Nurse Practitioner Kelly Goolsby Health Science 4th Block What do I want to be when I grow up? I want to be a nurse practitioner. What is a nurse practitioner? A nurse practitioner or an “NP” is an advanced nurse or an “RN”. Nurse practitioners have many responsibilities that range from taking care of patients to treating them. NPs make a lot of money. It takes years to become a NP. Nurse practitioners have been around for a while. To start off a nurse practitioner is basically an advanced
parents and kids. Every citizen has their own way on how to handle this problem that arise but whatever they’re doing is what they think the best for them and the people the love and care. In my opinion, I think it is ethical to put our parents in a nursing homes or old folks home if no one could take a look at them during working
Different cultures have a set of distinctive health practices that they use to treat illnesses. It is important for nurses to understand the health practice variations among different cultures as a way to integrate modern medicine with traditional ones. In this discussion, I will identify the ways the Navajos culture influence health-seeking behaviors, the influence of traditional Navajo folk medicine and Mary Littlejohn’s case study in the way it influences health-seeking behaviors. Family bonds
Advanced practice nurses are nurses who have advanced clinical skills and advanced degrees in nursing. These professionals have expertise in medication management, pharmacological agents and physical assessment. Some advanced nurses even become certified in specialized areas of their practice. The role of a APNs can be clinical nurse specialists, nurse practitioners, certified nurse-midwives or certified registered nurse anesthetists. Compared to registered nurses and in some extent to licensed
relationships and individualised care. Values consist of; respect, dignity, working together, commitment, compassion, fair treatment for all, improving overall health and wellbeing (Nhs.uk, 2015). The care value base works directly alongside the 6 C’s of nursing (Nhsemployers.org, 2015). Which under new plans to be introduced will
work in healthcare facilities, like hospitals. In order to become a registered nurse, a bachelor's science degree, associate's degree, or diploma is required. Also, the person that wants to become a registered nurse must graduate from an approved nursing program and they have to pass the National Council Licensure Examination. Other qualifications include
The role of the Advanced 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
During medication administration, the primary role of the nurse is to ensure that prescribed medications are delivered in a safe manner. As medication administration is an important component of providing comprehensive nursing care, doing harm to a patient is every nurse’s biggest fear. Even though nurses greatly value proficiency and make every effort for 100% accuracy in giving medication, med errors continue to take place. These errors can result in serious illness, death, or increase the patient’s
Acquiring an advanced practice degree in nursing (APRN) has always been my goal. It is the next step of providing nursing care with autonomy and substantial clinical judgement. In order to choose the right APRN specialty, I needed to expose myself to different facets of nursing. With opportunity, hard work and dedication I progressed from telemetry/ICU stepdown and Medical ICU to Cardio thoracic ICU (see CV). Each unit provided me with the knowledge and skill sets necessary to be a proficient nurse
Overview: Clinical nurse leaders (CNL) are registered nurses who are specialized in the medical care field and work for a specific group of patient population. With advanced knowledge in nursing care, they work as leaders, educators and patient advocates. This role is specially designed by the American Association of Colleges of Nurses for lessening the errors occurred in healthcare systems. They also work with the medical team and provide advice and guidance. As a specialist, a clinical nurse leader