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Preparation for Licensure and Transition to Professional Practice

Preparation for Licensure and Transition to Professional Practice

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Prior to starting Transition to Practice, I was unsure of what the class itself entailed. However, through this class I was able to learn about licensure, examination, as well as practice for the NCLEX throughout the entirety of my final semester. As I took each ATI Exam, I was encouraged to reflect on my test taking strategies as well as what I thought I could do better. By doing this I was able to recognize my weaknesses and improve on…

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Attaining and Protecting Your Professional License

Attaining and Protecting Your Professional License

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As I approach the end of nursing school, I have begun the process of figuring out where I desire to work as well as where I am going to take my board exam. As of now I have already accepted a position at Yale New Haven in Connecticut in which I will be taking my board exam in the state of Connecticut to obtain my Connecticut Nursing License. Though there are many states that are considered compact states because a…

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Prepare for Transition

Prepare for Transition

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As graduation approaches, I find myself experiencing a variety of emotions. Some of these emotions include excitement but also some anxiety regarding the unknown future. However, for the most part I feel prepared to begin my career as a registered nurse. What I am most looking forward to is finally having a job that I am passionate about and is everchanging. Nursing has never been linear in which policies change, new diagnoses arrive, and learning is constant. This makes me…

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Electronic Health Records

Electronic Health Records

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Since the day we are born, our health records follow us. From doctor’s offices to specialty consults, our health information continues to be gathered and transferred between physicians to provide the best quality of care possible. Over the past few years, technology has advanced to allow easier access to medical records in any healthcare setting. Personally, I believe this is extremely useful especially in emergency situations where information is unable to be gathered directly from the patient. The HIE allows…

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Trauma-Informed Care

Trauma-Informed Care

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When one thinks of trauma, their first example usually involves a natural disaster or some form of assault in which we often think worst case scenario. However, trauma happens to most people whether they are aware of it or not. For this reason, it is important to treat every patient with empathy and understanding in case they have gone through a traumatic experience in their life. Exposure to trauma can impact multiple qualities of well-being including psychological, physical, spiritual, environmental,…

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Public Health and Vulnerable Populations

Public Health and Vulnerable Populations

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As a future healthcare worker, it is important to note that not all patients are the same.  By this I mean that some patients may live-in safe neighborhoods while others may not, or some can drive a car to get places while others rely on public transportation. These could be factors in vulnerable populations in which they may not be able to afford a car, a house in a good neighborhood, or even quality health insurance.  The neighborhood example could be seen…

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