Self-Directed Learning Experience

I hate blood, I tremble at the thought of injection, I dislike physical work and I am a nurse. Contradicting in so many ways, I know. But why did I take up Nursing? Parents, fad and abroad, these 3 words really summed it up. I told myself that after graduating and passing the licensure examination I’d really pursue graduate school since I can’t imagine myself working as a nurse. I’d rather do paper works and research. I was excited by the idea of it, but at that time I did not know what degree to take and I don’t have a goal so I did not jump into it just because I did not have a clear career path back then. I applied as a nurse in a government hospital and I’ve witnessed the practices and attitudes of the healthcare providers there. I know …show more content…
It can address one of the most enduring problems in medical education which is the exponential growth in knowledge; the rapid changes in the concepts and methods in health education, health policy, research and health care. Self directed learning approach for me is a vital tool for graduate study. It is independent and responsible. It is not controlling and limited. It is a life long learning that would make you equipped and will keep you up to date when you are no longer on formal training programs. It is about expanding knowledge and learning on your own. It allows an opportunity for freedom to learn and do things you find interesting …show more content…
I strongly believe that we need a cultural change in our health care system to achieve safe and high quality care. I have witnessed the practices and attitudes of healthcare providers in both public and private hospital setting and I know that doing a research could help improve health quality and patient safety. I know health care professionals go to work every day wanting to provide the highest quality, safest and most appropriate care for their patients. Unfortunately, with the complexity of health care, deficiencies in the systems in which they practice, high-quality, safe health care may be perceived as a challenge. I believe that we need improvements in teamwork, communication, and standard information flow both public and private hospitals. My research aims to improve the overall quality by making health care more patient-centered, safe, accessible and reliable. And to reduce the cost of quality health care for individuals, families, employers, and government. To advance to these aims, I plan to set priorities and these priorities can only be achieved with the active engagement of healthcare professionals, patients, health care organizations and many others in local communities in the country. I want to send a clear message that we can no longer accept hospital care in which safety and efficiency is not the norm. I want to make a