-Claire Settle-

Capstone
 “How can your personality and
passions influence the direction you
take in your nursing career?”
Why Did I Choose This Question
This Research Will Benefit My Future

Looking more into Help me decide the

depth in different right path for me
nursing specialties
 About My Project
I interviewed
some nurse that I
Trying to connect know
different nursing paths
with people’s personality Researched lots
traits and interests of different
nursing
specialties
Some Nursing Specialties I
was considering
Pediatric Nursing
Pediatric nursing is the medical care for children from birth
through their late teens. A paediatric nurse usually works in
hospitals or day-clinics. These nurses provide expert care to the
child while also working with the family to address their
concerns, fears, problems, and options. They serve as a child
advocate and participate in activities to manage a child's pain.
Pediatric Nursing
This is a specialty
that I have really
considered doing.
This is one of my
top choices.
Military Nursing
Military nurses serve in most major branches of the military,
including the Army, Navy, and Air Force. They provide direct
patient care for servicemembers and their families, perform
medical duties for wounded soldiers, and may pursue the
same areas of practice specialization that nurses in civilian
roles would.
Military Nursing
This specialty isn’t
one that I was really
considering pursuing,
but I was really
interested in learning
more about it.
Travel Nurse
Travel Nurses are healthcare workers who travel to patients
and assist at healthcare facilities. They perform typical
nursing duties and provide care in residential areas, at
schools, and other organizations. Typically, travel nurses
work short-term assignments, they are often sent to places
where their specialties and skills are in demand. Travel
Nurses also assist when hospitals are short-staffed.
Travel Nurse
I think being a travel
nurse would be
super fun. I would
get to travel around
the world doing my
job.
Labor & Delivery Nurses
Perinatal Nurses
Labor and delivery nurses assist pregnant women throughout the
childbirth experience, from early labor through delivery and the
immediate postpartum period. Labor and delivery nurses coach
mothers through difficult contractions, offering encouragement and
advice on pain management. Perinatal nurses take care of patients
before during and after pregnancy. Perinatal nurses do the same as
a labor and delivery nurse during the delivery, but they also take
care of women during their pregnancy and after the childbirth.
Labor & Delivery/ Perinatal
I think that both of
these would be really
interesting and fun
specialties that I’m
definitely considering. If
I was to choose
between the two, I think
I would prefer perinatal.
Scrub Nurse
A scrub nurse, also known as an OR nurse is a nursing
professional who works alongside surgeons and other
surgical staff. Scrub nurses use their expertise and calm
demeanor to help surgeons perform surgery and sometimes
life saving operations on patients. The role of the Scrub nurse
is to assist the surgeon by passing them the instruments, it
sounds simple but it’s a lot more involved than that.
Scrub Nurse
I think being a scrub
nurse would be a
really good nursing
option for me. I would
love to be in the
operating room during
surgeries.
Correctional Nursing
Correctional nursing is a specialized field of nursing that
involves caring for the medical and mental health needs of
detainees and inmates. These nurses work in a variety of
settings such as jails, prisons, and juvenile detention centers
Correctional Nursing
This is a type of nursing
that I didn’t know about
until I started doing
research for my
capstone. I actually
think this could be a
really interesting type of
nursing that I am
considering.
Psychiatric Nursing
Psychiatric nursing or mental health nursing is the appointed
position of a nurse that specialises in mental health, and cares
for people of all ages experiencing mental illnesses or distress.
They apply the nursing process to assess, diagnose, and treat
individuals or families with psychiatric disorders and identify
risk factors for such disorders.
Psychiatric Nursing
Psychiatric nursing is a
very different type of
nursing compared to
lots of the other nursing
specialties I was looking
into. I’m not planning on
going into this career
field but I did want to do
some research on it.
Interviews
 How long have you been a nurse?
● Bonnie-25 years
● AJ-26 years
● Heidi-over 38 years (retired)
● Lisa-34 years
● Kelly-26 years
Bonnie
Why did you choose to become a nurse?
● My sister was enrolled in nursing
school when I was in grade 10
● She got me a job at the care home
she was working at
● I loved working there, so I decided
to pursue this as a career in the
future
● I went to an open house at UBC’s
school of nursing and knew it’s
what I wanted to do
AJ
Why did you choose to become a nurse?
● I thought of being a nurse when I
was around 10 and then never
really thought of it again
● Until I started reading through my
sisters nursing texts, and I’ve
always liked the science side of it.
● What I love about being an
emergency nurse is that every day
is different and exciting
Heidi
Why did you choose to become a nurse?
● I’ve always loved working with
people, and been interested in the
human body
● I want to make a difference in
people’s lives
● It is a challenging but rewarding
career
Bonnie
What is your current specialty?
Have you ever switched specialties
● I currently work as a clinical nurse educator. My area of specialty is gerontology
and I am particularly passionate about dementia care
● I started In med/surg and also in a group home
● Then I went back to trying working in a carehome
● Then I worked as a direct care nurse and later obtained my certification in
gerontology
● I Later applied for a work sponsored education pathway and decided to try
education. I have been doing that for 13 years.
● Other areas of nursing that interest me are wound care and pediatrics
Lisa
What is your current specialty?
Have you ever switched specialties?
● RN
● LPN
● Travel nurse
● OR nurse
● Perioprative nurse
● perinatal nurse
● antepartum nurse
● Phsyc nurse
● and more
AJ
What is your current specialty?
Have you ever switched specialties?

● I took Critical Care in 1997

● I took most of my Masters to be a
Nurse Practitioner
● Now I manage the OR
Heidi
What is your current specialty?
Have you ever switched specialties?
● I specialize in critical care nursing
and then further in cardiac nursing as
a sub-specialty.
● When I switched to my role in Fraser
Health, it was to a new clinical role in
cardiac rehabilitation.
● I became certified as a exercise
physiologist.
Kelly
What is your current specialty?
Have you ever switched specialties?
● I was 21 years old when I decided to join the
military.
● I was in for 5 years.
● I went to nursing school and became a nurse.
● When I finished nursing school, I worked on a
med/surg floor for a few years before getting an
opportunity to specialize.
● I wanted the longest and most in depth specialty
so I picked Critical Care.
Bonnie
What skills do you need for your job?

● nursing degree
● good communication
● strong leadership
● the ability to teach
● a passion for gerontology
Lisa
What skills do you need for your job?

● Human dignity
● Integrity
● Honesty
● Self determination
● Compassion
● Commitment
AJ
What skills do you need for your job?

● In administration/management you need

people skills!
● Manage conflict
● Keep your cool
● Be able to navigate multiple personalities
● Lead others
● Sometimes tell people they aren't doing their
job well.
Heidi
What skills do you need for your job?

● A degree in nursing.
● Each area in nursing has
very specific skill sets.
Bonnie

How has your job/specialty affected you mentally?

● Resilience
● Flexibility
● Making a difference in others lives is
very positive.
● Good coping skills
● The ability to self care so you don't
become overwhelmed and become
burnt out
AJ

How has your job/specialty affected you mentally?

● Re-charged me
● I didn't realize I was unhappy with my old role until my
previous boss pointed it out.
● I'm excited to go to work
● I love working with people
● I love trying new ideas to try and make the work more
efficient!
● I am stressed
● there is so much I don't know but it's a good stress
● Lack of sleep
Heidi

How has your job/specialty affected you mentally?

● Nursing has made me

appreciate my own health and
to not ever take it for granted.
● empathetic
● compassionate
Kelly

How has your job/specialty affected you mentally?

● I am aware of how precious life is

● it is important to live your best life
as it can be altered in the blink of an
eye.
Bonnie

How would you best describe your personality?

● Patient
● Calm
● Caring
● Always willing to help
Lisa

How would you best describe your personality?

● Outgoing
● good at talking to people
● Compassionate
● Always challenging myself
Heidi

How would you best describe your personality?

● Outgoing
● Energetic
● Good sense of humour.
Kelly
How would you best describe your personality?

● I like to make others feel good.

● I feel that it is a privilege to take care of
peoples loved ones
● I treat them like I would my own family.
● I put myself in another person’s shoes.
● I take pride in my work and always want to
do the best I can.
 There are so many options on where you can work,
Additional information what kinds of specialties you can take, the kind of
hours you want to keep

about your job It's been v

ery reward
ing
there is never a there are over 100 specialties
boring day the
same day twice
and fast paced job
learn something new everyday It’s a very exciting
makes enough money to support yourself

mental health I have met life

have support for long friends
in my colleague
s If you decide to go into
nursing, be prepared to work
nursing has made me a better person and was incredibly rewarding. long hours
 Personality traits you need for each specialty
Pediatric Nurse Military Nurse Travel Nurse
-Calm -Positive -decisive -versatile, -Professionalism -Reliability
-Attention to detail. -analytical skills -strength -trustworthiness -flexibility
-Patience. -Endurance -stamina -A great attitude -open mind
-The ability to have fun. -expert in all fields of medicine -High-tech experience.

Parinatal Nurse Scrub/OR Nurse Correctional Nurse

-empathetic -understanding -Ability to work as a team -communication -resilience
-an interest in newborn babies -communication skills -organized -patience -problem solving
-ability to work with a -critical thinking -problem solving -decision making -compassion
multidisciplinary team. -Attention to detail -autonomy -prioritisation
 Personality traits you need for each specialty
Psychiatric Nurse Emergency (ER) Nurse Gerontology Nurse
-problem solving. -psychosocial -Fast Pace -Open -Patience -Consistent
-good judgement. -Calm -good coping skills -Compassion
-offering advice - observational -Multitask -organized -Attention to Detail
-interpersonal communication -Extroverted -Creative

Antepartum Nurse Critical Care (ICU) Nurse Cardiologist

-Caring -compassionate -Ability to Work on a Team -Knowledge-Based Confidence
-Communication -Empathy -Organized -Compassion
-Attention to detail -Evaluate Changing -Situations -Specialized Skills
Problem-solving skills -Respect Plan for Self-Care.
 My Decision
“How can your personality and passions influence
the direction you take in your nursing career”

Pediatric Emergency Nurse

 Pediatric Emergency
Nurse
A pediatric nurse is someone who works
with children, and an emergency nurse is
someone who works in the ER with
traumas. So a pediatric emergency nurse is
a combination of both. As a pediatric focused and wholesome care.
emergency nurse you would work with
children in the emergency room, assisting
with their traumas and injuries.
What the job
entails
Handling trauma, injury or
illness cases calmly without
letting the patients feel the
urgency of the situation.
Stabilizing patients with
Quickly diagnosing conditions
and providing on-spot
solutions.
 ● Can Accelerate Pace as Needed
I think I would really
● Remain Calm During Chaos
enjoy working as a ● Multitask
pediatric emergency ● Extroverted and Open
nurse, because I would ● Good Coping Skills
love to work with kids, ● A calm demeanor
and I also really like ● Positivity, even when presented
how as an emergency with bad news
● Attention to detail
nurse, there’s always
● Patience
something exciting ● Critical thinking skills
going on and there’s ● Endurance
never a dull moment. ● The ability to have fun
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