Implementing an effective teamwork skill is essential in nursing. I would be reflecting on the dynamics of my own personal experience on Enquiry Based-Learning, an important element in my programme of study. Nurses are everywhere, working with different professionals to achieve a common outcome that leads toward a patients’ wellbeing. For this reasons, my course,…
Stoma Care Reflection
This is a reflective account of teaching a patient stoma care, using Gibbs Reflective Cycle (1988). By conceptualising the reflective cycle as commencing with a description of an event and ending with the development of an action plan, this model facilitates experiential learning. The model is praised for its focus on learning from experience rather…
Reflective Essay on Smoking Cessation
This essay provides a reflective account of the delivery of an opportunistic smoking cessation intervention. In constructing this account, Gibbs (1988) model of reflection has been utilised, which incorporates the following components: description; feelings; evaluation; analysis; conclusion; and action plan. Description Whilst shadowing a practice nurse, I was provided with the opportunity to implement a…
Reflective Assessment on Communicative Nursing
Explain why communication is important in nursing and using a reflective framework, describe how communication skills were used in practice specifically related to the use of the nursing process. In this essay communication will be defined from a general and a clinical point of view in order to point the differences, if this is the…
Reflective Portfolio of an Occupational Therapist
Reflective Portfolio and Continuing Professional Development Portfolio The HCPC defines a Continuing Professional Development (CPD) portfolio as: ‘A range of learning activities through which health professionals maintain and develop throughout their career to ensure that they retain their capacity to practise safely, effectively and legally within their evolving scope of practice’. (Allied Health Professions project)…
The Role of a Midwife in Domestic Violence Cases
Domestic violence and public health – The role of the midwife. Why is domestic violence a public health issue for midwives? The latest triennial maternal mortality report (CEMACH, 2004) reveals that for the years 2000-2002 eleven new mothers were murdered, within six weeks of giving birth, by their partners. The report highlights that domestic violence…
Ethical Principles in Healthcare
Introduction The Department of Health (DoH) (2003) highlighted the importance for all professions currently regulated by the Health Professions Council to demonstrate competence through continuing professional development (CPD). CPD is a systematic, ongoing, structured process that encourages the development and maintenance of knowledge, skills and competency that assists us in becoming better practitioners (Chartered Society…
Health Assessment Care plan for Bladder Cancer Patient
Theresa is a 37 year old; who was diagnosed with bladder cancer. She recently commenced her course of chemotherapy .She rushes to the Emergency Room at 11.45pm complaining of having a fever. Introduction The nurse plays an important role in the management of the cancer patient undergoing chemotherapy. This case would look at the case…
Mouth Cancer Causes
Cancer is one of the most deadly diseases known to the world. There are various causes which are responsible for different types of cancer in different parts of the body. Mouth cancer is one of them. Unwanted growth of cells in the mouth region is termed as mouth cancer. It can be developed in any…
Evaluating foot massage minimizing pain among cancer patients
But to you who fear my name, the sun of righteousness Shall arise with healing in his wings. – Mal.4:2 Cancer is a disease that poses a threat to many aspects of life. Caring for clients with cancer is one of the most significant tasks perturbing health care professionals. One of the most debilitating complications…