The 40-Year-Old Health Care Virgin: I Did It My - Highly Unorthodox - Way.

2007 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 5-6
Author(s):  
Jim Meyer
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Career Changer

While awaiting board exams, a career-changer looks back on the missteps of, and major personal growth from, his “unorthodox” adventure.

The Efficacy of a Doctor of Nursing Practice Mentoring Program

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 150-159 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mikkii Swanson ◽  
Ernesto Perez ◽  
Mary Atkinson Smith ◽  
Marietta Stanton ◽  
Leigh Ann Keith ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Nursing Practice ◽  
Mentoring Relationships ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Leadership Roles ◽  
Doctor Of Nursing Practice ◽  
Career Growth ◽  
Growth Problem ◽  
Executive Level

Mentoring creates opportunities for guidance, collaboration, partnerships, career development, personal growth, problem solving, leadership, and scholarly advancement among others. Mentoring is not a new concept to health care or to nursing. Nurses and others in the health care field depend on various individuals for their career growth and developmental networking. Doctor of nursing practice (DNP) graduates are encouraged to collaborate with other disciplines, assume leadership roles, and serve as mentors at the clinical, educational, or executive level. Mentoring relationships are essential for the DNP graduate to continue growing scholarly, professionally, and personally.

scholarly journals Understanding the nature of health: New perspectives for medicine and public health. Improved wellbeing at lower costs

F1000Research ◽  
2016 ◽  
Vol 5 ◽  
pp. 167 ◽  
Author(s):  
Johannes Bircher ◽  
Eckhart G. Hahn
Keyword(s):  
Public Health ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Complex Adaptive System ◽  
Health Care Systems ◽  
Public Health Care ◽  
Dynamic State ◽  
Environmental Determinants ◽  
Meikirch Model ◽  
Care Systems

Background: Current dilemmas of health care systems call for a new look at the nature of health. This is offered by the Meikirch model. We explore its hypothetical benefit for the future of medicine and public health.Meikirch model: It states: “Health is a dynamic state of wellbeing emergent from conducive interactions between individuals’ potentials, life’s demands, and social and environmental determinants.” “Throughout the life course health results when an individuals’ biologically given potential (BGP) and his or her personally acquired potential (PAP), interacting with social and environmental determinants, satisfactorily respond to the demands of life.”Methods: We explored the Meikirch model’s possible applications for personal and public health care.Results: The PAP of each individual is the most modifiable component of the model. It responds to constructive social interactions and to personal growth. If an individual’s PAP is nurtured to develop further, it likely will contribute much more to health than without fostering. It may also compensate for losses of the BGP. An ensuing new culture of health may markedly improve health in the society. The rising costs of health care presumably are due in part to the tragedy of the commons and to moral hazard. Health as a complex adaptive system offers new possibilities for patient care, particularly for general practitioners.Discussion: Analysis of health systems by the Meikirch model reveals that in many areas more can be done to improve people’s health and to reduce health care costs than is done today. The Meikirch model appears promising for individual and public health in low and high income countries. Emphasizing health instead of disease the Meikirch model reinforces article 12 of the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights of the United Nations – that abandons the WHO definition - and thereby may contribute to its reinterpretation.

Understanding Health Care Brokering Among Young and Middle-Aged Adults

2020 ◽  
Vol 31 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
James Ball ◽  
Jennifer Banas ◽  
Matthew Bice
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Information ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Limited English Proficiency ◽  
Emotional Experience ◽  
Depth Information ◽  
Health Care Information ◽  
Structured Interviews ◽  
Academic Impact ◽  
Complete Health

Background: Health care brokering occurs when people with limited English proficiency rely on others to interpret health information. The purpose of this study was too describe what kinds of health brokering task individuals do, describe the emotional experience and academic impact of health brokering, and identify what kinds of support/services participants have access to or would want to have access to. Methods: A mixed methods approach was used to complete this study. Students and employees at a Midwestern university that is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution were asked to complete a survey and participate in semi-structured interviews to get in-depth information about health care brokering. Results: The survey indicated the most common activities that health care brokers complete were looking up health information on the Internet and talking/translating to a doctor or nurse. Thee majority of participants had to miss class or work to complete health care brokering tasks and they reported feeling a mix of emotions while completing these tasks. The semi-structured interviews revealed four themes: lost opportunities, opportunity for personal growth, the stress of translation, and desired supports. Conclusion:  The diversity of this country is unlikely to change and it is important for health promotion professionals to explore and implement strategies to help families’ complete health care brokering tasks. Providing health care information and terms in all languages at the doctor’s offi ce seems like an attainable first step.

scholarly journals The Role of the Nurse: A Comparison of the Canadian and Ghanaian Health Care Systems as Experienced by Undergraduate Nursing Students

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 ◽  
pp. 102-118
Author(s):  
Krista Shalton ◽  
Shea-Lee Godin ◽  
Katrina Genereux ◽  
Emily Donato
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Health Care System ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Cross Cultural ◽  
Cultural Experience ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing Students ◽  
Culturally Sensitive Care ◽  
Undergraduate Nursing ◽  
Care System

Undergraduate nursing students were placed for three weeks in three small communities in Ghana as part of an international cross-cultural nursing elective.  The main objectives of the placement were to learn about the country’s culture and health care system, and to participate in community nursing placements in both community clinic and school settings.  As nursing students participating in this cross-cultural experience, we had the opportunity to work in Ghana’s health care system, where we were able to learn about the nursing role. It became evident that the nursing values, scope of practice, roles and responsibilities had some similarities, but also demonstrated several differences compared to nursing in Canada. A literature review was performed to contrast the cultural differences compared to nursing practice in Canada. Literature was also applied to our personal experiences to facilitate our understanding of the importance of providing culturally sensitive care. Overall, this valuable cross-cultural experience influenced our personal growth, allowing us to thoughtfully integrate our experience through further reflection and review of literature after the course was completed.

scholarly journals Job Satisfaction and Its Associated Factors Among Governmental Health Workers in  West Shoa Zone, Oromia, Ethiopia

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ifa Workineh ◽  
Nagasa Dida ◽  
Tesemma Sileshi
Keyword(s):  
Job Satisfaction ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Growth And Development ◽  
Associated Factors ◽  
Health Workers ◽  
Supportive Supervision ◽  
Benefit Package ◽  
Immediate Supervisor ◽  
The Relationship

Abstract Background: Job satisfaction is an important determinant of workers' motivation, retention, and performance. Each individual working in different segments of the health sector has an impact on the quality and accessibility of the services the health care system provides to the community. Many studies assessed health care workers' job satisfaction. However, the majority of previous studies focused on specific health professionals and facilities. The present study assessed job satisfaction and its associated factors among governmental health workers in West Shoa Zone, Oromia, EthiopiaMethods: An institutional-based cross-sectional study was conducted in West Shoa, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia, from March 23/2020 to April 15/2020. A total of 429 health workers were identified from type A, B, and C districts. Participants were proportionally allocated for each district and the individual participant was selected using simple random sampling methods. Data was collected using a self-administered structured questionnaire and entered into EpiInfo 7. Data analysis was done using SPSS version 22 software. Mean and/or median were used for continuous variables, whereas; the percentage was used for categorical variables. Bivariate logistic regression analysis was done to assess the association between each independent variable and outcome variable. Multivariate binary logistic regression using adjusted odds ratios and 95% confidence intervals were estimated to assess the strength of association. Results: From the total of 429 study participants, 422 of them were fully responded to the survey with a response rate of 98.3%. The overall level of job satisfaction was 46%. Management. The policy of the worker organization [AOR 0.07, 95% CI: 0.03-.21)], the relationship among the workers [AOR 0.08(95% CI .03-.23], presence of benefit package [AOR 0.07, (95% CI .02-.22], work environment [AOR 0.11, (95% CI: 0. 04-.31], personal growth and development [AOR 0.11 (95% CI: 0.04-.33], supportive supervision from immediate supervisor [AOR 0.04 (95% CI: 0.014-.14] and the nature of work category [AOR 0.03 (95% CI: 0.01-.1] were independently associated with job satisfaction. Conclusions: The overall job satisfaction of health workers in the study area was low. Management and policy of the worker organization, the relationship among the workers, presence of benefit package, work conditioning, personal growth, and development, supportive supervision from immediate supervisor and the nature of work category were among the predictor of job satisfaction.

Experiences of Nigerian Internationally Educated Nurses Transitioning to United States Health Care Settings

2018 ◽  
Vol 29 (6) ◽  
pp. 603-610 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kechinyere C. Iheduru-Anderson ◽  
Monika M. Wahi
Keyword(s):  
United States ◽  
Health Care ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
The United States ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Transition To Practice ◽  
Internationally Educated Nurses ◽  
Descriptive Phenomenology ◽  
Organizational Barriers ◽  
Transitional Experiences

Introduction: Successful transition to practice of internationally educated nurses (IENs) can critically affect quality of care. The aim of this study was to characterize the facilitators and barriers to transition of Nigerian IENs (NIENs) to the United States health care setting. Method: Using a descriptive phenomenology approach, 6 NIENs were interviewed about their transitional experiences in the United States. Thematic methods were used for data analysis. Results: The three major themes identified from the participants’ stories were “fear/anger and disappointment” (FAD), “road/journey to success/overcoming challenges” (RJO), and “moving forward” (MF). The FAD theme predominated, including experiences of racism, bullying, and inequality. The RJO theme included resilience, and the MF theme encompassed personal growth. Discussion: NIENs face personal and organizational barriers to adaptation, especially fear, anger and disappointment. Future research should seek to develop a model for optimal adaptation that focuses on improving both personal and organizational facilitators and decreasing barriers.

scholarly journals Nursing Students Learn About Complementary and Alternative Health Care Practices

2005 ◽  
Vol 10 (2) ◽  
pp. 133-146 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jean N. Groft ◽  
Ruth Grant Kalischuk
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Nursing Education ◽  
Nursing Students ◽  
Undergraduate Students ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Alternative Health ◽  
Course Content ◽  
Alternative Health Care ◽  
Health Care Practices

Informed by a philosophy that embraces wholeness and balance of body-mind-spirit, the authors each led a 13-week university course in which undergraduate students explored the history and practice of alternative and complementary healing modalities. Students submitted weekly journals chronicling their responses to and understanding of the course material. The journals were examined to gain an understanding of students’ experiences related to all aspects of the course content and process. Thematic analysis revealed a major concept (searching and re-searching) as well as five subconcepts (engaging, opening, hesitating, understanding, and knowing) that represented the iterative process of interacting with and reflecting on the learning of often unfamiliar approaches to healing. Of significant interest was the tremendous personal growth identified by students. Nursing students were also able to recognize the utility of their new awareness and knowledge within the context of nursing care delivery, acknowledging the role of alternative and complementary therapies and treatments in the choices made and care accepted by their clients. Implications of the findings for nursing education include the need to expose students to such information and experiences for improved professional nursing practice and health care in general.

Always Having to Say You’re Sorry: an ethical response to making mistakes in professional practice

2004 ◽  
Vol 11 (6) ◽  
pp. 568-576 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nancy J Crigger
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Health Care Providers ◽  
Professional Practice ◽  
Personal Growth ◽  
Human Condition ◽  
Care Providers ◽  
Know How ◽  
Emotional Suffering ◽  
Error Disclosure ◽  
Ethical Response

Efforts to decrease errors in health care are directed at prevention rather than at managing a situation when a mistake has occurred. Consequently, nurses and other health care providers may not know how to respond properly and may lack sufficient support to make a healthy recovery from the mental anguish and emotional suffering that often accompany making mistakes. This article explores the conceptualization of mistakes and the ethical response to making a mistake. There are three parts to an ethical response to error: disclosure, apology and amends. Honesty and humility are discussed as important virtues that facilitate coping and personal growth for the health care provider who is involved in mistakes. In conclusion, a healthy view of nursing practice and mistake making is one that prevents error but, when prevention is not possible, accepts fallibility as part of the human condition and achieves the best possible outcome for all.

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