during my placement at University of Roehampton- Mary Seacole building, this was an incredibly emotive session in which I was able to share my thought about domestic violence and abuse, it also better my knowledge on how to spot or suspected abuse by patient general appearance such as body language, injuries and feeling withdrawn when assessing the patient.

on how to assess patient who are been abuse and feeling insecure or unsafe to share it with healthcare professionals, If you suspect abuse, ask the person who accompany the patient to the hospital to leave so you can interview the patient alone. reassure patient she is in a safe place that anything she discuss with you we kept confidential from the abuser, but will be share to team Ask her, how did it happen, when did it happen, where did it happen?

healthcare professionals do not interview a possible victim in the presence of the possible abuser.

Do not be judgmental when interviewing a victim.

If you suspect abuse, follow company policies and state laws for reporting and documenting your find.

My placement as a nursing student has broaden my knowledge on how to communicate with patients who are on the Autistim Spectrum Disorder (ASD). During my placement at community rooms GH014, I worked with ASD patients with different strengths and challenges. Through observation, interaction, and research, I learned about ASD symptoms and traits. I now perceive everyone as an individual with unique needs, interests, and skills.

I discovered that a calm, ordered setting and specialised communication techniques reduce sensory overload and anxiety. Clear, concise language, visual aids, and nonverbal indications improved communication.

Patience and attentive listening worked well with ASD people. I gained their trust by listening to their concerns and desires. I also learned that persons with ASD need more time to process their responses. As I progress in my career, I will advocate for ASD acceptance, understanding, and support in a healthcare setting that empowers all neurodiversity.

During My placement at st George’s hospital, I got to better my Understanding on what effective communication is. As working with different people who have different perspectives, believes, and values shaped my idea of effective communication.

Effective communication is important in order for nurses and other professionals to deliver quality care service to patients such as nurses attending handover at the start of the shift to help know the current conditions or if there’s any changes in patient medication, care plans ,if the patient is for surgery or for discharge home.

It is key for me to develop relationships with other team members and patients since they aid in creating a feeling of mutual respect, confidence and trust.

Working in the hospital I have now learnt the importance of patients observations (temperature, blood pressure, pulse, saturation respiratory), assisting patients with personal care, making of bed, escalate warning scores of patients to the nurse in charge , blood glucose test. Identify patients who are NILL my mouth, patient dietary intake, urine out put measurement.

my placement gave me the chance to see myself as a professional, as I gradually learnt how to think about the patient’s health and managing their care and needs.