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Introduction

College can be a stressful and overwhelming time for many students. With so many responsibilities and expectations, it can be difficult to stay grounded and focused on what really matters. This is where the ancient philosophy of Stoicism can be incredibly helpful. Stoicism is a practical philosophy that teaches individuals how to live a fulfilling and meaningful life by focusing on what they can control and letting go of what they cannot. In this blog post, I’ll discuss 10 tips for practicing Stoicism as a nurse anesthesia resident.

Last updated on Mar 20, 2023 11 min read

Overcoming confirmation bias in EBP.

Definition

The Encyclopedia Britannica defines confirmation bias as:

The tendency to process information by looking for, or interpreting, information that is consistent with one’s existing beliefs.

Is confirmation bias bad?

Maybe. It seems as if we are aware that we have a confirmation bias or at least might have one then this confirmation bias might be adaptive.¹ In other words, it is not necessarily our beliefs that cause the problem, but our stubborn adherence to our beliefs despite of evidence to the contrary. This is a typical search strategy that is used for the novice getting into EBP. The biases can affect our attention, interpretation, or memory.² ³

Last updated on Nov 26, 2022 4 min read

What is fair?

Fair

The Cambridge Dictionary defines fair as:

Treating someone in a way that is right or reasonable, or treating a group of people equally and not allowing personal opinions to influence your judgment. OR If something is fair, it is reasonable and is what you expect or deserve

Last updated on Nov 26, 2022 3 min read

Flipped classroom approach to clinical seminar

The NCE

The NBCRNA administers the National Certification Exam (NCE) to measure the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary for entry-level nurse anesthesia practitioners. The NCE is a variable-length computerized adaptive test for entry into nurse anesthesia practice.

Last updated on Nov 21, 2022 6 min read

Flipped classroom approach to clinical seminar