As someone who has the constant determination to always learn new things, my philosophy has continuously been about receiving as much information as possible coupled with repetition. It is my firm belief that practice really does make perfect. I tend to study the material in layers by reviewing the subject multiple times. My approach is not only to perform favorably on examinations but to accurately retain the matter for long term potentiation. I meticulously delve into the topic for a first look and subsequently go through it again, each time becoming faster as I retain the material. With each cycle I am examining any subtle details that may have eluded me on previous rotations. As an orthodontic resident, I will continue my study approach …show more content…
I believe it is important to have an appropriate balance between didactic and clinical exposure to novel material. Dentistry is both an art and a science; one cannot live without the other. Learning procedures like Tip-Edge treatment is important in a clinical setting; however, without the science or knowledge to support such a treatment, all would be for naught. Therefore, I am a learner who initially enjoys learning the background and details of a specific treatment then ultimately applying it in real-world situations in the clinic. Not only is it satisfying to experience that which I have learned in a clinical setting, it is equally rewarding to value how far I have come on my academic journey from the first day of dental school. I am looking for an orthodontic residency that provides the best possible didactic and clinical learning environment. As a specialist, the buck really does stop with me. I believe it is of the utmost importance to learn and absorb as much as possible during my residency. I am looking for an environment that exposes residents to a multitude of cases, both in variety and quantity from start to finish. Orthodontics is a very dynamic field with new treatment methodologies and technology always coming
The contributions I have made to my school include participating in volleyball from the fall of 2014 to present. For volleyball, we have collected food for the food pantry, conducted a youth night to teach younger children the fundamentals of volleyball, and a breast cancer awareness night which included raising money to fund breast cancer research. I also participate in dance and softball. For the 2016 softball season I was chosen for the spirit award because of my positive attitude and energy during games and practices. Through hard work and dedication the dance team won conference champs at the 2016 conference competition. I was chosen by my coaches for the Limitless Leader Award and the Sportsmanship Award in 2015 and last year. I have earned a varsity letter in
Theoretically, it takes ten thousand hours of deliberate practice to become an expert in any field. I intend on not only dedicating approximately nine hours a day for the three years, that I hope to spend at Newcastle University, but the rest of my working life in the dental industry. I have researched and shadowed a dental hygienist therapist and I firmly believe they are an invaluable asset to the dental care team. I would thrive from the independence and clinical freedom to work, within the scope of practice, on a one to one level with patients. I believe I can make a difference, particularly building the confidence of sporadic and nervous attendees adhering to a holistic and preventative approach.
One of them includes passing my POH class to the best of my ability as my family and I both value my education highly. I believe I can reach this goal by taking few steps at a time which may simply include: placing my clamps into the maxillary section of the mouth using my mouthpiece mirror only, as it shows professionalism and be more comfortable for the patients. Another one could be excavating from the side of the infected tooth and then working inwards towards the pulp. I now finally understand that to reach our goal, we need to take the simple visible steps before hand, that is laid right in front of us.
During clinical this week we were shadowing a nurse on our clinical unit. I had a couple personal goals at the start of the day. First off I wanted to get comfortable with the unit. I wanted to learn where everything was located in case my patients, throughout the rest of the quarter, asked for something. I also wanted to learn how my nurse prioritized patients. While I am aware that I will only be taking care of one patient on any given day this quarter, I know that learning this skill will be useful in my nursing career.
The purpose of this journal is to reflect on my experience and skills gained during my clinical placement at Ben Taub Hospital. On my first clinical day, I was excited and nervous at the same time. My first placement was in the PREOP/PACU area. I was assigned to help a patient who had been in the PACU area going on 2 days. Normally, once the patient comes from surgery they are only in the PACU area for a short period of time before they are discharged home or given a bed in another area of the hospital. This particular patient still had not received an assignment for a bed. The physicians would make their rounds to come check on him daily. The patient was a 28-year-old Hispanic male, non-English speaking, he had a hemicolectomy. He had a NG tube, urinary Foley catheter, and a wound vac. My preceptor had just clocked in and she needed to check on the patient’s vitals and notes from the previous nurse. Once she introduced me to the patient and explained while I was there, she then asked me to check his vitals. (Vital signs indicate the body’s ability to regulate body temperature, maintain blood flow, and oxygenate body tissues. Vital signs are important indicators of a client’s overall health status (Hogan, 2014). I froze for a quick second. I have practiced taking vitals numerous of times and I knew I could do it correctly. I started with the temperature first, when I was quickly corrected on a major mistake I had made by my preceptor. I HAD FORGOT TO WASH MY HANDS and PUT
In recent years, reflection and reflective practice have become well-known term with in the health care arena. They are words that have been debated and discussed with in the health care setting (Tony and Sue 2006). Reflective practice is essential for nurses, as nurses are responsible for providing care to the best of their ability to patients and their families (NMC, 2008). Reid (1993) states reflection is a process of reviewing an experience of practice in order to describe, analyse, evaluate and so inform learning about practice. Johns (1995) notes that reflection enables practitioners to assess, understand and learn through their experience. Reflective practice, therefore, offers nurses an opportunity to review their decisions and
I just saw the update with a tentative shoot schedule for next week. I wanted to reach out because I was extremely busy last week and was not able to respond to your original request. If there is anything I or my staff can do to accommodate you please don't hesitate to contact me. I'm not sure if you have visited my website but my role in the industry is patient registration and education. My company and our network of physicians has enrolled the majority of the patients in the Washington, DC medical marijuana program and we are gearing up to provide a number of patient and physician education and consulting services in Maryland. I am also launching a nonprofit to provide grants to low income families and veterans as this is primarily
It is obvious that all of our instructors have a common goal, which is for all of us to learn as much as we possibly can. I honestly think that by allowing as many opportunities as possible to see and experience as much as possible will help us all learn from our clinical experiences.
My past dental experiences have caused me to be certain of one thing: the path to my dental aspirations stretch far and this journey must continue. From becoming acquainted with my first dental instrument and exercising four-handed dentistry as a dental assistant, to promoting good oral health and preventing oral diseases as a pediatric registered dental hygienist, along the way I have conquered many challenges which have helped to shape the dental health professional that I am. One must always strive to continue to learn, practice and explore. In dentistry there is so much to be desired and it is in dental school that I will find the upcoming challenge I have been yearning for.
I was able to take on a leadership role in the form of providing my clinical group with a learning opportunity. I created a bingo sheet that had questions regarding information from our pathophysiology class. There was an exam the week of my teaching project so I took that opportunity to help other students study. Each shift I collaborating with the health care team. I partake in report, and turn to my clients RN throughout my shift for guidance or to report findings. During one of my shifts I had a client who really wanted to shower and get dressed before her family came in to visit. She was hooked up to a VAC and my RN said she was unable to shower for that reason. I knew it was really important to my client that she could get dressed/wash
Clinical practicum has provided a valuable study opportunity to me.When I took care of a living person in wards,I could apply the skills which are learnt from indoor lessons in school and books.Also,I could achieve more knowledge outside textbooks.However,I find that there is a difference between the real situation and theory.In ward,nurses have to be multitasking and need to manage several patients,time is precious to them.Nurses have to make an effort to save time from different ways.To give an example,in the ward I worked in this clinical practicum,nurses connected the syringe to the end of tube and administered drug to a patient with nasogastric tube by giving pressure to pump drug solution down the tube.Thus ,the procedure finished in a few seconds.I learnt this method from them and applied it in my practice.However,I was stopped by the supervisor teacher during one of my practise.She told us that it was wrong to administer drug by using pressure.She then asked me for the right method.I was shocked in that time because I learnt this way from the
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(Espinosa-Meléndez, 2006) A dental graduate is expected to learn clinical skills, perform some clinical procedures and demonstrate a good clinical judgment to arrive at patient management decisions. Furthermore; the ability to prescribe commonly used drugs safely and effectively is a core competency of a newly qualified doctor. (Heaton, Webb, & Maxwell, 2008; Oshikoya, Senbanjo, & Amole, 2009) However; Researchers have discussed the issue of the lack of integration of clinical knowledge into the basic knowledge curriculum.
My personnel strengths during this clinical experience included my caring nature. This patient needed someone to give her ice chips one at a time. I enjoyed giving her ice chips and talking with her. I understand that if I had more than one patient I would not have been able to give her so much attention. My biggest limitation for this clinical experience was that I am still struggling with time management and organization. This time I went to the supply closet before I went into the room. I still had to walk back there 3 times. Before I finally got everything I needed. Next time I am going to go to the patients room and make a list of the things they need in their room.
Whether in the classroom or clinical setting, I believe that the process of learning should not be static, but rather fluid in the sense that questions should be asked back and forth between educator and student. A dialogue should be created so that both student and teacher are actively participating in the learning process. Through this way of learning, one has to actively think and apply the information they have on a particular subject, instead of just memorizing facts. I have found that this is the best way for me to truly process and retain information.