106: Are Nursing Care Plans an Absolute Waste of Time? With Flight Nurse and Educator Nurse Gwenny

Nursing care plans are the bane of many a nursing student’s academic experience. They are seen as an unnecessary burden to their already heavy workload. But they play an important role in the nursing process, and nurses put these plans into clinical practice every day — whether they realize it or not.In this episode, Nurse Gwenny, an ER and flight nurse turned EMS educator, speaks with host Sarah Lorenzini about the relevancy and value of nursing care plans. She shares real-life examples of the impact these plans have on critical care thinking and decision-making, especially in high-pressure environments. Nurse Gwenny also discusses her passion for teaching, and how she leverages her experience and insights in her role as an educator.Sarah and Nurse Gwenny also explore the “green flags” of nursing practice, diving into notable traits like a positive attitude, desire to learn from mistakes, and more.Tune in to learn how to embrace care plans, improve patient care and your nursing skills!Topics discussed in this episode:The value of nursing care plansBridging theory and practice in critical care educationUtilizing care plans in during critical care scenariosPracticing critical care thinking and decision makingIdentifying key traits of exemplary nursesThe importance of continuous learn and growth in nursingConnect with Nurse Gwenny:https://www.instagram.com/nursegwennyrn/https://www.tiktok.com/@nurse.gwenny/Check out Gwenny's book, BUT WHY?: Going Beyond the What So You Can Understand the Why of Critical Care Transport: https://a.co/d/28tLpjP