It is very important for a nurse to assess the critical conditions of their patients. Generally, this skill comes with years of nursing experience, but new nurses, too, can help themselves with the requisite knowledge by continuously enhancing their clinical skills assessment training.
The first step is to acquaint yourself with the particular department to which you have been assigned. It is said that observation is the best teacher in medical science and as such, you must develop a knack for thorough observation of the signs, symptoms, immediate help procedures, and subsequent treatment of any critical conditions experienced by the patients under observation. As a matter of fact, many nurses think that they have sufficient training and knowledge to handle anything but they can be taken by surprise when they encounter real life situations. So, however much you have been trained you must never be complacent and must keep a watchful eye on your patients. Many hospitals are providing skills assessment training in-house so that initially you can observe and then learn to react appropriately, which in the long term will not only help your career, but make you a better care giver.
You can also keep on enriching your knowledge by surfing the Internet. There are many knowledge-rich websites that can be very helpful in giving you information about various circumstances that might come up in the future. You can also purchase relevant books for preparing yourself adequately. While at work, it would be in your best interest to be mentored by an experienced nurse who is good at assessing and handling critical situations. Talk to her regarding different cases. Their experience can be priceless for your nursing career and if you keep those experiences in mind, you will be able to assess and manage any critical problem. Try to follow her when she is doing her rounds so that you observe the way she communicates and engages with patients.
It is not unusual to forget more than half of what you have learned, so it would be worthwhile to keep a notebook with you. Take notes if you see anything that is worth learning. Once you are home, review your notes and try to recall the events that happened on that day at the hospital. Remember to review your notes often so that they are fresh in your mind ensuring that you ready to handle any situation that may present itself.
The first step is to acquaint yourself with the particular department to which you have been assigned. It is said that observation is the best teacher in medical science and as such, you must develop a knack for thorough observation of the signs, symptoms, immediate help procedures, and subsequent treatment of any critical conditions experienced by the patients under observation. As a matter of fact, many nurses think that they have sufficient training and knowledge to handle anything but they can be taken by surprise when they encounter real life situations. So, however much you have been trained you must never be complacent and must keep a watchful eye on your patients. Many hospitals are providing skills assessment training in-house so that initially you can observe and then learn to react appropriately, which in the long term will not only help your career, but make you a better care giver.
You can also keep on enriching your knowledge by surfing the Internet. There are many knowledge-rich websites that can be very helpful in giving you information about various circumstances that might come up in the future. You can also purchase relevant books for preparing yourself adequately. While at work, it would be in your best interest to be mentored by an experienced nurse who is good at assessing and handling critical situations. Talk to her regarding different cases. Their experience can be priceless for your nursing career and if you keep those experiences in mind, you will be able to assess and manage any critical problem. Try to follow her when she is doing her rounds so that you observe the way she communicates and engages with patients.
It is not unusual to forget more than half of what you have learned, so it would be worthwhile to keep a notebook with you. Take notes if you see anything that is worth learning. Once you are home, review your notes and try to recall the events that happened on that day at the hospital. Remember to review your notes often so that they are fresh in your mind ensuring that you ready to handle any situation that may present itself.
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