As an actor discovers and creates a character, they must first answer a series of questions, of which set the stage for the entire performance: An actor’s objective is what/how they want to affect their opposing character (the person they are speaking to). An objective is always about the other person and how words areContinue reading “An Actor’s Take on the Clinical Judgement Measurement Model”
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Nurses do play cards..
In April 2019, a Washington State senator denounced a bill to allow uninterrupted lunch breaks for nurses and stated that nurses “probably play cards for a considerable amount of the day.” Not surprisingly, the senator was faced with much opposition from nurses across the nation, refuting her ignorance and false claims. After the initial angerContinue reading “Nurses do play cards..”
“It will take a year..”
The infamous question from new grads to preceptors is, “How long does it take to know what I am doing?” For many, the answer is one year. Nursing school starts with fundamentals, where students learn how to give a bed bath and safely transfer a patient to the bathroom, to Medical-Surgical Nursing III, where studentsContinue reading ““It will take a year..””
From Proficient to Novice
Dr. Patricia Benner created the nursing theory of knowledge progression ranging from novice to expert. She describes what it means to be an expert nurse and the step by step trajectory a typical nursing career follows. Student nurses are novice nurses. New grads progress to advanced beginners after their preceptorships, orientation, and passing the NCLEX.Continue reading “From Proficient to Novice”
From Student to Nursing Instructor
In December 2017, I graduated with my AS in Nursing. 5 years later, I am teaching at the same place where I was a student. There are pros and cons of being a young instructor. It is nice to be able to remember how students are feeling at this stage in their nursing career, however,Continue reading “From Student to Nursing Instructor”
“Your discharge is not priority”..
“Due to short staffing, we are closing early. Sorry for any inconvenience.” “Please expect longer than usual wait times due to short staffing..” “Now hiring. $15/hr starting pay.” These signs and statements look all too familiar within today’s society. The nursing shortage has been ongoing for years and only getting worse. Short staffing at groceryContinue reading ““Your discharge is not priority”..”
The Meaning of a Pin
As a student nurse, the one day that you look forward to is even of greater significance than college graduation.. nursing pinning. The nurse’s pin dates back to the early Maltese cross in which a pin was worn meaning a service of Christianity. The servants would care for others with communicable illnesses. Since then, theContinue reading “The Meaning of a Pin”
Building a Life you Want
Build a life you want and save for it. This is a FIRE concept in which you can still prepare to be Financially Independent and Retire Early, while also living a life that you desire. As nurses, we learn to prioritize. We start our day prioritizing as we choose which patient to see first. WeContinue reading “Building a Life you Want”
It’s okay to take up space
Do you ever say sorry out of habit? “I’m sorry for..” Making it into the grocery line first Being in the med room as another nurse walks in Filing a valid complaint Asking for a favor Waking up a doctor for a patient need/concern I have a habit of apologizing for things that 1.) areContinue reading “It’s okay to take up space”
Retention, Recruitment, Resilience.. Oh, My!
These three words are dominating the media when it comes to nursing. Facilities attempt to retain their current staff while also trying to combat the ever-increasing staffing shortage by recruiting new hires. Staff are also reminded and educated on ways to be resilient and how to prevent burnout. Unfortunately in America, even nonprofit hospitals haveContinue reading “Retention, Recruitment, Resilience.. Oh, My!”
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