Life of a Professional Nurse

Like any beautiful story... and some melodic symphonies,
.........Everything has an end. Four years in Nursing school, ALMOST over?

Ready for a Life of a Professional Nurse?

On the journey of envisioning a job in an organization, providing care to people; nurses are usually on the front line. Most of the time, they are those whom common masses turn to for assistance. These health care providers advocate peoples right for health education, community organizing, freedom for decision-making, who stand by anyone at critical moments, clarifies issues about the health systems which confuses many, and reassure patients during moments when they have doubts or fear. Nurses are the wheel and catalysts of health services.

At the terminal school year of student nurses, they may be so overwhelmed and with great sigh of relief! and to their surprise, realities tend to be more struggling, exhausting and demanding. In this digital age, the role of the nurses become more diversified as the widespread integration of information technology are being integrated with health care agencies. The role of nurses in the delivery of patient's care has been redefined, re-modelled and refined. It is not enough to acquire diploma or graduate in highly acclaimed nursing school. Nurses are expected to be "multi-task" workers; highly qualified (with graduate degrees and other skills certification) for easier access of job placement. They are expected to function well and be held accountable for the systematic planning; responsible for the holistic as well as humanistic nursing care for their clients and also their families.

The current era has become the metaphor for the unique challenges and opportunities therein a nursing profession. Academic institutions have the greatest responsibility for preparing the succeeding batch of nurses. In the same way that BSN graduates need not be satisfied enough for what they have acquired in the four (4) years of schooling. The more the better! More seminars and trainings, more clinical experiences, more course credits in graduate studies (MS, MN, MAN, MPH and others); passer of international nurse qualifying exams, etc. then surely you will land on the job you ultimately desire for. But before thinking about work, it would be wise to focus first on the pre-review (enhancement program) the College has strategically designed for you; make sure you pass it with flying colors!

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USEFUL GUIDE IN SELECTING

A NURSING SCHOOL

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Before getting into the peak of decision making as to which school will you finally attend to for College, its never too late to have a last minute background checking. Very simple guidelines can help & can lead you to the right school. Never forget to narrow choices. Compare the tract records of at least top five schools of your choice; Find out if:

The school meets your personal and professional needs. It is very important that the school system provide strong academic and "personalized" support. Does it guide students and assess their interests, abilities and career options prior to enrollment? students must be guided prior and even after graduation. Make sure that basic student services are being provided - testing, advising and counseling services, dental-medical services, state-of-the-art facilities, enhancement/reviewprograms, financial assistance and others. Consider the availability of courses, student and faculty ratio as well.

The School strictly adheres to academic standards and submits for accreditation. It is a common sense decision to look for the "valid government recognition" of your prospective institution. Accrediting teams ensure that Colleges and Universities comply to "what is fitting for the overall operations of the school" Trace its tract records in terms of licensure performance versus student population.

Affiliation. The more linkages and collaborators are tied up with an institution, the more strong are the students' academic development. Partner communities can also be the future job places of student trainees.

Location and Physical Environment. The geographic set up of a school must favor the student clientèle. It must not be too far nor too near the place of residence. The school's cite must be generally conducive for learning, sanitized, safe and secure from intruders or outsiders.

Faculty reputation. Though this factor is quiet difficult to assess at hand, do some queries about faculty qualifications, their engagement to continuing education, professional experiences and even inside and outside classroom behavior. Obviously, teacher factors play very essential and creates an impact to the students' learning and overall personalities.

Fees and charges.. In most developing countries, getting into college as experienced by the many, has become a privileged rather than an inherent right. Every College or University is varied in the cost offerings. Schools that are too expensive may not guarantee quality learning. When estimating cost, remember other fees, room and board, miscellaneous fees, transportation and other personal expenses.

These are few but very basic areas that students and parents should be watchful about, prior to jumping into final decisions of entering a College or University.

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