The purpose of this task is to produce a reflective account of a work based incident using Gibbs model of reflection. The reflection will be based on communication skills in the ward setting. To maintain confidentiality of the patient in this reflection they will be known as Mrs X‚ in accordance with the NMC code of conduct (2008). Mrs X was an elderly lady admitted to the ward for rehabilitation. It became clear from the morning nurse handing over that Mrs X had been very ‘difficult’ to nurse
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time completing clinical documentation (Ballermann‚ Shaw‚ Mayes‚ Gibney & Westbrook‚ 2011; Moody‚ & Snyder‚ 1995; Saranto‚ & Kinnunen‚ 2009; Westbrook‚ Ampt‚ Kearney‚ & Rob‚ 2008). The quality of documentation in the medical record is viewed as a reflection of the quality of care given (Irving‚ Treacy‚ Scott‚ Hyde‚ Butler‚ & MacNeela‚ 2006). Accurate documentation facilitates communication‚ promotes health care‚ meets professional requirements and helps demonstrate accountability (Sewell‚ Day‚ Tuot
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Reflection (physics) From Wikipedia‚ the free encyclopedia The reflection of Mount Hood in Mirror Lake. Reflection is the change in direction of a wavefront at an interface between two different media so that the wavefront returns into the medium from which it originated. Common examples include the reflection of light‚ sound and water waves. The law of reflection says that for specular reflection the angle at which the wave is incident on the surface equals the angle at which it is reflected
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Midterm Reflection Thursday‚ June 20th‚ 2013 • Come to Me - The Indian Raichel Project • Putumayo Presents: One World‚ Many Cultures • Power of Words • It will make different depend on how you use your words • Change you words‚ change your world! Reflection: After learning about the power of words‚ I want to learn more vocabulary and improve my communication skills Tuesday‚ June 25th‚ 2013 • Ground Rules for class discussions: respectful‚ no interruptions‚ be open‚ helpful‚ constructive
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distinct models of disability that seek to empower those with disabilities- the medical model and the social model. The medical model refers to a disability as a “physical or mental impairment of the individual and its person with social consequences. It regards the limitations faced by people with disabilities as resulting primarily‚ or solely‚ from their impairments” Wasserman et al (2011). Under the medical model people are defined by their illness or medical condition. The medical model sees people
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REPORT: associates degree in nursing date: 12/4/2012 Descriptive Abstract This investigative report will go into detail about associate’s degree in nursing. Nursing is the largest health care profession in the U.S. Over 2.5 million strong‚ nurses make up the largest workforce within the clinical healthcare industry. Nursing careers offer a wide variety of roles and a broad scope of responsibility. This report will also show graphs and steps to get into a nursing program as well as job titles
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Using Gibbs’ (1998) model of reflection‚ updated by Bulman (2012)‚ reflect on a challenging experience from your practice and analyse the strategies used to manage it. 3276 Words The purpose of this essay is to reflect on a challenging situation I experienced during clinical practice as a student nurse. The essay will discuss my thoughts and feelings surrounding the situation and analyse the coping strategies I used in managing the situation‚ linking to relevant theory throughout in order to provide
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under local anaesthesia in operation theatre. For this reflection‚I have used modified form of Gibbs model of reflection(1988). Reid(1993 cited Burns‚2008) suggests that using modified Gibbs model allows a practitioner to criticise oneself about the quality of reflection. Gibbs’ reflective cycle assists one to reflect sequentially through the incident‚ and arranges the thought process in a specific format ‚Brookes(2014). But‚in this reflection‚I have condensed my final thoughts into one conclusion
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Pursuing A Nursing Career Pursuing A Nursing Career Nursing Industry: A world of Opportunity Nursing Industry: A world of Opportunity Flexible schedule – convenient shifts to fit your schedule Challenge - everyday a new challenge; no boredom. . Accomplishment – Become an outstanding person Pride - Helping people on a day to day basis Wisdom/Knowledge – Become familiar with the human anatomy and the medical world. Flexible schedule – convenient shifts
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Nursing is a profession within the health care sector focused on the care of individuals‚ families‚ and communities so they may attain‚ maintain‚ or recover optimal health and quality of life. Nurses may be differentiated from other health care providers by their approach to patient care‚ training‚ and scope of practice. Nurses practice in a wide diversity of practice areas with a different scope of practice and level of prescriber authority in each. Many nurses provide care within the ordering scope
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