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2015 - 2016 - NURS 253 Practical Nursing Pre-graduate Experience MRA Mid (201508)
NURS 253 Practical Nursing Pregraduate experience (PN, 18-Jan-2016 - 07-May-2016)
Student :
Clinical Teacher/Preceptor :
Advisor :
Program Coordinator :
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Tenzin Lektsok
Ewa Brzostek
Ramandeep Sasrao
Judy Martin
Lakeshore Lodge
Agency
CC
18-Jan-2016 To 07-May-2016
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I declare that this is my original work and the sources used are acknowledged.
Student Rating
Teacher Rating
1. Model safe, competent, and ethical practice in compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks and the policies and procedures of the
practice setting.
1. 1 Comply with regulatory standards, relevant legislation and the practice settings policies and
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procedures.
T.L. : I have always complied with regulatory standards, relevant legislation and the practice setting's policies and procedures. For instance, I
adhered to the dressing code and I have been punctual and documented in a timely manner.
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T.L. : I have always considered that i am accountable for any action that I have done. For instance, proper medication administration and considering
client
centered care.
1. 3 Use the three factor and decision making frameworks to determine strengths and limitations and
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1. 4 Integrate evidence-informed practice and a theory based approach into nursing care.
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T.L. : I used obtained vital signs and assessment of physical and mental conditions of residents to evaluate their status. For instance, certain
medication I didn't give
after checking resident's pulse rate lower under defined number.
1. 5 Assess practices and risk management principles and take action to ensure safety of clients,
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T.L. : I made sure about the medication if I am uncertain about it. I follow my preceptor's directions if am not sure about the procedure. For instance,
Catheterization procedure and insertion of Butterfly SC.
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T.L. : I clarified the resident's new medication order with my preceptor after physician visited to the floor. I also clarified with my preceptor about
unclear nursing abbreviations in charts and reports.
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unprofessional behavior.
T.L. : I always put client's safety in top priority and I have sought for help from the clinical preceptor when the situation required me to.
1. 9 Demonstrate understanding about the role of the nurse within health care.
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T.L. : I demonstrated by providing proper care and taking proper assessments of the residents. For instance, taking vital signs, wound dressing,
following the instructions of preceptor, reading the previous reports to PCAs before shift begins.
Teacher comments for Model safe, competent, and ethical practice in compliance with legal and regulatory frameworks and the policies
and procedures of the practice setting. :
Follows up all relevant policies [policies are based on legal and regulatory frameworks]
2. Communicate using strategies and technology to effect accurate and timely information sharing including data, research, and other
information.
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T.L. : I read the previous reports to health care team in the morning and discussed about the unusual incident and well-being of residents. i was
always ready to help health care team member when they need any help.
2. 2 Document clearly, accurately, concisely in a timely manner using written and electronic methods.
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T.L. : While documenting, I always write about the significant things that I noted during my client care and assessment, I try my best to document
clearly and accurately in a timely manner and always do a final check with my preceptor before finalizing the report for next shift.
2. 3 Use effective communication techniques when reporting relevant information and providing
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2. 4 Evaluate and refine techniques used to communicate and share information with clients and the
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T.L. : While doing catheterization and dressing of wound, i provided privacy by closing door. I ripped the medcation package in proper techniqueso
other people might dont know about their medication.
2. 6 Use technology to retrieve information including research and other date and to obtain and
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Teacher comments for Communicate using strategies and technology to effect accurate and timely information sharing including data,
research, and other information. :
Uses internet to gather needed information, asks questions, reads and follows relevant policies and procedures
3. 1 Establish therapeutic caring, compassionate, and culturally safe relationships with clients and
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3. 2 Establish a caring environment that supports clients in meeting their needs and outcomes,
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T.L. : I make sure that I provide client centered care during my clinical practice because every client differs from one another.
3. 4 Utilize relational knowledge and skills, and ethical principles to support clients and to interact
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3. 5 Use self-awareness to identify the effects that beliefs, values, and personal experiences have on
relational practice.
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T.L. : It is true that our believes and values effects our ability to work but i always make sure i do not impose my believes or values on other people.
for instance, i don't share my religions values and beliefs to other religion followers as they have there own way of thinking according to their religions.
3. 6 Collaborate with clients, members of the interprofessional and health care teams; and, consult
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appropriately.
T.L. : I make sure that I inform the clinical preceptor about the care provided to the client and document the assessment, provided care and client's
condition in a timely manner.
3. 7 Uphold practices and systems that support the diversity of clients and of the interprofessional
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T.L. : I have explained the importance of medication to resident who refuse to take it. Some of them agreed to take it after the explanation. I have
explained the resident to use walker properly.
Teacher comments for Engage in relational practice that is caring, compassionate and respectful. :
Very gentle and patient, interacts with clients in respectful manner.
4. Act as a leader and an advocate to empower clients, self, the interprofessional health care team and to further the profession.
4. 1 Evaluate and refine leadership skills to develop solutions, resolve conflict, create a positive work
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4. 2 Provide feedback to peers and accept feedback from peers and members of the
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T.L. : I know my strengths and weakness so i always ask for help before i do something if i am not sure about. This helps in giving good quality
service to my client. I also adapt my plan according to resident's need. I always remind myself about the accountability of any actions that i have to
perform.
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T.L. : I have always asked for client's consent before providing any care and have respected client's decisions. For instance, I respected the client's
decision when the client refused to eat their food and to take vital sign.
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T.L. : I responded appropriately to unsafe, unacceptable, and unprofessional behaviors by administering PRN medication to agitated residents and
explaining wrong doing of residents.
4. 6 Demonstrate public protection and acting in the interests of the public through collaboration and
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T.L. : I have provided assistance to the nurse and PCAs whenever they needed assistance. For example, repositioning residents, transferring from
bed to wheel chair and feedings.
4. 8 Assign, supervise, teach as appropriate, and provide feedback to unregulated care providers
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Teacher comments for Act as a leader and an advocate to empower clients, self, the interprofessional health care team and to further the
profession. :
Takes leadership role at shift exchange [report] assigns duties and clients to PSW's in the morning.
5. Integrate the nursing process into all aspects of nursing care and across diverse practice settings.
5. 1 Formulates clinical judgments that meet clients unique and changing health needs and priorities,
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outcomes, and overall condition and incorporates these into evolving plans of care.
T.L. : I always read the chart and progress note to determine client's priority in order to meet the client's unique and changing health needs and
priorities, outcomes, and overall condition and conduct documentation client's condition in a timely manner.
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T.L. : I addressed the client's individual needs, by assessing their physical and emotional state. And document about the care provided and the
client's status, complaints, and progress.
5. 3 Use clinical judgment to assess clients, prioritize needs, outcomes, and nursing interventions.
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T.L. : I applied the knowledge learnt from lectures, textbooks and clinical preceptor's guidance during my clinical practice. For example, prioritizing
client's needs according to her/his diagnosis and current status.
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T.L. : I have made sure to document on the care provided to the client, any changes in client status and the response of the client so that it could be
use for evaluation and modification of the plan of care.
5. 5 Safely and competently perform treatments and use techniques, and technology autonomously
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and in collaboration with clients and members of the interprofessional health care team.
T.L. : In order to prevent the pressure ulcer, i have done re-position of resident Q2hr and applied cream on pressure point and done dressing change
and wound assessment.
5. 6 Collaborate with the clients across the lifespan and with members of the interprofessional health
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care team to create a client centered plan of care that is articulated with competence both in writing
and orally.
T.L. : I interviewed the newly admitted resident and her family regarding the resident's need and wellbeing to create a client centered plan of care.
5. 7 Use awareness of own knowledge and skills, the three factors of nurse, client and environment
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5. 8 Manage workload, time, and physical resources to provide effective, efficient and ethical care.
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T.L. : I have managed workload, time, and physical resources to provide effective, efficient and ethical care. For instance, I have prioritized my
assignments and administered medications, and documentation on time.
Teacher comments for Integrate the nursing process into all aspects of nursing care and across diverse practice settings. :
Able to administer medications and treatments safely with minimal supervision, evaluates the effectiveness of treatments and therapies. Participates
in providing direct care as needed. Uses acquired knowledge and knows how it applies to the practice but needs to build up confidence in his
judgment.
6. Collaborate and consult with clients and the interprofessional health care team to provide comprehensive and holistic health care in a
complex and changing environment.
6. 1 Collaborate with clients to determine needs, mutually agreed health outcomes, approaches to
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6. 2 Contribute as a member of the interprofessional and health care teams to respond to changing
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6. 3 Consult with and seek out assistance from members of the interprofessional health care team.
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T.L. : I have consulted with and sought out assistance from the clinical preceptor and inter professional health care team. For instance, asking about
the Intake & output and medication of residents.
6. 4 Use teamwork, consensus building, and conflict resolution and leadership skills to meet
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6. 5 Integrate effective, collaborative, and consultative strategies to meet clients needs within a
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changing environment.
T.L. : I have provided care on time and ensured that the client is comfortable before exiting the client's room and have performed documentation of
the client's status and response and have informed the clinical preceptor regarding client's condition.
6. 6 Respect the unique role and competencies of all members of the interprofessional health care
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team.
T.L. : I have always respected the unique role and competencies of all members of the inter professional health care team.
Needs
Development
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Teacher comments for Collaborate and consult with clients and the interprofessional health care team to provide comprehensive and
holistic health care in a complex and changing environment. :
Collaborates with team members [clients, families,OT,PT, RSA, PSW, SW, MD] and shares/gathers information to provide client oriented care.
7. 1 Act in the best interests of clients and protect clients from harm through collaboration and
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consultation with other members of the interprofessional and health care teams and by through
competent and safe practice.
T.L. : I have performed competent and safe practice by working collaboratively with the client and health care team members and followed the
guidance and instructions of the clinical preceptor in assessment, wound care, safe medication practice, and proper documentation.
7. 2 Commit to Quality Assurance practice to identify strengths and areas for professional growth and
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7. 3 Create, implement, and evaluate a learning plan consistent with the Quality Assurance program
(CNO).
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T.L. : I have done learning plan on medication administration as I struggled in the beginning and now I feel much comfortable and finishes in timely
manner.
7. 4 Assume responsibility to seek out feedback for colleagues and peers and learning opportunities
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7. 5 Consistently review nursing research and information about health care to improve competence
and to support clients.
T.L. : In order to improve my competence and to support clients, I have utilized technology and their files to research on resident's diagnosis and
medications.
7. 6 Develop professional responses to health care system changes resulting from advances in
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Teacher comments for Engage in Quality Assurance consistent with the regulatory framework. :
Seeks feedback and asks questions, works on all identified issues, makes good progress.
8. Use critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills to meet the health care needs and expected outcomes of clients.
8. 1 Use critical thinking to inform decision making in all aspects of nursing care.
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T.L. : I have utilized critical thinking to inform decision-making in my nursing practice, for example, prioritizing client's needs and care.
8. 2 Use clinical judgment to assess and refine assessments in collaboration with the
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interprofessional health care team, formulate nursing diagnoses, plan nursing interventions, and
outline evaluative criteria.
T.L. : I access the client's chart and recent progress note entry to determine client's priority need and formulate nursing diagnosis, plan nursing
interventions, and evaluate the outcome.
8. 3 Evaluate and refine critical thinking, problem solving, and decision-making skills.
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T.L. : In order to evaluate and improve critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills, I referred the knowledge gained from the
textbooks and lectures and experience gained at clinical placement and feedbacks given by preceptor.
8. 4 Integrate knowledge from variety of nursing, health, and other theory into nursing practice to
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8. 5 Prioritize effectively.
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T.L. : I organize my care according to the priority needs of the residents. I took the fasting blood sugar level of patient before taking their breakfast inorder to get the accurate reading.
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T.L. : I have demonstrated my professionalism and accountability by arriving hospital on the time , addressing the client by proper name, informing
client about the procedure before starting and obtaining the consent before any interventions.
8. 7 Use critical thinking, the practice decision-making framework and the nurse-client-environment
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Teacher comments for Use critical thinking, problem solving and decision making skills to meet the health care needs and expected
outcomes of clients. :
Able to analyze and prioritize effectively, good critical thinking skills - needs to show more confidence in own capabilities.
Student's References
Peers feedback
CNO modules
Clinical preceptor's feedback
CNO documents
Potter and Perry Textbook
Grade
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Needs Development
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