Integrated Experiences III Formal Paper: The Nurse’s Role in the Opioid Epidemic Brief Excerpt: After hearing Kerri Barton’s presentation about opioid use and harm reduction earlier this semester, I was moved to start exploring the nurse’s role in the current drug crisis. So often, it seemed, my patients in clinical had struggled with some type … [Read more…]
An unexpected but integral part of this independent study has been the opportunity to connect with and observe the work of the Maine Department of Education’s School Health Services Team. Initially, I had no idea that this team even existed, yet it has become increasingly clear to me the important role they play in supporting … [Read more…]
Final ePortfolio Reflection Prompt: Reflect on what you learned from this project and how you will apply this in your future nursing practice. Think about your audience, which could be a potential employer in your first nursing position. What would you want them to know about your capacity to contribute to quality improvement and evidence-based … [Read more…]
