The Role of the Professional Nurse in Relation to Sexually Transmitted Infections Introduction Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been described as “a major public health problem in Europe” (Fenton & Lowndes‚ 2004‚ p. 255). There is evidence that there is an increasing number of persons infected with STIs in the UK (Fenton & Lowndes‚ 2004; Cassell et al.‚ 2006)‚ and primary health care and specialist clinics play a significant role in the diagnosis and treatment of these infections (Cassell
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WHAT IS NURSING? AN EXAMINATION OF THE ROLE OF THE PROFESSIONAL NURSE. INTRODUCTION Nursing is a profession‚ the depth and breadth of which is to meet different heath care needs of the population (American Nurses Association(ANA)‚ 2010). This demand to clarify what professionalism or profession mean in the health care field. The term ‘professionalism’ has autonomy and self-regulation as the characteristics central to it. It signifies that a profession has authority to establish standards of conduct
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in handy and although I have applied for several‚ I do not know at this time if I have been awarded any of the scholarships I have applied for. While in college I plan to work as a CNA to save money and to also get better knowledge for my goal of becoming a nurse. Throughout high school‚ I feel that I have gained a strong work ethic. Not only towards jobs that I have held but also towards my school work. I have worked at the Bedford Swimming Pool‚ which I have become
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To me‚ being a professional nurse leader means helping other achieve their highest potential though education and competency training. According to Zimmerman (2013)‚ the nursing professional assists and leads nursing staff though changes in technology‚ clinical outcomes and the need for new models of care. As I obtain additional education and knowledge in leadership my perception of the role of the nurse will change from a clinical‚ direct patient care model to a complex system of policy‚ leadership
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am I” or “What am I doing”‚ many may ask. This is me seven years from now achieving my goal of becoming a Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist. The steps to this career require a lot of training and college‚ but the outcome makes up for it; a CRNA comes with good salary‚ high job demand‚ and great benefits. A Nurse Anesthetist makes good pay and the job comes with great benefits. The average salary of a Nurse Anesthetist ranges from $89‚477-$177‚158. The pay also varies from location to location
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PERSONAL STATEMENT PAPER Personal Statement Paper: My Professional Goals and Insights Samantha N. Newkirk Ohio University PERSONAL STATEMENT PAPER Abstract This paper discusses my professional goals‚ why I am pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) after obtaining my Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Registered Nurse (RN) license‚ the role integrity and ethics play in nursing‚ and why professional writing and communication is important to the profession. Discussions
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Describe your personal and professional goals and how a degree from Regent University’s School of Business & Leadership will help you achieve these goals. Also‚ please discuss your ability to successfully complete a doctoral-level program based on your attributes and previous experiences. I have never attended a Christian University therefore‚ I believe Regent University will help me in my transformation as a Christian to get a better understanding of what Jesus Christ would like for me to discuss
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Personal Goals HCS/301 Undergraduate Nursing Studies June 15‚ 2014 Personal Goals Goals can be personal or professional‚ long-term or short-term‚ but they help us track our course and stay on target for our future endeavors. Securing the image you see for your future requires straightforward ideas‚ dedication‚ and a passion to carry you through to the end. A goal is an end to which you direct your efforts. (Carter‚ Bishop‚ & Kravits‚ 2011‚ “Glossary”). The objectives desired by each individual
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Goal‚ Goals‚ Goals‚ Darrah White 07/28/2013 1. What steps does your textbook’s author recommend for achieving your short term goals? The textbook’s author recommends achieving short term goals should have two steps. First identify your short term goals‚ decide each goals importance at this current time‚ then pick the goal that is most crucial to achieve at this time. Secondly‚ list all the necessary steps it will take to achieve this goal‚ then determine
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elderly lady‚ 78 year old Mrs Jones was admitted to the unit from a local nursing home following an acute myocardial infarction. In order to gain in my clinical skills experience I was asked to accompany and observe the staff nurse who was to carry out the catheterisation. The nurse told Mrs Jones that she was just going to pop a catheter in. There were no explanatory details towards Mrs Jones about what the procedure precisely entailed‚ and she was not informed of the risks or benefits. Therefore Mrs
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