As I completed the various ATI assessments this semester, I noticed a significant improvement in my test taking abilities. I can attribute this success to time spent remediating my incorrect answers, as well time spent exploring my test taking strategies. ATI allows the student to review the amount of time spent on each question and … [Read more…]
I look forward to the upcoming NCLEX-RN application process over the next few months. I intend to become licensed as a registered nurse by examination in the state of Maine. Although Maine is a Nurse Licensure Compact State, I do plan to stay and practice in Maine at this time. The state of Maine requires … [Read more…]
The movie If Florence Could See Us Now was incredibly insightful and inspiring as a nursing student. This film provides an accurate depiction of nursing today through the lens of more than one hundred nurses interviewed. These nurses and their stories were very moving and I learned a lot from each of their experiences. More … [Read more…]
It is incredible how quickly time has passed since I began my nursing journey just one year ago. Reflecting back on the past year and thinking about my future generates a lot of mixed emotions. While I am extremely eager to graduate and practice as a registered nurse, my anxiety reminds me of the assignments, … [Read more…]
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This discussion was incredibly eye opening for me as an individual of society. Prior to today, I had not connected climate and justice as part of health. In fact, I realize now that I have been very ignorant in regards to this matter as I have been fortunate enough to never experience personal trauma and … [Read more…]
Today’s discussion was very enlightening as a future nurse in an ever changing medical environment. Prior to this conversation, I was under the impression that telehealth and telemedicine were essentially interchangeable concepts. I now understand that the term telehealth refers to a broad range of remote technology and services that can be either non-clinical or … [Read more…]
Nurses bear a lot of responsibility for their patients and their community when disaster strikes, yet past research has demonstrated a lack of preparedness (Nilsson et al, 2016). This is unfortunate given that disasters, both natural and man-made, are increasing in both frequency and intensity. A disaster is defined as a, “destructive event that disrupts … [Read more…]
Human trafficking has certainly crossed my mind from time to time after watching a movie or reading a news article. Yet, I am ashamed to admit that I have always brushed it off as though it did not pertain to me. I had never considered the fact that human trafficking could be occurring within my … [Read more…]
Coming from a family of addiction, I was very excited for the opportunity to learn about the Needle Exchange Program. I have heard a lot about similar initiatives and, probably because of my background, I believe these programs provide a lot of benefits to the community. Supplying individuals with addiction with the tools to keep … [Read more…]
