Nursing Module 3: In module 3, it talked about the priority setting framework. This is made up of seven components, which help the nurse set priority when making a decision on what to do or who to treat first. In this module I learned about all seven of the frameworks, which I previously had an idea about from past healthcare experience. However, I had not heard of the additional frameworks (acute vs. chronic, unstable vs. stable, non-urgent vs. urgent) that were discussed. These talk about the different conditions that patients could be in and which you should prioritize. For example, you would want to focus on an unstable patient before you focus on a stable one because they need the most help. I think learning about all of the frameworks in more depth will help me make decisions in the future that would have been difficult if I had not learned them.
Nursing Module 4: In module 4, it talked about testing and remediation. It gave tips and tools to use when taking standardized tests, faculty-developed tests, and even the NCLEX. One of the tools that the module taught was to break the test question into the stem and the options that are given. In the stem there is many parts, but it is basically made up of the narrative that gives you information and the question that is being asked. The options are, as stated, the options for the answer. The module gave a tool to use on how to mark your options so you can go back after reading them and figure out your answer easier than if you just look at them normally. I think that this test taking strategy will be very helpful for me when I am taking future exams because I will be able to deconstruct the question, be able to look at what the question is asking and find the correct answer with more ease than before.
John, I am glad these modules were helpful and built on other course work. Eventually priority setting will become second nature, but it takes time and requires organizational skills as well. They tend to go hand-in-hand. Nice work!