Online fieldwork debrief


Here is my online debriefing video of our last level I fieldwork!

I hope everyone has a great summer break!

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  1. AnonymousJune 20, 2018 at 4:11 PM

    Maggie,

    Sounds like you had a great time in acute care and were able to really gain some hands-on experience. That's so exciting! It's so fun to have the ability to practice emerging skills in an environment where constructive feedback is encouraged. It makes me feel more comfortable to know that it's acceptable for me to not do something perfect. I hope you have a fantastic summer! Great video!

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  2. VirginiaJune 20, 2018 at 7:29 PM

    I think everything that you described in your video is something that will be learned and practiced while on Level 2's and in the first few years of practice. It sounds like you had a great time on your field work experience and were able to really get some good hands on practice. Have a great summer break!

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  3. The life of Eric!June 20, 2018 at 8:52 PM

    Maggie, I really enjoyed hearing about your experience. Sounds like you learned a lot. Like you, I was also able to get a ton of hands on experience. I now feel like I have the skills necessary to be successful for level 2 rotations. I thought your thorns were very thought out, you'll have plenty of time to work on them over the next couple of months. Great video! Tell Reggie I said hey!

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