Reflective Account On Nursing Practice

Some of my strengths in this domain would be staying inside my boundaries as a student nurse and analyzing my own nursing practice. On one of my practice days I had a patient who needed gravel prn as she was experiencing nausea and vomiting. I read on her MAR that she could have in IV. Since she was already throwing up and was visibly upset I asked her if she would like this route because it would be faster acting and I didn’t want her throwing up the oral tablet. She agreed and I found her primary care provider to assist in this. At first she just said yes, go ahead but then I had to explain to her that it wasn’t yet in my scope to administer IV direct medication. Once she understood this I observed her administer the gravol, asking her questions about what she was doing.
This semester I had made it a goal of mine to stay on top of my exercise regime and ensuring that I was getting a good amount of sleep in preparation for my shift. I have noticed a huge difference in my mood and it has made it easier to meet the level of care I want to provide for my clients. It’s important to stay on top of this in order to maintain your own fitness to practice. I also make sure that throughout my shift, the primary care provide of my client as well as my instructor are informed on where I’m at in their care and the status of my client. I also feel that I am good at recognizing where I need improvements and acknowledging stuff that I am unsure about (such as the chest pain). I understand that that this is all a part of growing as a student nurse and will benefit me in the