Avoiding Clinical Blunders in Nursing School

Why is it important to avoid arguing with your preceptor during clinicals?

• It can damage your relationship with them.

• It shows you are confident in your knowledge.

• It helps you learn faster.

• It demonstrates your critical thinking skills.

What is a key way to show initiative during clinicals?

• Waiting for instructions from your preceptor.

• Offering to assist with tasks you are comfortable with.

• Avoiding tasks that seem too difficult.

• Focusing only on tasks you already know.

What should you avoid doing with your phone during clinicals?

• Using it as a calculator.

• Setting reminders for tasks.

• Checking social media.

• Using it to take notes.

How can you benefit from a clinical setting you dislike?

• By complaining to your instructor.

• By observing and learning from the preceptor's efficiency.

• By avoiding interaction with the preceptor.

• By ignoring the tasks and focusing on passing.

What is a productive mindset to have when faced with challenging clinical situations?

• Ignoring them and focusing on easier tasks.

• Complaining about them to peers.

• Viewing them as opportunities to learn.

• Avoiding them as much as possible.