Nursing Application
Nurses play various significant roles with a common goal of promoting wellness, preventing diseases, providing care plans, administering medications, monitoring patients, and providing emotional support (Hamric, Spross & Hanson, 2008). I understand that nursing is a profession that requires a strong and intelligent person who is willing to maintain the well-being of people and have the ability to work in different roles in the evolving medical field. There are various specialized fields, advanced practices and career path options that give students the opportunity to choose the right field. Different areas of specialization include nurse researcher, psychiatric nurse, certified nurse, midwife, orthopedic nurse, nurse practitioners, and neonatal nurses among other fields (Hamric, Spross & Hanson, 2008).
Nursing is an interesting and meaningful career, and I have always aspired to become a nurse in order to make a difference in the community by dealing with people who are suffering from illnesses. Currently, I am advancing my nursing knowledge and skill in a retirement home where I work hard to improve the well-being of older adults. I perform many roles such as ensuring the well-being of elderly through monitoring their progress, preparing meals, feeding them, maximizing patients' hygiene, visiting the elderly on regular basis, aiding in the recovery process by developing bond, motivating patients, assisting them with daily activities and I also assist the Nurse Practioner and Licensed Practical Nurse.
As I prepare to advance my nursing career, my clinical experience will assist in delivering quality care to the patients. My life experience in the retirement home has shaped my life and has increased my interest in the nursing field. Working as a certified nurse assistant in the retirement home has taught me that elderly people need compassion, good communication, mental endurance, hardworking, ability to solve problems and respect. These are vital requirements as they will enable in interacting through different situations and meet the needs of the patients. My personal characteristics such as good communication skills, problem-solving skills, empathy, honesty, dignity, commitment, trustworthy and dependable will assist in advancing my nursing career and coordinate with other students and professors.
My life experiences have also helped in understanding my weaknesses which include lack of proper management, lack of patience, poor listener, lack of adaptability, and I do not like pressure at work. Since I have accepted my faults, I am able to change behavior and to overcome the weaknesses. As a student, my short term education goal is to complete the LPN degree program and my long-term goal is to complete a master's degree in Nursing. The accomplishment of these goals will provides me with an opportunity to enter in the health care system to provide comprehensive care to the patient, and foster creativity in the medical field.
Reference
Hamric, A. B., Spross, J. A., & Hanson, C. M. (2008). Advanced Practice Nursing E-Book: An Integrative
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