I found the process of completing a medication reconciliation to be extremely interesting, especially since it was on a close family member. It felt like a deep dive into an often very personal aspect of someone’s life, and I was grateful that my relative was willing to be so open and answer my many questions. … [Read more…]
As nurses and healthcare professionals in today’s increasingly fast-paced, interconnected world, it is not enough to just be well-versed in the latest medical advancements and treatments. Instead, nurses must be aware of the unique issues and challenges in the communities they serve, recognizing and addressing risks to impaired health and potential disparities. Here in Maine, … [Read more…]
Nurse Logic Module Reflection #2 – Priority Setting Frameworks As discussed in this module, nurses set priorities for patient care many times each shift through the use of priority setting frameworks. Though I was at least somewhat familiar with each of these frameworks before completing this lesson, it was helpful to work through realistic examples … [Read more…]
Nurse Logic Module Reflection #1 – Test Taking & Remediation I have always considered myself to be a strong test-taker, mostly because of my ability to memorize content quickly. In high school and my first years of college, I performed well on exams, relying solely on my study strategy of writing, rewriting, and reading a … [Read more…]
