The Knowledge and Clinical Judgment Module went into detail about the different learning styles and the best methods to use when studying to cater to your own personal needs. I am a visual learner and I noticed that I use many of the techniques explained. I love to write notes using pen and paper and I sit near the front of a classroom to ensure I can see the lectures. Sitting near the front also allows me to focus better and allows me to take detailed notes during class that are great to study later on. I take these notes and organize them into an outline to study, just like the module explained.
The other part of the module discussed nursing knowledge, skills, and attitudes. Using evidence-based knowledge is emphasized throughout this module and in all of my nursing courses. I will need to take my education of these evidence-based practices and carry them with me as a practicing nurse. This knowledge will allow me to gain the skills needed to help my patients throughout my career.
The fourth module, or the Priority-Setting Frameworks, discusses the importance of priority setting in the field of nursing. We have already gone over most of the information in this module, starting in our first nursing class! Maslow’s Hierarchy, the ABCs, and the nursing process were explained here and we have already used them extensively in class. Priority setting is a huge part of nursing and is emphasized highly in school and this module. Many of our exam question ask what is the priority, who needs to be seen first, or what is the best course of action? These all involve logically thinking through the different situations and picking the patient who needs care first. This module helped reinforce the importance of priority-setting, which I know I will use everyday as a student and registered nurse.
Good work, especially on Module 3. I am less interested in what the module provided as I am in what you learned or how you intend to apply it.