NR103 All Weeks Discussions Latest 2020 October

NR103 Transition to the Nursing Profession

Week 1 Discussion

Small Group Discussion

Reintroduce yourself to the group and tell us about yourself. Then answer the following questions.

Is this one of your first few college courses? If not, what other courses have you taken? Do you have any other degrees?

Have you developed a system that has helped you be a successful student? What was it?

What has been your most difficult challenge in school? Test anxiety? Writing papers? Study skills? Note taking? Why?

As of today, what do you see as the biggest challenge for you in nursing school?

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NR103 Transition to the Nursing Profession

Week 3 Discussion

Small Group Discussion

When taking care of patients, why do you think it is important to utilize the appropriate resources?

How do you think evidence from nursing journals affects patient care?

What role does using the right evidence play in being a professional nurse?

What role does understanding plagiarism and academic integrity play in being a professional nurse?

NR103 Transition to the Nursing Profession

Week 4 Discussion

Small Group Discussion

Challenge of the week: Talk with a friend or family member who has known you for a long time and will be honest with you. Have him or her answer the following questions.

What were your first impressions of me, or what type of first impression do others have of me?

What does my face look like when I think no one is looking?

If you did not know me, based on my nonverbal communication, would you approach me? Why or why not?

After you have heard his or her answers, write a reflection on what you learned, making sure to answer the following questions.

Did what I learned surprise me?

Was it easy to ask these questions and listen to the answers?

Based on this information, what do I need to work on so that people see me as a professional in the work environment?

NR103 Transition to the Nursing Profession

Week 5 Discussion

Research online and find a recent medical error that made the news. Answer the following questions.

What happened in the incident?

Who was involved?

What were the ramifications for the patient and/or staff?

Reflect on the incident and think about some causes and possible interventions that could have prevented the error.

NR103 Transition to the Nursing Profession

Week 6 Discussion

Answer these questions based on the mock schedule you created and the general discussion that occurred in class.

What are your top three priorities over the next 3 years?

Keeping these priorities in mind, what three things do you need to change to help you be successful?

What tools will you use to handle stress?

What was the best tip you received from the upperclassmen?