Marvie Joy M.

Torralba BSN II-N25

REFLECTIVE CYCLE(GIBBS)

Description
In a placement during my clinical duty for three weeks, we have been given the obligations to create daily objectives,
Formulate NCPs, make Drug studies, Assess and Interview a patient. My groupmates and I have been under the
supervision of our clinical instructor during the entire rotation. It was not easy as it was our first exposure being in a
ward and handle some cases, but we did our best to attain our goals and continue doing the tasks. During the patient
interview, we asked questions to check and discover issues during the client's experiences and health history, as well as
take vital signs to be plotted in the patient’s chart. It has led us to formulate the subjective and objective data to be
included in making NCP. We have been assigned to do reporting on different topics and discussed further insights to be
covered. During the final day of duty, we discussed the issues present during the interview and additionally received
greater insights as to what we have missed.

Feelings
I was always nervous during meetings and interviews because it was difficult to formulate questions and answers
right away. Making NCPs and Drug Studies is difficult, and it would take me hours to complete them. Although
we all have the means or equipment to conduct accurate data research, we must take our time to formulate and
study it to obtain what we seek. The time allotted for completing all requirements was somewhat shorter, which is
a good thing because it forces us to be quick and attentive. We were also having trouble listening to lectures and
answering questions. It would have been preferable if we had studied more. Overall, it was a fantastic experience,
and everything was under control. Our clinical instructor has provided us with many useful insights and has
reminded us of things we may have forgotten.

Evaluation
When reflecting on my experiences during clinical duty, one of the issues that I have encountered is a lack of
communication. I noticed that we were too afraid to speak up, which resulted in us not having the necessary
clarifications for the tasks. I am grateful that during our most recent meeting, we were able to discuss it again, and
this time we were able to participate, even if our answers were insufficient. It has given us the opportunity to
explore and gain insights. Our instructor may have appeared to be scolding us, but I truly believe and understand
that what she did was for our benefit, and the topics discussed were indeed useful and relevant.

Analysis
After a few days, I gained the courage to speak up, as did my groupmates. It occurred to me that communication
is essential when dealing with patients. This will help to make the work faster and more reliable, as well as
prevent mistakes. In nursing, multiple communication theories are used to explain and guide interactions between
nurses and patients, as well as between nurses and other health care professionals. According to a 2013 study
published in the Journal of Patient Safety, “preventable medical errors kill up to 440,000 people each year,
making them the third leading cause of death in the United States, according to the Centers for Disease Control
and Prevention (CDC). The Joint Commission estimates that 80 percent of deaths caused by medical errors are the
result of miscommunication. Excellent communication skills are required to be a successful nurse.’’ This actively
illustrates that the ability to communicate and connect with patients and health care professionals can aid in the
development of relationships, the prevention of errors, and the provision of a higher level of care.

Conclusion
It is never easy to speak up, but in my experience, it is always better to talk and ask relevant questions not only to
gain knowledge, but also to be effective in dealing with problems during patient care. I am grateful for this
experience, and I will actively learn about it to prevent it happening again.