Date of Learning: 16/09/2024

Learning activity day one

Programme overview

Requirements of an Apprenticeship

Adult Learning and code

Introduction to reflection

Moodle

Today we looked at the programme overview and the requirement of an apprenticeship which provides all the necessary information about the trainees nursing associate course as well as the main requirement that needed to be met to qualify as nursing associate. We also looked at the importance of time management, adult learning, and code. We also learnt the importance of reflection in nursing in general. We learnt how to use Moodle so that we can access all the course information and materials.

Everything that I learnt, will provide the foundation required to practice as nursing associate and it will enable me to better understand the importance of self-reflection. We discussed the importance of reflection and process that assist you to review a personal experience and then learn from it. Reflecting of what you have leant vital for self-improvement as it can build my confident to become more competence which will enable me to provide high standard of to the patients.

KBS Addressed:

K1: Understand the Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives, and nursing associates (NMC, 2018), and how to fulfil all registration requirements.

K2: Understand the demands of professional practice and demonstrate how to recognise signs of vulnerability in themselves or their colleagues and the action required to minimise risks to health.

K3: Understand the professional responsibility to adopt a healthy lifestyle to maintain the level of personal fitness and well-being required to meet people’s needs for mental and physical care.

K26: Understand where and how to seek guidance and support from others to ensure that the best interests of those receiving care are upheld.

K31: Understand how inadequate staffing levels impact on the ability to provide safe care and escalate concerns appropriately.

K33: Understand when to seek appropriate advice to manage a risk and avoid compromising quality of care and health outcomes.

K35: Understand own role and the roles of all other staff at different levels of experience and seniority in the event of a major incident