This section presents the results of the study based on the sequence by which the research questions were raised. The profile of the respondents is presented first followed by the results and discussion. Respondents’ profile A total of one hundred and forty-three respondents (one hundred and one practicing nurses and forty two nursing students) were served the questionnaire and completed it, giving a response rate of 100%. Almost all the respondents were females in both categories (Table 1). The
Transition from enrolled to registered nurse Introduction Challenges on entering the nursing profession as a registered nurse are expected by all nurses who graduate. Although, the transition to being a registered nurse for someone who has previously been an enrolled nurse is equally challenging, the general perception is different. A number of research articles and literature is published for fresh graduates but only a few deal with the problems of enrolled nurses. They have many challenges of their
Nurses are very important people in a health care setting because they are with the patients most of the time and provide most diversified care to the patient compared to that of the doctors. Nurses have very important roles in health care provision industry because nurses most of their time and part of their life is spent taking care of other people in the hospitals or other areas who have got different illness or traumas and also the elderly who’s relatives prefer bringing them to the hospital
leaders capable of persuading staff to align with organizational goals. Studies have shown that students that use critical thinking frequently
Practice Nurse has been evolving since the 1960’s and the evolution is on going. Each role such as CNS, NP, CNM, and CRNA has its primary criteria, competencies and remains distinctive. At a basic level, the definition for a Nurse Practitioner/Advance Practice Nurse (APNs) is a registered nurse that possesses advanced knowledge and skills which enable them to appropriately function in an expanded role as health care providers (Carryer, Gardner, Dunn, & Gardner, 2007). They are effectively nurses who
What is a Certified Nursing Assistant? A certified nursing assistant, or it is also called CNA, helps patients or customers with health awareness needs under the management of a licensed practical nurse or registered nurse. Otherwise called a nursing assistant a patient care assistant or a state tested nurse aid, the person who conveys this title needs solid hard working attitude and capacity, yet issues of risk and legitimateness keep Certified Nursing Assistants from performing certain systems. Certified
Jasmin Salazar CNA Tuesday/Wednesday March 17, 2015 Nurse Shortage As a Certified nursing assistant student now my goals for the future are to someday become a registered nurse, and my question everyday is when I graduate will I find a job. While reading several articles I discovered that there has been a nursing shortage not just locally or nationally, but also globally. Registered nurses are specially trained by the state to develop care plans and coordinate all aspects of the patient or residents
They are supervised by registered nurses. The registered nurses make sure they are doing the right thing (MS Health Careers). A nursing assistant is there when there is a need for personal care. They help patients of all ages and do many different tasks throughout the day. Nursing assistants will make beds, take vital signs, help patients walk, Report all changes to the nurse, and safety awareness (Explore Health Careers). Nursing assistants make $27
around from wanting to be an ultrasound tech, to a dermatologist and finally came to the conclusion that I want to be a pediatric nurse practitioner (PNP). I have always enjoyed working with children and the medical aspect of it has always intrigued me as well. Here is why I want to major in nursing. Nurse practitioners (NPs) are advance practiced registered nurses (APRNs) who often focus on specific areas or populations that include pediatrics,
Lin et al .,2015 did a study on transformational leadership, supports the findings from the interview. The study reports that transformational leadership entails a clear vision which motivates the team members and enhances the productivity of the nursing staff ( Lin et al.,2015) The power enjoyed by MJ as a nurse leader in the emergency department is referent power (Wais, 2017). The referent power is due to the trust