Change Reflective Journal

1.    Share what you had expected to learn about the topic before the class.

a.    I expected to discuss ways to manage and cope with changes in the work place.

2.    What you actually learned from the unit.

a.    I learned about different ways to cope with change.  We discussed the book “Who moved my Cheese?” and different ways people cope with change.  We talked about when a new CEO is hired how they often change all of upper management to facilitate an easier transition for him/her.  Loss of a job, or changes in policy, etc. are inevitable.  That’s the only thing that’s consistent right?  Change.

3.   How you will utilize the information learned in your nursing practice.

a.    I need to learn to adjust and cope well with change.  This skill is vital in being successful.  Especially as a home health nurse, I feel like things are changing constantly.  If we don’t adapt, we don’t survive.

4.    Your personal feelings about the material covered.

a.    Change is hard!!  I still maintain that I am most like Haw.  I struggle in the beginning, but seem to adapt eventually.  I hope to be able to adjust a little more quickly in the future.  Practice makes perfect right?

My “big change” this week was to order something different at one of my favorite restaurants. I know that seems like a little thing, but I haven’t ordered something different at this place in probably 8 years.  I enjoyed the dish…but I’ll still go back to the tried an true next time.