Dated: 20/09/2024
Time: 09:30 – 04:30
Title: Uniform Ordering/SWOT Analysis and SMART Objectives/Introduction to the Module Care Delivery
Uniform Ordering
The day started with ordering of uniforms. A professional spoke to us virtually, giving us informations regarding the process of ordering, how a uniform should fit, when to receive the uniforms, filling of questionnaires and other items we would be getting. The student nursing associate uniform is important during placement because it ensures I present myself professionally in clinical environments and also help patient, staff and the public easily identify student nursing associate as healthcare professionals in training.
SWAT Analysis and SMART Objectives
A SWOT analysis is a strategic tool used to evaluate the strength, weaknesses, opportunities and threats in personal, professional or organisational settings. We discussed about the different internal and external factors for each strategic tool. This SWOT analysis allowed me to reflect on my current position and readiness for future growth. After listening to this teaching I plan to actively work on addressing my weaknesses which is lack of confidence and also manage the standard threats by organising my time more effectively to undo workload pressures.
SMART Objectives are goals that are specific, measurable, achievable, attainable and time bound. It’s a useful guide for setting objectives especially for performance management and personal development. By setting smart objectives I can focus on specific actions that are both achievable and relevant to my professional development. Now that I have set my SMART objective I will follow through with my study plan and evaluate my progress weekly and if I notice that I am fully behind I can adjust the plan by allocating more time or seeking additional resources.
Introduction to the Module Care Delivery
We discussed respiratory rate, pulse and oxygen saturation. Respiratory rate is the number of breaths a person can take per minute and the normal rate for a healthy person should be about 12 to 20 breaths per minute. Pulse represents the heartbeats per minute. This is usually felt at points where an artery is close to the skin such as the wrist. Oxygen saturation(spo2) refers to the measurement of the amount of oxygen in the blood compared to the amount of oxygen- depleted hemoglobin. These vital signs provides important information about a person’s health.
Then we went into the clinical area to perform these observations. I believe I am able to carry out this observation properly now and I know failing to monitor these signs can lead to missed opportunities for timely intervention.
In future, I will apply this knowledge by being more proactive in monitoring oxygen saturation in patients, particularly those with respiratory or cardiac conditions. I would pay closer attention to factors that might affect pulse rate such as medications, emotional states. I will focus on improving my skills in interpreting these vital signs and also i will practice recognising early warning signs of deterioration based on patterns in vital sign. Additionally, I will follow up on abnormal findings with appropriate actions such as reporting to a senior lead.
KSBs addressed:
K19: Know how and went to escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
S4: Take responsibility for continuous self reflection, seeking and responding to support and feedback to develop professional knowledge and skills.