Self Assessment

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

NURS 101 Practical Nursing Practice 1 (PN, 09-Sep-2014 - 11-Dec-2014)
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Valentina Ramirez
Wendy Chow
John Stone
NoSite
Class
U1
02-Sep-2014 To 05-Oct-2014
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Abilities and Outcomes / Learning Outcomes

Student Rating

Teacher Rating

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,

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

the Practical Nursing Program Student Handbook, Clinical Simulation Lab Code of Behaviour
contract, and professional nursing standards and guidelines.
V.R. : I wear the required uniform and shoes to classes. I handle the equipment with care.

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

V.R. : I am a visual learner and therefore find it harder to self direct when there is nobody showing the proper use of the equipment
provided in the school.

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

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

language, and timely submission of assignments.

V.R. : I arrive on time and I have been present in each class

1. 4 Use theory-based approach.

V.R. : I will need to study more of the nursing terms so I can get a grasp on how to think like a nurse

1. 5 Ensure a safe environment.

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

V.R. : I have not put my fellow classmates in any harmful environment while practicing my nursing skills on them

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

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I will need to work on asking questions that are clear and concise and not confusing to the person answering my question

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

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

V.R. : I have been able to take what I've learned in class and use it at home. I've been able to take blood pressure with the confidence of the
student nurse.

Teacher comments for COMPETENT AND SAFE PRACTICE WITHIN A PROFESSIONAL, LEGAL, AND ETHICAL FRAMEWORK :
Valentina works very well with everyone in class and she asks questions to help clarify topics covered in the class/lab. Valentina has come
prepared with all pre lab quizzes completed and necessary documents..

2. ACCURATE AND RELEVANT COMMUNICATION

2. 1 Participate in group sharing and discussions.

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

V.R. : I have been able to work with fellow classmates on the Dar assignment and provide input as to how I thought it needed to be written

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

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I need to always remember to write the date and time as I had forgotten to do so in one of my assignments

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

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I am aware of which group I am in and therefore speak to my group leader.

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

V.R. : I still feel like I need to learn more about the health practices that a nurse does in order to properly communicate with the healthcare
team.

2. 5 Maintain privacy and confidentiality.

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

Unsatisfactory

Satisfactory

V.R. : I feel I have done well in maintaining privacy and confidentiality of my peers.

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

V.R. : I have yet to buy the necessary material for the class.

Teacher comments for ACCURATE AND RELEVANT COMMUNICATION :

Valentina, tends to be quiet in class, but does well in discussion with parnter and/or small group work. Encouraged to participate more in
group discussions and working with other peers.

3. CARING RELATIONAL PRACTICE

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

communication techniques during the provision of nursing skills and assessments.

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I am still working on building nurse client relationships and I will continue to work on that while we practice in the lab.

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

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

Teachers, and the Lab Technologist.

V.R. : I have yet to have had any complaints and therefore I do believe I have established respect between me and my teachers and my
peers.

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

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I have been able to work with my partner during lab and provide care on the Sims doll.

3. 4 Apply knowledge of strategies for conflict resolution.

V.R. : I feel that I need to think a lot more quickly in order to solve any conflict especially being in the health field.

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

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

V.R. : I realize how much I depend on my partner for achieving better skills. Without her cooperation and her relaxed personality it would
be rather difficult for me to further my practice.

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

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

V.R. : I have managed to communicate with my peers in a respectful manner throughout each class.

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

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

V.R. : I have been able to demonstrate my health teachings and learning strategies while working on one of the Sims dolls with my partner.

Teacher comments for CARING RELATIONAL PRACTICE :

Valentina does well in being honest with peers and faculty if particular area of practice is not clear. She is respectful in her approach and
honest in providing feedback to peer and faculty.

4. LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY

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

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I have yet to come into contact with any conflict situations since everything we practice in the lab is in a controlled setting

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

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

V.R. : I have been able to help my partner and she has done so for me as well while going through the steps of certain practices

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

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : It seems that most of us are still in doubt when it comes to our nursing skills including me. I find that I lack the ability to provide
feedback to my peers.

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

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I will need to work on myself before I can focus on my peers.

4. 5 Ask relevant questions to clarify understanding.

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : There are times when I become sidetracked and I may ask a question irrelevant to what is being taught in the moment.

4. 6 Respond appropriately to unsafe and unacceptable behaviours.

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

V.R. : I usually don't do something to somebody if I wouldn't want it done to me.

Teacher comments for LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY :

Valentina does well in working through areas that might pose a potential conflict. However, Valentina is encouraged to speak up for herself
in situations where she may not be comfortable in lab practice.

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

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

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I am aware of many unique needs while assessing a client however I would like to gather more knowledge and use it in my practice.

5. 2 Plan holistic, client-centred assessments and interventions that are based on appropriate
rationale.

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I would like to work more on assessing clients holistically.

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

V.R. : I feel that I don't have the quickness of an every day nurse and therefore spend too much time on certain tasks. Practicing will help
me get quicker.

5. 4 Perform health assessments, interviewing, and nursing techniques and skills accurately,
safely, competently and in a timely manner.

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I still look off the checklist to help me perform some tasks so I will need to practice without the checklist in order to speed up my
work.

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

respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems.

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I am comfortable with taking vital signs however we have a get to learn the rest.

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

V.R. : I have partial knowledge of how to use the nursing process as a decision-making tool.

5. 7 Utilize the nursing process to meet clients healthcare needs related to hygiene, including
integumentary care, nutrition, hydration, digestion, elimination, mobility, and safety.

V.R. : I am aware of multitasking while doing your daily activities with a client however there are still many needs related to hygiene that I
need to learn.

5. 8 Discuss environmental strategies that promote health safety, and reduce risk including
infection control, emergency codes, and ethically appropriate and safe use of restraints.

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I am aware of environmental strategies that promote health and safety but I have yet to practice the all.

5. 9 Utilize infection prevention and control practice, including, but not limited to: hand
washing and basic personal protective equipment (PPE).

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I know the importance of washing hands and wearing the proper PPE and I practice that as much as I can.

Teacher comments for PLANS OF CARE:MEET CLIENTS NEEDS AND MUTUALLY AGREED EXPECTED OUTCOMES :
Valentina actively invested time and effort into improving learning in lab activities (self and peers). She worked collaboratively with peers
in all learning stations/situations.

6. COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE: INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE TEAM

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

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : Am able to have discussions with peers and faculty however there is an obvious gap in knowledge from my side.

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

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

V.R. : I am able to help in certain lab practices. I can provide the skills and knowledge that were taught to me.

6. 3 Ask knowledgeable questions and answer questions knowledgeably.

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : At this stage in learning I feel that I lack a lot of the knowledge a student nurse needs in order to practice.

6. 4 Seek out assistance

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I sometimes ask the person next to me when I don't know something but if they don't know it's harder for me to ask assistance
outside of my group.

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

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I have been able to work with my partner using the Sims doll and collaborate ideas on how we would perform a bed bath.

6. 6 Demonstrate respect for peers and others.

Satisfactory

Satisfactory

V.R. : My peers respect me and I have respect for my peers.

Teacher comments for COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE: INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE TEAM :

Valentina works well with her partner and samll group. She continues to ask for help when needed and demonstrates respect for her
peers.

7. QUALITY ASSURANCE: CONTINUE AND IMPROVE COMPETENCE

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

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I need to speed up my practice and learn to stop looking off a checklist.

7. 2 Utilize self-reflection and feedback from Professors / Clinical Teachers and peers to
identify strengths and areas for improvement.
V.R. : I have been able to improve my weaknesses after getting feedback from my professors.

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

development.
V.R. : I have yet to join any opportunities that would foster professional development.

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

V.R. : I have not actually written down the areas I need improvement on but I have addressed them in some form or another.

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

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I bring the necessary equipment to each class but if I could bring more material to class that would help me more with developing an
understanding for material taught that day.

Teacher comments for QUALITY ASSURANCE: CONTINUE AND IMPROVE COMPETENCE :

Great prep work prior to class and reflection on areas of weakness and strengths.
Valentina is able to incorporate feedback into her practice and consistently takes feedback in a positive manner

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

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

nursing interventions, skills, and practice.

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I still need to work on my problem-solving skills when it comes to nursing.

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

professional and accountable manner.
V.R. : I feel that I need to learn more before I'm able to do decision making like a practical nurse.

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.

V.R. : I need to involve nursing language into my every day life so that I am able to explain myself to someone in the health field using
proper language.

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

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I am able to apply what I have been taught so far however there is far more to learn.

8. 5 Demonstrate professionalism and accountability.

V.R. : I have been to every class and I will notify the teacher when I cannot make it for class so that my partner is not left on her own.

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

Needs
Development

Satisfactory

V.R. : I am able to tell my partner when I am uncomfortable with the tasks she performs on me.

Teacher comments for USE CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING & DECISION-MAKING EFFECTIVELY :
Valentina recognizes her areas of limitations within practice and seeks out assistance and support from her peers and available resources.
She is beginning to use theory content (nursing and non-nursing) to explain her approach to care.

Student Midway Summary with Strategies for Continued Growth

I need to continue to review notes prior to class and after class in order to successfully develop nursing skills. And I will need to physically practice
each task that we learn in the lab so that I can speed up the rate at which I perform and provide the best care to the patient.

Teacher Midway Summary with Strategies for Continued Growth

Valentina has done well throughout the semester. She is encouraged to participate more so in large group discussions as she tends to be a bit quiet.
She does well in small group discussions.
Skills Testing: SAT

Grade

Satisfactory

Needs Development

Referred to Clinical Excellence Committee (CEC)

Grade

Satisfactory

Program Coordinator Feedback

The Program Coordinator has reviewed the evaluation

Yes

No

Student Sign Off

I met with my Clinical Teacher/Preceptor and discussed my evaluation

Yes

No

In general this evaluation accurately reflects my performance

Yes

No

Student Comment
I will continue to practice my nursing skills and verbally announce my steps.

Unsatisfactory