Date: 24/09/2024
Time: 09:30 – 04:30
Title: Developing Professional Values and Behaviour/Introduction to Anatomy and Physiology, Systems, Cells, and Homeostasis
At the early hours of the day, we talked about the Nursing and Midwifery Council Code, purpose of the code, who the code is useful to and value. The NMC code was introduced in 2017 and updated in 2018 because of the Nursing Associate position. It outlines the professional standards that Nurses and Midwifery must adhere to in the Uk and Nursing Associate in England. They include:
1. Prioritise People: Always put in the care of people first, treating them as individuals and respecting their dignity.
2. Practise Effectively: Providing high quality care based on the best available evidence.
3. Preserve Safety: Minimising risk, raising concerns, and protecting patients.
4. Promote Professionalism and Trust: Maintaining the reputation of the profession and always act in a manner that reflects the integrity of the role.
The NMC code is useful to patients, registered professionals, employers, and educators. The importance of this code is that it reinforces the need to always take responsibility for safety, uphold professional standards, maintain competence, and prioritise patient wellbeing.
Moving forward, i will need to actively reflect on the principles and apply them in every patient interaction. This will ensure my care is patient centred, safe, effective, and professional. I will also lead by example in promoting professionalism and trust in my workplace.
We also talked about value which is the belief and principle that people consider important. It reflects on what we believe whether right or wrong. We were later paired in twos to discuss about the values we have and what values we have in common.
At the later hours of the day, we talked about body systems, types of cells, homeostasis, and characteristics of life.
Understanding how my body systems work together highlights the complexity of life and emphasises the importance of system integration and by studying cells, I gain insights into how life functions, the processes within the cells such as energy production. Homeostasis is essential for the survival of organisms because it keeps internal conditions within a range that is suitable for life. And these characteristics of life is necessary for survival.
After learning how my body works today, it encourages me to think about my lifestyle choices such as diet, exercise and how it can influence my body’s ability to maintain equilibrium. I also plan to apply this knowledge in practical scenarios.
KSBs addressed
K1: Understand the Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for Nurses, Midwifes and Nursing Associates (NMC, 2018), and how to fulfill all registration requirements.
K3: Understand the professional responsibility to adopt a healthy lifestyle to maintain the level of personal fitness and wellbeing required to meet people’s need for mK16: Understand body systems and homeostasis, human anatomy and physiology, biology, genomics, pharmacology, social and behavioural sciences as applied to delivery of care.
K7: Understand the importance of courage and transparency and apply the duty of candour
K17: Understand commonly encountered mental, behavioural and cognitive health conditions as applied to delivery of care.
K19: Know how and when to escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
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
S4: Take responsibility for continuous self-reflection, seeking and responding to support and feedback to develop professional knowledge and skills
S25: Meet people’s needs for safety, dignity, privacy, comfort, and sleep
S30: Recognise when a person’s condition’s improved or deteriorated by undertaking health monitoring, interpreting, prompting responding, sharing findings, and escalating as needed
S36: Respond to and escalate potential hazards that may affect the safety of people.
B1: Treat people with dignity respecting individual’s diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy, and preferences
B2: Show respect and empathy for those you work with, have the courage to challenge areas of concern and work to evidence based best practice