Learning Development

Learning Development

1. START OF YEAR

   • Basic understanding of the role of the nurse
     • caring profession
     • on the ward
   • Lacked in confidence
   • Relied on mentors and other members of staff to make decisions and give me things to do

2. NOW

   • I have much more confidence
     • better communication with patients and staff
     • now make more decisions on my own
   • Better understanding of the role of a nurse
     • many types of nursing
     • 6 C's
   • Improved thought processing
     • think about factors which may be causing health problems
       • anatomy and physiology
       • patient's home environment and life style
     • this skill will help me become a better nurse
       • Look at the wider picture. Holistic care

3. CHALLENGES

   • I came across lots of patients with drug and alcohol problems. The decisions they have made have causes their health problems
     • now understand the importance of treating these patients fairly. Everyone deserves good quality care
   • starting new placement where I didn't know anyone
     • the more placements I did the easier this became

4. SECOND YEAR

   • I understand it will be much more challenging
     • in depth anatomy and physiology
     • I will continue to get the most out of lectures
     • better time management and organization of notes
   • Looking forward to more placements and being challenged during these
   • worried about the heavier work load
     • to cope with this I will have to have good time management skills