Date: 09/10/24

Time: 09.30 am – 16.30 pm

Title : Anatomy and physiology of the Nervous System / Importance of communication / Professional values relating to Nursing practice.

ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE NERVOUS SYSTEM :
In the morning section we learnt about how the nervous system is important in the human body , how it detect and responds to changes inside and outside the human body and its fast response to reactions. We discussed the components of the nervous system, the Central which comprises of the brain and spinal cord as well as the Peripheral which consist of the sensory division and the motor division which splits into Somatic and the Autonomic which then goes further to split into Sympathetic( response to panic /shock : (increased breathing, heart rate ,BP) and the Parasympathetic   which is the response to stimuli.

We discussed about how the Central Nervous system is made up of the brain and spinal cord , and how its acts as the body’s control centre and coordinates the body’s activities and how the brain has approximately 100billion nerves cells and receives information around the body. The Peripheral nervous system on the other hand  is made up of nerves that carry message  to and from the central Nervous system. They both work together to make changes in the body and respond to  stimuli.

We went further to discuss about Neurons which is the basic unit of structure and function in the nervous system. it conduct impulses made up of dendrites( which receives impulses and carry them towards the  cells body and Axon) and Axon ( single extension of the neurons that carries impulses away from the cell body) .

We discussed about the brain and its 3 main sections  . Cerebrum (controls memory, intelligence, language) Cerebellum ( controls balance, posture, coordination)  and the Brans term  . we also discussed the Lobes of the brain and it corresponding function, we talked about the Frontal lobe( personality, intelligence, plaining and problem solving ) The Parietal lobe ( reception and processing of  sensory information from the body) Temporal lobe (memory, emotion , hearing , smell ,judgement ) and the Occipital lobe ( vision input )

We discussed about the brain stem which consist of the midbrain , Pons and the medulla oblongata . The outer layer of the brain and spinal cord which is the Meninges which protects and supports the central Nervous system .and to ensure adequate support of the blood to the Central nervous system  via thousands of blood vessels to produce cerebrum fluid .

Moving forward I have learnt how important the Nervous system is to the body and how the brain works in connection to the entire human body. I know how bleeding in the brain can cause to much pressure and damage the brain , I am aware of the different role of the Nervous system and how it plays a very important role in the human body as the electrical wiring system of the body.

IMPORTANCE OF COMMUNICATION / PROFESSIONAL VALUES RELATING TO NURSING PRACTICE.

I the afternoon section , we discussed about the importance of communication in our job role as a Nursing Associate , good communication and the use of effective communication in our role helps us to give person centred care to our Patients as well as being able to pass message between us and the people we care for at all times .

We had a group activity to discuss how upholding the NMC values in relation to good and effective communication and how it protects the Patients and ourselves as a Nursing Associate in our line of duty as a care giver. We discussed about the importance of good and effective communication, being a good listener , being open and honest at all times ,leaving room for questions when relating to our service users , make sure we document for future reviews of events ,simplify message for better understanding of the Patients we care for , as well as know how to safeguard and advocate for our service users when needed.

Moving forward I know how important a good and effective communication is in my job role as a Nursing Associate and how Professional values underpin all aspect of professional practice (Baillie / black 2015) this professional values can influence or attitude both in a positive and a negative way.

Moving forward I understand how communication can be a very difficult barrier and how I can do things better and communicate differently to make communication easier in my role as  a Nursing Associate to the people I care for to have a good and better outcome in my line of duty.

KSBs

K1: Understand the Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates (NMC, 2018), and how to fulfill all registration requirements

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

K3: Understand the professional responsibility to adopt a healthy lifestyle to maintain the level of personal fitness and well-being required to meet people’s needs for mental and physical care

K4: Understand the principles of research and how research findings are used to inform evidence-based practice

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

K8: Understand how discriminatory behaviour is exhibited

K16: Understand body systems and homeostasis, human anatomy and physiology, biology, genomics, pharmacology, social and behavioural sciences as applied to delivery of care

K17: Understand commonly encountered mental, physical, behavioural and cognitive health conditions as applied to delivery of care