From a tender age, Yvonne JM Gregory wanted to help those who were unable to help themselves. But little did she know at the time that the path she would take to realize her ultimate destiny would be filled with so many twists and turns. In a retelling of her journey through life from childhood to current times, Gregory shares insight into her family background and childhood in Jamaica where she was bullied and mistreated while seeking spiritual guidance from her Christian grandparents. As she leads others through her personal story, Gregory chronicles her eventual immigration to Canada, the struggles she endured while working to find her place in life, and the hardships she faced while becoming a nurse that included a brain tumor, brain surgery, and a stroke. Throughout her retelling, Gregory inspires others to rely on their faith, angels, and the Word of God for inspiration and strength to persevere through life’s greatest challenges. Journey to Becoming a Registered Nurse is the true story of one woman’s experiences as she searched for her true calling in life and overcame her challenges with faith.

This book was birth out of a burning desire to share a little girl’s dream to orchestrate and compose her destiny. The evidence of being orphan gets you to thinking fast, deep, and methodical. I want to take you on a journey of a child very much aware that the odds of having a decent life was going to dim to dead, and that life was not going to be a bowl of cherries, if she didn’t pick those cherries herself.

"This very interesting book provides a good overview of the evolution of the art and practice of nursing...Recommended."--Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries “This collected work by scholars Smith, Turkel, and Wolf stands as a classic indeed. It offers nursing and related fields a repository and living history of the evolution of nursing within a caring science paradigm over a 40-year span from foundational ideas and developments, to current work in education, research, and institutional/community practices of caring...[The work] sustains and advances knowledge of human caring to serve humanity.” From the Foreword by Jean Watson, PhD, RN, AHN- BC, FAAN Founder, Watson Caring Science Institute This is a core resource for nursing educators and students at all levels who seek fundamental perspectives on the art and science of caring. The text comprises 37 classic book chapters and journal articles written by leaders in the field and illuminate the evolution of the caring paradigm--from its beginnings as a philosophical/ethical/theoretical guide to nursing, to implications for the future development of caring science. Co-published with the Watson Caring Science Institute (WCSI), it will also be a primary resource for students attending WCSI programs and for in-service education programs, especially in hospitals with, or seeking, Magnet status. Each section features an introductory essay illuminating important concepts, followed by reflective questions appropriate for baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral levels. Also included are multiple-choice questions, a variety of case studies, a digital teacher and student resource with PowerPoints for key ideas, and more. The book is organized into nine sections providing an in-depth analysis of the evolution of caring scholarship; systematic reviews of the concept of caring; theoretical perspectives, including conceptual orientations, middle-range theories, and grand theories; seminal research studies; research designs and methods; practice models for the integration of caring within contemporary hospital-based practice environments; caring in communities and for the environment; leadership and administrative issues with a focus on caring and economics; and the future of caring science. Key Features: Presents the seminal literature on caring Co-published with the Watson Caring Science Institute Provides reflective/critical thinking questions tailored to academic levels For use in baccalaureate, graduate, doctoral, and in-service education, and as a core resource for WCSI programs Is accompanied by a digital teacher and student guide (please contact textbook@springerpub.com to request this content)

A personal glimpse of the evolution of Canada's health care system from the 1960s to the 21st Century. The narrative takes you from the Maritimes to British Columbia.

Starting a nursing course as a mature student can be a daunting prospect. How to Thrive as a Mature Student Nurse will you help you to deal with the challenges you may face during your course. Packed full of advice, the book will guide you through your student nurse journey from the very first week all the way to your celebration when you become a registered nurse. Personal accounts show how the author coped with challenges herself. ‘Dos and Don’ts’ will help you to balance competing demands on your time. ‘Top tips’ summarise the advice given in each chapter, including tips for students who have children. Each chapter ends with a set of ‘Common worries answered’ that focus on worries and doubts that mature students often experience. This book will prepare you for life as a mature student nurse and support you all the way through to graduation. Lenka Huntley was a frequent contributor to Nursing Standard Student during her course, and this book is the book she wished she had had to help cope with the challenges and thrive as a mature student nurse. She qualified as a registered nurse in 2022.

This isn't just another book about anatomy or physiology – it's a straightforward, practical guide that answers all the common concerns and questions of every student nurse. How to Make It as a Student Nurse has evolved from the online advice provided to student nurses in the UK by well-known advocate and nurse Claire Carmichael. She has teamed up with experienced nursing lecturer Ann Marie Dodson to provide a complete guide to being a student nurse, from the application stage through to writing assignments, passing exams, undertaking clinical placements and working in a team. This wonderful new guide is packed full of invaluable advice, including how to handle your finances and juggle your caring responsibilities. The content is supported by real life case studies and vlogs to summarise key points. - Engaging and easy to read – ideal for busy students - Easy to navigate – takes you through each stage of the student nurse journey - Covers the whole nursing degree experience - Video vlogs to summarise key points - Real life perspectives of nursing students - Top tips on everything you will come across throughout your nursing education

Does a part of you feel your life choices are not exactly your own choices and you wish to understand why that is the case and what to do about it? And do you wish you could make decisions that are purely based on wanting the best for yourself as opposed to trying to impress other people or live as per the definitions of what other people think/feel is right? If you’ve answered YES, Let This Book Help You Turn Things Around So You Stop Chasing Acceptance And Conformity With The Masses And Instead Pursue And Focus On Your Uniqueness! Are you living your life or are you living someone else’s life? The desire to be popular and fashionable is one of the most powerful drivers of human behavior. You probably think that the decisions you make on a day to day basis are your own but the truth is that every choice you make is actually predetermined by your desire to be likeable. This phenomenon ripples out into every facet of your life and has a bigger impact on your life’s outcome than you can possibly imagine. Keep reading to learn how your life today is really the outcome of external pressure rather than internal logical decision making. We all have that singular moment in our lives when everything changes forever, this is that moment for you. This book is about to change your life by showing you that contrary to your own expectations, every choice you make isn’t actually guided by conscious decision making but rather a strong desire to be popular and fit in. Unfortunately, the desire to fit in has disastrous consequences for your personal life as well as your academic and professional life. If you are ever going to achieve greatness, then you must learn how to drop the fake you and embrace the power of the real you. I have spent years working in the medical field as a nurse. This book isn’t just a combination of cold hard facts and statistics. The book is actually a story of my life, struggles and triumphs. My experiences in the medical field have provided me with a unique perspective on life that a lot of people have found to be very useful. I didn’t achieve my full potential until I learned how to stop trying to be other people and simply embrace the power of being me. You can learn to do the same thing if you keep reading. This book will teach you… How to stop being a spoilt kid and become a responsible adult What it takes to be a leader boy or leader girl How to overcome depression and anxiety Why humans crave to fit in How human behavior is impacted by deeply held subconscious beliefs Why we crave to connect with other people How to overcome anger issues Read along as we cover insightful topics like: • Working as a single mom • Overcoming childhood pain • The difference between material wealth and happiness • Self introspection • I can’t mentality • Copycat syndrome • Want to be like syndrome · And much more! When you are done reading this book, you will realize that you never really had a clue about who you were. You will be scared by the realization of how much your actions were really just attempts at social conformity but you will be glad to learn how to reach your full potential by embracing the real you.

Written by the most trusted name in NCLEX review and updated to reflect the latest NCLEX test plan, Saunders is THE book of choice for NCLEX examination review. Targeted for undergraduate students of nursing, post graduate and trained nurses, this book essentially helps all nurses prepare for the NCLEX exam and work in the US as a registered nurse.Unit I ▲ NEW! Next Generation NCLEX® (NGN)–Style questions prepare students for the biggest change to the NCLEX-RN® test plan to date ▲ Over 2,500 practice questions in the text and online offer ample testing practice ▲ NEW! Thoroughly updated content incorporates clinical updates and reflects the latest NCLEX-RN test plan ▲ NEW! Clinical Judgment boxes identify a clinical judgment situation and address one of the 6 cognitive skills for the Next Generation NCLEX ▲ NEW! Additional questions covering Health Problem areas and Complex Care ▲ NEW! Reorganization of the Foundations of Care section makes this section more user-friendly for beginning nursing students ▲ NEW! Urinary and Bowel Elimination chapter and Hygiene, Mobility, and Skin Integrity chapters ▲ Health Problem code with every practice question focuses student study on particular topics, such as heart failure or pneumonia ▲ Systematic case scenarios help students apply health and physical assessment concepts

Covering the issues, themes and principles that explain what it means to be a nurse today, this book provides the theory you need to know and applies it to the diverse patient groups and settings that you will encounter on your placements. Key features of the book are: · Introduces the core aspects of adult nursing · An evidence-based approach with discussion of literature, policy and research and suggested further reading for every chapter · Over 30 case scenarios to help you understand the realities of practice across a range of settings including primary care and the community · Activity boxes which challenge assumptions and encourage reflection The book has been closely developed in line with the latest NMC Standards and Essential Skills Clusters and supports you across your entire degree programme as you develop into nurses of the future ready to deliver and lead care.

It's often been said that every person has at least one book inside of him. The main purpose of this book is to express in written form for my children and grandchildren, the experiences I had throughout my journey to North America . But, if this book will have an impact on someone who is going through a similar experience or has been in my shoes and it will help them not to stop or give up, it will definitely accomplish its objective. My motto for this book was to learn from the past, to live in the present, and focus on the future. My guide: Proverbs 3:5-6; Trust in the Lord with all your heart; and lean not unto your own understanding. In all the ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.