Apprenticeship Learning Log
Date of Learning: 23/10/24
Time: 9:30 – 16:30
Title of learning activity: The Endocrine System.
Developing Professional Relationship in Nursing.
Diary of Learning activity
(itemise learning activity and reflect on the main points of learning from each. You should identify for each entry the relevant KSB)
Reflection on Learning Activity (include model of reflection e.g. Driscoll or Gibbs):
The Endocrine System is made of glands, which are widely separated without physical connection with each other.
Endocrine glands are group of secretory cells surrounded by extensive network of capillaries that facilitate diffusion of hormones (chemical messengers) from the secretory cells into the bloodstream.
The Endocrine System is maintaining partly homeostasis.
The main endocrine glands:
-Pineal body
– Pituitary gland
– Thyroid gland
– Parathyroid glands
– Thymus gland
– Heart
– Stomach
– Adrenal glands
– Kidneys
– Pancreatic islets
– Adipose tissue
– Ovaries in female
– Teates in male
The Endocrine system affects:
- Growth
- Development
- Metabolism
- Sexual function
- Mood
If your hormones levels are too high or too low, you may have an endocrine disease or disorder. Endocrine diseases and disorders also occur if your body does not respond to hormones the way it is supposed to.
The most common hormonal disorders are:
- Diabetes
- Thyroid disease
- Growth disorders
- Sexual disfunction
Endocrine Disorder Symptoms:
- Bone fractures.
- Changes in heart rate.
- Eye and skin changes.
- High blood glucose levels.
- High calcium levels.
- Low or high blood pressure,
- Infertility
- Menstrual cycle disorders
Afternoon session was dedicated to – Professional Relationship in Nursing.
Professional relationship involves group of people working together to achieve a common goal for the benefit of the organisation.
In nursing professional relationship is defined, as a purpose to promote wellbeing of the person using the service, based on trust, respect, professional intimacy, empathy and power.
A Nurse-Patient Relationship is defined as a complex interpersonal process which influence clinical outcomes and is grounded in the nurse’s personal, ethical, and moral foundations, shaped by education, professional experiences, and individual life experiences.
According to the NMC Code, all Healthcare Professional’s must always uphold reputation of their profession. Display a personal commitment to the standards of practice and behaviour set out in the Code. Should be a model of integrity and leadership for others to aspire to.
Today’s session, especially The Endocrine System seems to be very interesting, however quite confusing. It will require more attention during my revision to understand the endocrine system correctly. However, all diseases or disorders are quite common in our society these days. We are all concern about the endocrine system either from our personal life experience or we deal with them on the daily bases, providing care to our patients.
Developing professional relationship in nursing is a quite important skill, as we all want to be successful in providing care to our patients. Working towards the same goal and success of the organisation.
KSBs addressed:
| K5 | Understand the meaning of resilience and emotional intelligence, and their influence on an individual’s ability to provide care |
| K6 | Understand and apply relevant legal, regulatory and governance requirements, policies, and ethical frameworks, including any mandatory reporting duties, to all areas of practice |
| K7 | Understand the importance of courage and transparency and apply the Duty of Candour |
| K14 | Understand the importance of health screening |
| S1 | Act in accordance with the Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates (NMC, 2018), and fulfil all registration requirements |
| S5 | Safely demonstrate evidence-based practice in all skills and procedures required for entry to the register: Standards of proficiency for nursing associates Annex A & B (NMC 2018) |
| S6 | Act as an ambassador for their profession and promote public confidence in health and care services |
| S7 | Communicate effectively using a range of skills and strategies with colleagues and people at all stages of life and with a range of mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural health challenges |
| S32 | Work collaboratively and in partnership with professionals from different agencies in interdisciplinary teams |
| S33 | Maintain safe work and care environments |