Date of Learning:28/03/2023
Time: 09:30 – 16:00
Title of learning activity: Nursing Associate Induction week Day 2
Diary of Learning activity:
During today’s session we explored deeper the differences between roles , the importance of professionalism, accountability and Code of conduct, also we looked into different ways of learning and understood how to face the reading of an academic article. The morning was invested to review the home works that our lecturer assigned us yesterday. Me and the rest of the class were asked to create three groups and were given 40 minutes to preparate a presentation about Accountability. I think that the presentation overall went well, however I think that would have been better if during the preparation all the class mates had an input on it , instead some just followed the idea of the others and that reflected on the final presentation. I am confident that next time , we all work more collaboratively and support the people that for different reasons did not give much input to the group this time. Afternoon was nice , we had the opportunity to have a little tour of the library, I thought was vital for me and my classmates in order to find our way throughout the massive number of books. Once back in the class Colin made us read parts of an Academic article and we reflected on how important is to read them and be able to understand the different parts of the article. I had already experienced the reading of an academic article, however was very good to refresh and to understand the relation to my nursing career. My favourite topic of the day was certainly when we talked about body language and the different learning styles, was inspiring to get to know how my classmates with different backgrounds and cultures approach to learning in a different way than mine. Even the second day went brilliantly , I felt the atmosphere in the class was very inclusive and I am starting to build relationships with the rest of the class, however if i have to change something to improve in the future classes I will definitely skip some of the interruptions.
KSBs addressed:
| 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 |
| K6 | Understand and apply relevant legal, regulatory and governance requirements, policies, and ethical frameworks, including any mandatory reporting duties, to all areas of practice |
| K8 | Understand how discriminatory behaviour is exhibited |
| K11 | Understand the factors that may lead to inequalities in health outcomes |
| K13 | Understand the contribution of social influences, health literacy, individual circumstances, behaviours and lifestyle choices to mental, physical and behavioural health outcomes |
| K19 | Know how and when to escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice |
| K20 | Know how people’s needs for safety, dignity, privacy, comfort and sleep can be met |
| K21 | Understand co-morbidities and the demands of meeting people’s holistic needs when prioritising care |
| K26 | Understand where and how to seek guidance and support from others to ensure that the best interests of those receiving care are upheld |
| K27 | Understand the principles of safe and effective administration and optimisation of medicines in accordance with local and national policies |
| 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 |
| K37 | Understand the challenges of providing safe nursing care for people with complex co-morbidities and complex care needs |
| K40 | Understand own role and contribution when involved in the care of a person who is undergoing discharge or a transition of care between professionals, settings or services |
| K41 | Know the roles, responsibilities and scope of practice of different members of the nursing and interdisciplinary team, and own role within it |
| S1 | Act in accordance with the Code: Professional standards of practice and behaviour for nurses, midwives and nursing associates (NMC, 2018), and fulfil all registration requirements |
| S2 | Keep complete, clear, accurate and timely records |
| S3 | Recognise and report any factors that may adversely impact safe and effective care provision |
| S4 | Take responsibility for continuous self-reflection, seeking and responding to support and feedback to develop professional knowledge and skills |
| S5 | Safely demonstrate evidence-based practice in all skills and procedures required for entry to the register: Standards of proficiency for nursing associates Annex A & B (NMC 2018) |
| S6 | Act as an ambassador for their profession and promote public confidence in health and care services |
| S7 | Communicate effectively using a range of skills and strategies with colleagues and people at all stages of life and with a range of mental, physical, cognitive and behavioural health challenges |
| S8 | Recognise signs of vulnerability in self or colleagues and the action required to minimise risks to health |
| S9 | Develop, manage and maintain appropriate relationships with people, their families, carers and colleagues |
| S10 | Provide, promote, and where appropriate advocate for, non-discriminatory, person-centred and sensitive care at all times, reflecting on people’s values and beliefs, diverse backgrounds, cultural characteristics, language requirements, needs and preferences, taking account of any need for adjustments |
| S11 | Report any situations, behaviours or errors that could result in poor care outcomes |
| S12 | Challenge or report discriminatory behaviour |
| S25 | Meet people’s needs for safety, dignity, privacy, comfort and sleep |
| S30 | Recognise when a person’s condition has improved or deteriorated by undertaking health monitoring, interpreting, promptly responding, sharing findings and escalating as needed |
| S31 | Act in line with any end of life decisions and orders, organ and tissue donation protocols, infection protocols, advanced planning decisions, living wills and lasting powers of attorney for health |
| S32 | Work collaboratively and in partnership with professionals from different agencies in interdisciplinary teams |
| S33 | Maintain safe work and care environments |
| S34 | Act in line with local and national organisational frameworks, legislation and regulations to report risks, and implement actions as instructed, following up and escalating as required |
| B1 | Treat people with dignity, respecting individual’s diversity, beliefs, culture, needs, values, privacy and preferences |
| B2 | Show respect and empathy for those you work with, have the courage to challenge areas of concern and work to evidence based best practice |
| B3 | Be adaptable, reliable and consistent, show discretion, resilience and self-awareness |