Instructions
Assess your nursing career through “appreciative inquiry” (Billings & Kowalski, 2008).
- Drawing on your own life stories and experiences, what does a nursing career mean to you?
- How does your nursing practice parallel the ANA (2015) Code of Ethics? List four specific examples from the Code of Ethics.
- Why is consistent and standardized nursing language necessary for care in today’s healthcare environment and how does it relate to the Code of Ethics?
- What motivates you to remain in the nursing profession? Give an example through a personal story and what you learned that motivates you as a registered nurse.
- Develop three short-term and three long-term goals that emphasize your unique strengths.
- How will a BSN degree impact your short-term and long-term goals?
- Be creative and talk about your personal journey as a nurse. Include a personal nursing philosophy in the reflection.
Additional Instructions:
- All submissions should have a title page and reference page.
- Utilize a minimum of three scholarly resources.
- Adhere to grammar, spelling and punctuation criteria.
- Adhere to APA compliance guidelines.
Answer
A nursing career is about making a meaningful difference in the lives of others by helping restore their hopes for a better future. When people get sick, most of them lose hope as they envision death, especially if their condition is worsening. However, a nurse brings back their hope by assuring them that treatment will help change their condition to become healthy again. Growing up, I saw how dedicated healthcare providers impacted my family during difficult times. This helped me gain respect for the field, thus wanting to be part of a profession that changes people’s lives. To that extent, nursing allows me to offer comfort and advocate for my patient’s needs. Besides, a nursing career is also about ongoing learning and professional growth. Whenever I interact with a patient … To access full answer, use the purchase button below.