In this report I will be reflecting and analysing my first two weeks of placement at a orthopedics ward. Within this two weeks I was able to learn, observe, and carry out different tasks. I will be using Driscoll (2007) reflection model as I believe it will enable me to expand my knowledge whilst gaining experience and maximis my learning opportunities. This model consists of 3 main stages which are; what: discribing the details of the situation, so what: evaluating and analysing what happened and why it was important and now what: identifying what I have learnt and what action will be taken in the future, as well as identifying areas of new skill development and learning.
I will be on a reflecting mainly on the morning l assised a patient …show more content…
However I learnt quickly that watching my mentor and carry out the procedure myself was completely different. I became very nervous and unsure if I was doing the right thing and I became worried that Mr X felt I wasn 't capable. I became concerned because the area started bleeding a little but my mentor assured me promptly that it was normal. At the beginning I found it difficult to place the new stoma bag in the right place which I found very frustrating, however I remained calm until I got it right. I sympathised with Mr X because he seemed a little embarrassed because the stoma bag was new to him and he was not familiar with it but I ensured I spoke to him throughout to make him feel at ease. After the task I felt more confident and had better understanding of the process involved in changing a stoma bag. I thought the feedback from the mentor was very helpful. Bullock et al (2012) agreed that feedback is the most influential way of learning which can impact student in either a positive or negative way. Before starting the task I ensured I closed the curtains to maintain dignity and privacy for Mr X, NMC (2015) agrees that nurses are to respect a person’s right to privacy in all aspects of their care, this makes patients feel like they matter and at ease (Ellis, 2013). I communicated clearly with Mr X by talking him through everything I …show more content…
Even though I had some knowledge about stoma care the task made me realise that I needed further reading and more practice in the future especially knowing the different skin abnormalities and the actions to take depending on how bad they are. (Potter et al, 2010) expresses that nurses should always check and document any skin changes or concerns as well as know all the useful terminology used to describe skin changes. I could have asked Mr X if he was comfortable instead of assuming. In this experience I learnt that I was determined and patient because I never gave up when I was struggling to change the stoma
I will be on a reflecting mainly on the morning l assised a patient …show more content…
However I learnt quickly that watching my mentor and carry out the procedure myself was completely different. I became very nervous and unsure if I was doing the right thing and I became worried that Mr X felt I wasn 't capable. I became concerned because the area started bleeding a little but my mentor assured me promptly that it was normal. At the beginning I found it difficult to place the new stoma bag in the right place which I found very frustrating, however I remained calm until I got it right. I sympathised with Mr X because he seemed a little embarrassed because the stoma bag was new to him and he was not familiar with it but I ensured I spoke to him throughout to make him feel at ease. After the task I felt more confident and had better understanding of the process involved in changing a stoma bag. I thought the feedback from the mentor was very helpful. Bullock et al (2012) agreed that feedback is the most influential way of learning which can impact student in either a positive or negative way. Before starting the task I ensured I closed the curtains to maintain dignity and privacy for Mr X, NMC (2015) agrees that nurses are to respect a person’s right to privacy in all aspects of their care, this makes patients feel like they matter and at ease (Ellis, 2013). I communicated clearly with Mr X by talking him through everything I …show more content…
Even though I had some knowledge about stoma care the task made me realise that I needed further reading and more practice in the future especially knowing the different skin abnormalities and the actions to take depending on how bad they are. (Potter et al, 2010) expresses that nurses should always check and document any skin changes or concerns as well as know all the useful terminology used to describe skin changes. I could have asked Mr X if he was comfortable instead of assuming. In this experience I learnt that I was determined and patient because I never gave up when I was struggling to change the stoma