Clinical Judgment Archives - KeithRN https://www.keithrn.com/category/blog/clinical-judgment/ Teach How Nurses Actually Practice. Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:44:51 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.keithrn.com/nurse/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/cropped-krn-favicon-32x32.png Clinical Judgment Archives - KeithRN https://www.keithrn.com/category/blog/clinical-judgment/ 32 32 Rethinking Tanner’s Clinical Judgment Model: Why Knowing the Patient Must Come Before Noticing https://www.keithrn.com/2026/01/rethinking-tanners-clinical-judgment-model/ Tue, 20 Jan 2026 22:27:17 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=117066 The post Rethinking Tanner’s Clinical Judgment Model: Why Knowing the Patient Must Come Before Noticing appeared first on KeithRN.

]]> How Busy Work Is Breaking Nursing Education (and Two Simple Ways to Fix It) https://www.keithrn.com/2025/10/how-busy-work-is-breaking-nursing-education-and-two-simple-ways-to-fix-it/ Thu, 30 Oct 2025 07:32:13 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=116902 Is Busy Work Blocking Real Learning?
Nursing students are overwhelmed, educators are overextended, and yet clinical judgment gaps persist. This blog explores how well-meaning assignments often become barriers to real thinking, and offers two simple shifts to help students truly think like nurses.

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]]> Beyond Busywork: The Transformational Power of Case-Based Learning https://www.keithrn.com/2025/10/beyond-busywork-the-transformational-power-of-case-based-learning/ Wed, 01 Oct 2025 20:25:26 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=116799 Case-based learning is more than an alternative to lectures—it’s a powerful way to bridge the gap between classroom and clinical practice. By replacing busywork with meaningful, practice-focused case studies, educators can strengthen clinical judgment, boost confidence, and prepare nurses who are truly ready for the bedside. The transformation of nursing education begins one educator at a time—let’s choose better work that builds practice-ready nurses.

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]]> The NCLEX Is Going Remote. Here’s What to Know and How to Prepare https://www.keithrn.com/2025/09/the-nclex-is-going-remote-heres-what-to-know-and-how-to-prepare/ Thu, 04 Sep 2025 22:16:04 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=116648 In 2026, the NCLEX goes remote — raising real concerns about cheating, validity, and readiness. But this moment calls us to refocus on what matters most: teaching for safe, ethical practice. Learn why now is the time to double down on integrity, clinical judgment, and evidence-based education that goes beyond the test.

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]]> Are We Teaching the Way Nursing is Actually Practiced? https://www.keithrn.com/2025/08/are-we-teaching-the-way-nursing-is-actually-practiced/ Thu, 28 Aug 2025 21:16:22 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=116523 To transform nursing education, we must ask a bold question: Are we teaching the way nursing is actually practiced? This post introduces the 6 R’s of Clinical Reasoning, a practice-informed framework that equips students to recognize risks using Tanner's Clinical Judgment Model.

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]]> How to Use Principles of Competency-Based Education to Improve Practice Readiness https://www.keithrn.com/2024/10/how-to-use-principles-of-competency-based-education-to-improve-practice-readiness/ Wed, 02 Oct 2024 16:38:04 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=115243 The post How to Use Principles of Competency-Based Education to Improve Practice Readiness appeared first on KeithRN.

]]> Using Reflection to Develop Clinical Judgment https://www.keithrn.com/2024/01/using-reflection-to-develop-clinical-judgment/ Tue, 30 Jan 2024 22:09:12 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=114641 The post Using Reflection to Develop Clinical Judgment appeared first on KeithRN.

]]> How to Assess Clinical Judgment Using a New Case-Based Rubric https://www.keithrn.com/2023/08/how-to-assess-clinical-judgment-using-a-case-based-rubric/ Thu, 24 Aug 2023 19:04:14 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=114156 The post How to Assess Clinical Judgment Using a New Case-Based Rubric appeared first on KeithRN.

]]> Why the Sky Did Not Fall with NextGen NCLEX (NGN) Pass Rates https://www.keithrn.com/2023/08/why-the-sky-did-not-fall-with-nextgen-nclex-ngn-pass-rates/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 03:02:49 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=114024 The post Why the Sky Did Not Fall with NextGen NCLEX (NGN) Pass Rates appeared first on KeithRN.

]]> The Nursing Process: Relic of the Past or Relevant to Developing Clinical Judgment? https://www.keithrn.com/2023/07/the-nursing-process-relic-of-the-past-or-relevant-to-developing-clinical-judgment/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 15:00:24 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=113950 The post The Nursing Process: Relic of the Past or Relevant to Developing Clinical Judgment? appeared first on KeithRN.

]]> Creating Confident Caregivers: Improving Clinical Judgment in the Traditional Classroom https://www.keithrn.com/2023/06/creating-confident-caregivers-improving-clinical-judgment-in-the-traditional-classroom/ Wed, 21 Jun 2023 17:23:53 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=113920 The post Creating Confident Caregivers: Improving Clinical Judgment in the Traditional Classroom appeared first on KeithRN.

]]> How to Use Less Clinical Paperwork to Improve Practice Readiness https://www.keithrn.com/2023/05/successful-strategies-to-develop-clinical-judgment-using-less-clinical-paperwork/ Mon, 15 May 2023 13:32:43 +0000 https://www.keithrn.com/?p=113426 The post How to Use Less Clinical Paperwork to Improve Practice Readiness appeared first on KeithRN.

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