RN: Career Path Of Becoming A Nurse
Title: Career Path of RN
General Purpose: I have always like helping others. I have a passion for it, seeing someone smile because I brighten their day is something that I absolutely love doing. I decided I wanted to change my career path to nursing back in 2012. I was told by my former clients that I would make a wonderful nurse. That made me take the steps to this career path of RN.
Specific Purpose: Choosing to be a nurse is a great decision. Many nurses who complete RN to BSN or MSN degree programs already know about the great advantages, incredible career opportunities and vast possibilities of being a nurse. There are certainly more than 101 reasons why nursing is a fabulous profession. Here are a few:
Nursing is a time-honored profession …show more content…
From licensed practical nurses who provide basic care to advanced practice nurses who deliver babies, nursing has countless career paths. The road I want to take depends on how much time I commit to school and where I work. Regardless of specialty, I need qualities including compassion, people skills and physical endurance.
II. The information I am giving you comes from Becoming a registered nurse. Nurse Education Today
I. Responsibilities 1. A nurse’s responsibilities depend on educational level. 2. Licensed practical nurses handle day-to-day bedside care, including monitoring vital statistics, administering medications, updating patient charts and helping with hygiene. 1. RNs help with routine care, too, but they also order and interpret diagnostic tests; tweak treatment plans as patient conditions change; consult with doctors to evaluate care; and educate families about disease prevention or wellness. 2. Advanced practice nurses are RNs who have still more responsibilities, including prescribing …show more content…
Nurses also may specialize in patient types, ranging from newborns to people with addictions.
III. Characteristics
1. Compassion is important for a nurse, but it’s not enough to want to help people.
2. You need specific mental, physical and emotional skills and traits. 1. You have to speak and write clearly to communicate with patients, other nurses and doctors about diagnoses and treatments.
2. You also have to be a problem-solver with critical thinking skills, such as strong judgment and reasoning, to make decisions in a health crisis.
Part III: Conclusion
I. From licensed practical nurses who provide basic care to advanced practice nurses who deliver babies, nursing has countless career paths. The road you take depends on how much time you commit to school and where you work. Regardless of specialty, you need qualities including compassion, people skills and physical endurance. Forecasts call for big growth in all areas of nursing, as of 2013.
Part IV: References
Alavi, C., Cooke, M., & Crowe, M. (1997). Becoming a registered nurse. Nurse Education Today, 17(6), 473-480. 10.1016/S0260-6917(97)80008-1 ELIAS HOLTZMAN, S. W. (1993). SMOOTHING A NURSE 'S CAREER PATH: All editions.3 star. 2 star P. 2 star B. 1 star, late. 1 star early. The Record (Hackensack,
General Purpose: I have always like helping others. I have a passion for it, seeing someone smile because I brighten their day is something that I absolutely love doing. I decided I wanted to change my career path to nursing back in 2012. I was told by my former clients that I would make a wonderful nurse. That made me take the steps to this career path of RN.
Specific Purpose: Choosing to be a nurse is a great decision. Many nurses who complete RN to BSN or MSN degree programs already know about the great advantages, incredible career opportunities and vast possibilities of being a nurse. There are certainly more than 101 reasons why nursing is a fabulous profession. Here are a few:
Nursing is a time-honored profession …show more content…
From licensed practical nurses who provide basic care to advanced practice nurses who deliver babies, nursing has countless career paths. The road I want to take depends on how much time I commit to school and where I work. Regardless of specialty, I need qualities including compassion, people skills and physical endurance.
II. The information I am giving you comes from Becoming a registered nurse. Nurse Education Today
I. Responsibilities 1. A nurse’s responsibilities depend on educational level. 2. Licensed practical nurses handle day-to-day bedside care, including monitoring vital statistics, administering medications, updating patient charts and helping with hygiene. 1. RNs help with routine care, too, but they also order and interpret diagnostic tests; tweak treatment plans as patient conditions change; consult with doctors to evaluate care; and educate families about disease prevention or wellness. 2. Advanced practice nurses are RNs who have still more responsibilities, including prescribing …show more content…
Nurses also may specialize in patient types, ranging from newborns to people with addictions.
III. Characteristics
1. Compassion is important for a nurse, but it’s not enough to want to help people.
2. You need specific mental, physical and emotional skills and traits. 1. You have to speak and write clearly to communicate with patients, other nurses and doctors about diagnoses and treatments.
2. You also have to be a problem-solver with critical thinking skills, such as strong judgment and reasoning, to make decisions in a health crisis.
Part III: Conclusion
I. From licensed practical nurses who provide basic care to advanced practice nurses who deliver babies, nursing has countless career paths. The road you take depends on how much time you commit to school and where you work. Regardless of specialty, you need qualities including compassion, people skills and physical endurance. Forecasts call for big growth in all areas of nursing, as of 2013.
Part IV: References
Alavi, C., Cooke, M., & Crowe, M. (1997). Becoming a registered nurse. Nurse Education Today, 17(6), 473-480. 10.1016/S0260-6917(97)80008-1 ELIAS HOLTZMAN, S. W. (1993). SMOOTHING A NURSE 'S CAREER PATH: All editions.3 star. 2 star P. 2 star B. 1 star, late. 1 star early. The Record (Hackensack,