Reflective Essay 1500 words Reflective Essay In this essay I will discuss a clinical skill, which I have become competent in. I will use a reflective model to discuss how I have achieved this clinical skill. The reflective model I am using is Gibbs model of reflection, Gibbs (1988) which uses the following, description, thoughts and feelings, evaluation, analysis, conclusion and action plan. I will do a conclusion, which will discuss my personal and professional development, as well as my reflective skills. The clinical skill I have chosen to is the administration of subcutaneous (subcut) injections.
Firstly, I am going to reflect on practice using Driscoll’s reflective model. The first stage is to describe what happened during my experience. While on my second placement, myself and a nurse had to bed bath patient A in a side room. The patient was in the side room due to having Clostridium Difficile (C-Diff) which was found after sending a loose stool sample. I had already gained consent from patient A for myself and the nurse to give a bed bath in accordance with the NMC code of conduct (NMC, 2008) and following this I went to collect the correct equipment to perform the task.
After getting my results I reviewed my report and I went back to the book Strengths based Leadership by Rath and Conchie for further insight. As I read and explored the definitions of my strengths I was not surprised by some of my strengths but at the same time was a little in shock that I was not more rounded. I learned that I am strongly based in relationship building which as a psychiatric nurse and as an educator this is not shocking. I need to be aware that my strengths can also be my down fall, my strength of belief can set me up to have judgments and be set in stone with my beliefs. I need to be aware and try to be more flexible, this not easy due to my strong military background.
According to Bulman and Schutz (2008) the art of reflection can help students and nurses learn from experiences and improve their own practice. To do this they need a self-awareness that enables them to describe honestly how a particular exposure affected them (Bulman and Schutz 2008). In order for practitioners to reflect there are different theoretical models used as a framework for reflective practice. Gibbs (1988) developed a reflective framework involving six stages which aim to guide the practitioner by asking a series of cue questions. The first stage sets the scene of the reflection by asking for a description of the event, the second stage looks at what the practitioner was thinking and feeling thirdly
Images the naked eye cannot see By: Unknown Audience: People who are interested in learning about the work of Sonography. People interested going into this field “Ultrasound Technicians”. Purpose: My purpose of this paper is for my audience to get a good understanding about what ultrasound technicians do and how ultrasound is very helpful in the medical field. Also, letting people know about the different areas of ultrasound and how they operate on patients. Images the naked eye cannot see!
In order to easily achieve the changes that you want to achieve by coming here today............... Let the muscle in your neck relax now.......... Always in control............ By now you will have understood the idea of what you are doing, and as you concentrate on your deepening breathing............. I will say to you the muscles of your body and the parts of your body and because you are now in contact with your own powerful subconscious you will
Moving any other items that could be a danger and make the area safe, losing their clothes, once the seizure is over to make sure their airway is clear and to place them in the recovery position. Every guest brings their own Protocol, which explains the duration of the seizure should not pass of certain time, if this happens, I am trained to administrate Midazolam or Diazepam (depending on what controlled drug their Consultant prescribed). All our guests that are epileptic bring their Protocol and their controlled drug in case it is necessary to administrate. The guest is reassured all the time and after the seizure they will be in the recovery position (if possible) and observe close by staff for at least the next hour. Some times assistance with personal care will be required after a seizure.
Coursework Assignment: Lee Sze Chet Rewrite: The Healing White Light Script The Healing White Light Script was chosen for this coursework assignment to demonstrate the therapist ability to create scripts which is more appropriate for the patients. White Light has been associated with a universal concept of peace and cleansing. The script was designed to stimulate the body’s own natural ability to heal and act as a metaphorical approach to ego strengthening. Most doctors believe patient’s mental state affect their health status. The power of our thoughts and our focus on either positive or negative can actually have a direct effect on both the physical and the psychosomatic.
Co-occurring Disorder Assessment Steps Beverly Drummer Grand Canyon University July 27, 2011 When dealing with co-occurring disorders assessment is the key element. Therefore the steps must be followed to the letter to accurately diagnose co-occurring disorders in an effort to best serve the client. Assessment allows the clinician to formulate with the client the best treatment plan so the client is treated effectively. Without assessment a client could be misdiagnosed and not be treated for disorders that exist but are not due not being assessed. The steps for assessing a client are outlined in TIP 42 Chapter 4 list 12 steps in assessing clients for co-occurring disorders from engaging clients
Life skills coaching level 4 Assignment 2 1. Considering the key learning points in the first section, briefly discuss how you should assess the client who visits you, and name two pitfalls of assumptions. Assess the client by Carry out a full assessment procedure then decide whether you can cope with the individual’s issues * Never assume that you know what is wrong with a client as you may miss some important information. * Another pitfall is to never stereotype the client * Allowing your own prejudice’s issues affect the way you assist the client. 2.