NUR 3111P: SBAR Simulation Reflection

Following the simulation experience, each student will complete the following
reflection exercise.
Self-Reflection: Observe and critique your own SBAR video for the following
components
Components
Yes No
Comments
Situation
Identifies self
Identified patient by name, age and room
number
States admission date

I assumed the person I was speaking

too already knew my name.

For two of four patients, I stated their

admission date

Provides patients diagnosis and/or reason for

x
admission
Background
Give patients medical history
x
States code status
x
States allergies
x
Identifies medical treatments
x
Identifies key problem, interventions, and
x
response
Discusses results of significant labs
x
Reports abnormal study results and surgical
x
outcomes
Assessment
Give current vital sign results BP, HR, RR,
x
Temp, O2 sat
Discusses pain assessment
x
Gives physical assessment findings in a
x
systematic way
Discusses IV site, location, solution, and rate
x
Discusses tubes and drains
x
Discusses wounds (if applicable)
x
Discusses fall risk
x
Discusses activity level
x
Reported significant interventions performed
x
by the nurse
Discussed psychosocial patients issues; family
x
support and/or problems
Recommendations
Discusses general patient needs or goals of
x
care
Discusses interdisciplinary involvement
x
Listed upcoming tests or labs to be drawn
Describes patients teaching needs and if
addressed
Notes medications that need to be
administered

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x
x
x

Unknown. I could have found this in

their charts.

Unknown.

For two of four patients, I described

their family support in the PMH.

Unknown. PT/OT for post-op

ambulation/care
Unknown.

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SBAR Self-Reflection
1. After viewing your own video, if you were given the opportunity to complete the SBAR
video again, what would you do differently?
I would review this critic format to ensure I reported all items listed. Although I
was able to hit most key points, I missed some important assessment information that
could have been obtained through their medical record. i.e. code status. SBAR
communication allows the nurse who is receiving report to have a strong understanding
of pertinent information.
2. When you reflect on the entire simulation experience, what were your strengths?
I believe I followed the SBAR format very well. While I did forget to mention some
things, overall, I felt my reports were thorough. I appeared knowledgeable, calm, and
comfortable while giving report. I was able to complete a focused assessment of each
patient as it related to their specific problem.
3. What were your challenges?
During the simulations, I felt pressured to complete focused assessments in a short
amount of time. However, after my second assessment, this feeling eased. I know my
first assessment seemed scattered as I found myself checking the SBAR form to ensure I
completed all tasks. For my remaining assessments I did a quick check of the SBAR form
before assessing and then focused on the pertinent parts of the focused assessment
before referring to the form.
4. Peer Review: Observe one of your peers SBAR video. Name two positive things that
you noted that you will remember to use in your practice.
Name of student observed: Rachel English
a. Rachel appeared calm and confident in her reporting. Well done!!
b. She was knowledgeable concerning each of her patients. She provided
important information and used good communication by following the SBAR
format.
5. Name three things that you learned from the experience.
I learned to be more aware of the small details that could be going on in the
patients room, the importance of prioritizing a patient's needs based on acuity, and that I
am capable of completing a thorough focused assessment in an allotted amount of time.
I also learned that good communication is essential in the nursing profession, as nurses
must collaborate in providing patient-centered care.

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References
Bon Secours Memorial College of Nursing. (2007). Bon Secours Nursing Student Report
Sheet. Richmond, VA.
Dunsford, J. (2009). Structured communication: Improving patient safety with SBAR.
Nursing for Womens Health, 13(5), 385-390.
Pope, B. (2008). Raising the SBAR: How better communication improves patient
outcomes. Nursing 2007. 41-43.

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