Clinical supervision according to Machado & Botnarescue (2011‚ p. 56)‚ “was initially promoted to improve instructional practices by providing supervisors with a structured and cooperative approach”. I am struggling as to what to say to Ms. Jones based upon her performance. Since my evaluations are short and sweet with little needing improving‚ I find it hard to be on the other end of an evaluation. First‚ I would sit down and provide Ms. Jones with the checklist that we were given and go down
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Clinical decision making can be defined as‚ the collection of relevant patient information and accurate assessment‚ which results in an action being taken in the delivery of nursing care to the patient (Clark 1996). This definition is identical to the nursing process as described by (ref ewles & simnett?) however‚ this has been disparaged by some for not being critical in its stages (assesment‚ planning‚ implementation and evaluation) leading to standardized care plans and the reduction in decision
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expectancy ‚ more education and health awareness. Lung cancer/smoking staistics over last 100 years North and south differences men and women differences Scotland/England/worldwide? Lung cancer through the years Changes in nursing over last 100 years – patient choice‚ nursing role‚ etc
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There are many instances in the recent past that will affect me greatly in my educational pursuits at Colorado Christian University. I am currently employed as a full time nurse and have been for the better part of the last five years. In that time‚ I have worked in several different settings; I’ve worked acute care‚ critical care‚ obstetrics‚ pediatrics‚ emergency care‚ and long term care. No matter what setting I’ve worked‚ I’ve noticed that my personality and faith play a big role in the care
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My clinical nursing experience at Mercy Health Hospital of Philadelphia was very informative. After receiving the names of the patients that I would be assisting with care for‚ I would enter the patient’s room to introduce myself. I would then perform a basic 60-minute assessment prior to locating the assigned nurse to receive a report. I found the nursing staff to be very resourceful and eager to assist in my learning. In completing this assignment‚ I was able to reflect on all the information
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only a vital skill within the nursing profession but also within everyday life. Within a healthcare setting reflection is seen as one of the most valued and important parts of the process of learning from theory and practical experience. For students working towards their professional registration as it allows links between theory and practice to be consolidated and for further understanding to occur (Howatson-Jones 2016). This essay will firstly look at reflection and reflective practice in more
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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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Reflection on Temperature‚ Pulse‚ Respiration and Blood pressure I am a nursing student from Australian Catholic University. This role play is about the vital signs. Now‚ I am going to write a reflective write about the video of my role play of TPR which is a part of assignment and done by me and my other two friends. Firstly‚ in my video when I play a nurse role‚ first of all I asked about the patient’s condition such as how are you today. I also make the eye contact while taking to patient
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in a pediatric simulation with my clinical group. The simulation took place in the simulation lab at Western Regional School of Nursing. My clinical group‚ two nursing instructors‚ and I were present during the event. Our clinical group was there because it was a clinical component of our pediatric clinical rotation. We were required to apply our knowledge and use critical thinking during the simulation‚ acting as if it were a real life experience. Our clinical group was separated into two smaller
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Self-Reflection on personal practice While on placement‚ I completed three tasks directly linked with the care of the patients. During the task I was observed by the nurse Amy who supervised me in doing the task. The three tasks involved where; • To assist a patient with eating a snack / meal • To transfer a patient from bad to wheelchair and transfer him to his Physio • To assist a patient with washing their hands before a snack or a meal. During some of these tasks I felt really anxious
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