What I've Learned So Far

      1) What have you learned how to do since you started working on your senior project?

I learned about the different nursing programs and schools (BSN, ADN, and a diploma from a nursing program) one must take in order to obtain their Nursing license. Once you obtain the title of a RN you are open to a wide array of different nursing fields that come with different specializations and responsibilities. Becoming a nurse can be a life changing decision because you are sacrificing both your own time and well benefit to help change or make a impact in a patient’s life. You have to be very flexible with your schedule, caring, hard working, patient, persevering, and compassionate on working with your patients.

2) Post evidence of this accomplishment.  It can be in the form of a picture, video, document, etc..

   This is where I do my service learning

Rowland Convalescent Hospital 

 

 

3) What research helped you to do this and how?*

Both my interviewee and the article helped me better understand the basics on becoming a RN and the rewards that it comes with. My Interviewee told me that nursing comes from the heart and that patients can tell right through your actions to tell if you’re really concerned or just doing the job because of the pay.

Independent Component 1 Plan Approval

(1)   Write a description of what you plan on doing for your independent study component.

For my independent study component I plan on incorporating it with my service learning.

(2)   Describe in detail how you think your plan will meet the 30 hours work requirement.

I think by doing my independent component with my service learning, it will not only help me achieve the hours needed but it will also give me more time to spend with my service learner to acquire the knowledge I need.

(3)   How does your independent study component relate to your EQ?   

My independent study component relates to my EQ because it will help me understand what is important in being a RN by watching and learning up close and personal on what they do.

Defining the Essential Question

(1) What is your EQ?

                What is most important for being a Registered Nurse?

(2) Define the words in your EQ to make sure we are on the same page regarding what your EQ means.

Most- The greatest factor

Important- Of great significance or value pertaining a RN

(3) What are some possible answers to your EQ so far?

·         What is most important for being a RN is the type of education one receives and the types of nursing programs they’ve taken

·         What is most important for being a RN is certain qualities a person must have

·         What is most important for being a RN is the determination and willingness they must have in order to care for their patients

(4) What has been your most important source and why?  Be specific.  If it is a person, name them and what they do, if it is an article, book or video, name the title and author.  

My most important source was a article (http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos083.htm) about Registered Nurses. In this article it described their Basic Job Description, the different types of RNs specializing in type of treatment, disease, body system, Training qualifications needed, Job outlook and the salary they make. I found this to be my most important source because it helped me understand what a RN does day to day and what is needed in order to become one.

Second Interview Questions

1. What type of nursing are you currently practicing?
2. What helped you decide that nursing was the right career path for you?
3.  What has been your most significant accomplishment while in the nursing field?
4. What type of nursing program did you take and where?
5. 5How long have you been working in this facility? Is the first facility you’ve worked for?
6. How do you keep your continuing education current? Do you attend seminars, read journals, etc.?