Though nursing is often thought of as a science, it is also an art. When people usually think of art they think of paintings, sculptures, but nursing is not usually the first thing that comes to mind. This painted fan reminds me of how nursing is an art in multiple ways. First off, there are millions of fans in the world all designed for a similar purpose. Their purpose is usually to keep one cool on a hot summer’s day….
Through the module Knowledge and Clinical Judgement, I was able to learn more about the use of critical thinking in nursing practice as well as more about different learning styles. Personally I am an auditory and tactile learner as I feel like I am able to better grasp concepts when I am able to work them out physically or through talking them out with others. By knowing my own learning style I can practice important skills in nursing and study…
From Module 1, Testing and Remediation strategies, I was able to learn new useful techniques when taking difficult exams like the NCLEX. Some of these strategies involve using markings on multiple choice options to establish possible write and wrong answers as well as determining the situation and the question being asked. Each section provided more insight on how I can become a stronger test taker and take more time to fully read each question on an exam. I can use…
The novel Critical Care highlights both the positive and negative aspects that can happen in the profession of nursing. Theresa Brown describes the process of going back to school and becoming a nurse though she is already far along in her career as a professor. This novel tells the story of a struggling nurse while also teaching oneself that if one is passionate about their profession, even the difficult moments are worth it. Throughout Critical Care Theresa deals with multiple…
