In a job with a steep learning curve and many opportunities to learn from experience, a clinical journal can help you in so many ways. In this episode we’ll talk through all the ways a clinical journal can help you:




Debrief after clinical. This will help you learn from past experiences, which is a critical skill for any nursing student or nurse
Identify your current goals and track your progress
Monitor how satisfied you are with your current situation
Develop communication strategies
Manage work or school-related stress
Stay focused on your “why”
Define your career pathway




Of all these reasons, using a journal as a way to debrief after clinical is one of THE most valuable things you can do as a student or new nurse. Lucky you, I’ve developed a debrief form that you can download here.



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