The clinical skill I have chosen to reflect on is the administration of Intramuscular (IM) injections. I will use a reflective model to guide me in my reflection. The Gibbs reflection cycle features‚ description‚ feelings‚ evaluation‚ description‚ conclusion and an action plan (Gibbs 1988). The first stage of Gibbs (1988) is description of events. On my clinical placement I had the opportunity to administer a drug to a patient via IM injection under the supervision of my mentor. I had already
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Throughout my education‚ science based courses have been a central core. One course that left an indelible mark was called‚ “Medical Careers”. I had the invaluable opportunity to shadow and learn hands-on material from both doctors and nurses at Harvard Medical School and Beth Israel Hospital. It was not until then that I decided to pursue a career in the medical field. However‚ in such an extensive field‚ it was difficult to narrow down to a single profession. Eventually‚ I was able to discover
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to teaching and learning methods. Oxford: further education unit‚ oxford polytechnic SEIDAL‚ H‚ M.‚ BALL‚ J‚ W.‚ DAINS‚ J‚ E.‚ BENEDICT‚ G‚ W. (2006) Mosby’s Guide to Physical Examination. 6th edn. Philadelphia: Elsevier. SCHON‚ D. (1984) The Reflective Practitioner: how professionals think in action. New York: Basic Books.
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that are so powerful in clinical work. The obvious pleasure she derives from her work is infectious and inspiring. I recommend Rebecca to any colleague who welcomes a challenge in their supervision with quality results." Marcy Ceballos‚ MFT "I had the privilege of working under the clinical direction of Rebecca for 2.5 years. She not only possesses a wealth of clinical knowledge and experience‚ but also recognizes that the learning process is
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Applying Clinical Decision Making In Adult Nursing Ahh2036-N This assignment will critically analyse and justify the decisions based around a fictitious patient using a clinical decision making framework highlighting its importance to nursing practice. The chosen model will demonstrate clinical decision making skills in the care planning process. The patient’s condition will be discussed in-depth explaining the pathophysiology‚ social‚ cultural and ethical issues where appropriate in the
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Reflective Journal on Field Study I 02-12-’13 Activity: Electric Power; Series & Parallel Circuits First day of observation – The lesson is about electric power. The teacher assimilates the topic on daily life and the students participate. Some students throw humor while discussing but the teacher still has control over her students. When it is time to discuss she makes sure that the students are listening. She also evaluates her students by giving activities after discussion. She gives incentives
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first assignment of the concepts in nursing. The nursing process is a series of scientific steps that can be applied to a patient to fulfil his or her basic needs and helps to solve the clinical problem independently. It is based on a nursing theory developed by Ida Jean Orlando in the late 1950’s. It is an essential part of the nursing care plan and consists of five steps. They are: assessment‚ nursing diagnosis‚ planning‚ implementation and evaluation. The nursing process highlights the patient as
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Benner’s concept of the expert Studies have explored the claim that experienced expert practitioners are unable to articulate all they know‚ and that their theoretical knowledge and clinical skills are of a qualitatively different type from that of novice practitioners Benner (1984) states‚ beginners do not have enough experience upon which to base their expectations. Never the less I had certain preconceptions about the social‚ academic and knowledge-based aspects of the course One of the
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RN Program CLINICAL PHYSICAL ASSESSMENT AND CARE PLAN NURSERY STUDENT NAME: Robin Rickards CLINICAL SITE/UNIT: SOH/Nursery CLINICAL DATE: 01/20/15 PATIENT INTIALS: F.P. AGE: 9 days Sex: M RELIGION/CULTURE: Not documented MATERNAL AND LABOR HISTORY: Mother was admitted to hospital on 01/09/15 for labor induction at 39 weeks and 4 days. Active labor began at 1015. F.P. was born at 1837
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Critically analyse how clinical governance can ensure accountability of individuals and teams and that nursing practice is safe and of a high standard? As Defined by Scally and Donaldson 1998‚ clinical governance is: “A framework through which NHS organisations are accountable for continuously improving the quality of their services and safeguarding high standards of care by creating an environment in which excellence in clinical care will flourish” (NHS Executive‚ 1998). The aim of the NHS
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