Reflective Journal Due Mar. 11th
This week we talked about the future of nursing. There were a lot of good ideas mentioned of where the future of nursing should be headed. One of the main ideas I thought was most important was continuing education. I don't necessarily agree that education needs to be formal education, but that nurses extending their education is essential to carry out all that is required of us and to do our jobs well. Having formal education is a quantitative way to measure education and I think adding a BSN or MSN to a badge gives patients more of a sense of comfort feeling that a BSN or MSN nurse may be more competent and better able to care for them. In reality, nurses have a lot of literature, nursing conferences, CEU, on the job training, etc. that can help them increase their education and skills.
I believe more nurses would get their BSN or masters if a raise came with their new level of education, however, most of the hospitals in my area don't give raises. Timpanogos hospital at least gives a one time bonus.
Another highlight I heard from the videos we watched was that nurses need to be able to work to the ability of their training. APNs need to be able to be more independent and can be more beneficial in the community if allowed to practice independently. APNs could be used to alleviate disparities, especially when it comes to solving problems with access.
After reading some comments from my classmates, they reminded me that in some areas APNs are able to work independently and have made a positive difference. There just needs to be a continuation of advancing laws in other states so all communities can benefit from APN's knowledge and skill set.
Lastly, I agree with Dr. Rosa Maria Gonzalez-Guarda that nurses should have more leadership positions. Nurses have a unique perspective when it come to health care. They are at the front of the line taking care of patients. They see the mistakes going on, have made mistakes, have seen the strengths and weaknesses of health care systems, and see and hear patients comments regularly. Nurses would be a great asset to healthcare management positions that shape healthcare practice.
Listening to Dr. Gonzalez-Guarda was enlightening and it encouraged me to continue my education so I can be a greater asset to my patients, coworkers, leaders and the health care system. After completing my BSN this year, I would like to delve more into politics regarding the health system and see what I can do to encourage APN independency and encouraging health care companies to consider a higher starting pay, raises and/or bonuses for nurses who get their BSN.
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I believe more nurses would get their BSN or masters if a raise came with their new level of education, however, most of the hospitals in my area don't give raises. Timpanogos hospital at least gives a one time bonus.
Another highlight I heard from the videos we watched was that nurses need to be able to work to the ability of their training. APNs need to be able to be more independent and can be more beneficial in the community if allowed to practice independently. APNs could be used to alleviate disparities, especially when it comes to solving problems with access.
After reading some comments from my classmates, they reminded me that in some areas APNs are able to work independently and have made a positive difference. There just needs to be a continuation of advancing laws in other states so all communities can benefit from APN's knowledge and skill set.
Lastly, I agree with Dr. Rosa Maria Gonzalez-Guarda that nurses should have more leadership positions. Nurses have a unique perspective when it come to health care. They are at the front of the line taking care of patients. They see the mistakes going on, have made mistakes, have seen the strengths and weaknesses of health care systems, and see and hear patients comments regularly. Nurses would be a great asset to healthcare management positions that shape healthcare practice.
Listening to Dr. Gonzalez-Guarda was enlightening and it encouraged me to continue my education so I can be a greater asset to my patients, coworkers, leaders and the health care system. After completing my BSN this year, I would like to delve more into politics regarding the health system and see what I can do to encourage APN independency and encouraging health care companies to consider a higher starting pay, raises and/or bonuses for nurses who get their BSN.
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