Journaling is a tool to assist you in developing critical thinking skills

Journaling is a tool to assist you in developing critical thinking skills which, in turn, will help you develo appropriate clinical judgments in your nursing practice.

Numerous journal entries dealing with your experiences in the clinical setting are required throughout the program. This assignment will give you a "taste" of what to expect in future courses! Know that it will only be as useful as you make it for yoursel Directions: .

Choose one of the statements listed below to complete the journal entry. . 250-300 words (roughly one page, typed, double-spaced, correct grammar, spelling and punctuation) .

You will need at least 3 paragraphs to complete this assignment and show evidence of analysis (this is a "thinking out loud" process that deals with motives and interpretation). Discuss how you may use this self-reflection in your future nursing practice.

. The last paragraph should include your thoughts/feelings about writing this journal entry. . Ideas should be organized and clearly communicated.