HLSU233 Nursing

Question:

Based on the Gibbs Cycle, insightful and critical reflection on a specific recent event in a work (nursing field) or education context. Includes comprehensive discussion of feelings and specific identification of new perspectives, what has been learned and what areas require further development.

Reference Required

Nursing and Midwifery Board Standard

 Requirements

• Reflect on a specific academic/work event
• Could make a link to tutorial readings
• Highlight new perspectives gained and changes in feelings
• Identify areas for improvement
• Use the Gibbs cycle or other reflection framework to structure your reflection

Answer:

In some cases, there are events or experiences which people come across in their lives to learn various things concerning themselves. For instance, in one occasion, there was a patient who came to the hospital with serious wounds and after attending to her she recommended my work and the managers decided to promote me to be a matron. At first, when the patient came, I had a feeling that I may not meet her requirements because the wounds were severe. After understanding the situation well, I came up with the necessary tools which enabled me to attend to her to the maximum. After a while, I discovered that there was an improvement and I felt happy about myself. I also felt more encouraged and discovered that with determination one can easily achieve his or her goals (Roger, 2010).

After nursing, the wounds brought a positive change though there was still a bit of bad smell in them. The patient did not experience pain anymore even though the wounds were stinking. According to me and also the patient, that process went on as she expected. That’s why she was pleased with my services and recommended my good work to the managers. The process went on well because I had the necessary tools for nursing wounds. Also, the guidelines which are given to all nurses on how to attend the patients helped me in attending to the wounds effectively. On part of the smell, I did not have the powder which one applies to make the wounds dry. This was due to shortage in the market and I encouraged myself to have many in the store. Also, my competency in the nursing field assisted me in meeting the requirements of my client. According to Natasha (2013), competence facilitates to effective work.

During this process, I had a lot of confidence and this helped me realize that I have the capability to attend to patients who are even in critical condition. According to Gerard (2015), trusting yourself helps one in move forward and achieve his or her goals. I also learned that I have the correct skills in my nursing field. Choosing to attend to the patient also helped me realize am a risk taker because I had never nursed such wounds before. The experience helped me achieve my goals because I always expect to be the best for my patients. Even if the process was successful, there are some of the things I need to improve to avoid facing similar experience in the future. I should know the correct tools and medication for serious wounds. This would prevent me from experiencing some shortages during the work. According to Thomas (2013), good preparation and identifying correct tools for each process helps one in achieving their goals.

References

Gerard, M. F. (2015). Nursing and Midwifery in Britain since 1700.  Nursing History Review, 34-45

Natasha, F. (2013). Clinical Supervision in Undergraduate Nursing Students: A Review of the Literature.  e-Journal of Business Education and Scholarship Teaching, 7(1), 23-40

Roger, W. (2010). The Nursing Workforce: Achieving Homeostasis.  Contemporary Nurse: a Journal for the Australian Nursing Profession, 36(2), 70-78

Thomas, F. (2013).  Caregiving on the Periphery: Historical Perspectives on Nursing and Midwifery in Canada.  Nursing History Review, 90-95