NSG 444 Posts

Climate and Justice Reflection

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…]

Telehealth and Telemedicine Reflection

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…]

Disaster Nursing Reflection

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 Reflection

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…]

Needle Exchange Program Reflection

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…]