This essay will reflect on the author’s learning experience and challenges to her journey of completing the high dependency care module. On reflection, the journey will be explored in which professional development is challenged and facilitated. In reflecting on these areas, the Driscoll's (2007) model of reflection will be utilized as this is very simple, straightforward yet suitable to any practitioner. Driscoll (2007) considered three stages in his approach to reflection as seen in Appendix 2. Starting point as a learner on the High Dependency (HD) module: Thirteen years of working as a nurse in the UK has provided the author a vast experience in her speciality. Included in this practice was eight years of working before in High dependency
unit (HDU). The purpose of the HD course was to enhance the underpinning knowledge around HD presentation and conditions with the aim of developing and enhancing clinical decision-making skills and competence. The first meeting with the mentor has provided an opportunity to discuss the intended outcome and competencies required of the course. Therefore, the need to complete placement in level two (DOH, 2000) area has been identified to finish and pass the fundamentals of the competencies required of the HD module. This will give opportunity to put knowledge gained from the classroom into practice promoting an effective and safer decision-making. As it is believed that experience involvement in the clinical setting is a key to nursing as it let nurses to consistently extend their knowledge base and offer holistic, competent and safe care to the patient (Benner, 2013)
Bostock-Cox (2013)) maintains that the 6 C’s of nursing are firmly embedded in emotional intelligence, (Rankin 2013) an essential quality required by nurses to effectively relate to their clients and colleagues. The 6cs consists of care, compassion, competence, courage, communication and commitment. Care is the vital aspect in nursing which involves nurturing or looking after patient’s wellbeing and welfare to impact on their individual life and care. In regards to Edna, it could be said that the most relevant quality of care, competence, compassion and communication are needed to motivate, uplift her spirit and encourage her. In Edna’s case, the community nurse would also need to think about some other issues that may arise such as maximizing her independent or her capability to think for herself, her social isolation, mobility, adequate nutrition, fluid intake and as well as treating/dressing her leg ulcer to avoid infections.
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This assignment focuses on an incident which was experienced during a community placement. The patient suffered from bowel cancer, my mentor and I were visiting her to change her dressing. The names of people have been changed to ensure confidentiality Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC, 2008). Gibbs (1988) cited in Jasper (2013) will be used as the reflective model because it is simple and, easy to understand. Through the model’s six key stages I will describe my experience and how I maintained dignity while giving personal care to patients in the community. Writing a reflective account makes one relive their thoughts and, feelings and make appropriate changes when required (Howaston-Jones, 2013).
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The purpose of this essay is to reflect and critically study an incident in a clinical setting whilst using a model of reflection. This will allow me to analyse and make sense of the incident and draw conclusions relating to personal learning outcomes. The significance of critical analysis and critical incidents will briefly be discussed, followed by the process of reflection using the chosen model. The incident will then be described and analysed and the people involved introduced. The names of the people involved have been changed to protect their privacy and I will examine issues raised in light of the recent literature relating to the incident.
In order to engage in meaningful communication and develop effective communication skills, nurses must engage in the process of reflecting on how communication skills are utilised in practise. Reflection allows the nurse opportunity to gain a deeper insight into personal strengths and weaknesses and to address any areas of concern in order to improve future practise (Taylor 2001). A further aim will be to reflect on how communication skills have been utilised within nursing practise. Various models of reflection will be examined, and a reflective account of a personal experience which occurred during placement will be provided using a model. This reflective account will involve a description the incident, an analysis of thoughts and feelings and an evaluation of what has occurred. Fin...
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The ability to become reflective in practice has become a necessary skill for health professionals. This is to ensure that health professionals are continuing with their daily learning and improving their practice. Reflective practice plays a big part in healthcare today and is becoming increasingly noticed.
Definitions of reflection vary depending on the discipline of the author. Having reviewed the literature, Bulman (2008, p.2), a nurse, defines it as “reviewing an experience from practice so that it may be described, analysed, evaluated and used to inform and change future practice”. It is a personal process requiring honesty, openness, self-awareness, courage and a willingness to act on criticism. It acknowledges that feelings and emotions influence actions. Critical reflection involves in depth examination and questioning of personal, social, historical, cultural and political assumptions and perspectives that are embedded in actions. It is an active process enabling one to make sense of events, situations and actions that occur in the workplace (Oelofsen, 2012). It transforms a situation in which there is confusion and doubt to one that is clear and coherent (Dewey, 2010).
Utilising John’s model of structured reflection I will reflect on the care I instigated to a patient with complex needs. The patient in question was admitted to the Emergency Assessment Unit for surgical patients then transferred to the ward where I work as a staff nurse.
In this reflective essay, I will be using the Driscoll’s model of reflection to talk about how my knowledge of quality nursing care has improved since the commencement of this module. Quality nursing care has helped me develop various nursing strategies that will guide me in my first placement and throughout my career in nursing. Furthermore, it has taught me about communicating effectively with patients, I have learnt about verbal communication such as paraphrasing when communicating with patients to ensure that what said is properly understood. I have learnt not to make assumptions about patients and putting them in the middle of their care, taking into account their preferences.
The reason the topic was chosen was to express the need for change. When one is providing care, despite the amount of experience, the passion found in assisting an individual in a time of need should mean everything. If anything below satisfactory is felt, than the quality of care being delivered can be compromised. Making aware the negative feelings and educating...
Help improved my clinical skills and professional development, made me proactive and thus have learnt that reflection is an important tool for student nurse to improve on their practice.