Reflective paper regarding first day

in clinical area
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 Module name: Introduction to Professional Practice.

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 Module code: N1173.

 Module coordinator : Associate Prof. Marwa Abouheiba.

 Word count: 1200.

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 Date of submission: 25/3/2024

 Student’s ID:.246838
- Outline:

 Introduction.

 Description.

 Feelings.

 Evaluation.

 Analysis.

 Conclusion

 Action plan
Introduction

Nursing has been described as a caring relationship between

a person and a nurse. It embraces all cultures, ages, and both

sexes. It is about helping the patient to find ways to improve

their healthcare. The World Health Organization (1996) states

that nursing encompasses autonomous and collaborative

care of individuals of all ages, families, groups, and

communities, sick or well and in all situations. It includes the

promotion of health, the prevention of illness, and the care of

ill, disabled, and dying people. Advocacy, promotion of a safe

environment, research, participation in shaping health policy,

in patient and healthcare management, and education are

also key nursing roles. When you look at this wide variety of

what nursing involves, it is clear that nursing has an ever-

changing role and scope in both the healthcare sector and the

community. Nursing has been described as a caring

relationship between a person and a nurse. It embraces all

cultures, ages, and both sexes. It is about helping the patient

to find ways to improve their healthcare. The World Health

Organization (1996) states that nursing encompasses

autonomous and collaborative care of individuals of all ages,

families, groups, and communities, sick or well and in all

situations. It includes the promotion of health, the prevention

of illness, and the care of ill, disabled, and dying people.

Advocacy, promotion of a safe environment, research,

participation in shaping health policy, in patient and

healthcare management, and education are also key nursing

roles. When you look at this wide variety of what nursing

involves, it is clear that nursing has an ever-changing role and

scope in both the healthcare sector and the community.

(Peacock & Hernandez2020) (Yoost & Crawford, 2021)

(Pursio et al.2021)

The first consideration in exploring the nature of nursing is its

wide diversity in the form of practice and areas of work. This

refers to the fact that there are a number of different roles or

'types of nursing'. Some of these include: registered nurses,

nurse practitioners, enrolled nurses, and assistants in nursing.

Each of these roles differs not only in its title but also in the

level or extent of education and therefore the competencies

possessed by the person undertaking the role. Consequently,

the scope of practice, that is the extent to which a person can

or should carry out the duties of their role

 (Varndell et al., 2021)

Description

On the first day In the hospital, I was very nervous and

anxious. I arrived at the hospital early in the morning and met

the nursing staff. The head nurse took me and introduced me

to the hospital and the floor where I would be trained. Then

she entered the patient and then I worked Assessment, Caer

plan ,and Cear record.

After that, I provided care for the patient and I was very

afraid because it was the first time I was dealing with a

patient and providing him with the correct care in the best

way. I was either able to measure the blood pressure or

provide him with vital operations with the best interface and I
was in the best condition because of this stress and lack of

concentration that I was in, but with the support of the

doctor, he stopped and encouraged me. I had to provide him

with the best care and I remained calm in front of the patient

so as not to affect the patient’s health condition, but I howled

again after an hour had passed, and after that, the care was

complete and the tension went away, but I gained a lot of

experience after that.

Feeling

Upon my arrival at the hospital, I displayed an outwardly calm

and professional attitude, despite feeling incredibly nervous

inside. With permission from the nurse in charge, I set about

making patients and politely introducing myself. Having

recently completed a communication skills course, I was

acutely aware of how important this skill was in a healthcare

setting and was determined to gather an adequate history

from a chosen patient in order to complete a care plan later

on during my placement.

Evaluation

Analysis

When I think about my first day In the hospital, there are

many factors that contributed to my positive and negative

experiences. Firstly, my positive experiences. Working with

experienced nurses who were willing to direct and guide me

helped me feel more confident and comfortable in my role

as a student nurse. In addition to that, the opportunIty was

provided. To help sick people with basic needs, such as

helping them get up and move around and bringing them

water One of the reasons I was anxious about that was

because it was the first time in a long while that I had to feel

like a real student and prove how much I have learned. I

have been a paramedic for about seven years now, working

full time and part time. I have run into several types of

healthcare providers that wanted something done in a

certain way, but I knew that their intent had no evidence or

the provider just had not changed practice in a long time

and was doing something outdated.

Conclusion

At the end of this interesting and enjoyable day, I am very

happy that I can now deal with the patient and provide him

with the best care, and to feel that you can save the life of a

sick person who needs help. It is a wonderful feeling and it is

a new experience that I deserve to continue and develop

myself with and be better.

Action plan

After the end of the day, I must practice more on how to deal

with the patient, focus more on my work in college, pay more

attention, and practice more on measuring the patient’s

blood pressure.
 I should listen to the doctor’s words and advice and pay

attention to every word he says because he wants me to

learn and become skilled in the field of nursing and able to do

so.

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