Clinical Reflection Paper

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Today’s clinical experience truly affected me in multiple ways. I went into this day with an open mind, and was pleased with the patients and the way I was able to conduct myself. This clinical affected me because throughout the day I felt that I experienced many emotions. A few times during my day I did have to fight back tears. I felt I had this emotion because some of the individuals expressed how they wanted to get better in order to get home to their families. Some of the patients had children, which really broke my heart because I have kids and I couldn’t imagine being away from them for any period of time.
In relation to the lecture content covered in this week’s lectures, I felt they related to clinical when describing the layout and description of the milieu. For example, I was able to see how the doors were securely locked, and the nursing station was behind an encasement called a bubble. In addition, we discussed the different type of therapies that were conducted on the floor. I was able to witness a few group therapy sessions while on the floor. Also discussed in the lecture was how the milieu is therapeutic and one of its qualities are having a structured environment. I was able to witness the recreational therapist, Joy, conduct group sessions in a structured manner. After group she expressed to the nursing …show more content…

For example, if I see one of my classmates looking standoffish I can go to them and ask them how they are feeling. Or, I can include them in a conversation with one of the patients so they are able to get acclimated to the environment. I know myself personally don’t have issues approaching strangers, however I understand that others may not have this quality. In this case, I want to make sure I can assist them. For myself I can help myself by being careful with whom I approach. I can do this by reading

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