AM

Title: Anatomy and Physiology of the Nervous System

What?

Learning about the anatomy and physiology of the nervous system

So What?

Acknowledging the different aspects of the nervous system and its different parts and how the different pathologies that are relevant is related to the different parts of the nervous system being affected

Now what?

This has given me an understanding, as a Nursing Associate to develop my understanding on different patients who are being affected by neurological injuries and this has helped me with gaining knowledge on hoow to work around and support them.

PM

Title: Developing Professional relationships in Nursing

What?

Learning about developing professional realtionships within nursing and how communication is applied

So what?

The lecture gave an insight into various journals and references that highlight the importance of communication when engaging with patients and how there are different semantics such as verbal and non verbal communication.

Now what?

Through this lecture, I have learned the importance of communication and how this is important in learning about seeing the client as a whole and knowing their preferences and respecting them. This helps with building rapport with the patient and helps build trust.

KSB Focused

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

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

K21: Understand co-morbidities and the demands of meeting people’s holistic needs when prioritising care

S2: Keep complete, clear, accurate and timely records