November 26, 2012 (0830-1600) CSU Simulation Day
I spent today with third semester prelicensure students in MSR 40 simulation lab at the university. I was in charge of the fetal heart rate strip station.
I had six groups of students, each almost a full hour, interpreting different case studies of FHR and uterine contraction strips. We discussed the different components of the FHR and contraction documentation as well as appropriate nursing interventions. It was a very busy and learning intensive day with lots of good questions and small group discussion.
Last day of clinical hours! Yay!
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Monday, November 26, 2012
Tuesday, November 13, 2012
November 2 - 8, 2012 - Grading Papers
Correcting 12-17 pages of writing by OB students took me a very long time to do! One paper would literally take me over an hour to grade. I had my APA book, the rubric for the assignment to check off for content, an online source for grammar, and much much patience. I did not realize how time-consuming grading written papers was going to be for me until I started the process.
Every night when I would finish grading several papers, I felt like I had worked on a very very difficult homework assignment of my own, one in which I had to think really really hard about. I told my professor that I have a new found respect for nursing faculty!
Correcting 12-17 pages of writing by OB students took me a very long time to do! One paper would literally take me over an hour to grade. I had my APA book, the rubric for the assignment to check off for content, an online source for grammar, and much much patience. I did not realize how time-consuming grading written papers was going to be for me until I started the process.
Every night when I would finish grading several papers, I felt like I had worked on a very very difficult homework assignment of my own, one in which I had to think really really hard about. I told my professor that I have a new found respect for nursing faculty!
Thursday, November 1, 2012
11/01/2012 (1340-1640) OB Lecture #4 - LAST ONE!!
Today was my last lecture for the OB PL students with Marla. Every lecture has been a lot of work but this one took quite a bit longer. In addition to the reading of the chapters and note-taking, I added a case study that I created from my clinical experience. I had the students divide up into groups of 5-6, read and discuss the case study, then answer six questions regarding it. After about 15min, we discussed the case study together and with PowerPoint slides, I gave the answers to the questions after discussion of each question. I gave the students evaluation cards and I received great feedback regarding the case study. They commented that it was good that they were given the opportunity to correlate what was discussed in the lecture with an actual case. So, thumbs-up on case studies in the classroom! It was a lecture that met all the goals I had set for myself. At the end of the lecture, Marla gave me a stack of written papers to grade; that's next on my To-Do List.
Today was my last lecture for the OB PL students with Marla. Every lecture has been a lot of work but this one took quite a bit longer. In addition to the reading of the chapters and note-taking, I added a case study that I created from my clinical experience. I had the students divide up into groups of 5-6, read and discuss the case study, then answer six questions regarding it. After about 15min, we discussed the case study together and with PowerPoint slides, I gave the answers to the questions after discussion of each question. I gave the students evaluation cards and I received great feedback regarding the case study. They commented that it was good that they were given the opportunity to correlate what was discussed in the lecture with an actual case. So, thumbs-up on case studies in the classroom! It was a lecture that met all the goals I had set for myself. At the end of the lecture, Marla gave me a stack of written papers to grade; that's next on my To-Do List.
Saturday, October 20, 2012
10/18/2012 OB Lecture #3
Today the students took the exam with the half the questions that I helped Marla put on the test. I was a little disappointed to know that 3 students out of 29 failed. I felt almost guilty at first, almost like it was my fault they didn't do well. Marla and I discussed the questions and she decided to throw out two exam questions, both of which were not from the material I lectured on. After this experience I learned that no matter how hard I would have tried to make the questions clear to the students, I could not help that a few could not get the answers correct.
The lecture was about the subject of Childbirth, which I absolutely feel confident about! It was a great lecture. I used Marla's baby doll and her pretend pelvis to show fetal positions and I was able to use some great YouTube animated videos to show station, cardinal movements and birth. I think the students were very receptive. I still get very nervous at the beginning of the lecture. I am hoping this feeling will get better with time.
Today the students took the exam with the half the questions that I helped Marla put on the test. I was a little disappointed to know that 3 students out of 29 failed. I felt almost guilty at first, almost like it was my fault they didn't do well. Marla and I discussed the questions and she decided to throw out two exam questions, both of which were not from the material I lectured on. After this experience I learned that no matter how hard I would have tried to make the questions clear to the students, I could not help that a few could not get the answers correct.
The lecture was about the subject of Childbirth, which I absolutely feel confident about! It was a great lecture. I used Marla's baby doll and her pretend pelvis to show fetal positions and I was able to use some great YouTube animated videos to show station, cardinal movements and birth. I think the students were very receptive. I still get very nervous at the beginning of the lecture. I am hoping this feeling will get better with time.
Thursday, October 18, 2012
October 17, 2012 (1200-1545) EXAM QUESTIONS
It was time to formulate exam questions for the 12 chapters the students had been given, (6 of which I had lectured on). I spent the afternoon with Marla choosing questions from the textbook test bank site and also composing some exam questions of our own. I learned how the entire process works. The final exam has 50 multiple choice questions, a rationale for the teacher for each question and an answer sheet. There are 29 students in the class, so we copied 29 exams that are ready to go! We'll see how the students do on exam day.
It was time to formulate exam questions for the 12 chapters the students had been given, (6 of which I had lectured on). I spent the afternoon with Marla choosing questions from the textbook test bank site and also composing some exam questions of our own. I learned how the entire process works. The final exam has 50 multiple choice questions, a rationale for the teacher for each question and an answer sheet. There are 29 students in the class, so we copied 29 exams that are ready to go! We'll see how the students do on exam day.
Tuesday, October 16, 2012
Monday, October 15, 2012 (1250 -1645)
I now realize that grading is not as easy as it looks! Hmmm' just like teaching! I graded 28 students' genograms and their accompanied written papers. The genograms were very creative, unique to their author's family. Marla graded three with me and then allowed me to stay in her office and grade the rest. I had to admit, I was very hesitant to use ink, so I made corrections in pencil. Marla told me I could do several in pencil and eventually use ink, but I was so unsure about my grading capabilities that I had to use pencil. It is amazing how something so simple can be so intimidating. This was the very first time I had ever really graded anything in my life. I followed her rubric and tried to be very consistent. It was quite an experience, but I learned to grade genograms.
I now realize that grading is not as easy as it looks! Hmmm' just like teaching! I graded 28 students' genograms and their accompanied written papers. The genograms were very creative, unique to their author's family. Marla graded three with me and then allowed me to stay in her office and grade the rest. I had to admit, I was very hesitant to use ink, so I made corrections in pencil. Marla told me I could do several in pencil and eventually use ink, but I was so unsure about my grading capabilities that I had to use pencil. It is amazing how something so simple can be so intimidating. This was the very first time I had ever really graded anything in my life. I followed her rubric and tried to be very consistent. It was quite an experience, but I learned to grade genograms.
Thursday, October 4, 2012
10/04/12 (1340-1620) OB lecture #2 - High Risk Pregnancies
Today was my second big lecture day. I was still very nervous but it wasn't quite as bad as last week. It helped that I am familiar with the students and the setting. I had lots of great feedback from the students. Marla was able to read the students' feedback and also gave me suggestions for my next lecture.
I feel that I was able to meet Objective #4 - Implement and evaluate a teaching module utilizing theories and principles of teaching/learning in the preparation and delivery of this lecture. After reading all three chapters in the textbook, I researched some videos online that would help the students remember some of the information. I used visual aids, pictures and graphs, as well as short video clips to help demonstrate concepts to students. Students learn through observation but also through activities. Students turned in their genograms today and Marla and I set Monday, 10/15 as a day when we are both going to grade this assignment. I am feeling just a little more confidence and I hope that everything continues to go well. I have had a great learning experience thus far!
Today was my second big lecture day. I was still very nervous but it wasn't quite as bad as last week. It helped that I am familiar with the students and the setting. I had lots of great feedback from the students. Marla was able to read the students' feedback and also gave me suggestions for my next lecture.
I feel that I was able to meet Objective #4 - Implement and evaluate a teaching module utilizing theories and principles of teaching/learning in the preparation and delivery of this lecture. After reading all three chapters in the textbook, I researched some videos online that would help the students remember some of the information. I used visual aids, pictures and graphs, as well as short video clips to help demonstrate concepts to students. Students learn through observation but also through activities. Students turned in their genograms today and Marla and I set Monday, 10/15 as a day when we are both going to grade this assignment. I am feeling just a little more confidence and I hope that everything continues to go well. I have had a great learning experience thus far!
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