Download or read book The Experience of Nursing as a Career Choice in the 21st Century written by JoAnn Howell and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 236 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Experience of Choosing Nursing as a Career Narratives from Millennial Nurses written by Sheri Lynn Price and published by . This book was released on 2011 with total page 456 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The critical and growing shortage of nurses is a global concern. The growth and sustainability of the nursing profession depends on the ability to recruit and retain the upcoming generation of professionals. Understanding the career choice experiences of Millennial nurses is a critical component of recruitment and retention strategies. An interpretive, narrative methodology, was used to understand how Millennial explain, account for, and make sense of their choice of nursing as a career. Individual, face to face interviews were conducted with 12 Millennial Nursing students (born 1980 or after), for whom nursing was their preferred career choice. Participants were interviewed twice and chronicled their career choice experiences within reflective journals. Data was analyzed using Polkinghorne's method of narrative configuration and emplotment.The participants' narratives present a shift from understanding career choice within a virtuous plot to one of social positioning. Career choice was initially emplotted around a traditional and stereotypical understanding of nursing as a virtuous profession: altruistic, noble, caring, and compassionate. The narrative scripts evolved from positioning nursing as virtuous towards understanding the meaning of career choice in relation to one's position in the social world. The narratives position career choice in relation to the participants' desire for autonomy, respect and quality of life. Pragmatic considerations such as lifestyle, job security, salary and social status were also emphasized. The narratives represent career choice as a complex consideration of social positioning, fraught with hopes, dreams, doubts and tensions. The participants' perceptions and expectations in relation to their future nursing careers were influenced by a historical and stereotypical understanding of nursing; an image that remains prevalent in society. Insight gained from this inquiry can inform recruitment, education, socialization and retention strategies for the upcoming and future generations of nurses.

Download or read book Global Health Nursing in the 21st Century written by Suellen Breakey, PhD, RN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-03-16 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE FIRST BOOK TO PRESENT THE SUCCESSES, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES OF GLOBAL HEALTH NURSING This text is designed specifically for nurses and nursing students who have an interest in global health as a specialty, regardless of experience or education level. It reflects both the unique contributions of the nursing profession and of other disciplines, which is in keeping with the editors' perspective on how to bring about lasting change. The text views global health through a nursing lens, but maintains this awareness and appreciation of interprofessionalism throughout. The editors and contributors have firsthand experience of the complex dynamics in achieving global health, and bring a wealth of knowledge to this important field, which has grown as a course and specialty. The text depicts the worldwide expansion of nursing partnerships between resource-rich and resource-limited countries, discusses challenges and obstacles, and provides cases and guidance on how to achieve global health. It will appeal to all nurses, from student nurses embarking on a global health experience to more experienced global health nurses who offer professional nursing expertise from around the world. The text responds to a recent WHO mandate, which seeks the input of nurses and midwives as part of an interprofessional team of key strategists for facilitating global health. The Lancet report is also an important document used throughout the text, and an interview with Dr. Julio Frenk, author of that report, is included. Social, political, cultural, economic, and environmental factorsóincluding climate changeóare integrated into determinants of global health. The text covers the foundations of global health, including the emerging concept of climate justice, the ethical context of global health, and the importance of interprofessional education. It addresses key issues of global health with a focus on poor and vulnerable individualsóparticularly women and childrenóand those living in areas of conflict. In addition to describing notable accomplishments toward achieving global health, the book focuses on the need for increasing access to primary care, improving clinical practice through expanded education, and engaging interdisciplinary researchers in discovery of viable solutions. The book includes the perspectives of nurses and colleagues from other disciplines in both resource-rich and resource-limited countries. References provide resources for additional study, and PowerPoint slides and a test bank for instructors accompany the text. KEY FEATURES Case studies depict real-world experiences Presents firsthand knowledge of global health dynamics, challenges, and opportunities Provides a wealth of information from multiple perspectives Authored by contributors across a variety of clinical and academic roles who are experienced in global health nursing and global health Includes chapters written by nurses from both resource-limited and resource-rich countries Suellen Breakey, PhD, RN, is assistant professor at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, in Boston, Massachusetts, where she teaches accelerated BSN students. She completed her BS in biology at Salem State University, an MSN in critical care nursing at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, and a PhD in nursing at Boston College Connell School of Nursing. Her research area is the nurse's role in treatment decision making in seriously ill adults. Her clinical interests are cardiac surgical and critical care nursing. Dr. Breakey's global nursing efforts are focused on prevention and treatment of rheumatic heart disease in resource-limited settings. She is a leader in Team Heart, a nonprofit organization that works in Rwanda. Dr. Breakey led a team that developed the teaching modules, both written materials and videos, which were translated into Kinyarwanda language for their patients. She has also organized and participated in ongoing nursing professional development for the Rwandan nursing community. Dr. Breakey was a member of a screening team to study the prevalence of rheumatic heart disease in school-age children in Rwanda. Inge B. Corless, PhD, RN, FAAN, is a professor at the MGH Institute of Health Professions, School of Nursing and served as an honorary research fellow at the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2003. She completed a BSN at Boston University, an MA in sociology from the University of Rhode Island, and a PhD from Brown University. Dr. Corless completed postdoctoral work as a Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar at the University of California, San Francisco. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. She served as president of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care in 1997. Earlier in her career, she left the University of Michigan, where she had been researching the hospice movement, to cofound St. Peter's Hospice in Albany, New York. She was also a member of the first board of directors of the New York State Hospice Association, and served as chair of the Research Committee for the National Hospice Organization and, subsequently, for the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. Her career includes extensive work in South Africa on adherence to HIV/AIDS treatment and care. Dr. Corless has led a number of groups of students and alumni of the School of Nursing on international health courses to southern Africa. Dr. Corless was inducted into the International Nurse Researcher Hall of Fame by the Honor Society of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI), in 2011. Nancy L. Meedzan, DNP, RN, CNE, is associate professor of nursing at Endicott College in Beverly, Massachusetts, where she teaches in the BSN, RN to BSN, and MSN programs. She completed her BSN at Boston College Connell School of Nursing, an MSN at Salem State University, and a DNP at Regis College. Dr. Meedzan developed an undergraduate course, Intercultural Nursing, and along with Dr. Nicholas, developed a master's level track in global health nursing. Dr. Meedzan has been teaching nursing for the past 10 years, and prior to that, practiced clinically in medical and surgical nursing in the acute care setting and in the community. Her clinical emphasis is on cardiovascular nursing care. Dr. Meedzan's passion for global health began when she visited Haiti in 1987 as a senior nursing student at Boston College. She rekindled this passion during her DNP program and now travels with students to Guatemala, the Dominican Republic, and Mississippi for cultural immersion experiences. Patrice K. Nicholas, DNSc, DHL (Hon), MPH, MS, RN, ANP, FAAN, is director of Global Health and Academic Partnerships at Brigham and Women's Hospital in the Division of Global Health Equity and the Center for Nursing Excellence. She is professor at the MGH Institute of Health Professions. She completed a BSN at Fitchburg State University, and MS and DNSc degrees at Boston University. Dr. Nicholas completed a postdoctoral fellowship and master's of public health degree at the Harvard School of Public Health. She received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree from Fitchburg State University in 2010. Dr. Nicholas served on the Board of Directors of Sigma Theta Tau International (STTI) Honor Society of Nursing (2009ñ2013) and currently serves on the STTI Leadership Succession Committee (2013ñ2015). She was a Fulbright Senior Scholar in Germany (2003) and South Africa (2006ñ2007) and served on Fulbright Senior Review panels for the U.S. Council for International Exchange of Scholars. Dr. Nicholas is a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing. Her area of research is HIV/AIDS and quality of life.

Download or read book Hot Nursing Careers for the 21st Century written by Micheline Birger and published by iUniverse. This book was released on 2008-06 with total page 74 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is designed to be a practical guide to anyone who is thinking about becoming a nurse to the seasoned nurse alike. The 21st Century is booming with exciting new opportunities that the average nurse doesn't even know about! In this Q & A format, frequently asked questions are addressed in a simple no nonsense manner. Want to be a travel nurse? Work on a luxury liner? Deliver babies? Want to work in holistic health? Want to work with long-term clients? Want to work in the ER? Trauma? Forensic Nursing? A Health Spa? Want to be a Director of Nursing? Want to teach? Want to work with children? Do cancer nursing? Want to work in a doctors' office? Do research? Want to be a flight nurse? Want to do Disaster Nursing? Never before has nursing entered so many new frontiers. An RN degree opens the doors to many new career opportunities that is basically recession proof! People will always need care. They will always need professional counseling. They will always need trusted guidance. Specialty nursing is the specialty in the 21st Century! Be a nurse! Make a positive difference in people's lives today!

Download or read book The Future of Nursing written by Institute of Medicine and published by National Academies Press. This book was released on 2011-02-08 with total page 700 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Future of Nursing explores how nurses' roles, responsibilities, and education should change significantly to meet the increased demand for care that will be created by health care reform and to advance improvements in America's increasingly complex health system. At more than 3 million in number, nurses make up the single largest segment of the health care work force. They also spend the greatest amount of time in delivering patient care as a profession. Nurses therefore have valuable insights and unique abilities to contribute as partners with other health care professionals in improving the quality and safety of care as envisioned in the Affordable Care Act (ACA) enacted this year. Nurses should be fully engaged with other health professionals and assume leadership roles in redesigning care in the United States. To ensure its members are well-prepared, the profession should institute residency training for nurses, increase the percentage of nurses who attain a bachelor's degree to 80 percent by 2020, and double the number who pursue doctorates. Furthermore, regulatory and institutional obstacles-including limits on nurses' scope of practice-should be removed so that the health system can reap the full benefit of nurses' training, skills, and knowledge in patient care. In this book, the Institute of Medicine makes recommendations for an action-oriented blueprint for the future of nursing.

Download or read book Nursing an Amazing Career A Book for Potential Nurses Their Patients and the Curious written by Cindy Samborski and published by . This book was released on 2011-08-01 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Shares nursing school and professional work experiences. Provides information on nursing as a career choice. Provides a glimpse of life from a nurse's perspective.--P. [4] of cover.

Download or read book Global Health Nursing in the 21st Century written by Suellen Breakey, PhD, RN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2015-03-16 with total page 607 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: THE FIRST BOOK TO PRESENT THE SUCCESSES, CHALLENGES, AND OPPORTUNITIES OF GLOBAL HEALTH NURSING This text is designed specifically for nurses and nursing students who have an interest in global health as a specialty, regardless of experience or education level. It reflects both the unique contributions of the nursing profession and of other disciplines, which is in keeping with the editors’ perspective on how to bring about lasting change. The text views global health through a nursing lens, but maintains this awareness and appreciation of interprofessionalism throughout. The editors and contributors have firsthand experience of the complex dynamics in achieving global health, and bring a wealth of knowledge to this important field, which has grown as a course and specialty. The text depicts the worldwide expansion of nursing partnerships between resource-rich and resource-limited countries, discusses challenges and obstacles, and provides cases and guidance on how to achieve global health. It will appeal to all nurses, from student nurses embarking on a global health experience to more experienced global health nurses who offer professional nursing expertise from around the world. The text responds to a recent WHO mandate, which seeks the input of nurses and midwives as part of an interprofessional team of key strategists for facilitating global health. The Lancet report is also an important document used throughout the text, and an interview with Dr. Julio Frenk, author of that report, is included. Social, political, cultural, economic, and environmental factors—including climate change—are integrated into determinants of global health. The text covers the foundations of global health, including the emerging concept of climate justice, the ethical context of global health, and the importance of interprofessional education. It addresses key issues of global health with a focus on poor and vulnerable individuals—particularly women and children—and those living in areas of conflict. In addition to describing notable accomplishments toward achieving global health, the book focuses on the need for increasing access to primary care, improving clinical practice through expanded education, and engaging interdisciplinary researchers in discovery of viable solutions. The book includes the perspectives of nurses and colleagues from other disciplines in both resource-rich and resource-limited countries. References provide resources for additional study, and PowerPoint slides and a test bank for instructors accompany the text. KEY FEATURES Case studies depict real-world experiences Presents firsthand knowledge of global health dynamics, challenges, and opportunities Provides a wealth of information from multiple perspectives Authored by contributors across a variety of clinical and academic roles who are experienced in global health nursing and global health Includes chapters written by nurses from both resource-limited and resource-rich countries

Download or read book 301 Careers in Nursing written by Joyce J. Fitzpatrick, PhD, MBA, RN, FAAN and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2017-02-21 with total page 403 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Written for nurses of all education and experience levels, 301 Careers in Nursing highlights the exceptional array of diverse opportunities available to those interested in a career in nursing. Each of the carefully selected and researched careers described in this book embraces the core dimensions of nursing: caring, competence, and commitment to excellence in caring for others at all stages of life. If you are considering a career in nursing, if you know someone who is considering a career in nursing, if you are a guidance counselor, or if you are already a nurse but considering a change, you will benefit from this resource to the most prominent careers in nursing today. This edition features 100 additional career options available to the growing number of advanced practice nurses in the field, emphasizing the range of opportunities available. Also new to this edition are 24 interviews from nurses practicing in a multitude of areas. These snapshots give you an inside look at opportunities in academia and practice settings that might be unfamiliar. Each career entry includes: Career description Educational requirements Core competencies and skills Related websites and professional organizations

Download or read book Aspire to Be Inspired written by Keith Carlson and published by . This book was released on 2017-07-31 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Aspire to be Inspired" is a call to action for nurses to dig deep into who they are, what makes them tick, and what gets them out of bed every day. 21st-century nursing is a fascinating career path with great potential for personal and professional fulfillment. Nurse Keith is on a mission to help nurses reach the heights of their joy and passion. These thoughtfully crafted essays present a catalytic tapestry for a powerful and life-affirming process of self-discovery. Cultivating self-awareness and clarity regarding one's motivations and desires is key to a satisfying life as a nurse living and working in a complex world. This book motivates nurses towards deeper self-inquiry and an ever-evolving understanding of the true meaning behind a noble career path with an illustrious and praiseworthy history and future. Prepare to be inspired!

Download or read book Men in Nursing written by Chad E. O'Lynn, RN, PhD and published by Springer Publishing Company. This book was released on 2006-08-14 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Named an Outstanding Academic Title for 2007 byChoice! "[A] fascinating historical perspective on men in nursing; the societal stereotypes associated with nurses and nursing; and the gender-based barriers facing males in the profession and those considering nursing as a career....Everyone in the expanding health care delivery system should read this book on men's contributions to the field of nursing. Essential." --Choice From the Foreword: "At a time when all of the world's talent must be tapped to provide the top-notch quality of health care that we all need and deserve, no profession can afford to ignore any of its brightest and best. Gender neutrality in nursing must be attained; our future patients deserve it. Thankfully this book will help." --- Eleanor J. Sullivan, PhD, RN, FAAN, Former Dean, University of Kansas School of Nursing and Past President, Sigma Theta Tau International "This book is the first of its kind and a very valuable addition to the nursing literatureÖ.It is an excellent read and has many implications for nursing educationÖ" Score: 96, 4 stars --Doody's "The editors and contributors...are not afraid to tackle controversial topics like reverse gender discrimination in nursing leadership, masculine styles of nursing care, and the effects of gender on communication and workplace relationships. Other chapters explore the history and accomplishments of the American Assembly for Men in Nursing (AAMN), lessons learned from other countries...and future leadership opportunities for male nurses in the 21st century, including recommendations for a men's health nurse practitioner curriculum." --Minority Nurse If you're thinking about a career in nursing or currently practicing in the field, this new innovative guide is just for you. For the first time, authors, educators and practicing nurses, Chad O'Lynn and Russell Tanbarger offer a unique insider's view to how men work, succeed, and survive in this fast growing segment of the healthcare industry. From the barriers and stereotypes men must overcome, to the basic daily work needs they have as nurses, this book covers the entire spectrum of career-based issues men face today and have faced in the past. Men in Nursing is the perfect guide for men seeking a career in this fast growing industry. From insider advice and real-life experiences, this new innovative and inspiring guide is a must-have for everyone involved in the field today. Topics Covered Include: History-Presents an inspirational overview of the contributions men have made to the nursing field. Current Issues - Provides recommendations to address barriers such as reverse discrimination, workplace communication and leadership. Worldwide Perspective - Includes examples from countries outside the United States proving similarities and concerns exist throughout the world. Future Directions-Offers insight and solutions in order to grow and maintain the interest and enthusiasm of men for careers in nursing. Essential Data Included: List of U.S. Nursing Schools for Men Curriculum Recommendations Top 10 Barriers Men Face Important Research Data o lynn olynn

Download or read book The Future of the Nursing Workforce in the United States written by Peter Buerhaus and published by Jones & Bartlett Publishers. This book was released on 2009-10-06 with total page 329 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Future of the Nursing Workforce in the United States: Data, Trends and Implications provides a timely, comprehensive, and integrated body of data supported by rich discussion of the forces shaping the nursing workforce in the US. Using plain, jargon free language, the book identifies and describes the key changes in the current nursing workforce and provide insights about what is likely to develop in the future. The Future of the Nursing Workforce offers an in-depth discussion of specific policy options to help employers, educators, and policymakers design and implement actions aimed at strengthening the current and future RN workforce. The only book of its kind, this renowned author team presents extensive data, exhibits and tables on the nurse labor market, how the composition of the workforce is evolving, changes occurring in the work environment where nurses practice their profession, and on the publics opinion of the nursing profession.

Download or read book The Future of Nursing 2020 2030 written by National Academies of Sciences Engineering and Medicine and published by . This book was released on 2021-09-30 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The decade ahead will test the nation's nearly 4 million nurses in new and complex ways. Nurses live and work at the intersection of health, education, and communities. Nurses work in a wide array of settings and practice at a range of professional levels. They are often the first and most frequent line of contact with people of all backgrounds and experiences seeking care and they represent the largest of the health care professions. A nation cannot fully thrive until everyone - no matter who they are, where they live, or how much money they make - can live their healthiest possible life, and helping people live their healthiest life is and has always been the essential role of nurses. Nurses have a critical role to play in achieving the goal of health equity, but they need robust education, supportive work environments, and autonomy. Accordingly, at the request of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, on behalf of the National Academy of Medicine, an ad hoc committee under the auspices of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine conducted a study aimed at envisioning and charting a path forward for the nursing profession to help reduce inequities in people's ability to achieve their full health potential. The ultimate goal is the achievement of health equity in the United States built on strengthened nursing capacity and expertise. By leveraging these attributes, nursing will help to create and contribute comprehensively to equitable public health and health care systems that are designed to work for everyone. The Future of Nursing 2020-2030: Charting a Path to Achieve Health Equity explores how nurses can work to reduce health disparities and promote equity, while keeping costs at bay, utilizing technology, and maintaining patient and family-focused care into 2030. This work builds on the foundation set out by The Future of Nursing: Leading Change, Advancing Health (2011) report.

Download or read book Physicians Assistants Nurses written by Cordelia Strange and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2014-10-21 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some medical careers involve working closely with patients, but there are also many behind-the-scenes workers who are vital to the health industry. Medical technicians work in laboratories, respond and perform basic lifesaving procedures during medical emergencies, or specialize in medical record keeping and health care information access. Which medical technician career is right for you? The young adults of today will be the job force of tomorrow, so choosing a career that will best fit with the needs of the changing world will be important to job satisfaction and a successful life. With the vast array of career and job options, it will also be important for young adults to understand which work will be the best match for their interests, talents, goals, and personality types. Certain careers are expected to gain importance within the early decades of the twenty-first century. According to the United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, the number of jobs for medical technology is expected to increase much faster than the average rate for all occupations. If you are interested in becoming a medical technician, it is never too early to start learning your options or to begin gaining experience.

Download or read book Nursing and Informatics for the 21st Century written by Charlotte Weaver and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2010-02-22 with total page 622 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nursing and Informatics for the 21st Century is the follow-up to the highly successful, award-winning first edition. Published in 2006, the first edition was a critical resource in chronicling the huge historical shift in nursing linked to the explosion of EHR national strategies and health policies around the globe. This updated edition, co-publis

Download or read book Get a Job in Nursing written by Adams Media and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2012-05-01 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Whether you’re a recent graduate seeking your first job, or a seasoned job hunter looking for a new career challenge, The Get A Job Series is here to help. These concise, indispensable guides offer expert advice on locating potential jobs, matching your skills to the right position, and everything else you need to land your dream job. The nursing field is as competitive as ever, but The Get A Job Series will help give you an edge! Inside you’ll find expert advice and helpful tips on choosing where to work, exams you need to take, what to expect on your first day, and options you have to advance your career. It’s tough out there, but with the right guide your dream job is within reach.

Download or read book My Journey to Becoming a Registered Nurse written by Joyce V. Morgan and published by Xlibris Corporation. This book was released on 2021-03-14 with total page 43 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was birth out of a burning desire to share a little girl’s dream to orchestrate and compose her destiny. The evidence of being orphan gets you to thinking fast, deep, and methodical. I want to take you on a journey of a child very much aware that the odds of having a decent life was going to dim to dead, and that life was not going to be a bowl of cherries, if she didn’t pick those cherries herself.

Download or read book The Lived Experience of the Career Choice of Nursing a Phenomenological Study written by Gina A. D'Agostino and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 282 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: