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2014 - 2014 - Final NURS-101 Practical Nursing Practice 1

NURS 101 Practical Nursing Practice 1 (PN, 09-Sep-2014 - 11-Dec-2014)
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Olowoyeye Oladapo J.
Cassandra Knight
John Stone
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U1
22-Nov-2014 To 12-Dec-2014
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Abilities and Outcomes / Learning Outcomes

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1. COMPETENT AND SAFE PRACTICE WITHIN A PROFESSIONAL, LEGAL, AND ETHICAL FRAMEWORK

1. 1 Comply with Humber College Institute of Technology and Applied learning (ITAL) policies,

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the Practical Nursing Program Student Handbook, Clinical Simulation Lab Code of Behaviour
contract, and professional nursing standards and guidelines.
O.O.J. : The practical nursing student hand book helped me make better decisions about my study hours and i complied with it

1. 2 Accept responsibility for own actions and for self-directed learning.

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O.O.J. : Every actions i take towards my learning, i take full responsibility for it.

1. 3 Demonstrate professionalism with attendance, punctuality, dress code, behavior,

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language, and timely submission of assignments.

O.O.J. : I always make sure i am in class in time and i comply with the dressing code.

1. 4 Use theory-based approach.

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O.O.J. : I always study and do my research ahead of class.

1. 5 Ensure a safe environment.

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O.O.J. : I make the environment harmless as much as I can

1. 6 Ask relevant questions and answer questions based on thorough preparation.

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O.O.J. : I like to ask questions for clarification on anything that is not clear to me and i ask questions based on research i have done
before coming to class.

1. 7 Apply knowledge of the role of the student nurse.

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O.O.J. : I know my role as a student nurse and i try to apply it in the best way i can.

2. ACCURATE AND RELEVANT COMMUNICATION

2. 1 Participate in group sharing and discussions.

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O.O.J. : I engage in discussions with my class mate, it also help me to know their view on important topics we are doing in class.

2. 2 Document clearly, accurately, and concisely using written and electronic methods.

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O.O.J. : I am good at doing proper documentation and using electronic devices

2. 3 Demonstration reporting relevant information to the appropriate personnel.

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O.O.J. : Any relevant information was brought to the notice of the teachers

2. 4 Use communication techniques with the health care team.

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O.O.J. : I have learnt that having a good communication techniques with the health care team is a very important aspect of the nursing
profession and I will readily put these qualities to good use when I find myself taking care of a patient.

2. 5 Maintain privacy and confidentiality.

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O.O.J. : Patient's information must be made confidential which is what I will adhere to when I am in a healthcare setting.

2. 6 Use technology to retrieve information from texts and other resources.

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O.O.J. : I regularly use technology through my iPad and mobile phone to review information from texts and other resources.

3. CARING RELATIONAL PRACTICE

3. 1 Apply knowledge of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship and effective

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communication techniques furing the provision of nursing skills and assessments.

O.O.J. : I will regularly build a therapeutic relationships with my patients

3. 2 Establish respectful, polite, and honest relationships with peers, Professors/Clinical

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Teachers, and the Lab Technologist.

O.O.J. : I always try to create a good relationship with my peers

3. 3 Exhibit cooperative, helpful, and collaborative relationships with team members.

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O.O.J. : I like to assist other team members in taking care of clients

3. 4 Apply knowledge of strategies for conflict resolution.

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O.O.J. : I try to solve any conflict as soon as possible

3. 5 Recognize how ones behavior affects peer relationships and practice.

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O.O.J. : I am conscious of how i behave around my peers.

3. 6 Respect the diversity of peers in the learning environment.

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O.O.J. : I welcome diversity in learning environment because it helps to learn new things about other cultures. And it promotes diffusion of
knowledge.

3. 7 Apply knowledge of health teaching and learning strategies.

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O.O.J. : I try to inform people more about how to look after their health and make sure they are eating healthy, exercise regularly and avoid
smoking.

4. LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY

4. 1 Recognize situations that could lead to conflict and apply knowledge of conflict

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resolution.
O.O.J. : Anytime i see a situation that could lead to conflict i try to solve it as soon as possible

4. 2 Demonstrate leadership skills that foster group work and a positive learning environment.

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O.O.J. : I like to demonstrate my leadership skills in the best positive way

4. 3 Provide feedback to peers and accept feedback from peers.

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O.O.J. : I share informations with my peers and i accept feedback from my peers about me

4. 4 Advocate for self and peers for a quality learning environment.

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O.O.J. : Quality learning environment is important and i like to advocate for it

4. 5 Ask relevant questions to clarify understanding.

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O.O.J. : I ask questions regularly about anything that is not clear to me

4. 6 Respond appropriately to unsafe and unacceptable behaviours.

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O.O.J. : Yeah i like to let people know if their behaviour towards me is bad.

5. PLANS OF CARE:MEET CLIENTS NEEDS AND MUTUALLY AGREED EXPECTED OUTCOMES

5. 1 Identify the importance of assessing clients unique needs.

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O.O.J. : Every client have a unique needs that will make them feel better. It's important to know this unique need of the client because it
makes it easier to take care of them.

5. 2 Plan holistic, client-centred assessments and interventions that are based on appropriate
rationale.
O.O.J. : I make plans based on good reasons

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5. 3 Complete health assessments, interviewing, and nursing skills in an organized and timely

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manner.
O.O.J. : I am well informed and good at completing my health assessments and interviewing my patients

5. 4 Perform health assessments, interviewing, and nursing techniques and skills accurately,

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safely, competently and in a timely manner.

O.O.J. : I have learnt the skills and I can complete these health assessments in a timely manner.

5. 5 Perform initial assessments of clients vital signs, neurological, cardiovascular,

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respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems.

O.O.J. : I can do neurological, cardiovascular , respiratory, ,, gastrointestinal and take vitals accurately .

5. 6 Use the nursing process as a decision-making tool.

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O.O.J. : I regularly use the nursing process in making decisions about the health care need of the patient

5. 7 Utilize the nursing process to meet clients healthcare needs related to hygiene, including

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integumentary care, nutrition, hydration, digestion, elimination, mobility, and safety.

O.O.J. : I follow the nursing process to meet the needs of my clients

5. 8 Discuss environmental strategies that promote health safety, and reduce risk including

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infection control, emergency codes, and ethically appropriate and safe use of restraints.
O.O.J. : I am well informed about the use of good infection control, restraints and emergency codes.

5. 9 Utilize infection prevention and control practice, including, but not limited to: hand

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washing and basic personal protective equipment (PPE).

O.O.J. : I always utilize all infection prevention and control practices.

6. COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE: INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE TEAM

6. 1 Participate knowledgably in discussions with peers and faculty.

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O.O.J. : I like to share informations with my peers

6. 2 Acts as an effective and valuable member of the group.

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O.O.J. : I am always an effective and leader of the group

6. 3 Ask knowledgeable questions and answer questions knowledgeably.

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O.O.J. : I always do my research before asking questions and i always give correct answers when asked questions.

6. 4 Seek out assistance

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O.O.J. : I always seek out assistance any time i need help

6. 5 Use group process and conflict resolution skills to build consensus and collaboration.

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O.O.J. : I always use conflict resolution skills to build collaboration with my colleagues

6. 6 Demonstrate respect for peers and others.

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O.O.J. : I always show respect to my peers and others.

7. QUALITY ASSURANCE: CONTINUE AND IMPROVE COMPETENCE

7. 1 Identify strengths and areas for improvement using reflective practice.

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O.O.J. : I always evaluate myself and reflect on what I have done to be able to know what areas i still need to improve on.

7. 2 Utilize self-reflection and feedback from Professors / Clinical Teachers and peers to

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identify strengths and areas for improvement.

O.O.J. : I always make note of the feedbacks from the professors to be able to Improve myself .

7. 3 Assume responsibility to seek out learning opportunities that foster professional

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development.
O.O.J. : I know it's my responsibility to continue to learn more and develop myself.

7. 4 Create a learning plan to address areas for improvement.

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O.O.J. : I regularly create a learning plan to improve myself.

7. 5 Come prepared to apply theory by reviewing all required preparatory learning materials

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and completing all activities.

O.O.J. : I am always prepared by learning more about the activities I will be doing.

8. USE CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING & DECISION-MAKING EFFECTIVELY

8. 1 Utilize problem-solving and decision-making skills related to foundational aspects of

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nursing interventions, skills, and practice.

O.O.J. : I make well informed decisions based on facts and what I have learnt about a topic or situation.

8. 2 Use a theory-based approach, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a

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professional and accountable manner.

O.O.J. : I use my decisions based on what I have read and know in a professional manner

8. 3 Use relevant theory to explain the rational underlying the health assessment and
interviewing strategies and techniques and the foundational nursing skills being used.

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O.O.J. : I use relevant theory to explain reason for doing a particular health assessment and interview for client.

8. 4 Apply knowledge from nursing, health, biological and social sciences.

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O.O.J. : I apply knowledge from other fields to make decisions on what care is best for a client.

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8. 5 Demonstrate professionalism and accountability.

O.O.J. : I always demonstrate professionalism in everything i do and I am accountable for every decisions i make.

8. 6 Recognize strengths and limitations and seek appropriate assistance and support.

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O.O.J. : I easily recognize my strength and weakness and i try to work on my weakness as soon as possible.

Student Final Summary with Strategies for Continued Growth

Overall it's been a great experience for me and I look forward to learning more in the nursing field.

Student's References
Perry and Porter

Submitted Date: 13-Dec-2014 19:17