Discuss how your lab experience met the objectives for the week. (explain in detail): Share thoughts about your own development as a nurse following this weeks clinical (provide examples of growth): Identify 2 new things that you learned this week:
My lab experience for this week was great. My lab experience met the objectives for the week by me knowing the four basic techniques used by a nurse when performing physical assessment. I was also able to know the purpose of keeping a patient record and the legal implications of not documenting. I have developed as a nurse by knowing how important it is for people who are on bedrest or are paralyzed to always do a range of motion (ROM) and reduce pressure when sitting or laying on the bed. I was able to teach my cousin who is paralyzed from her waist down to her feet , how important it was for her to always move to reduce pressure and pressure ulcers. I also told her how important ROM was and how it can help prevent contractures. The two things I learnt this week is being able to make a bed, and also knowing the purpose of physical restraints and the proper application of restraints. ********************************************************************************************************** Choose one of the following for your lab experience this week:
How did you demonstrate Critical Thinking in lab this week? (explain in detail):
Discuss a cultural/diversity issue that influenced your plan of care for your patient.
Describe how you met the teaching needs for your patient.
Give an example of your use of therapeutic communication in lab this week.
I demonstrated critical thinking in lab this week by knowing that my patient who is hypertensive was not in the hospital because of it. her blood pressure was normal that day which indicates that her blood pressure was not
Students Signature: __Esther Jacob______________________________________ Date: _09-25- 14_________ ********************************************************************************************************** revision 5/11 Criteria Satisfactory Developing Needs Improvement Unsatisfactory Degree of Supervision
Functions independently, analyzes situations, and takes appropriate action. Able to function safely with minimal supervision. Seeks help appropriately. Recognizes deviations from normal and reports promptly. Able to function safely with minimal supervision most of the time. Easily overwhelmed, requires direction. Functions in simple situations but has difficulty meeting the expectations for students at this level. Able to function safely with moderate amount of supervision. Often overwhelmed. Difficulty focusing. Demonstrates poor time management and organizational skills. Needs supervision a majority of the lab time. Depth of Preparation Prepared and applies theory, makes thoughtful decisions. Able to apply theory in the clinical setting, consistently. Prepared and asks appropriate questions. Able to apply theory in the clinical setting most of the time. Minimally prepared, needs prompting, only able to apply theory in the clinical setting some of the time. Frequently unprepared for lab. Unable to apply theory in the clinical setting in order to safely practice. Motivation & Readiness Demonstrates a positive attitude, initiative and confidence. Works well with others. Demonstrates accountability and a desire to learn. Recognizes the importance of being accountable for own actions. Readily participates and seeks out learning experiences. Ignores or misses opportunities to learn. Puts forth minimal effort. Demonstrates little motivation or readiness. Needs prompting. Does not demonstrate enthusiasm or interest in the clinical setting. Needs ongoing prompting by instructor. Unmotivated and unprepared for clinical lab. Communication Always treats patients, staff, & peers with respect, sensitivity, & politeness (verbal, non-verbal, written, electronically). Listens and exhibits caring behaviors. Treats patients, staff, & peers with respect, sensitivity, & politeness (verbal, non-verbal, written, electronically). Listens & exhibits caring behaviors. Inconsistently treats patients, staff, and/or peers with respect, sensitivity, & politeness (verbal, non- verbal, written, electronically). Doesnt actively listen & exhibits caring behaviors on occasion. Does not communicate with patients and/or peer in a polite, sensitive manner. Fails to listen, does not exhibit caring behaviors.
Students Signature (after reading comments): _____________________________________
Goal for next week: To properly carry out my duties in the hospital______________________________ **********************************************************************************************************