what are some things I can say I learned?

[sunnyskies2]

i end clinicals in 2 days with the professor that told me i would never be a nurse because i am so shy and quiet. i heard she asks at the end of the clinical to go around to say what we learned or how our clinical was. i'm dreading on what to say because of that comment she made to me. what do i say when we go around?

[llg, PhD, RN]

OK ... so... tell us... This is a great place to reheorifice your answer. What did you learn in the course? Start with that. Reflect deeply on the course and make a list of the ideas that come to you. What did you expect the course to be like when you started it? What was different? What surprised you? What did you find difficult or intimidating that you now feel comfortable with? etc.

Once you make your list ... reflect a little more. Reflect on each item. Then pick one of your ideas and use that for your answer.

No one here can tell you what you learned. But if you follow the process I just outlines above, you will come up with an honest answer that you should be able to discuss in class.

And don't fall into the trap of settling for some smart-alec answer. That just stunts your growth and the only person you will be hurting is yourself. Give it some sincere reflection and give an honest answer in class -- but pick one that is politically correct and will keep you out of trouble.

My father used to ask us kids that question on a regular basis. What did you learn in school today? If we said "nothing," he said it was our own fault for not paying attention to what was happening and reflecting about it. He was right. Learning is something we choose to do -- or not. We can learn in any situation if we choose to learn.

So ... What did you learn in the course?

[NJprospect]

https://allnurses.com/general-nursing-discussion/a-shy-nurse-182627.html

#3 may inspire confidence.

I'm sure you'll get more input. Taking pride in your tasks may show confidence.

[Double-Helix, BSN, RN]

This about your skill level before the clinical. How confident were you? What skills had you done? What did you want to practice or experience during the clinical?

Now think about your current skill level. How have you improved? Are you more confident? What skills did you get the chance to perform?

Some areas to consider:

Specific nursing skills

Med administration/knowledge of medications

Prioritization

Time Management

Communication with other nurses/doctor

Communication with patients

As the above poster said, try rehearsing your answer here. What did you learn?

[sunnyskies2]

I still get nervous when I walk into a patient's room, but that level of nervousness went down from day 1 of my first clinical.

[SuesquatchRN, BSN, RN]

So you have grown in confidence.

Go on....

:)

[llg, PhD, RN]

I still get nervous when I walk into a patient's room, but that level of nervousness went down from day 1 of my first clinical.

Good start. You can continue to develop that idea ... and/or come up with a few other possibilities.

Can you talk about how nervous you were the first day? What did it feel like? What were your fears? How did effect the way you entered the room? What happened that first day to help you feel more confident? Can you compare how you felt that first day to how you feel now? Do you say anything different now? ... or behave any differently now?

Do the same with any other possible ideas you come up with. Just keep it real (honest) and you'll be OK. Be prepared to give a few details of whatever idea you decide upon -- and a few examples to use to illustrate how that learning improved your ability to be a good nurse.

[DixieRedHead, ASN, RN]

I learned that "if the student fails to learn, the teacher fails to teach". Think that will work?

[SamyRN]

"....the professor that told me i would never be a nurse because i am so shy and quiet..." This statement is bothersome to me. Not certain what the basis of her statement was? That you wouldn't speak up for a patient if needed?

Regardless, I love what you state about your nervousness decreasing when you walked into the patients room. Have you explored why you are nervous?

Could you perhaps honestly say that your nervousness has become more of a "high alert" when first walking in to a patient room, taking in the surroundings, observing the patient, reviewing their diagnosis and possible issues to look for in those moments it takes to walk from door to bed?