Whilst I was at placement I have taken part in a lot of activities. Some of these have needed me to tell the children how to work safely. One of the activities that I had to do this was when they were using the scissors. I assisted in an activity where they had to make poppies.…
+------------------------------------------------+ | CPNE NOTES - LAB SIMULATION MNEUMONICS & STEPS | +------------------------------------------------+ STATION 1: WOUND STATION MNEUMONIC: TIGR Open - Soak Gloves - PAT dry STEPS: *** WASH THY HANDS BEFORE STARTING *** (A) T - Tape (4 strips) - date/time/initial last strip. I - Inspect the dressing & Id the patient. (C) G - Put on non-sterile gloves. R - Remove old dressing & gloves (via one swoop).…
It was an interesting day. I went to dialysis, ICU, recovery, and the other two floors of the hospital. I think this might be another area to consider when I get out of school.…
I engage with my patient care by providing effective education in topics such as stoma care and incentive spirometer. In addition, I perform all required postoperative…
Describe the experience and summarize how the experience provided an opportunity to develop and/or demonstrate the competency.…
Caring for patients with wounds is commonly encountered in a nurse’s career in most health care settings, whether it is in neonatal, mental health, community, or aged care. In the past, wound dressings were created to absorb all exudate, believing that dry wounds will reduce the risk of infection. Within the last fifty years, the concept of moist wound therapy has become the most effective approach to wound care. Before treating any wound, it is important to discover the underlying cause and consider other possible factors that may impact on the healing process and deliver a systematic and rational approach towards wound care assessment. Nurses must have a basic understanding of wound physiology, and must develop a systemic approach when they are selecting the most safest and effective dressing product available. Moist wound healing plays a vital role by accelerating epithelialisation by providing an environment as natural as possibly by using various synthetic wound care products The role and responsibility of the nurse and other members of the health care team have an ongoing duty to ensure that the basic principles and practice of moist wound healing are in place before treating any patients presenting wounds.…
The space assigned to the wound care group is half of D106 classroom. The physical work area will be restricted to the table arrangement in the front of the classroom. The therapist's teaching table will be parallel to the front of the room in front of the white board to create a focal point for the participants' attention. Perpendicular to the teaching table, the therapist should also place two long tables together along the horizontal edge and make sure five chairs are surrounding the table (see diagram 1). This set-up allows all participants to see and hear the therapist demonstrating how to perform the task. One packet of materials will be placed in front of each participant, so that all patients will have easy access to materials and not have to organize them, as…
I am currently taking a EMT course through Copper Mountain College. We have had to study…
In the IPE module, I was allocated into a group where there was a variety of healthcare programmes, which included Pharmacy, Radiography, Adult Nursing and Paramedics. As a group, our roles were the same because we discussed several different topics linked into the concept of professionalism for healthcare professionals, which consisted of communication, consent, safeguarding, ethics and diversity. This was a great platform to share my thoughts with my colleagues and it enhanced my listening skills because most of the group contributed and had their own opinions, which, as a healthcare professional, one has to respect.…
Throughout my time in the ward I have been exposed to a wide range of activities in which I have assisted other health care assistants in doing.…
Furthermore, this activity helps me to draw out the best from me and some ideas that I never thought I have somewhere in my mind. Also, respect for other health care professional or students come into play for acting toward one goal and learning new things and implement in future practice. Technological advances and increasing specialization of health professional practice made care complex and IPE activities help overcoming that barrier. There is increasing evidence that interprofessional education is integral to addressing issues such as patient safety, chronic disease management and primary health care, through the establishments of more effective health care teams. To approach similar case in future I would see patient as a whole, understanding…
During community placement, my mentor and I visited M (patient), a 75years old lady, who was presented with a Pressure Ulcer, on the heel of her right leg. On arrival, my mentor asked me to manage M’s wound. However, I have observed and participate in carrying out this skill (wound care) with my mentor on several occasions. I explained the procedure to M and gained her consent to carry out the procedure.…
I was assigned to be a mentor and instructor to novice lifeguards. There were many additional responsibilities which I was eager to take on. One life changing event during my second year was aiding a young girl having a panic attack in the water. After bringing her safely to the shore of the lake, I stayed with her in order to calm her down until her parents arrived. The pinnacle of my role was realized. The life of a person was in my hands. The feelings of satisfaction and becoming a helpful member of society was…
Hack, A. (2003) Leg ulcers wounds - taking the patient 's perspective into account. Journal of Wound Care; 12: 8, 319-321.…
I also gain skills which I can put in practice during my course and training such as Infection Prevention and Control, Wound Management, Aseptic Techniques.…