Purpose: The purpose of this study was to identify the experiences of mothers who had adopted children from Pleven, Bulgaria, with an added focus on their experiences of interactions with healthcare personnel. Design: An interpretive phenomenological study method was used to interview 5 mothers of children who had been adopted from Bulgaria. The interviews were transcribed and analyzed for thematic material. Findings: All except for one of the children had underlying physical congenital problems and all of the children were found to be severely damaged by institutional neglect. All of the mothers had other biological children. The themes that emerged included logistical challenges, priority of family relationships, emotional impact, and amazing improvement. The mothers identified two key aspects of their interactions with medical personnel: listening and respect from healthcare individuals and the importance of taking their child's unique history and situation into account. Conclusions: For mothers who had adopted children from Pleven, Bulgaria, life was not simple. These mothers found life following their adoptions both difficult and rewarding. These mothers desired that others listen to their stories in order to help improve healthcare interactions that they face daily, to encourage others to adopt children from the institution in Pleven, and to stop the abuses occurring at the institution.

The goal of this creative project is to explain the different roles of advanced practice nursing as well as the role of a registered nurse. Advanced practice nursing roles include Certified Nurse Practitioner, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist, Certified Clinical Nurse Specialist, and Certified Nurse Midwife. The role of the registered nurse is included in this website because this role is the foundation for becoming an advanced practice nurse and is an equally important role. The target audience for the website is potential nursing students, current nursing students, and licensed nurses who desire to advance their career and are looking for more information about each role. This comprehensive website includes the scope of practice, salary, educational programs, and an interview with a nurse in each role. The description of each advanced practice role includes audio and visual aids to appeal to different types of learners. In depth education regarding advanced practice nursing roles will make current and future nurses more aware of the endless possibilities of a career in nursing. Nurses provide education to patients every day, but there is rarely adequate education provided to nurses regarding their profession or professional advancement opportunities. Nursing is a patient-focused career and sometimes nurses forget to focus on their own personal growth while caring for others. This one-stop website promotes nurse to nurse education by thoroughly explaining each advanced practice role. All of the information in this website is publically available through the internet and this website is meant solely for educational purposes.