Alverno College Eight Abilities

-While attending alverno college I have put to use the eight abilites required to be a competent nurse.  The abilities at Alverno college are communication, valuing, problem solving, analysis, social interaction, global perspective, effective citizenship, and aesthetic engagement.  I identify my strengths as well as some of my weaknesses in these eight abilities.  I also identify how each individual ability has contributed to my success and growth as a nursing student.
-I have had many expectations while attending Alverno because it is a liberal arts college with a focus on the eight abilities.  I have learned to work with others to enhance my own learning.  I have gained knowledge about community and global issues.  I was able to draw from my own experiences along with my knowledge of the eight abilities to have a solid foundation to be a successful nurse.  

Alverno College Eight Abilities
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Research paper

I have completed a research paper while at Alverno College.  In order to complete my research paper I needed to propose a reseach topic.  The question that I researched was, "What is the level of knowledge among a group of women who are members of a large urban congregation about the symptoms associated with heart attacks in women?”  My goal was to find out how knowledgeable women are about the symptoms of a heart attack so as a nurse I could focus my teaching on the appropriate symptoms.  In the paper I discuss the Middle Range Theory of Unpleasent Symptoms in releation to heart attacks.

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What is a professional nurse?

In this paper I discuss what it means to me to be a professional nurse.  I talk about having respect and kindness, knowledge, and committment for the good of the patient. I also discuss the importance of using evidence based knowledge to solve problems and provide the best care possible to patients. 

Professionalism Paper
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