Reflective writing on pressure sores Pressure sore also known as pressure ulcers or bed sores, it defines as areas of localised skin impairment resulting from underlying tissue damage caused by excess pressure averting blood circulation and causing a lack of oxygen and nutrients to tissue cells whereby tissue cells die and pressure damage is triggered. They can develop anywhere on the body, but are common to areas that have little body fats; like heels, buttocks, hips and lower back. Now I’m going
For my assignment I am going to talk about two vital skills in nursing; clinical judgement and decision making. Clinical judgement is the conclusion or enlightened opinion at which a nurse arrives following a process of observation, reflexion and analysis of observable or available information or data (Ankner, 2012). Clinical judgement is vital in nursing so that errors are avoided and that the best possible care is given to the client. Clinical judgement is defined as not only being able to make
The nursing assessment at the rehabilitation ward for Mr R takes a complete nursing record which is followed by physical and psychological examination. The former of which consists of using a number assessment tools and nursing models such as the Roper, Logan and Tierney model of nursing and the Barthel index to assess his independence and well-being. The data collected form these assessments will then be used to shape the care plan, the primary objective of which is blood sugar reduction to ensure
This reflective essay on Multidisciplinary Team (MDT) Case Conference, based on problem solving scenario which aim to provide Inter-Professional (IP) team with knowledge of real clinical environment. The essay examines my individual role within the team as physiotherapist, my performance and how to improve upon my leaning needs. It will scrutinise the roles played by two IPs, the District and Diabetes nurses. It then progresses to reflectively examine the roles of health and social care professionals
multifaceted a long standing issue that exists not only in nursing but in other fields as well. As a nurse, it is imperative to understand the roles of nursing theory, nursing research, clinical practice and the integration of these three aspects of the nursing field. Insight into this gap can help advanced practice nurses improve their understanding of the future of nursing practice and their role in this theory-research-practice gap. Nursing theory is generally seen as a systemic set of interrelated
Making use of a model of individualised person centred nursing can enhance care for older people. Person centred nursing can raise awareness of the importance of respect for the individual. The recognition of older people as partners in their care can be promoted in clinical practice by applying the principles of person centred care. There are many different models of care including patient centred care, relationship centred care, resident centred care, woman centred care,
uppermost component of thoughtful practice as indicate by Dempsey and Wilson (2009) is reflective practice and in order to be a thoughtful nurse or midwife, one must be self-aware of how their emotions,
Professional Presence and Influence Introduction The following is a self-reflective essay in which I will explore areas including professional presence, mindful practice and healing environments. I will analyze my inner world (thoughts, beliefs, and values) as well as my outer world (activities, relationships, and experiences) to learn how I use and interact with each. In addition, I will be reviewing my personal results of the Keirsey Temperament personality test, to gain a better understanding
This reflective writing will explore the main concept of patient care in terms of my personal feelings and experience. I will reflect how I was able to treat the patients who were suffering from severe pain in surgical ward at the time of my duty. For this approach, I will be using Gibbs reflective cycle as guide in my analysis. As Gibbs reflective Cycle is one of the most famous and used model of reflection that consist of size steps including description that describes the facts of the case and
on caring science ‘NURSING’. The heart of nursing is caring. In this reflective paper I am going to present my view on caring I nursing on the basis of Jean Watson’s article in “Caring Science: Belonging Before Being as Ethical Cosmology” followed by my own view and my experience regarding the care. Dr. Jean Watson is a nurse theorist