Project 16 Register ed Nurse

Project 16 Register ed Nurse

Job Requirements ADN - Associates Degree in Nursing BSN - Bachelors Degree in Nursing (Optional) After degree you need to take NCLEX, National Council Licensure Examination Catgories of Need included in Exam: Safe, Effective Care Environment: Management Care and Safety and Infection Control Psychosocial Integrity: Coping and Adaptation and Psychosocial Adaption Health Promotion and Maintenance: Growth and Development through the Life Span and Prevention and Early Detection of Disease Physiological Integrity: Basic Care and Comfort, Pharmacological and Parenteral Therapies, Reduction of Risk Potential and Physiological Adaptation

Preparation for Becoming an RN Courses: Anatomy Microbiology Chemistry Nutrition Psychology Nursing Practice and Theory

Best Colleges and Universities Johns Hopkins University of Pennsylvania University of California University of Washington

Job Outlook 16% from 2014-2024 Salaries Approximately $67,490 per year Varies based on location and experience

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Future of Registered Nursing More sophisticated procedures will be done more often Same day patient care will be more common Higher demand for medical professionals because of the baby boomers growing age More people have access to healthcare than before

Skills Vital to Registered Nursing Organizational Skills Stress Management Kind and Compassionate Excellent Communication Skills Dedication and Patience Detail Oriented Critical Thinking Alert and Observant Responsible Physical and Mental Endurance Judgement and Decision Making

Interviews If you could go back to college would you follow a different career path? Explain why or why not. B: I might because it wasn't an easy path to get to where I am today. I might have gone into education first. J: No because all my experiences have led to me where I am today. D: No, I would have just continued my studies in psychology to get a masters degree rather than only a bachelors degree What is the most important trait one should have when looking for a job? B: Perseverance J: Writing and communication skills D: Confidence

What are some skills you would recommend to others in order to find success? B: Make personal contacts and volunteer in the area you are interested in going in to so that you can meet people who do what you want to do. J: Volunteering/ internships and be there full time, not just a brief period. D: Go after what you want and don't let anything bring you down Comparing when you were in school to now, what has been the most significant change in schooling/ education? B and J: Students today have access to information that we never did, what was in the school library is what we had. D: schooling now seems much more in depth than before.

How should one dress for an interview? B: Conservatively professional, for example, no short skirts or low cut tops J: agreed with previous statement but be in something you already have and wear, don't try to be someone else D: Professionally and conservatively Handshake Firm hand, strong eye contact, not too hard, genuine smile

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What made you decide to become a nurse? I knew since I was a child that I wanted to be a nurse. I love to help people. How did you climb the ladder to be in the position you are in as of right now? Climbing the ladder: I was a NICU nurse at Metro for 2 years and decided to become a nurse practitioner. Metrohealth actually had their own NP program. It was a good program and combined our classes with CWRU professors. I have been a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner since 1984. (I'm old!) I have worked at a few hospitals over the years but have been with CCF since 2000. I'm credentialed to work at Fairview,Hillcrest, Main Campus, and Medina Hospital.

What are some skills vital to this career? Skills: Critical thinking, problem-solving, collaboration with other medical team members. Our skills as NNP include: intubation, thoracentesis, arterial line placement and puncture, umbilical vein and artery line placement, lumbar puncture, and picc line placement. What is the most rewarding part of being an RN? Rewarding part of being an RN: Very simply making a difference. Helping people get better or in some cases taking the best care If you were to interview a candidate for a registered nurse position, what are some key characteristics would you look for? Compassion, patience, determination, common sense, and kindness.

How can a high schooler, like me, prepare themselves for the job or college courses regarding nursing? High school prep: definitely science based classes, math, computer skills, good social skills, and time management. What college did you attend? Education: Nursing school including college courses, NP program at Metrohealth I was grandfathered in due to my years of experience and certification. Current NP's are required to have their Master's degree and some are getting their Doctorate in Nursing.

Reflection After completing project16, I feel much more prepared for what the future may bring especially regarding college. I have learned what courses will lead me to be better equipped for a career in nursing, including microbiology, anatomy and biology. My confidence in becoming a nurse has been boosted due to the high outlook percentage. I also feel more prepared for what to expect and how to hold myself in a professional interview. I think that this project was helpful for me especially before college though it would have been even more helpful if I had done this earlier.