Date: 23/10/24
Time: 9.30 am – 16.30 pm
Title : Endocrine System / Developing professional relationship in Nursing .
In the Morning Section we learnt about the Endocrine which is the second control system of the body, its hormone travels through the blood and alter the activities of the target cells and also regulates complex processes like growth and development in the human body.
We learnt that the endocrine system consist of Glands which are separated and have no connection to each other , and that they are group of secretory cells surrounded by capillaries that facilitate the diffusion of the hormones from the secretory cell to the blood stream.
We went further to discuss about the Endocrine which produces hormones and lacks dust compared to the Exocrine which produces non – hormone and have dust..
Further more we learnt that Hormone is a chemical messenger secreted by endocrine gland that is transported in blood and act on target cells in the body. knowing that the level of hormone in the blood stream is variable. and that the 3 components are Detector, Control centre and the Effector
We discussed about Hypothalamus which is located at the base of the brain linked by the Pituitary stalk to pituitary gland , this is also the major link between Endocrine and the Nervous system which send information to the pituitary gland and the control the Autonomic Nervous system. The Pituitary gland which is located below the Hypothalamus . Its the size of a pea and weights about 500mg. It also consist of 2 functional lobes which is the Posterior : which is stimulated by the Nervous impulses and Nervous tissues and the Anterior : which is stimulated by the Hypothalamus hormones secreted into the blood stream..
Moving forward , I now know more about the Endocrine system and how it functions and works in the human body and how it will keep me more informed during my role as a Nursing Associate.
Afternoon section
Developing professional relationship in Nursing
In this section we discussed about the Introduction to Multidisciplinary working, which is described as the mechanism by which holistic care for Patients is ensured. Also we discussed about Interprofessional working , when different professional work with each other and PT to provide integrated social care. Collaborating with is working together to achieve things that cannot be done alone and wee as Partnership working , which is engaging with other professionals .
We discussed further about what the NMC states that all Nurses must be able to play an active and equal role in the interdisciplinary team, communicating and collaborating effectively with different colleagues at all levels , while working across boundaries, actively involving and respecting the contribution of other to be able to integrate person- center care ,whilst knowing when and how to communicate with and refer to other professionals and agencies in other to respect choices of Patients.
We discussed about the benefits of interprofessional working which helps to achieve effective Patient care which avoids fragmentation, avoid duplication of roles and improve communication. It also combines the expertise of professionals and improve the quality of services . It also enhances mutual understanding and respect of role and cost effective, it also enhances shared decision making for Patients as well as meets Government initiatives.
Lastly we also explored the barriers of interprofessional working , which includes Power and status which often affects relationships and cause tension among care givers ,also some staffs finding it difficult to be a team player, lack of leadership, time constrain and individual personality clashes and lack of knowledge.
Moving forward I know the importance of professional working and how being a good team player can play a major role in providing a good timely manner care to service users and improve the quality of care we give to Patients as a Nursing associate.
KSBs
K16: Understand body systems and homeostasis, human anatomy and physiology, biology, genomics, pharmacology, social and behavioral sciences as applied to delivery of care
K34: Know and understand strategies to develop resilience in self and know how to seek support to help deal with uncertain situations
K35: Understand own role and the roles of all other staff at different levels of experience and seniority in the event of a major incident
K36: Understand the roles of the different providers of health and care
S9: Develop, manage and maintain appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues
S23: Work in partnership with people, to encourage shared decision making, in order to support individuals, their families and carers to manage their own care when appropriate
S32: Work collaboratively and in partnership with professionals from different agencies in interdisciplinary teams
S33: Maintain safe work and care environments
S40: Support and motivate other members of the care team and interact confidently with them
S43: Contribute to team reflection activities to promote improvements in practice and services