What did you like or dislike about taking an asynchronous online course?
I really liked being able to work on the course at my own pace and convenience. I have a 45 minute commute to the University, so it was nice to save some time on driving as well as gas money. I have to admit, I prefer going to class rather than taking it on-line because I prefer the personal interaction and discussion. However, being on-line does open you up to different perspectives and by having discussions online, students are able to research their ideas more and present more complete ideas at times.
What topic did you learn the most about and what was your favorite topic? What did you like least?
I liked the teaching with technology topic the best. I found the YouTube videos really interesting especially when I remember being in college for my first undergraduate degree and having a type writer and not even knowing that email existed until after I graduated! Teaching has changed so much over the years and I found some of the statistics about today’s college students pretty amazing.
I think I learned the most in the information retrieval module. I still have so much to learn to be more efficient and capable when both searching for and citing information.
I have to say that I got a lot out of this course, and the topic that I enjoyed the least was probably the most beneficial! (Information retrieval) I still get a bit frustrated with APA and programs such as Endnote.
Do you have any other comments for us?
The class was informative and structured well. There seemed to be enough time to complete the modules without being too overwhelmed.
Saturday, July 31, 2010
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Module 5
1. Why would a patient want to create a blog? What might they gain from this?
A patient may want to create a blog in order to share their experiences with others in a forum that they are comfortable with. A friend of mine was diagnosed with breast cancer and blogs about it as a way to share it with her family and friends. It is a highly personal subject, and hard often hard to bring up the topic in conversation. On her blog, she can share what she feels comfortable sharing and her friends and family can keep updated. She can also network and find other women in similar situations to share her concerns and worries. Patients can gain support from friends, family members, and even meet new people who have shared the same experience either in the past or in the present. It can be a great way to share and gain new knowledge as well.
2.Why would a health care provider create a blog?
A health care provider might create a blog for a number of reasons. An acquaintance of mine who is an orthopedic surgeon has a blog dedicated to running. He has been through some injuries and uses the blog as a way to talk about his personal experiences with injury and how has been coping and recovering. It is interesting to see the provider in the role of a patient when reading his blog.
Another reason a health care provider may create a blog is for education. I found a blogs that were created as a way to educate the general public about medicine. A provider may also create a blog to participate with other providers and colleagues. I did see some blogs that were attached with medical centers and residency programs.
3. What are ethical considerations when blogging on a public website, such as we've used for this class?
Privacy is a consideration when blogging on a pubic website. It is important to know who has access to the blog you are posting when you are giving information. It may not be appropriate to share personal information on a public site since anyone may access it. Another consideration is accuracy of information. When reading anther person's blog, it is important to understand that the information may or may not be accurate and may be opinion based. This is important when using a blog for educational purposes. Also, the information posted on your own website may be personal opinion, but you use information from others, it should be acknowledged.
A patient may want to create a blog in order to share their experiences with others in a forum that they are comfortable with. A friend of mine was diagnosed with breast cancer and blogs about it as a way to share it with her family and friends. It is a highly personal subject, and hard often hard to bring up the topic in conversation. On her blog, she can share what she feels comfortable sharing and her friends and family can keep updated. She can also network and find other women in similar situations to share her concerns and worries. Patients can gain support from friends, family members, and even meet new people who have shared the same experience either in the past or in the present. It can be a great way to share and gain new knowledge as well.
2.Why would a health care provider create a blog?
A health care provider might create a blog for a number of reasons. An acquaintance of mine who is an orthopedic surgeon has a blog dedicated to running. He has been through some injuries and uses the blog as a way to talk about his personal experiences with injury and how has been coping and recovering. It is interesting to see the provider in the role of a patient when reading his blog.
Another reason a health care provider may create a blog is for education. I found a blogs that were created as a way to educate the general public about medicine. A provider may also create a blog to participate with other providers and colleagues. I did see some blogs that were attached with medical centers and residency programs.
3. What are ethical considerations when blogging on a public website, such as we've used for this class?
Privacy is a consideration when blogging on a pubic website. It is important to know who has access to the blog you are posting when you are giving information. It may not be appropriate to share personal information on a public site since anyone may access it. Another consideration is accuracy of information. When reading anther person's blog, it is important to understand that the information may or may not be accurate and may be opinion based. This is important when using a blog for educational purposes. Also, the information posted on your own website may be personal opinion, but you use information from others, it should be acknowledged.
Tuesday, July 6, 2010
Module 4
How did the readings influence your perception of your own clinical decision-making?
The readings in this assignment caused me to look a little closer at my clinical decision-making. I have very little exposure to clinical decision support (CDS)interventions and this assignment opened my eyes to new tools to use, which is great. However, even the best tools are subject to error and only as good as the design of the system and the accuracy of the data that it contains. These are great tools to use, but must be used with caution.
As I have gained more experience as a nurse, I see how my decision-making skills have changed. I was not really very conscious of it until I started thinking about it after I read the material in this module. I realize that when I was a new nurse, I looked up and double checked almost everything I did. As I have become more comfortable in my role and more experienced, I realize I rely on my knowledge more and question less, which can be both good and bad. Intuition can be extremely valuable when you just have a "bad feeling" about something. It can make you more thorough and question the process more closely. However, intuition can also be dangerous when we don't worry about a situation that needs attention, because we have dealt with it before and nothing bad happened. It can lead us to become complacent. So, after reading this material, I will try to pay more attention to what influences my decisions.
The readings in this assignment caused me to look a little closer at my clinical decision-making. I have very little exposure to clinical decision support (CDS)interventions and this assignment opened my eyes to new tools to use, which is great. However, even the best tools are subject to error and only as good as the design of the system and the accuracy of the data that it contains. These are great tools to use, but must be used with caution.
As I have gained more experience as a nurse, I see how my decision-making skills have changed. I was not really very conscious of it until I started thinking about it after I read the material in this module. I realize that when I was a new nurse, I looked up and double checked almost everything I did. As I have become more comfortable in my role and more experienced, I realize I rely on my knowledge more and question less, which can be both good and bad. Intuition can be extremely valuable when you just have a "bad feeling" about something. It can make you more thorough and question the process more closely. However, intuition can also be dangerous when we don't worry about a situation that needs attention, because we have dealt with it before and nothing bad happened. It can lead us to become complacent. So, after reading this material, I will try to pay more attention to what influences my decisions.
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