Expert: Violet Argo RN - 11/21/2009

Question
Hi my name is Jenna and I have an assignment for a Preview of Nursing class at my college. I was wondering if you'd take a few minutes to answer these questions.

1. What kind of degree do you have?
2. What is your specialty area?
3. What preparation or credentials are needed for this specialty area?
4. Describe any personal characteristics that enable you to function in this specialty area.
5. Describe your typical day working as a nurse.
6. Describe your relationship with other health care providers.
7. What are your likes and dislikes about being a nurse?
8. Describe any risks and demands that you have encountered while working as a nurse.
9. What professional nursing organization do you belong to?
10. How do you stay current in your field?
11. Why did you choose nursing?

Thank you so much for your help!


Answer
1. I have an associates degree and I am working on a bachelors
2. Hospice
3. one year of medsurg and you can later become certified as Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse.
4. I love people and love to be able to be at service at end of life.
5. There are no typical days in the life of a nurse. Each day is very unique. I may see one patient, I may see 6. I may see elderly, young, or infants, each day is literally a surprise.
6. I have a great relationship with co-workers. Caring for people with terminal illnesses almost obligates you to be kind to others.
7. I hate the pay, I love caring for dying patients
8. Risk can be going into drug infested neighborhoods alone late at nights, demands can be very long hours,
9. None at this time
10. CEU, and other education
11. I love people