Recommended review by preceptor

[kelcher99]

Hello, I need help in understanding what to write in a paper. My preceptor for my practicum sent the evaluation paper back to my instructors and marked three areas with recommended review. So now I have to respond by stating why I felt these areas were checked and what I could have done differently. The areas are Critical Thinking Skills, Effective patient/family teaching skills, & ability to deliver evidence-based care. Just need some advice as what to write in a professional way. Thank you.

[nurseprnRN, BSN, RN]

I don't know how to tell you how to follow constructive suggestions other than to do what they tell you to do. I am in mind of the Ann Landers column when the teenager wrote in that her mother was always on her behind to pick up her room, do her homework, wash the dishes, and walk the dog. What should she do? The answer: Pick up your room, do your homework, wash the dishes, and walk the dog. Sometimes it really is that simple.

It is my impression that the feedback you got from your faculty is that those three areas were lacking in some way. I don't think it's a matter of writing style, but a matter of content and analysis. You don't give me a lot to go on here, so if you could be more specific that might help me out here. Failing that, though, I think you really need to ask your faculty this question. "Is it my writing style, or did I miss some key concepts or analysis that you'd like me to expand on?"