Aprn Reflection

In the Critical Care setting where I have most of my experience, I have developed strong Critical thinking and good clinical judgment. These two are essential in this setting, as patients’ lives are in our hands. A nurse with both these skills can recognize symptoms and conditions act accordingly to prevent deterioration. In critical care one develops other great skills as well, to include intuition, strong assessment skills and anticipation. I believe these skills will make the transition to the APRN role easier. The reason is because APRNs rely heavily on strong assessment skills and clinical judgment to make an appropriate and accurate diagnosis. They must possess strong critical thinking and clinical knowledge. In the Critical care setting

we have several protocols in place and have more autonomy. In the APRN role the practitioner can be completely autonomous or practice under the supervision of a physician. The critical care setting introduces that concept to nurses with supervision of a physician of course.