When I start programming I used to use C in my first programs. After getting to know the OOP (Object-Oriented-Programming), and knowing how a class work, I started with Java. Now, what's Java and what can I do with it?
Java Definition
Java is built on C++ with a simplest way to deal with; using java you can easily write computer instruction based using English-based commands. In other word, in C you must write many functions step by step to reach what you want. Instead, using Java you can simply use predefined functions by simply declaring an object of a specific type. Like each programming language, Java has a set of rules known as syntax. I should also add that Java was created by a team led by James Gosling in the early nineties.
Why choosing Java?
1. Java provides a very rich API (Application Programming Interface). When I say API, I mean a good Graphical User Interface *GUI* application that takes the user request by a certain form and tells the system what you want to do in the back-end and returns the response back to you. A good example on this, is javaFX where you can design your application like you want, and control how to deal with it in its controller where programmer should write codes to deal with it. You may connect your application to a database system where you can save all user's information.
2. Java is one of the fastest languages. If we take the benchmarks game results, you'll notice the the code written in Java is more than 10x as fast as PHP, Ruby, Python, etc.
3. Inside Java, there is something called exception-handling; to do this you should include a try-catch block where inside of try you set your code and inside catch you catch any type of exceptions. The main advantage of this, is that the program will not stop once you catch the write type of exception that can be thrown inside the try code.
4. Java has platform independence. Programs will work regardless of the machines executed on. It doesn't care about the operating system or the hardware of the computer it's running on.
5. Pay matters: Recent reports show that Java programmers are among the highest paid programmers in the industry. Java is one of the most popular languages also, if you do a simple research you'll find that most of the people knows about Java. For this reason, it's lucrative to have Java skills on your resume. It's also important to note, that Indeed.com reports that the average java developer salary for job posting in February 2016 in the US is 102,000$.
6. Networking: You can easily write a chat application using Java socket programming.
7. Using Java you can write apps for the iPhone whereas objective C is limited to the iPhone.
Becoming a nurse is an important and often very personal
decision.
No matter what's your reason for wanting to be a nurse, you
have probably done tons of research into the topic, found out more about the
types of degrees that are available, and discovered all that you might expect
while in nursing school… What’s that? You haven’t done all that research?
That’s okay. You can start right now!
Types of nurses
1. Registered nurses:
They are nurses with an associate’s or bachelor’s degree in
nursing. They assist physicians in hospitals and a variety of medical setting
and help in treating with illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions.
2. Clinical Nurse Specialist:
He is an advanced
practice nurse and proficient in diagnosing and treating illness. A clinical
nurse specialist may focus on patients and their families, nurse management, or
administration.
3. Nurse Case Manager:
Nurse case managers coordinate long-term care for patients
in hopes of keeping them healthy and out of the hospital. They can choose to
specialize in treating people with a specific age group, such as geriatrics.
Consider becoming a nurse case manager if you enjoy researching, coordination,
and scheduling.
4. Travel Registered Nurse:
A travel nurse works temporary jobs nationally and
internationally, sometimes for weeks at a time and sometimes for a few years.
Travel nurses perform many of the same duties as standard registered nurses,
often working for an agency that supplements staff to facilities in need.
5. Home Care Registered Nurse:
Works with patients in the patient’s home. Often times,
these patients will be in geriatric care or young people with developmental or
mobility issues. This is an ideal position for someone looking to work with
patients outside of a traditional hospital setting.
6. Labor And Delivery Registered Nurse:
Helps welcome new lives into the world every day. They care
for both mother and baby during labor, childbirth, and even after birth. A
labor and delivery nurse may aid in inducing labor, administering epidurals,
timing contractions, and educating the mother with breastfeeding advice when
the baby is born.
7. Nurse Supervisor:
Nurse supervisors, also known as nurse managers, oversee the
nurses caring for patients. As a nurse manager, you will wear many hats and
handle a lot of administrative duties. Nurse supervisors are often responsible
for recruitment and retention of nurses as well as occasionally collaborating
with doctors on patient care and assisting families in need.
This is a great option for those hoping to step away from
direct patient care after gaining some experience in the field.
8. Oncology Registered Nurse:
Oncology nurses provide care for cancer patients and those
at risk of the disease. They monitor the patients’ physical condition and
administer chemotherapy and other treatments. This is a good fit for someone
interested in a challenging, yet rewarding career.
9. Dialysis Registered Nurse:
Dialysis registered nurse commonly
referred to as nephrology nurses; administer dialysis treatments to patients
with kidney disease or abnormal kidney functions. They work out of patients
home, dialysis clinics, and even transplant units, performing dialysis
treatments on their patients while helping implement treatment plans.
Goals of a nurse:
1. Focus on transformational
leadership at all levels of nursing.
2. Redesign care to optimize
nurses’ professional expertise and knowledge.
3. Engage nurses to work with
other members of the healthcare team to ensure safe and reliable care.
4. Build systems and a culture of
safety that encourage, support and spread vitality and teamwork in all areas of
nursing.
5. Put in places structures and
processes that ensure patient-centered care.
6. Establish a quality learning
system so that nurses at all levels have access to measurement and feedback
about innovative care delivery.
5 Professional Nursing Skills
1. Effective Communication:
As a nurse, you’re on the front line of care. You’ll often find yourself the middleman, relaying critical
information from a physician to a patient. You will also need to be able to
foster an open dialogue with patients and their families so they fully
understand their diagnosis, medication and any other medical concerns.
2. Flexibility:
As a nurse, you never know what
the day will bring. Last minute changes constantly keep you on your toes while
you juggle heavy workloads, paperwork, physicians and patients’ families. An
ability to adapt to the busy, ever-evolving schedule of a nurse is essential to
their success.
3. Critical thinking:
A sharp and critical mind is
needed to excel in the nursing field. Nurses must be able to assess a situation
and make crucial decisions on the spot. In nursing, there are often multiple
options for treatment, which means critical thinking is essential for analyzing
the situation and determining the best solution.
4. Desire to learn:
Earning a nursing degree doesn’t
mean you’re no longer a student. The best nurses are the ones who continue to
question, explore, learn and develop throughout their entire careers. Because
the field of medicine is always changing and evolving, nurses should be
prepared to continue learning.
5. Attention to detail:
Paying attention to minute details
is important in the nursing profession, especially when you have a lot on your
plate. For example, nurses must document everything they do on patients’
charts, listen closely to their description of symptoms, ask the right
questions and remember to bring medications at appropriate times.
Nursing annual salaries:
- Certified nurse anesthetist:
$160,270
- Certified nurse midwife:
$107,460
- Clinical nurse specialist:
$107,460
- Nurse practitioner: $107,460
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor
statistics 2018-19 Occupational Outlook Handbook.
2. Java is one of the fastest languages. If we take the benchmarks game results, you'll notice the the code written in Java is more than 10x as fast as PHP, Ruby, Python, etc.
