Strengths 

During this placement I have had to do lots of research in order for me to understand why neonates come into the ward and why they are having medicines, treatment or procedures. 

I can do observations, calculate and measure medications (checking with bnf ) and feeds. Knowing how to escalate if needed. Not being afraid to alert the doctor if needed. Handing over to nurse in charge and staff members. Working with the discharge nurse. Talking to parents and explaining things to them.

Multitasking 

Looking after a patient on my own and documenting only checking with nurse for medications, feed and ph.

Learning needs

Learning how to effectively offer my assistance to someone.

Before placement completing more research about what I’m going to be witnessing- more preparation.

Being confident in what we have practiced at university.

Refresh my memory of biology more often.

Opportunities 

Witnessed one baby turn blue (emergency call), one c-section where mu was awake and one emergency c-section where mum was sedated. I have watched a registrar intubate a neonate. Be involved in the admissions and discharge process. Being involved with ward rounds with doctors, dietician, pharmacist, occupational therapist, speech and language therapist and the neonatal psychologists.

Threats 

Balancing time between working long hours and going home to the children.

Falling sick for two days of placement.