Nursing is a profession which has evolved tremendously in the past century. From the dawn of time nursing has existed‚ in one form or another. This has contributed to it gaining recognition as a profession. According to.............profession has been defined as “an occupation that requires extensive education or a calling that requires special knowledge‚ skill‚ and preparation”. Since healthcare varies between cultures‚ nurses have historically taken on many different roles‚ these include folk
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This essay will discuss the importance of needs assessment in nursing practice. It will also identify and explore the use of appropriate tools that are required for the service user in the scenario. From the assessment tools selected‚ one will be prioritised and applied in relation to the service user’s condition. The possible outcomes will then be discussed for future care planning for the service user. Finally‚ the essay will summarise what has been learnt from using the assessment tool. According
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Introduction Over time in health care there have been times in which‚ the directors of the hospital have been trying to get rid of Licensed Practical Nurse or LPNs and want their nursing staff to only be Registered Nurses or RNs. If LPNs are eliminated there will be a huge nursing shortage in the hospital setting. If a LPNs is currently working in a hospital setting are told to get their RN by a date or they will be fired. This is a problem because older LPN that is close to retirement they are not
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deteriorated and she was confined to the hospital I became exposed to the daily activities in a clinical environment. Being able to closely observe the doctors‚ nurses and other medical staff cemented my resolve to pursue a career in nursing. I decided to enter the nursing profession in order to help people‚ like my grandmother‚ who required the medical care and personal compassion I knew I’m capable of providing. Before becoming a nurse‚ I knew I had many roads to travel and many journeys to complete
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I have always identified with nursing. Ever since I was a small child‚ I have been keenly interested in this field. Now as an adult‚ I can envision myself stepping into the role of becoming a nurse. Why? Because it is in my nature to seek out people needing help and those who know me well describe me as nurturing and caring. Throughout high school and my 2 years of college thus far‚ I have been credited with being that person younger students looked to for guidance and direction‚ and it is also part
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Patrice L. Donald (426-41-5435) / Application Essay 429 Hillandale Drive / Jackson‚ MS 39212 During my childhood years I can vividly remember the cold‚ late nights my mother was called upon to help save lives. Without the time to find a baby sitter and due to my father’s occupation as a truck driver‚ she was forced to take me along with her to work. Although I was told to stay in the nurse’s lounge and watch television – I found the hospital corridors intriguing. I often would sneak out and
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RDPN Applicant Essay I wish to be considered for entry into this psychiatric nursing program with the goal of potentially becoming a registered psychiatric nurse because due to my prior personal experience I have learned that nursing would be best suitable for me. This is because as I volunteered at Hilton Villa care home place I learned many things about patients. Firstly‚ I noticed that patients with mental illness or mental distress need nurses that could genuinely cooperate with them. While
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transition to the first year of a nursing degree. (experience) To further my insight into working in a healthcare environment‚ I am currently completing a Level 2 Diploma in Clinical Healthcare Support. As part of my course I work full time at the Queen Elizabeth Hospital as an Aspiring Nurse Apprentice. During this time I have gained a valuable understanding of the workings of a hospital ward‚ with the opportunity to learn first-hand the responsibilities and pressures of nursing. Furthermore‚ I have been
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humanity‚ taking a place beside the physician and the priest.” Practitioners of pediatric nursing are called pediatric nurses. Pediatric nursing is a specific field of nursing in which nurses’ care for infants‚ children‚ and adolescents. The field of nursing also has a wide variety of different positions and calls for hard work‚ dedication‚ passion‚ socializing‚ and love for this career. Being that Nursing is an occupation that consists of care for patients it demands a lot of your time. Without
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time‚ my first experience with nursing occurred when I learned to count calories in the sixth grade. It was a slightly misguided attempt to maximize my health. This small understanding of what it means to seek health started the bit of snow rolling that began to collect a bit more snow and a bit more‚ and it took rolling through much more experience and exploration to turn this tiny bit of snow into the more comprehensive understanding of health‚ nutrition and nursing that I have today – the large
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