Apprenticeship Learning Log
Date of Learning: 30/10/2024
Time: 9:30 – 16:30
Title of learning activity: Developing Professional Relationship in Nursing (Equality, Diversity, Inclusivity)
A + E Assessment (Can Nurses Save Life’s)
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):
Today we were discussing how to develop professional relationship in nursing. We identify the meaning of equality, diversity and inclusivity.
Professional relationship in nursing is defined as a group of work activities which leads towards the same, common goal, putting patient in centre care, promoting wellbeing of the person using the service.
Professional relationship should be maintained at workplace between colleagues and service users/ patients. Within clinical environment is important to work as a team, being respectful and listen carefully what others would like to say in certain subject.
Nurses must maintain objective, respect the client’s choice and make sure their personal values do not conflict with professional practice.
Effective communication is a key in developing professional relationship in nursing between patients and colleagues to enhance patient’s safety and improve teamwork.
Equality is the state of being equal, especially in status, rights and opportunities. Equality means each individual or group of people is given the same resources and opportunities, regardless of their circumstances.
Diversity is defined as differences in racial and ethnic, socioeconomic, geographic and academic professional background. People with different opinions, backgrounds (degrees and social experience), religious beliefs, political beliefs, sexual orientations, heritage, and life experience.
Inclusivity is the fact of including all types of people, things or ideas and treating them all fairly and equally.
Nurses must treat people as individuals, avoid making assumptions about them, recognised diversity and individual choices, respect their dignity and human rights.
In conclusion diversity, equality and inclusivity are very important at workplace especially in our nursing fields, because they help to promote better patient’s outcomes. Makes everyone included, valued and important. Giving each individual equal opportunities to develop their care and wellbeing.
Second part of the session was dedicated to the A + E Assessment.
We discussed ABCDE Approach Assessment and answered the following question: Can Nurses save lifes?
A – Airway and Oxygenation
B – Breathing and Ventilation
C – Circulation and Shock Management
D – Disability and Neurological Deterioration
E – Exposure and Examination
ABCDE Assessment will reveal abnormal physiology.
A – patient airways at risk (abstractive or clear)
B – respiratory rate, saturation O2
C – heart rate, blood pressure, CRT (cardiac resynchronization therapy)
D – blood sugar, glucose, disability/BM, drugs, allergies, PMH (Past Medical History such us disability)
We went to the simulation room to practice ABCDE Assessment.
Today’s session helped me to develop my knowledge about ABCDE Assessment. Answering the question: Can Nurses safe life’s? With confidence my answer is YES. If we approach ABCDE Assessment with good knowledge, skills also with proper attitude that we are there for a patient to preserve life. If we escalate abnormalities to the medical healthcare professional, deterioration can be tackled at the early stage.
KSBs addressed:
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
K19: Know how and when to escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
S10: Provide, promote, and where appropriate advocate for, non-discriminatory, person-centred and sensitive care at all times, reflecting on people’s values and beliefs, diverse backgrounds, cultural characteristics, language requirements, needs and preferences, taking account of any need for adjustments
S11: Report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes