NL Module 3 and 4 Reflection

For module 3, knowledge and clinical judgement, one of the most important take aways for me was discovering which type of learner I am. I knew before this module that there were many different types of learning styles, but I’ve never been able to pinpoint mine. I thought it was helpful that in the module they asked questions such as “do you prefer discussing class material over reading it?” to help determine a learning style that is the best fit. Through this module I realized that I am definitely an auditory learner. I like having time in lectures to ask questions and take notes to make sure I understand the material. I also like to be quizzed on material to see if I know it.  

This relates to what I’m learning this semester because I can use the information from this module to improve my studying habits. This module also included a lot of tips on how to stay organized so you can complete your work effectively. I often find myself struggling to focus, so I am always open to new suggestions on how to stay focused for longer periods of time. I think this information will help integrate me into the nursing culture because I’ll be able to tell my coworkers how I learn best. For example, if there is a procedure, I’m not sure I know how to do I can ask a more experienced nurse to explain it to me, allowing me to ask plenty of questions.

For module 4, priority setting frameworks, I was able to review some of the information I already know about nursing such as Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, ABCs, and the Nursing Process. It is important to always think like a nurse, whether that is in clinical, lab, or the classroom. Reviewing the nurse’s top priorities helps me remember what I should be doing first as a nurse in the field. This skill will become increasingly important as I move through my clinicals. 

This semester, we are always talking about the nurses first priority, especially in relation to exam questions. I’ve seen many exam questions that say something along the lines of “what should the nurse do first?” These questions can be tricky, but they become easier once you remember safety, ABCs, and physiological needs are the most important nursing priorities. This information will help integrate me into the nursing culture because I will most likely be responsible for multiple patients. I will need to know which patient I should see first, second, third, and so on. Setting patient priorities is essential to the best possible recovery of patients.