiveness, and the access for healthcare. In combining these two definitions, a career trajectory in nursing advancement is to allow for clarity of direction and expected outcomes in a career by meeting the goals to advance in the healthcare field. In order to build a successful career as an advanced practitioner an individual must consider the requirements of the position and make strategic decisions in order to facilitate progression towards this goal (Feetham & Doering, 2015).

My goal is to be accepted into the LPN/RN Bridge Program May 2017 and graduate in May 2018. I have been an LPN since 2007 where I have spent 9 years in the Emergency Department at Welch Community Hospital. I have absorbed a great deal of knowledge in the time I have worked, in addition will continue to endure more information daily. I can voice that I still appreciate what I do for a living and want to continue to learn more for myself along for my patients. While being in the Emergency Department for the years I have has driven me to apply for the RN program. Thru the type of work, I preform I receive joy when recognizing that I have assisted them to heal. I plan to apply at Pikeville Medical Center once graduated and apply for an ER position.

Since I was in the 10th grade, I knew I wanted to pursue my education at Mount Vernon Nazarene University for nursing. Furthermore, my first college visit on MVNYOU day confirmed my decision. I greatly treasure the close knit community and the Christian based morals. To get a head start on my journey, my sophomore year I applied and was accepted into the Career and Technology Education Center of Licking County for Clinical Care (C-TEC), a nursing based program. In the duration of my last two years of high school, instead of simply graduating with my diploma, I graduated with my STNA, CET, CPT, CPCT, and my CPhT. I have gained a knowledge of the basic fundamentals of nursing. I am an active member of many different clubs and organizations supporting

Historically, the nursing field is one that has consistent positive job outlooks, as there is typically a continued shortage. Healthcare is the backbone of most communities, not just for its services, but also for the jobs it provides and the economy stimulation. Jill Bernstein, author for “Changes in Health Care Financing and Organization” states, “The health care industry is a critical component of the national, and most regional and local economies of the United States” (4). The nursing field has suffered challenges due to the economic, social, and the political downturn of the U.S. Nevertheless, there is still some noticeable growth taking place and opportunities available. This shows encouraging signs for new nursing graduates.

Starting the Registered Nurse (RN) to Bachelorette of Science in Nursing (BSN) program at Jacksonville University in June 2015 was a simple transition for me. I had graduated an Associates Degree in Nursing (ADN) program in December 2014 and became a licensed RN in January 2015. I had just gotten hired for my first nursing position the month prior to the start of class and had not yet started working. I was very much still in student mode. While this makes it a bit easier to learn and process information in a classroom setting, I had no real world experience to help guide me. Through the knowledge I have gained as a student at Jacksonville University I have become a competent and well-rounded nurse. I am able to quickly problem solve and utilize critical thinking to identify and rectify issues. I have even put together, and will be presenting, and presentation about nursing practice for staff members at the facility where I work.

While there is a nursing shortage through many sectors of healthcare there seems to be an especially hard hit shortage in specialty areas. There are a wide range of specialities available in Illinois but there are going to be some shortages of specific specialites in the near future. These specialties are ICU, neonatal, dialysis, OR, pysch, and ER nursing (idfpr & sanderstorm?). There are a few contributing factors to shortages in these areas; these factors are aging workforce with many nurses in theses specialties getting ready to retire, less school clinical experience in these specialties, and expansion of these services (gysto). It is common that younger nurses are attracted to these locations because of increased

Since the start of my nursing career, I made the decision early on to get a few years of Registered Nurse (RN) experience and then continue on the further my education to become a Family Nurse Practitioner. My first job after graduating with my Bachelors of Science in Nursing (BSN), I worked in Pennsylvania as an oncology and hospice RN in a small rural hospital. After gaining one years’ experience, I decided to further my career by starting a career as a travel RN and simultaneously I enrolled at Chamberlain College of Nursing in the FNP program. After graduation, I plan on settling down in Washington and start my career as an FNP. Throughout this paper, I will effectively explore the scope of practice for APNs in Washington, complete a personal assessment that reflects my strengths and weaknesses, explore local and professional organizations that can be accessed to gain information on employment opportunities, determine

I was always undecided regarding the career that I wanted to pursue. As I got older and looked at many choices in careers I realized that I wanted to have a career in the medical field. Being a nurse interests me because it requires the study of the human body along with other great opportunities that nurses have in this career. I want to become a nurse because I like being able to help those who are in need.

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.

As a fairly new nurse myself, when I graduated in 2013 it was difficult to obtain a job as an RN. Even though the demand for nurses was there, there were many hospitals that did not want to hire a new graduate with no experience. Applying to hospitals with new graduate programs was even more difficult because each new graduate cohort had a minimal amount of slots. After hundreds of applications, I was finally able to enter a new graduate program that only had seven available positions. Although it is true that there is a nursing shortage, it is even more competitive for potential nursing students to enter nursing programs. Ultimately, this forces those who have a passion for nursing and not willing to be put on a waitlist to attend a private

By fall of 2010, I plan on starting the Master’s of Science in Nursing and Family Nurse Practitioner program at University of Phoenix. I want to sit for the national boards certifying exam by the end of 2013. After completion of the requirements, I must submit the documentation to the South Carolina State Board of Nursing. I plan on working for a family practice, which will give me opportunity to work in both the hospital and office setting. Income is not the main reason for my desire to advance in my profession, but it is important to note that the United States Census Bureau 2004 data states that income levels rise as educational levels rise. Income will help me continue my education as well as my children and obtain other goals such as traveling around the world and

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

Thinking about my career when I graduate high school is very stressful but in the past week and a half I think I have fully decided that I would like to do nursing. The thing that made me become interested in nursing is that I really like to help people, I like the blood and I feel like the sicker they are the better for me because I can help get them better and stronger. I want to do something in my life where I feel like I am making a difference I want the rush of adrenaline when saving someone's life. Realizing that nursing is really what I would love to do is because my dad went in for open heart surgery last monday on october 1st. He had a triple bypass surgery to help remove the blockage in his heart for future complications. The surgeon had said “the surgery went amazing, it was all by the book it was a textbook procedure.” Tuesday october 2nd, my dad had a heart attack, although he was not aware of that he kept saying that he was in pain because of the incision, the nurse Ian ordered an Electrocardiogram (EKG) to see if any blockage was in the heart and to see if he infact was having a heart attack. Once the EKG was done they had found that there were two blood clots in the graphs that they bypassed, so they then had to put in four stints back through the main arteries. When all of this was completed they took him back to the intensive care unit (ICU) within the next two days wednesday and thursday he was doing amazing, he was eating, he was very alert, and

Nursing has been an occupation that I have had my mind set on since I was in the second grade. I have always loved the idea of helping people fight their medical battles and being there for them, like someone once was for me. When I was born, I had to have a portion of my left lung taken out. I was not expected to live while my mom was pregnant with me and my sister. After I was born, I was rushed to surgery to remove part of my left lung. Because of the doctors and nurses that had been there for me while I was fighting my battles, I had survived and lead a healthy, normal life now. I want to do the same thing for someone else. I love the idea of being the so-called “superhero” of someone else’s life.

According to Stanhope and Lancaster (2012), holistic nursing takes into consideration the “interconnectedness between the mind, body, and spirit” (p. 974). Once upon a time, the concept of holism was something I had never heard of. It was not until I began nursing school that I became familiarized. Initially I did not understand why there was such an emphasis on holistic care; I always deemed nursing as a career where it was always necessary to see the patient as a whole person, so it never occurred to me that the practice could be done any other way.