I began nursing school at Valencia College in August of 2006. Once I completed my pediatric clinical rotation at Arnold Palmer hospital‚ I began working as an advanced clinical tech in acute pediatrics--a pediatric medical surgical unit. From that moment on‚ I knew that I wanted to become a Pediatric Nurse. Pediatrics brings such a unique perspective in health care that I fell in love with it and to follow‚ I completed a pediatric nursing internship in my last year of nursing school and began my
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Pediatric oncologists are medical professionals who specialize with the diagnosis and treatment of cancers that occur during childhood. These professionals have an advanced education‚ training and experience that allow them to thoroughly understand how cancers affect children in a different way than adults do. They are responsible in managing‚ diagnosing and treating a wide variety of cancers that occur in children such as cancer of the blood or leukemia. Pediatric oncologists are well-trained in
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TITLE: Authentic leadership and its application in nursing practice SCENARIO: Within the perioperative environment‚ leaders are an important aspect with leadership qualities being required of all nurses when working in this fast-paced environment. To explore the potential application of authentic leadership within the perioperative environment‚ a scenario has been created. We are looking at the role of Clinical Nurse Specialists (CNS) and Associated Nurse Managers (ANUM) in the support and teaching
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Chemistry in The Pediatric Field 1 Chemistry in The Pediatric Field Jocelinne Galan Chemistry in The Pediatric Field 1 Pediatric is a branch of medicine that deals with the development‚ care‚ and disease of babies and children. Pediatrics is a young specialty over 200 years old. It became a specialized area of study in the 18th century‚ when the first children hospitals were founded
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thought of fulfilling my purpose in life by becoming a pediatric nurse compels me every day. A career in nursing means that I will be at the forefront of making a difference in my patients’ life mentally and physically through care‚ respect‚ and compassion. In the health care setting‚ I have been limited but very appreciative for every experience. In the past‚ I have shadowed as a part of my high school curriculum‚ volunteered at my former pediatric office‚ and interned at Walgreens as a pharmacy technician
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The knowledge of ethics and the subsequent theories that have evolved from it is paramount to the profession of nursing. These theories assist nurses with identifying potential problems and developing skills required to determine and justify decisions in given situations. Furthermore‚ they work to enhance and shape an individual’s ethical beliefs and values. There are a number of ethical theories that have been introduced throughout nursing including the widely agreed upon four; deontology‚ utilitarianism
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Integration of Mid-Range Theory and Practice Paper: MaryKay Livingston Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing Case Western Reserve University Dr. Deborah Lindell The Practice Situation Complex physiological changes during pregnancy have a significant impact on almost every organ on the body system including the oral cavity -- these changes are due to hormonal changes. Estrogen causes increased blood flow to the oral
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When I decided to pursue a career in medicine‚ pediatrics seemed like a natural choice. From spending time with my younger brothers to working as a summer camp counselor‚ I had always loved interacting with children. As I reflect on past experiences and hopes for the future‚ it has become clear to me that pediatrics will allow me to realize my personal and professional dreams. The field of pediatrics is diverse and challenging. During my clerkship rotations‚ I admired the amount of knowledge and
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years of age‚ has a hectic but rewarding job. It takes only not only good grades but also extreme dedication to succeed in this medical field. There are many different types of pediatricians and finding the right one is essential. Overall‚ life as a pediatric doctor is right for some people and it may be you. The road to becoming a pediatrician starts with selecting the right premedical college courses. Although this may vary between different medical schools‚ theses are the minimum requirements for
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Prescribed Pediatric Extended Care (PPEC) centers are specifically designed to decrease health care costs by delivering cost effective health services to children with medically complex conditions‚ in the hopes of reducing frequent hospitalizations. Parents who enroll their children in PPECs not only expect the management of their child’s medical needs‚ but also anticipate that the PPEC will function as a regular daycare and promote their child’s academic and social development. Hence‚ the expectation
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