These themes included the importance of effective collaboration and the importance of a successful mentoring relationship. In the following sections, I will utilize Gibb’s Reflective Model to analyze the themes I learned this semester. Theme #1: The Importance of Effective Collaboration Description My previous experiences with collaboration were limited to interdisciplinary collaboration in my work environment. When reflecting on collaboration, I often think from an interdisciplinary standpoint with the patient at the focus. Prior to starting this course, I did understand that the focus was on collaboration, but did not recognize how collaboration was going to occur. Through working with various groups, identifying group guidelines/processes, and conflict management solutions, I developed skills to work collaboratively from an educational standpoint. In the journal entries, I emphasize the importance of effective communication to ensure the group is cohesive and to create mutual trust and respect. I tend to appreciate assigning roles early in the group process to allow ample time to complete research and the project (Croke, unpublished…
It is a career that has large importance with dealing with others but most importantly the people in need. In order to work efficiently and effectively with others, nurses must be able to use relational practice skills in order to make it real for the patient and not just an act the nurse is portraying. Relational practice is a large component of nursing and is central to this career due to its importance in nurse to patient, nurse to nurse, and nurse to self relations. Firstly, relational…
village in China, I knew their importance of having their children find a worthy job, which is financially stable. My parents are very proud of my sister obtaining her medical degree. Then there was me, I got C’s and B’s in my first year in college and I had no direction in my life as a business major. When I had the opportunity to trek through the lust rainforest of Sumatra, I know instantly I wanted to work in the environment. Our tour guide told us the severity of how endangered these…
In addition, they act as brokers for clients that need access to capital and commodity markets. During this week I learnt about many things that contribute towards the running of a business. I learnt that it is important to interact with clients in a professional way at all times in order to create confidence and trust in the business. I also learnt the importance of motivating employees as the positive atmosphere of the workplace made everyone much more productive and found their work more…
In Ben Sasse’s article, “What to Do With the Kids This Summer? Put ’Em to Work,” he states, and encourages parents to encourage their children to work during the summer. He believes that this kind of experience helps kids become more disciplined and prepares them for adulthood. This topic is important because many kids today rely on technology, which leads to a lack of discipline and hard work. As technology becomes more powerful, it’s important to teach children the need to be hard working for…
by Bird” written by Anne Lamott. The story has the broad topic of the first draft. Lamott decides to approach the topic and says why first drafts are important. Lamott expresses her affinity to the topic by explaining her past experience and attributes to them by explaining her process. Many people don’t like to write first drafts but after reading the story they at least will understand the importance of them. This leads to Lammot’s approach in the story to prove her claims. In “Bird by…
social nature Ceremony; status requests; solicitations Leader Motivation and activation of subordinates; responsible for staffing, training and associated duties Virtually all managerial activities involving subordinates Liaison Maintains self-developed network of outside contacts and informers who provide favours and information Acknowledgment of mail; external board work; other activities involving outsiders Informational Monitor Seeks and receives a wide variety of special…
From the age of four till my late teens I have suffered from chronic asthma. I was hospitalized four times due to my asthma, during my stays in hospitals I was comforted by the respiratory therapist who were frequently there. When My grandmother had major surgery, she was drifting in and out of consciousness and stopped breathing. A Respiratory therapist picked up on this and called a code for her, saving her life. My goals are to obtain my degree in Respiratory Therapy, obtain my degree in…
My most recent experience with leadership is during my health care practicum class. The class, which require students to complete a total of 60 hours in a healthcare setting shadowing a manager’s or supervisor, is helpful for a future career in healthcare. As a practicum student, I had the privilege of working alongside one of the dynamic managers at a local hospital. During my practicum, I was able to learn the importance of time management from a manager perspective since; managing your…
Andrew Braaksma, is a short article about one college students experience working a factory job during his summer breaks. During this time he develops an appreciation for school and began to understand the importance of the opportunity he was given. Along with his appreciation for education Braaksma also develops an appreciation for factory work; or the type of work he might have been doing had he not been attending school. During the article's theme of understanding the importance and value of…