Date of Learning: 23.06.2023
Time: 9:30 to 16:30
Title of Learning Activity: First placement experience.
I shared my experience in my first placements with the class. I am very pleased and happy as I found everyone in my first placement was very friendly and accommodating. It was a completely different setting compared to my ward. I met my Practice Assessor and Supervisors and nominated them on my ePAD. I completed the placement orientation and first initial interview on time. I was allocated to learn in the recovery room and learned a lot from highly skilled nurses.
On admission, I observed completing the pre-operative checklist. I learned to assist patients in preparation for surgery and conduct some tests (e.g. blood sugar check, urinalysis, checking patients’ vital signs, and educating patients in wearing compression stockings to prevent blood clots developing in the leg, which is known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
Recovery: I learned from recovery nurses when they received patients who had just come out of surgery and were under local and general anaesthetic. They used the SBAR tool and A to E assessments and constant monitoring. Offering patients something to eat and drink and monitoring bladder and bowel health.
Discharge: Patients were carefully monitored and assessed, educated on the post-operative plan, details about medication to take home, and given more information in case of emergency after discharge.
My other classmates also shared their experiences and we were given information on who to contact if we encounter any problems with our ePAD.
KBS addressed:
K7 Understand the importance of courage and transparency and apply the Duty of Candour
K19 Know how and when to escalate to the appropriate professional for expert help and advice.
K21 Understand co-morbidities and the demands of meeting people’s holistic needs when prioritising care.
K22 Know how to meet people’s needs related to nutrition, hydration and bladder and bowel health.
K24 Know how to support people with commonly encountered symptoms including anxiety, confusion, discomfort, and pain.
K25 Know how to deliver sensitive and compassionate end of life care to support people to plan for their end of life.
K33 Understand when to seek appropriate advice to manage a risk and avoid compromising quality of care and health outcomes.
K36 Understand the roles of the different providers of health and care.
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.
S4 Take responsibility for continuous self-reflection, seeking and responding to support and feedback to develop professional knowledge and skills.
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.
S26 Meet people’s needs related to nutrition, hydration and bladder and bowel health.
S28 Support people with commonly encountered symptoms including anxiety, confusion, discomfort, and pain.
S33 Maintain safe work and care environments.
S35 Accurately undertake risk assessments, using contemporary assessment tools.
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.