The nurse mentor was been informed about the type of dressing and intervention that should be provided to the client, along with the explanation with the rationale to the procedure that I have decided to use. The decision was been made based on the background theory of Braden scale and my experience. The nurse orients and started to explain the different types of assessment tool that could be use to asses a client with pressure ulcer emphasizing one tool. In addition, the nurse includes the awareness
The purpose of this paper is to select and analyze one of the many nursing theories that exist. The focus of the theory and its history will be explored. In addition, the motivational factor behind the development of the theory and the creator’s philosophical beliefs and values will also be discussed. Then, concepts of the selected theory will be compared to the nursing metaparadigm. The nursing theory that will be discussed in this paper is the Interpersonal Relations theory, created by Hildegard E. Peplau.
Elements of a recognised framework by Cormack (2000) will be used as a guideline through the critique process. Critique is defined by Polit et al (2000) as a careful critical appraisal of the strengths and limitations of a piece of research. They state that a written critique should serve as a guide to researchers and practitioners, and should help to advance a particular area of knowledge. The critique should also help those who are practising nursing, to decide how the findings from a study can be best incorporated into practice (Nieswiadomy, 2002). Knapp (1998) points out that if research is to provide convincing evidence on which to base practice, it must be capable of withstanding scrutiny regarding the quality and relevance of the researchers work.
Reflection as a learning tool allows me to identify the positive and negative aspects of my practice and to draw upon previous experiences and apply them to new situations “Reflective practice has, however, the potential to help practitioners in all fields unlock the tacit knowledge and understanding that they have of their practice and use this to generate knowledge for future practice”. (Schutz, 2007 pg.26) The clinical competency I have chosen in this report is Phlebotomy. As part of my role as a health care support worker within a District Nursing team Phlebotomy is one of my primary duties. The clinical skill I have chosen to reflect upon within this account is venepuncture. Confidentiality has been maintained throughout within this assignment and all names and locations are changed in accordance with the Nursing and Midwifery Council code of conduct (2008, Section: Confidentiality) and for this purpose I have chosen to name the patient as Mrs Jones.
Introduction The purpose of research is to answer questions that exist around a subject or to develop a solution. It aims to add to the existing knowledge of a topic. The goal of nursing research is to contribute to the evidence to support best clinical practise and education in the nursing profession (REF). This assignment will focus on the subject of the effects of post thrombotic syndrome following lower extremity dvt. This subject was chosen as..............
A Comparison of the Professional Roles of Nurses In this paper, the nurse’s unique role in providing inter-professional care, patient care quality and safety, cost effective healthcare, and care to diverse patient populations will be investigated. A Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA), J.W. and a Nurse Educator, M.,H., were interviewed, their roles as nurses were analyzed using provided protocol to discuss the difference between research and quality improvement, also how informatics affect the quality of patient care. The two specialties based on the individual interviews will be compared and a copy of both interviews will be incorporated into the paper. Lastly, a reflection of findings will be discussed as to how nurses could contribute the information from the two interviews into their own professional growth and development.
This essay is a reflective piece on my clinical practicum, I will explain how my clinical practice reflected competence in two domains of the Australian Nursing & Midwifery Council’s National Nursing Competency Standards for the Registered Nurse. Firstly, this essay with reference to current literature will define and describe the meaning and importance of competence for nurses as a student, and in the clinical setting. Secondly, I will relate my most recent clinical placements, theatre, rehabilitation and community to the two chose domains to show how I demonstrated competence. Domain one being critical thinking and analysis, and domain two, collaborative and therapeutic practice. Throughout this reflective piece I will discuss the positive and negative aspects of my care, how I demonstrated competence and what aspects of care I would change in the future.
Introduction Communication is an important aspect of nursing practice; it’s the activity of conveying information through the exchange of thoughts, messages or information through speeches, body language, writing or signal. “Basic communication skills include the use of clarification, reflection, probing, summarising and open questions.” (Doughterty et al, 2004). The following is a personal reflective assessment of my communication skills with a patient; my self assessment on my performance of the conversation will be discussed under the following four headings; initiating the session, eliciting the information, therapeutic relationship and closing the session. ` Initiating the Sessions It’s important the nurse bring a friendly atmosphere to the room and introduces herself to the patient, while maintaining patient privacy.I entered the room slowly as I felt nervous but I happily greeted the patient with a hand shake which demonstrated my professional courtesy and introduced myself as a nursing student. I closed the door behind me to maintain privacy.
We will further consider the nursing skills needed by the nurse (RN) and the scientific basis in each part of the nursing process. The assessment is the first step in the nursing process. The assessment phase is where information is gathered; this data will assist in forming diagnosis, outcomes and interventions. Analyzing a patient involves collecting both subjective and objective data. First, the RN needs to collect the data.
Nursing standard 21 (2) 35-40 Johns C (1995) Framing learning through reflection within Carper’s fundamental ways of knowing in nursing. Journal of Advanced Nursing. 22, 2, 226-234 Johns Model of reflection Johns Model of Reflection Description of the experience Describe the experience and what were the significant factors? Refection What was I trying to achieve and what are the consequences? Influencing factors What things like internal/external/knowledge affected my decision making?