Reflecting on the ATI Pharmacology CAT test, I feel like I did a lot better than I expected. There is always room for improvement, but I feel as if I have a good foundation of pharmacology knowledge and I was able to recall a lot of it during the test. I feel confident in cardiac medications, and I think that was what I performed best in. Patient education/teaching was another area where I felt went well, and it required me…
Reflection on ATI Adult Medical-Surgical CAT with remediation Reflecting on the ATI Medical-Surgical CAT, overall I am satisfied with my performance thus far. There is room for improvement that will come alongside more practice tests as well as implementing appropriate test taking strategies, which is one of my goals for the semester. However, while taking the exam I felt as if I knew a lot of the content which made me feel confident in my nursing knowledge so far. There…
Discussion on the film Nurses: If Florence Could See Us Now and career services presentation NURSES: After watching the NURSES movie, I was deeply inspired by all their stories, and I was even more motivated and confident that I am choosing the right profession for me! A quote that resonated with me was when they said, “How much do we know about these people who become a vital part of some of the most difficult and intimate moments in the…
With welcoming the new year, also comes excitement and anxiety revolving around upcoming graduation and licensure in the next few months. It is hard to believe that this is the home stretch and my nursing school journey is almost complete. I am beyond excited to see what this next chapter of my life will bring and finally getting to work my dream career as an RN! I am most excited to feel like I am actually making a difference in…
During any sort of disaster, whether it be natural or man-made, nurses have proven to be the backbone of their communities and aiding in recovery. Disaster management is crucial in all communities, and follows a basic framework of mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery. Nurses play roles and have responsibilities in each of these steps of disaster management. Mitigation involves minimizing the effects of a disaster, which may include preventative measures and education regarding disaster management. Nurses’ part in this role…
Death with dignity is a controversial topic amongst healthcare workers and people across the country. Personally, I think that if someone who is terminally ill and wants to pass on their own terms with their loved ones, then they should be able to. Some people say that it is not humane nor ethical for a healthcare provider to prescribe a medication that ends someone’s life, but neither is letting them continue to suffer when you know they are in chronic…
Before our presentation on electronic health records, I had a basic idea of what it was and how nurses use it. But I really only had familiarity with Epic, and I didn’t have any idea of HealthInfoNet, but I was pretty amazed with how widespread it has become and the simplicity of it. I definitely know that the use of Electronic Health Records has completely transformed the health profession, especially nursing. Before the development of Electronic Health Records, patient charting…
Exposure to trauma affects an individual in more ways than anyone could ever expect. I think people often assume that trauma only affects one’s psychological and emotional wellbeing, when it can affect every single aspect of their life, leaving lasting imprints on one’s physical, social, environmental, and spiritual wellbeing as well. It is important to know, especially as healthcare providers, all the different ways that trauma exposure can present with someone, and the triggers that we have to be mindful…
The health of vulnerable and marginalized populations is influenced by a variety of different factors, many of which people do not think about or have no idea that they can influence health. After our class presentation, I was surprised at how many factors can influence health, and how many other perspectives we as healthcare providers have to think about when we are providing care to our patients. As a future nurse, I will commit to educating myself and how to…
