The Caring Nurse: ADN versus BSN The Caring Nurse: ADN versus BSN Caring is the heart of nursing. Most nurses have a quality about them that harbors caring. Caring is defined by Merriam-Webster dictionary as‚ “effort made to do something correctly‚ safely‚ or without causing damage‚” or “things that are done to keep someone healthy‚ safe‚ etc.” Nurses‚ whether they are an associate degree educated or baccalaureate educated‚ want to do a good job. They don’t come to work to intentionally
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Every since I was a little girl I dream of becoming a Nurse. The idea of helping people and working in a medical environment has always been intriguing me. On my journey of becoming a nurse‚ I learn you need to acquire a skill set that involves active listening‚ reading comprehension‚ and critical thinking. Active listening is important because you learn to gather information quickly and precisely. Reading comprehension is important because it’s the act of understanding what
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REGISTERED NURSES and licensed practical nurses join professional nursing organizations for many reasons. For example‚ some join to learn what’s going on and stay current in their field or specialty. Others want to network or enjoy the peer recognition that comes from being an active member of a major organization. Nurses may join a general organization‚ such as the American Nurses Association‚ a specialty group‚ such as the Emergency Nurses Association‚ or a state nursing association-or one of each
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The Difference between ADN and BSN Nurses Channon Valentine Grand Canyon University: Professional Dynamics NRS-430V Professor Belmonte November 21‚ 2012 The Difference between ADN and BSN Nurses When researching the differences between an ADN and a BSN the biggest thing that was found was the ability to get into management at a health care facility. “ADN nurses go to school for two years to prepare technical bedside nurses for secondary care settings‚ such as community hospitals and long
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themselves‚ such as washing‚ dressing‚ feeding and so on (Castledine‚ 2009). There are also professions linked to it; social work and members of the healthcare profession‚ such as doctors‚ nurses‚ care assistants and psychologists all fall under the term‚ caring profession. This essay will outline the relationship between nurses and caring. Caring can be separated into two areas; caring for someone and caring about someone. Caring for someone refers to caring for their physical needs‚ medical treatment and
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epigastric pain described as bad heartburn. Her sister tells the nurse‚ "I felt like that when I had toxemia during my pregnancy." Admission assessment by the nurse reveals: today’s weight 182 pounds‚ T 99.1° F‚ P 76‚ R 22‚ BP 138/88‚ 4+ pitting edema‚ and 3+ protein in the urine. Heart rate is regular‚ and lung sounds are clear. Deep tendon reflexes (DTRs) are 3+ biceps and triceps and 4+ patellar with 1 beat of ankle clonus. The nurse applies the external fetal monitor‚ which shows a baseline fetal
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PRECETORSHIP OF NURSES IN PRACTICE. I am predominantly a kinesthetic learner and I will endeavour to look at how this can influence the way I bring about training in my surroundings. To me it is essential to combine the way the preceptee with their different learning style learns and to provide the best learning outcomes plus conquer the challenges we may both face. I’m a practical person who likes to get on with the task before me with as few hassles as achievable. I surround myself with bright
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How I became a Nurse Maggie Cook Galen College of Nursing How I became a Nurse Have you ever thought about becoming a nurse? Growing up‚ becoming a nurse had never crossed my mind. I didn’t grow up around anyone who worked in the nursing field nor was I used to being in and out of hospitals; whether it be for me or because of family. Although I wasn’t around many nurses or had much experience‚ I knew at one time or another I would be a huge part in changing
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Factors Influencing Retention of Registered Nurses in a Selected Private Hospital in Bacolod City A Thesis Presented to University of St. La Salle Graduate School In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirement for the Course Methods of Research Masters in Nursing By: Bayadog‚ April Anne Bescaser‚ Karen Rose Dominguez‚ Gezza Marie APPROVAL SHEET This research study entitled "Factors Affecting Retention of Registered Nurses in a Selected Private Hospital in Bacolod City”
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An aligned organization is one which their performance influences are mutually supportive and focuses on effective and efficient delivery of system. Values play an important role in an organization and leads to success. To attain a successful alignment between individual and corporate values‚ there needs to be a connection between the employee and the organization in which he or she works for. The benefits contain significant value to both the organization as well as the employee. The decision individual
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