Judgement Model can also provide educators with a framework to provide guidance and feedback to students in developing sensitivity to noticing that leads to appropriate actions. Kapuscinski (2004) tells of the Greek traveller and historian Herodotus who lived 2500 years ago. Herodotus travelled to the far corners of the earth and on his travels he was a careful observer, sensitive to details that at the time seemed minor or inconsequential, for Herodotus recognised that these may be the most essential indicators of something significant. Most importantly, Herodotus recognised that to notice what was most essential, he had to be the spot’ and this involved great ‘on travel across the then known world. Out of this travel and ability to be on the spot, Herodotus was able to recount information related to his experiences, providing rich detail. Nurses can learn from this using Herodotus as a metaphor for observation and inquiry. The slight change in behaviour or the seemingly trivial comment should be noticed and evaluated. For this to happen nurses must also travel- leave their ward offices, nursing stations and computers and be the spot’ with patients. ‘on Only then will they be able to notice. References Anthony D, Parboteeah S, Saleh M and Papanikolaou P (2008) Norton, Waterlow and Braden scores: a review of the literature and a comparison between the scores and clinical judgement. J Clin Nurs 17:646-53 Barker KN, EN, Pepper GA, Bates DW, Mikeal RL (2002) Medication errors observed in 36 health care facilities. Arch Intern Med (162):1897-1903 B (2009) Men in Nursing: Re-evaluating masculinities, re-evaluating gender. Contemporary Nurse 33(4): 120-129
Judgement Model can also provide educators with a framework to provide guidance and feedback to students in developing sensitivity to noticing that leads to appropriate actions. Kapuscinski (2004) tells of the Greek traveller and historian Herodotus who lived 2500 years ago. Herodotus travelled to the far corners of the earth and on his travels he was a careful observer, sensitive to details that at the time seemed minor or inconsequential, for Herodotus recognised that these may be the most essential indicators of something significant. Most importantly, Herodotus recognised that to notice what was most essential, he had to be ‘on the spot’ and this involved great travel across the then known world. Out of this travel and ability to be on the spot, Herodotus was able to recount information related to his experiences, providing rich detail. Nurses can learn from this using Herodotus as a metaphor for observation and inquiry. The slight change in behaviour or the seemingly trivial comment should be noticed and evaluated. For this to happen nurses must also travel- leave their ward offices, nursing stations and computers and be ‘on the spot’ with patients. Only then will they be able to notice. References Anthony D, Parboteeah S, Saleh M and Papanikolaou P (2008) Norton, Waterlow and Braden scores: a review of the literature and a comparison between the scores and clinical judgement. J Clin Nurs 17:646-53 Barker KN, EN, Pepper GA, Bates DW, Mikeal RL (2002) Medication errors observed in 36 health care facilities. Arch Intern Med (162):1897-1903 B (2009) Men in Nursing: Re-evaluating masculinities, re-evaluating gender. Contemporary Nurse 33(4): 120-129
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