Apprenticeship Learning Log
Date of Learning: 19/05/2023
Time: 9:30 to 13:30
Title of learning activity: The Nervous System
Diary of Learning activity
(Itemise learning activity and reflect on the main points of learning from each. You should identify for each entry the relevant KSB)
Reflection on Learning Activity (include model of reflection e.g. Driscoll or Gibbs):
Reflection based on Gibbs reflective cycle (1988)
What?
Lecture about Nervous System
The following topics were discussed:
o Functions of the Nervous system
o Structural classification
o Central nervous system
o Peripheral nervous system
o Human nervous system and neuron parts
o The internal structure of the brain and 12 cranial nerves
o Meninges and the spinal cord
We had an activity where we wrote about five neurological disorders, identifying the causes and effects on a person’s physical and mental well-being.
I wrote about Multiple Sclerosis, epilepsy, Parkinson’s disease.
It highlights the following in general: headaches, seizures, Parkinson’s disease, dementia, and disorders of the nervous system.
So what?
Before the lecture, I watched videos and read about the nervous system to gain a basic understanding. The lecture helped me understand the nervous system, but I don’t think I understand it fully as it is such a complex topic that I think I need to read it through again or watch movies to understand it more.
Now what?
I will read the slides again to understand them and maybe watch helpful videos to understand them more. As we go through it, I should make it a priority to fully understand it as part of my learning.
KSBs addressed:
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.
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.
K22 Know how to meet people’s needs related to nutrition, hydration and bladder and bowel health.
K23 Know how to meet people’s needs related to mobility, hygiene, oral care, wound care, and skin integrity.
K24 Know how to support people with commonly encountered symptoms including anxiety, confusion, discomfort, and pain.
K28 Understand the effects of medicines, allergies, drug sensitivity, side effects, contraindications, and adverse reactions.
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.
S17 Protect health through understanding and applying the principles of infection prevention and control, including communicable disease surveillance and antimicrobial stewardship and resistance.
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.
Date of Learning: 19/05/2023
Time: 13:30 to 16:30
Title of learning activity: Musculoskeletal system and injuries
Diary of Learning activity
(Itemise learning activity and reflect on the main points of learning from each. You should identify for each entry the relevant KSB)
Reflection on Learning Activity (include model of reflection e.g. Driscoll or Gibbs):
Reflection based on Gibbs reflective cycle (1988)
What?
Lecture about the musculoskeletal system but the
The lecture focused more on the application of musculoskeletal injuries to practice.
The lecture discussed the following:
- addressing musculoskeletal injuries
- history-recent trauma and past medical history
- physical examination
- classification and management of musculoskeletal injuries with pictures
So what?
The musculoskeletal system was another big topic I struggled with understanding. I watched videos and slides for the lecture, but I still did not understand it.
However, when we discussed the injuries, I remembered my previous trauma patients from our unit. Though I have not seen the real injuries of the patients on my ward, this gives me an understanding of what the injuries looked like before they were moved to the trauma ward. The example pictures though not pretty, help me understand it better.
Now What?
I will need to read, learn and watch videos of the musculoskeletal system to get a more understanding of its parts and importance. For learning and understanding, I’ll observe patients who have the same injuries.
KBS addressed:
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.
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.
K22 Know how to meet people’s needs related to nutrition, hydration and bladder and bowel health.
K23 Know how to meet people’s needs related to mobility, hygiene, oral care, wound care, and skin integrity.
K24 Know how to support people with commonly encountered symptoms including anxiety, confusion, discomfort, and pain.
K28 Understand the effects of medicines, allergies, drug sensitivity, side effects, contraindications, and adverse reactions.
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.
S17 Protect health through understanding and applying the principles of infection prevention and control, including communicable disease surveillance and antimicrobial stewardship and resistance.
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.