code: NPCG1011: Principles of Nursing Practice Module leader: Kay Townsend Assignment title: A critical reflection on practice Word Count: 1850 words The following essay will show the importance of reflection on practice in order to explore nursing skills for a patient well-being. For this reason‚ it will explain in more detail that understanding the evidence base which underpins nursing/patient care is an integral part of nursing practice. Also it will show the
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Culture Competence in Nursing Shannon Karlsson California State University‚ Chico Introduction According to the United States Census Bureau (2010)‚ over 30% of the total population in the United States is comprised of various ethnicities other than non-Hispanic Whites. This statistic highlights that the United States (US) has a significant multicultural population today. These diverse cultures bring with them new languages‚ religious beliefs and practices‚ social structures‚ and health care
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INTRODUCTION The aims of the assignment is to examine how the reflective account or our experience of facilitating learning opportunities assessing and teaching a student will help the future development with in the mentor or practice teacher role. In order to achieve this teaching session‚ educational theories. The formulation of a lesson plan wills be included focusing on my objectives rational for my action. In assessment session a brief Introduction will be given on relevant theories
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Reflection on action Introduction Reflection now a days is very important in health practises as it allows the practitioners to gain understandings from their professional and personal experiences .It has proven to be an essential utensil for development in their area. Reflection is seen as an influential resource of seeing accustomed events as fresh and inspiring. It is a way for critical thinking and learning. Thinkers have warned of the dangers of a life spent without reflection‚ but what
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therapists and social workers‚ but other therapists such as family therapists‚ psychotherapists and counsellors might also become involved in the care of the patient (Perkins & Repper 1998). Multidiscipline involvement is important within mental health nursing as people with mental health problems have multiple needs‚ so a variety of expertise is required to meet the needs of these people (Darby et al 1999). Multidisciplinary mental health teams can been defined as: "A group of practitioners with different
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professional who is a sign-off mentor within my learning environment. In accordance with the Nursing Midwifery Council (NMC) (2008) I have changed the name of the student in order to maintain confidentiality therefore I will refer to her as Violet. Violet is a youthful and very enthusiastic student who intends to learn all aspects of community nursing. She also aims to identify the diversity of nursing from a hospital setting to a home environment. As a first student year she completed two placements
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throat ward at a local hospital. In order that I could use this situation for my reflection the patient will be referred to as "Mr H". This is in order that his real name is protected and that confidentially maintained in line with the NMC Code of Professional Conduct to "Treat information about patients and clients as confidential and use it only for the purpose for which it was given." In order to help me with my reflection I have chosen Gibbs (1988)‚ as the model to help with my reflective process
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The nursing shortage impacts the world in a prodigious way. The nursing shortage has an adverse impact on patient care‚ as well as on nurses. The causes of the nursing shortage are multi-faceted and there is no single measure that influences the declining issues. The most concerning issue of the nursing shortage is the decline in patient care‚ and positive outcome (Buchan‚ 2010). The research question in this study is the following: How does the nursing shortage affect quality of patient care
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confidentiality. NMC (2008). Reflection is an important tool for all health care practitioners. It can improve our skills and help us understand the choices we make while in practice. Williams (2001) states that “Reflective learning involves assessment and re-assessment of assumptions and critical reflection occurs whenever underlying premises are being questioned”. Critically reflecting on events we experience will continually add to our understanding and knowledge base. “Reflection makes the practitioner
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conditions. Critical care nursing entails a holistic perspective to the care of patients bringing a unique set of knowledge‚ skills‚ attitudes‚ as well as competencies. Critical care is not only intellectually challenging‚ but also emotionally draining (Alasad et al. 2). Little is presently known regarding the perceptions of student nurses’ experiences working in this demanding environment. Many university nursing programs offer
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