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Passed, again :)

Happy Holidays,

C. Markino

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1. MANDATORY   --  2nd year  --          What makes a good nurse? What skills are needed?  Why do you think you will be a good nurse?         

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1. MANDATORY   --  2nd year  --          What makes a good nurse? What skills are needed?  Why do you think you will be a good nurse?         

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Write at least 150 words

Being a good nurse means being a qualified healthcare worker from a theoretical point of view and very empathetic from a relational point of view; it is a profession that finds itself in continuous contact with people and their suffering - the right word (or explanation) at the right time can make the difference in a difficult moment.

The skills necessary for a nurse are manual dexterity, a good memory to remember the procedures by heart and communication skills.

Furthermore, it is essential to know how to work as a team and be open to change, which often introduces an improvement!

Personally, I hope to become a good, competent nurse because I am working hard both in studying the exam subjects well and during the internship; I really believe in the potential of this profession.

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2. MANDATORY   --2nd year --    Choose an article from the "Reading Bank" in your textbook (p52 - 66) and summarize it.  

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2. MANDATORY   --2nd year --    Choose an article from the "Reading Bank" in your textbook (p52 - 66) and summarize it.  

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Include the title of the article. You can do the related exercises to help you understand the article better but it is not mandatory.

You should write 100- 150 words. If you want to write more , great!

I chose the text "The Best Medicine?", which can be found on page 66 of the reading bank. This text struck me a lot because it talks about how laughter can speed up recovery time from illness. As can be seen in the text, laughter therapy began in the 1980s thanks to the writer Norman Cousins who described in one of his texts how he himself used comedy films to feel more relieved from a painful condition that afflicted.

Over time, this form of therapy has been widely shared by studies on the subject which have shown the actual effectiveness of this phenomenon has different levels; for example laughter helps blood flow by keeping blood vessels relaxed.

Today there are real sessions in which patients suffering from any form of painful pathology come together to forget that they are sick: joining in with the fun is doctor Tim Crick, and the 30-minute sessions that take place at Leeds City Hospital. According to Dr. Creek, in fact, "after a good laugh, our muscles relax, our mind stops focusing on pain or negative thoughts, and finally they begin to flow through our brain".

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3. Write (or record) an essay about why you would (or would not) like to be a clinical tutor in future.  (100 words)

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3. Write (or record) an essay about why you would (or would not) like to be a clinical tutor in future.  (100 words)

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In the future I would really like to become a clinical tutor because I think it is a great opportunity to pass on my knowledge to a trainee who is training. This obviously implies that I will have to be very prepared both from a theoretical and practical point of view, otherwise it is counterproductive for both parties!

The moment of tutoring is very important and demanding, but it can become the perfect possibility for an exchange of knowledge that otherwise could not happen. And why not, the new recruits can bring a breath of freshness, lightness and lots of professional innovation!

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4. Summarize a tv show, movie or book that was set in a hospital/clinic/doctor's office.

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4. Summarize a tv show, movie or book that was set in a hospital/clinic/doctor's office.

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5. Choose 15 new vocabulary words from Units 6 - 10 in our textbook. Write your own sentence for each word. Each sentence should be  (minimum ) 10 words.

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5. Choose 15 new vocabulary words from Units 6 - 10 in our textbook. Write your own sentence for each word. Each sentence should be  (minimum ) 10 words.

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6. List five English language resources that are important for nurses.

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6. List five English language resources that are important for nurses.

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7. Write (or record)  a 100 word description of one of your clinical tutors.  What kind of personality did your tutor have? What did you admire about this person?

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7. Write (or record)  a 100 word description of one of your clinical tutors.  What kind of personality did your tutor have? What did you admire about this person?

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I got along very well with one of my tutors in particular! She is a very pragmatic and welcoming person, she immediately made me feel "part of the group" and always integrated me into all the training activities of the profession. Among other important characteristics, typical of her personality, we can mention kindness, friendliness, empathy and firmness in saying things and implementing important decisions that require great personality. I have always admired her great professionalism and her attention towards carrying out all procedures. She is an impeccable nurse.

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8. Listen to one of the recordings from our book. You can choose any recording from Unit 1 to Unit 10. Summarize what the recording is about.

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8. Listen to one of the recordings from our book. You can choose any recording from Unit 1 to Unit 10. Summarize what the recording is about.

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9. Create a short healthcare message.  It could be related to COVID, vaccinations, screenings, exercise, diet etc

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9. Create a short healthcare message.  It could be related to COVID, vaccinations, screenings, exercise, diet etc

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The BLS-D course (acronym for "Basic Life Support Defibrillation") is a standard course of first aid maneuvers with the use of a defibrillator; it is structured in two parts, the first of which includes a short theoretical part, while the following provides practical training.

These maneuvers must be implemented promptly in the event of sudden cardiac arrest.

In the absence of an ambulance in the immediate vicinity that can reach the victim in just a few minutes, only the intervention of a witness can give hope of survival to the victim of cardiac arrest, and you could make the difference.

Sign up for the course now and get the certificate!

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10. Describe an encounter with a patient.

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10. Describe an encounter with a patient.