Date: 14/5/25
Time: 09.30 – 16.30
Topic: Group presentation /Preparation for the case study assignment.
In the morning we had group presentations in class, My group presented on Greenwich borough and we researched on the area, age demographic , ethnicity and education.
In the afternoon we looked at the case studies for our essay assignment and also to have more insight into how we can choose and complete the essay.
Date: 7/5/25
Time: 9:30 am – 16:30 pm
Topic:Assessing children / Health promotion of babies, children and young people.
Today we learnt about current health concerns of children , we discussed about the 3 p’s of public health which are Health protection, health promotion and ill health prevention.
we went further to discuss about child obesity , the state of child health reports and the key priorities which may reduce health inequalities.
I also learnt about adverse childhood experience and how to tackle risky behaviour in children.
moving forward I now know in dept of how to assess children in a clinical setting in my role as a Nurse associate.
KSB,s
K9: Understand the aims and principles of health promotion, protection and improvement and the prevention of ill health when engaging with people
K11: Understand the factors that may lead to inequalities in health outcomes
K12: Understand the importance of early years and childhood experiences and the possible impact on life choices, mental, physical and behavioural health and well-being
K13: Understand the contribution of social influences, health literacy, individual circumstances, behaviours and lifestyle choices to mental, physical and behavioural health outcomes
K14: Understand the importance of health screening
Date: 30/4/25
Time: 9:30 am – 16:30 pm
Topic:Epidemiology Reflection on most recent clinical placement
In the morning section we all discussed about our experiences in the recent completed placement .
what we learnt and achieved from the placement as well as the negative parts . It was a missed reaction from all individuals. We also were glad we achieved our goals and got signed off by our individual Assessors.
In the afternoon section we learnt about Epidemiology and its main problems , how common it is , the measures taken to deal with the problems , when it occurs as well as the results achieved and who it affects.
We went further to discuss about the statistics monitored which includes Mortality ,mobility, life expectations at birth, adjusted life expectancy and casual factions like smoking.
We also discussed about the social determination of health which are the Economic and Social factors that have a profound effect on health, health inequalities , avoidable and unfair differences in health status .
Later in the day we had a practical section to learn about and see different types of oxygen mask and how much Oxygen that can be given through it and the various Patient it can be used on.
KSBs
K10: Understand the principles of epidemiology, demography, and genomics and how these may influence health and well-being outcomes
K11: Understand the factors that may lead to inequalities in health outcomes
K12: Understand the importance of early years and childhood experiences and the possible impact on life choices, mental, physical and behavioural health and well-being
K13: Understand the contribution of social influences, health literacy, individual circumstances, behaviours and lifestyle choices to mental, physical and behavioural health outcomes
Date :05/03/25
Time :09.30 – 16.30
Title: Comprehensive Patient assessment / Clinical judgement and clinical decision making
In the morning section we learnt about factors influencing activities of living , this involves Biology, psychological, social , cultural, environmental , political as well as economical factors .
We went further to also discuss the activities of living , like maintaining safe environments , eating and drinking well, personal hygiene, mobility, controlling body temperature .
In the afternoon section
We were divide into 3 groups to assess a Patient whom was admitted into hospital with UTI we assessed and came up with a care plan for the PT by marking clinical judgement and shared decision making.
KSBs
K13: Understand the contribution of social influences, health literacy, individual circumstances, behaviours and lifestyle choices to mental, physical and behavioural health outcomes
K14: Understand the importance of health screening
K15: Understand human development from conception to death, to enable delivery of person-centred safe and effective care
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
K18: Understand and apply the principles and processes for making reasonable adjustments
K19: Know how and when to escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice
Date :26/02/25
Time :09.30 – 16.30
Title: Injection Technique
Today we learnt about injection technique and the route its given .
We were divided into groups in the simulation room and explained to how to give intramuscular injection in the upper arm.
KSBs
K27: Understand the principles of safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with local and national policies
K28: Understand the effects of medicines, allergies, drug sensitivity, side effects, contraindications and adverse reactions
K29: Understand the different ways by which medicines can be prescribed
Date : 5/2/25
Time: 9.30 am – 16.30 pm
Title: Urine management ,Catheter care, Fluid balance and Urinalysis
Today we discussed about urinary incontinence which is the inability to hold urinein the bladder due to loss of voluntary control over the urinary sphincters resulting in the involuntary passage of urine. .
we went further to discuss the types on incontinence which is Stress ui – involuntary leakage on effect on exerbation
Urge ui: involuntary leakage of urine following a sudden uncontrollable urge to avoid and lastly the Mixed ui which is the involuntary leakage of urine associated with urgency and also exertion, coughing , sneezing.
Moving forward I have learnt that pelvic floor exercise can help train the bladder to be more healthy
KSBs
K22: Know how to meet people’s needs related to nutrition, hydration and bladder and bowel health
S26: Meet people’s needs related to nutrition, hydration and bladder and bowel health
S15: Identify people who are eligible for health screening
Date
Time : 9.30 am – 16.30 pm
Title ; Principles of pharmacology
Pharmacology is the science that examines the composition , effect and the use of drugs.
In this section we learnt about understanding of medication and the motive achieved in given the medication.
We discussed about how antibiotics work to stop bacteria multiplying and this takes about 2 to 3 days to feel better after taking the antibiotics because that is when the bacteria dies.
We also understand that antibiotics is best taken at the correct time for it to help work betterto treat the bacteria.
WE learnt about Kinetics which is the movement of the drug and Dynamic which is the volume..we also discussed about how the body process the drug which is broken down into 4 stages which is
A -absorption D – distribution M – metabolism E – excretion
all medication goes through the liver which have action on the medication absorbed before it goes through the stomach and also to the rectum.
The liver takes about 30% of any medication absorbed through the mouth.
lastly we discuss about the different route in which medication is taken we have Enteral, Parental and Topical.
Going forward i have learnt the importance of taking Antibiotics at set times to help it work well to fight the bacteria , also I now know how the body process drugs administered.
KSBs
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
K27: Understand the principles of safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with local and national policies
K28: Understand the effects of medicines, allergies, drug sensitivity, side effects, contraindications and adverse reactions
K29: Understand the different ways by which medicines can be prescribed
Date: 20/01/25
Time: 9.30 am – 16.30 pm
Title : Reproductive system, Pregnancy and fetus development/ Emotional intelligence and Resilience
Morning section : Reproductive system, Pregnancy and fetus development.
In this section we discussed about the female which involves the external and internal genitalia and reproductive cycle as well as the breast and the male reproductive Anatomy which consist of the scrotum, testes, seminal vesicles , ejaculatory ducts, prostrate glands , urethra , penis, erection and ejaculation.
We discussed the female reproductive system and its function which includes the formation of ova, reception of spermatozoa and provides suitable environment for fertilisation and foetal development, child birth and lactation.
we discussed about the virginal and its function as the receptacle during intimacy.
We went further to discuss the growth and development of children as well as the factors affecting growth like drugs , alcohol etc.and that bones are fully formed at the age of 21. we discussed about common respiratory disorder.
Moving forward I have learnt more about the male and female reproductive system and the factors affecting growth which will help give advise to expecting mother on how there day to day activities can affect children during pregnancy as well as after child birth..
In the afternoon section of today’s lessons we learnt about Emotional intelligence and Resilience
how to cope with difficult situation we may come across in the line of our duty as a Nursing Associate.
I identifying triggers and how to manage the situation.
Showing empathy by understanding another persons feelings and experience.
Using our social skills for effective communication. Self awareness by being mindful of our strength and weaknesses and setting boundaries while embracing out intuition. also by self regulation which is the ability to manage own emotions and behaviour in accordance with the demands of the situation
KSBs
K13: Understand the contribution of social influences, health literacy, individual circumstances, behaviours and lifestyle choices to mental, physical and behavioural health outcomes
K14: Understand the importance of health screening
K15: Understand human development from conception to death, to enable delivery of person-centred safe and effective care
K16: Understand body systems and homeostasis, human anatomy and physiology, biology, genomics, pharmacology, social and behavioural sciences as applied to delivery of care
Date: 15/01/25
Time: 9.30 am – 16.30 pm
Title : Review of Assessment / Musculoskeletal System
Morning section : Musculoskeletal system
In the morning section of today we learnt about the human musculoskeletal system , we spoke about the different types of bones in the human body.
The radius which goes to the thump for movement
Femur which is the thigh bone , Patella which is the knee cap bone , the tibia which is the lower leg big bone ,Cranium which is the shoulder bone , pelvis which is the hip bone , mandible which is the jaw bone .
We learnt about the femur which is the strongest bone in the human body and the ear which has the smallest bone in the human body and they are the only bones that do not remodel after the age of one as change in the shape could affect hearing.
Further more we learnt that the wrist has 18 bones in it.We learnt about the 5 different types of bones , there appearance and their functions in the body. And that the tendon attach the muscles to the bones in the human body.
I learnt that the mature bone cells are known as Osteocytes and that most bones in the human body can be transplant but the disc in the human body cannot be replaced .and that we reach our peak bone mass at the age of 30 years.
further more i learnt that the bone marrow produces red blood cells in the bone and that bone marrow are red in children and yellow in adults.
Moving forward i have learnt about the human skeletal system and will be able to identify and say the function of it and the importance of each part in the human body.
In the afternoon section we learnt about referencing our essay as well as what is expected of us to address in the body of the essay.
KSBs
K16: Understand body systems and homeostasis, human anatomy and physiology, biology, genomics, pharmacology, social and behavioural sciences as applied to delivery of care
Date: 08/01/25
Time: 9.30 am – 16.30 pm
Title : Digestive System
Today we learnt about the digestive system which starts from the lip to the gum, teeth and tongue .
we spoke about the PH in the stomach to be 1.3 -1.5 as it is always acidic the the human stomach.
we learnt about the Transverse colon which is triangular in shape as well as the Sigmoid colon which is S in shape
We also learnt in details how food is ingested in the human body which is taking in food through the digestive system and Propulsion which is the way food is move around in the body.
Also the way food which can not be broken down in the digestive system is eliminated from the body through defecation .
The stomach is 15 -25 cm long and it is divided into Fundus, body and pylorus
We learnt that the pancras goes behind the stomach, and that most absorption of nutrients are done in the small intestine , and must go through the liver to be absorbed to the blood stream.
Going forward I now know how the digestive system in the human body works from when food is ingested through the mouth and go down to the small intestine where nutrients are absorbed then go through the liver to be absorbed into the blood stream.
KSBs
K16: Understand body systems and homeostasis, human anatomy and physiology, biology, genomics, pharmacology, social and behavioural sciences as applied to delivery of care
K22: Know how to meet people’s needs related to nutrition, hydration and bladder and bowel health
S26: Meet people’s needs related to nutrition, hydration and bladder and bowel health
KSBs
K16: Understand body systems and homeostasis, human anatomy and physiology, biology, genomics, pharmacology, social and behavioural sciences as applied to delivery of care
K22: Know how to meet people’s needs related to nutrition, hydration and bladder and bowel health
S26: Meet people’s needs related to nutrition, hydration and bladder and bowel health