Personal Definition Of Nursing By Applying The Author s...

The purpose of this paper is to inform the reader of the author’s personal definition of nursing by applying the author’s personal experiences and beliefs. The author will incorporate caring into the nursing practice and what makes nursing a profession. This paper is also to inform the reader about Immigration, how it is changing healthcare, and what the general mission of nursing should be in the United States of America. Personal Experience There are so many things that I can discuss in this section to explain why I wanted to become a nurse. It can easily be discussed that I wanted to become a nurse to help people but that barely touches the surface. I can review my previous degree in Addiction Studies and counseling and how I†¦show more content†¦My sister, Brittney, was given the task from her manager to take a person to dinner that she admired and respected, to my surprise she chose me. How can so many people see something in me that I did not know was there. Nursing is my life and going back to become a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) was one of the most challenging and rewarding things I have ever done. Subconsciously I feel like this profession chose me. â€Å"Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God’s grace in various forms† (1 Peter 4:10, New International Version). God has given us all talents, abilities, and gifts to serve other people with. God gave me the gift of service. This gift is exercised by myself everyday through my job as an LPN at a local wound care clinic. The patient’s I see on a daily basis not only benefit from the care they receive by me; they also change me and assist in my personal growth. To have a patient lead a prayer with you is the most rewarding and touching experience you can ever have. Nursing was put in my life and I am here to serve my patients to the best of my ability and knowledge gained by keeping up with evidence based practices and working closely with my peers. Nursing as a Profession According to Catalano (2015), the definition of a profession is a type of occupation that requires prolonged preparation and formal qualifications and meets certain higher level criteria