A nursing specialty within the program.
Post an explanation of your choice of a nursing specialty within the program. Describe any difficulties you had (or are having) in making your choice, and the factors that drove/are driving your decision. Identify at least one professional organization affiliated with your chosen specialty and provide details on becoming a member.
Sample Solution
I have chosen to specialize in adult-gerontology primary care nurse practitioner (AGPCNP) as part of my nursing program. This specialty focuses on providing comprehensive health care services to adults across the lifespan, from young adulthood through late life. I am particularly drawn to AGPCNPs because they are able to provide personalized attention and patient-centered care while monitoring the long-term impacts of chronic illnesses and conditions.
Making this choice was not without its difficulties, however. As someone with interests spanning multiple areas of nursing practice, I struggled to narrow down my options and focus in on one field that would fit all my needs. Ultimately, what helped me make this decision was considering how each specialty could offer unique opportunities for professional growth; for example, an AGPCNP role would give me the chance to build relationships with patients over a longer period of time than other specialties might offer.
Another factor that guided my choice was the current trends in healthcare delivery models; specifically, more emphasis being placed on preventive care and population health management strategies. These advancements in healthcare emphasize the importance of having professionals who can provide comprehensive assessment and treatment services across all stages of adulthood. Additionally, AGPCNPs are well positioned to advise governmental officials when it comes policy making decisions affecting public health initiatives which is something that resonates strongly with me personally.
Finally, I believe that specializing as an adult gerontology primary care nurse will equip me with valuable skills such as communication ability between interdisciplinary teams working closely together using evidence based practices which is essential within this particular field (American Association Nurse Practitioners). All things considered then; these factors – both professional development potentials & career ambitions combined – made selecting AGPNCP as a specialization easier for me despite any initial difficulty or uncertainty about making this decision.
