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Cluster of Applied Sciences (Nursing) : NBNC1803 Clinical Practice 3 (General Practicum) Course Kit
Cluster of Applied Sciences (Nursing) : NBNC1803 Clinical Practice 3 (General Practicum) Course Kit
NBNC1803
CLINICAL PRACTICE 3
(GENERAL PRACTICUM)
COURSE KIT
INTRODUCTION
Additionally, you are encouraged to apply all the knowledge and skills gained from your
current learning, particularly relating to NBNS2904 Oncology Nursing / NBNS3504 Renal
Nursing.
SYNOPSIS
This is the general practicum component and prepares the students to integrate, organise
and apply knowledge and skills related to the management and nursing assessment in
delivery of holistic care to patients in their workplace. The Reflective Journal expected at the
end of the placement is evidenced of your progressive application of knowledge achieved in
communication, safe care and critical thinking.
COURSE OBJECTIVES
At the end of this course students will be able to apply their knowledge and skills in upholding
the quality nursing care and advancement of nursing profession at their workplace.
LEARNING OUTCOMES
1. Perform nursing care using nursing process based on patient assessment findings.
2. Organize with team members ethically and practice according to standard principles
3. Initiate collaborative approach to communicate effectively with other healthcare
personnel, patients and family members.
4. Provide effective psychosocial care for patients and family members.
This practicum takes place in your respective area of practice, and your official working
hours are considered as the practicum hour
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You must carry on with your normal tasks and responsibilities at your respective working
place
In order to achieve the objectives of this clinical component, you are expected to apply
or practice all skills that you have learned from the specific practicum wherever possible
You should be able to organise your activities and perform your roles effectively in areas
relating to nursing management, assessment, communication, and clinical decision
making
By the end of the day, you MUST record your attendance as an evidence for your clinical
experience in general practicum. Make sure that you have achieved a minimum of 104
hours.
ASSESSMENT METHODS
ALLOCATION
SN ASSESSMENT METHOD REMARKS
OF MARKS
2500 - 3000 words (to be
1 Reflective Journal 50% submitted to the face-to-face
Tutor)
2 Clinical Activities 40% As stipulated
Provide evidence such as punch
3 Attendance Record 10% card (photocopied) and verified by
the Superior
TOTAL 100%
A reflective journal often called a learning journal is a steadily growing document that
you (student) personally write, to record your learning experiences and the progress of
your learning. It is a space where students can record and reflect upon their
observations and responses to situations, which can then be used to explore and
analyse ways of thinking.
It is designed to help you think deeply about your learning, especially on issues such
as: your progress in learning, the difficulties you encountered in the process of
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learning, the strategies you have taken to get around those difficulties, and your
evaluation of your own performance.
Therefore, the task of submitting reflective journal writing is given to students because
of the established link between reflection and deeper learning. As well as facilitating
learning, the intention of the task of reflective journal writing is for students to acquire a
habit of reflection, achieve high levels of self-awareness and grow in the profession of
nursing.
Requirement:
You are required to write a Reflective Journal to reflect and record your learning
experiences during the tenure of this practicum based on your area of practice as
stipulated in the suggested learning activities that you think significant to your learning
and professional development. (You are required to select any of your learning
experience at your own clinical area related to your current clinical
specialisation; either Oncology Nursing / Renal Nursing).
Item 1: Title
(Addressing the focus of the entry)
Item 2: Introduction
Brief introduction: 3 – 4 paragraphs that introduce the particular situation from
your clinical experience that you will be writing about. The introduction should
set the context for the reflective entry. The introduction must also include
other key concepts that will be discussed in the entry.
Item 4: Appraisal
This section offers you the opportunity to identify and clarify a concern and
engage in self-examination. Perhaps begin with those who face a similar
contradiction.
This section needs to be 1 – 2 paragraphs in length. In this section, you return
to the situation and ask: “What is generally known about this issue?”, “What
does the literature say about it?” There is a requirement to use the literature
(scholarly writing in textbooks and professional journals) to support your
thoughts and ideas.
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Item 5: Exploration
This section provides you with the opportunity to take the time and begin
searching for new ways of explaining discrepancies in your understanding or
new ways to live with them. Test options and search for new meanings –
develop alternative perspectives: come to a way of thinking and acting that
you feel make sense of a situation – it is a transition stage.
Item 6: Integration
This section should be 1 – 2 paragraphs in length. You may begin by asking
yourself, “Have I learned something that I think will inform / further my
professional development? Something I had not thought of before?” Line what
you knew before to what you know now and to how this might affect your
thinking and/or your responses (language and/or actions) in the future
Item 7: Conclusion
The conclusion should be concisely and precisely written that builds new
knowledge and draws out personal learning and professional development.
Item 8: References
Should be in the APA format
Additional Instruction:
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This is SELF-DIRECTED learning. Hence, you are required to plan your learning
activities to fulfill the objectives of your general practicum.
Below is a list of suggested Learning Activities which you should perform at least
FIVE of them and document / summarize as per format provided. The summary of
each activity should be written in not less than one page (approximately 200 words;
with 1.5 spacing); and MUST be verified by your Superior.
You may add any other relevant learning activities that positively ameliorate your
learning and professional development.
Apply effective communication skills with patient, team members and family using
standard practices.
Participate with team members and/or collaborate with other healthcare team in
delivery of care / services.
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Please record your Attendance for Clinical Practice Hours in the table below. Make sure that
you have achieved a minimum of 104 hours of clinical practice hours at your own workplace
and be verified by your Superior. This is MANDATORY.
Attach the verified photocopies of your Records of Working Hours (e.g. Punch Card) to
substantiate the total number of your Clinical Practice hours.
Superior’s Signature
No. Date & Time Total Hours
(e.g. Director/Matron/Sister)
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TOTAL HOURS
The Reflective Journal should be compiled separately from the rest of the documents for
submission. Thus, section 2, 3, & 4 should be compiled in one. Please use the checklist
provided below to organize your work appropriately.
Attendance Record:
3
Clinical practice hours (min 104 hours) - verified
4 Student’s Evaluation of Clinical Practice 3
Please take note that the Cover Page of your Reflective Journal and compilation of other
parts of your work / documents (Section 2, 3 & 4) MUST use the format for Front Page as
provided in Appendix 3
Appendix 1
RUBRICS FOR REFLECTIVE JOURNAL
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1. 1 No title and The title is The title is The title is The title is 4
Title & introduction created. created. created. created.
Introduction The The The introduction The introduction
introduction is introduction is is good; areas to is excellent;
poor; areas to fair; areas to be discussed are states the
be discussed be discussed relatively clear particular
are very vague are vague and and organized but situation of the
and disorganized inadequately clinical
disorganized explained experiences
involved. The
context and
concepts that will
be discussed in
the reflective
entry are
explicitly
explained
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6. 1 No reference Citations for Some citations Most citations are All citations are 4
References or citation statements for statements included in the included in the
and Citations included in included in journal and most journal and
the journal the journal or references match references match
are not references with the citations the citations
present, or which are according to the according to the
references included are APA format APA format
which are not found in
included are the text
not found in
the text
TOTAL SCORE 50
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Appendix 2
INSTRUCTION
Tick (√) your level of agreement for each statements based on the scale. You may give your
opinion or suggestions in the comments section.
Your evaluation is important for continuous improvement of our programme and to enable us
to provide the best for you.
No Statement 1 2 3 4 5
I have adequate opportunities to enhance my clinical skills
1.
and knowledge
I have adequate opportunities to apply the theory that I have
2.
learned into your work tasks
I have adequate opportunities to perform the required
3.
learning activities
I have adequate opportunities to achieve my learning
4.
outcomes
5. The length of clinical placement was adequate
My Superior was supportive of my learning needs and
6.
activities
The faculty was able to address my concerns / problems /
7.
questions as regard to my learning needs
Comments:
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Appendix 3
STUDENT’S PARTICULARS
Name : __________________________________
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