Nursing Practice Reflection

• The last eight weeks were critical in achieving course outcomes and meeting core competencies.
• There is a willingness to devote time to studying to increase knowledge and skills.
• Recognition of common conditions like pharyngitis, diabetes, back pain, and pneumonia was achieved.
• Providing help and support became faster with experience

Patient Interactions and Care

• Interactions with individuals were intriguing and motivating.
• Working with patients of different age groups requires a unique approach.
• Recognizing the quality of services is important for patient well-being.
• Ensuring patient satisfaction and preventing complaints, privacy is essential.
• Responses and comments from patients helped recognize critical characteristics for a nurse, and appreciated a caring behavior.

Professional Development and Skills

• Interaction with other nurses provided leadership tips.
• There is a need to develop both professionally and personally.
• An opportunity to improve communication patterns was identified.
• Using evidence-based practice and effective approaches is important.
• Looking up information using databases is a critical skill for registered nurses.
• Health care professionals must track developments to stay competent.

Responsibilities and Challenges

• Responsibilities included helping patients with minor injuries.
• Proper communication comforted individuals.
• The clinical practice involved patients with chronic health issues and mental concerns.
• Circumventing stigma about mental issues is essential.
• Avoiding biased opinions and personal judgments is crucial when providing medical care.
• Encountered problems and challenges improved problem-solving skills and ability to collaborate with other professionals.
• Consulting doctors and nurses aided in understanding diagnoses and prescribing effective treatment.
• Working with different age groups helped understand unique characteristics and treatment needs.
• Realization that each group (children, adolescents, adults) needs to be approached differently, based on unique developmental, mental and physical characteristics.