I am in the process of putting together a clinical "cheat sheet" for my first semester students. What information would you have loved to have had in a miniature booklet for clinicals? So far, I have:
normal vitals by age range
normal labs for adults
ABG info (trying to make it something they will use in later semesters)
mini skills review cards (injections, NG tubes, cath, etc)
Specializes in Rural, Midwifery, CCU, Ortho, Telemedicin.
When I was teaching each student received a specific question to answer based on the unit or their specific patients. They were expected to have the answer at post conferenceand to be prepared to share it with thier classmates. If you have something like this or other specific information that the students are to glean from a specific assignment it would be nice to have a section specifically for the "question of the day/assignment". Great sheets, amdownloading for work and return to teaching.
I start clinicals in just 2 weeks and I'm really nervous about being prepared to make the most of my time there. I have a wonderful clinical instructor but I'm still shaking in my clogs.
I think the most important thing first is to clearly explain the clinical expectations to the student. Most times the rules are made as the student go along, that can be very frustrating. I know it was for me. Telling your students that thorough assessment of the patient can't be over emphasized.
travduck, BSN, RN, CNM
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When I was teaching each student received a specific question to answer based on the unit or their specific patients. They were expected to have the answer at post conferenceand to be prepared to share it with thier classmates. If you have something like this or other specific information that the students are to glean from a specific assignment it would be nice to have a section specifically for the "question of the day/assignment". Great sheets, amdownloading for work and return to teaching.