Reflection On Clinical Journal

Clinical Journal: Week Eight Today’s clinical was very busy. I started the morning with observing Lin, while she performed her handover and conducted her initial rounds on her patients. Later that morning, I assisted Halima with caring for her patient then began my research for the medications that I had to administer. In the afternoon, I administered medication. Lastly, I observed Autumn clean and suction a tracheostomy and perform a tube feeding. This afternoon, I was proud of myself after I administered medication. The first time I administered a subcutaneous shot, I was extremely nervous and hesitant due to the lack of fat on the patient. I was so afraid that the needle was going to go through his skin and end up in me! The second medication administration was better. I administered heparin without an issue. Yes! Due to my second injection going so well, I went into my third one with confidence, and it also went well. I know administering injections easily is a small accomplishment, but it made me happy to know that I am making an improvement. I think the biggest problem for me was the fear that I was hurting the patient. …show more content…
Lin had five patients and was very busy. At one point, she needed assistance and asked another student nurse. Her having to ask for assistance from a student nurse that was not assigned to her made me feel awful. I really enjoy helping the nurses on 3C, and I not being there to assist her made me feel as if I was not doing my job or being helpful. During summer clinical, I will ensure that I check in with my nurse often and ask if they need