Self Assessment

2014 - 2014 - Final NURS-101 Practical Nursing Practice 1

NURS 101 Practical Nursing Practice 1 (PN, 09-Sep-2014 - 11-Dec-2014)
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Talha Z. Zafar
Mary Coyle
John Stone
NoSite
Class
U1
14-Nov-2014 To 12-Dec-2014
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I declare that this is my original work and the sources used are acknowledged.

Abilities and Outcomes / Learning Outcomes

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1. COMPETENT AND SAFE PRACTICE WITHIN A PROFESSIONAL, LEGAL, AND ETHICAL FRAMEWORK

1. 1 Comply with Humber College Institute of Technology and Applied learning (ITAL) policies,

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the Practical Nursing Program Student Handbook, Clinical Simulation Lab Code of Behaviour
contract, and professional nursing standards and guidelines.
T.Z.Z. : I always comply demonstrate with all standards and guidelines to the best of my abilities.

1. 2 Accept responsibility for own actions and for self-directed learning.

T.Z.Z. : My action are my own and I do accept responsibility when ever I am correct and when I am incorrect. This allows me to continually
improve my learning ability and my skills. e.g. my instructor told me at my first class that i should always have my identification visible. I
accepted responsibility for that mistake and have striven to never repeat it again.

1. 3 Demonstrate professionalism with attendance, punctuality, dress code, behavior,

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language, and timely submission of assignments.

T.Z.Z. : My instructor, Mary Coyle offered me some positive criticism on my first day; since that day, I have striven to maintain my
attendance, punctuality, dress code, behavior, language, and timely submission of assignments.

1. 4 Use theory-based approach.

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T.Z.Z. : My instructor told me to always add my own note on to the checklists prior to the lab. I have followed her advise by using the
information in the text book "Physical Examination and Health Assessment", to help me form my notes and then I apply them in practice.

1. 5 Ensure a safe environment.

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T.Z.Z. : It is very important to ensue that the environment is safe for the patient and other people. this why I always make sure that the
disposable part are disposed off correctly so that they do not end up injuring anyone.

1. 6 Ask relevant questions and answer questions based on thorough preparation.

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T.Z.Z. : I am able to answer most of my peer's and my instructors Question professionally. And I always ask my questions for further
explanation or detail.

1. 7 Apply knowledge of the role of the student nurse.

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T.Z.Z. : I apply my knowledge to the best of my ability so that i can perform my procedure successfully and respectfully. In-addition, I also
try to make the experience for the patient as comfortable and while keeping their age in mind so that appropriate care can be provided.

2. ACCURATE AND RELEVANT COMMUNICATION

2. 1 Participate in group sharing and discussions.

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T.Z.Z. : At mid-term, I had set a SMART goal for myself; my goal was to improve my opinion sharing skills in front of the entire class by the
end of November by talking to every person in the class. I have achieved my goal. I have met every single person in my class, which has
made me more comfortable voicing my opinion during class sharing and discussions.
In-addition, I always take great pride that I and able to help and receive help in small groups without any reservations.

2. 2 Document clearly, accurately, and concisely using written and electronic methods.

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T.Z.Z. : I take responsibility for all my actions, therefore I say this without any reservations that I have made a few mistakes in the past in
regards with documentation but I am glad that I am able to correct and not repeat my mistakes.

2. 3 Demonstration reporting relevant information to the appropriate personnel.

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T.Z.Z. : Confidentiality is highly important to me. I had a client at the Blood Pressure Clinic set up by Humber nurses, whom I had asked
permission before sharing the client's abnormal readings with my peers. I would not shared the client's information without their
permission.

2. 4 Use communication techniques with the health care team.

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T.Z.Z. : When ever my peers have questions, i answer their questions in a way that they understand

2. 5 Maintain privacy and confidentiality.

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T.Z.Z. : Confidentiality is highly important to me. I had a client at the Blood Pressure Clinic set up by Humber nurses, whom I had asked
permission before sharing the client's abnormal readings with my peers. I would not shared the client's information without their
permission.

2. 6 Use technology to retrieve information from texts and other resources.

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T.Z.Z. : Technology is a great tool that helps me with my research such as the information on my checklist.

3. CARING RELATIONAL PRACTICE

3. 1 Apply knowledge of the therapeutic nurse-client relationship and effective

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communication techniques furing the provision of nursing skills and assessments.

T.Z.Z. : I always ask my client's to perform the procedure and use therapeutic communication techniques to make the client comfortable so
that a trustworthy nurse-client relationship can be established.

3. 2 Establish respectful, polite, and honest relationships with peers, Professors/Clinical

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Teachers, and the Lab Technologist.

T.Z.Z. : I maintain my professionalism and treat everyone with utmost respect and dignity.

3. 3 Exhibit cooperative, helpful, and collaborative relationships with team members.

T.Z.Z. : A technique that i use and find very helpful is that I help my fellow peer as much as I can because this process ends up helping me.
In order to explain a concept, one as to understand it. when some one asks me for help, I try my best to explain that concept in a way that I
would understand; as if some one was explaining it to me.

3. 4 Apply knowledge of strategies for conflict resolution.

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T.Z.Z. : I have had to apply conflict resolution strategies in the past, as I mentioned in my midterm self assessment. Lately, I have been
trying to maintain all relationships in a manner that avoids conflict. I achieved this by communicating my feelings in a non-aggressive
fashion and receiving communication without judgement or blame. We all have the right to have a diverse opinion and compliance can not
be forced, but there is always a common ground that can be found.

3. 5 Recognize how ones behavior affects peer relationships and practice.

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T.Z.Z. : Continually monitoring oneself is crucial because it helps us maintain our behavior toward other and helps us avoid conflicts and
helps us perfect peer relationships and practice.

3. 6 Respect the diversity of peers in the learning environment.

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T.Z.Z. : I always treat everyone with respect and dignity, without any kind of discrimination.

3. 7 Apply knowledge of health teaching and learning strategies.

T.Z.Z. : While I was volunteering for the blood pressure clinic, I was able to teach my clients how to maintain a healthy blood pressure. In
addition, I always take a few minute to gather my thoughts and focusing myself to the task at hand; this helps better perform and/or learn
the task.

4. LEADERSHIP AND ADVOCACY

4. 1 Recognize situations that could lead to conflict and apply knowledge of conflict

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resolution.
T.Z.Z. : Like I mentioned earlier, recognizing the situations that could lead to conflict and avoiding it by applying conflict resolution
knowledge is crucial. Communication has to transmitted and received in a non-aggressive way, while accepting that fact that everyone has
a right to their opinion and we should always strive to reach a compromise in a respectful manner. This is not that easy, I have to work on
this to reach the point I have attained. Now I am able recognize the signs and act before the conflict.

4. 2 Demonstrate leadership skills that foster group work and a positive learning environment.

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T.Z.Z. : I always help, collaborate and demonstrate, this allows my peers to feel comfortable around me and ask me questions. This
process helps both me and my peers to learn more easily. I believe that the best leaders are those who do not want to be leader but accept
this challenge because it is given to them.

4. 3 Provide feedback to peers and accept feedback from peers.

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T.Z.Z. : I believe that the best way to improve our skills is by offering and accepting constructive criticism. My peers and I find this
technique very helpful especially during our lab.

4. 4 Advocate for self and peers for a quality learning environment.

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T.Z.Z. : I think the teacher review forms that we filled out can be considered a form of advocacy. In addition, I will continue advocating my
right to quality learning environment by asking questions and seeking teacher feed back on all the tasks.

4. 5 Ask relevant questions to clarify understanding.

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T.Z.Z. : Asking relevant question is very important to me; and I feel that sometime I like to obtain more information so that I may have an in
depth understanding.

4. 6 Respond appropriately to unsafe and unacceptable behaviours.

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T.Z.Z. : All my classmate are very professional and think critically, but if a need arises then i would try to make the situation safe by
applying conflict resolution techniques or by making the physical environment safe.

5. PLANS OF CARE:MEET CLIENTS NEEDS AND MUTUALLY AGREED EXPECTED OUTCOMES

5. 1 Identify the importance of assessing clients unique needs.

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T.Z.Z. : Once we know the client's unique need, we can develop SMART goal and provide the care needed.

5. 2 Plan holistic, client-centred assessments and interventions that are based on appropriate

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rationale.
T.Z.Z. : In order to provide a client centered care, one has consider the client's culture and religion. This allows a trust worthy nurse-client
relationship, which in-turn allows the client to share subjective data more easily and proceed through the assessment more comfortably. A
good assessment lead to a better intervention and allows both nurse and client to achieve the SMART goals successfully.

5. 3 Complete health assessments, interviewing, and nursing skills in an organized and timely

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manner.
T.Z.Z. : I have been working hard to attain a speed in my procedures. I am able to perform my vital signs in a timely manner and will
continue to practice my checklist so that i am able to perfect my abilities.

5. 4 Perform health assessments, interviewing, and nursing techniques and skills accurately,

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safely, competently and in a timely manner.

T.Z.Z. : I will continue to practice my checklist so that I am able to perfect my abilities.

5. 5 Perform initial assessments of clients vital signs, neurological, cardiovascular,

respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems.

T.Z.Z. : I am able to perform vital signs, neurological, cardiovascular, respiratory, and gastrointestinal systems and will continue to perfect
my skills.

5. 6 Use the nursing process as a decision-making tool.

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T.Z.Z. : Critically thinking, Assessing, providing a Nursing Diagnosis, Planning, Implementing, Evaluating are some of the tools that I use
to make decisions.

5. 7 Utilize the nursing process to meet clients healthcare needs related to hygiene, including

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integumentary care, nutrition, hydration, digestion, elimination, mobility, and safety.

T.Z.Z. : I strive to perfect these skills.

5. 8 Discuss environmental strategies that promote health safety, and reduce risk including
infection control, emergency codes, and ethically appropriate and safe use of restraints.

T.Z.Z. : Keeping trip hazards, disposing off used parts of equipment properly, being aware of all the codes and acting holistically promotes
health safety and reduce risk including infection control.

5. 9 Utilize infection prevention and control practice, including, but not limited to: hand

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washing and basic personal protective equipment (PPE).

T.Z.Z. : Extremely important because it helps stop the spread of diseases.

6. COLLABORATIVE PRACTICE: INTERPROFESSIONAL HEALTH CARE TEAM

6. 1 Participate knowledgably in discussions with peers and faculty.

T.Z.Z. : At mid-term, I had set a SMART goal for myself; my goal was to improve my opinion sharing skills in front of the entire class by the
end of November by talking to every person in the class. I have achieved my goal. I have met every single person in my class, which has
made me more comfortable voicing my opinion during class sharing and discussions.
In-addition, I always take great pride that I and able to help and receive help in small groups without any reservations.

6. 2 Acts as an effective and valuable member of the group.

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T.Z.Z. : I collaborate and help my peers. this help them and myself in the learning process. This why, I am an effective and valuable
member of the group.

6. 3 Ask knowledgeable questions and answer questions knowledgeably.

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T.Z.Z. : I professionally ask relevant questions so that I may understand the topic in detail. I am also able to answer questions
professionally in a way that the other person can understand.

6. 4 Seek out assistance

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T.Z.Z. : I always ask my instructor any question I have.

6. 5 Use group process and conflict resolution skills to build consensus and collaboration.

T.Z.Z. : I enjoy working and studying in groups because I am able to teach what I know and be taught what i do not know. I find that we are
able to share suggestions and explain more easily to each other.

6. 6 Demonstrate respect for peers and others.

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T.Z.Z. : I always treat my pears with respect by talking to them politely and with dignity.

7. QUALITY ASSURANCE: CONTINUE AND IMPROVE COMPETENCE

7. 1 Identify strengths and areas for improvement using reflective practice.

T.Z.Z. : Areas in which I need more development are familiarizing myself in more detail with CNO practice guidelines, and
asking/researching more in depth in regards with material covered in class.

7. 2 Utilize self-reflection and feedback from Professors / Clinical Teachers and peers to

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identify strengths and areas for improvement.

T.Z.Z. : Areas in which I need more development are familiarizing myself in more detail with CNO practice guidelines, and
asking/researching more in depth in regards with material covered in class.

7. 3 Assume responsibility to seek out learning opportunities that foster professional

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development.
T.Z.Z. : I professionally ask relevant questions so that I may understand the topic in detail.

7. 4 Create a learning plan to address areas for improvement.

T.Z.Z. : The intended plan for further improvement is by reviewing CNO website for all standards in detail. I will go though one section
every week so that I have enough time to absorb all the information and have a thorough understanding of the material. I plan on
completing this task by the beginning of January, first week.

7. 5 Come prepared to apply theory by reviewing all required preparatory learning materials

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and completing all activities.

T.Z.Z. : I prepare my material before coming to my lab by adding my note and information from theory text book in the check lists.

8. USE CRITICAL THINKING, PROBLEM-SOLVING & DECISION-MAKING EFFECTIVELY

8. 1 Utilize problem-solving and decision-making skills related to foundational aspects of

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nursing interventions, skills, and practice.

T.Z.Z. : I use critical thinking each time I am in my labs to advance and mature my skills.

8. 2 Use a theory-based approach, problem-solving, and decision-making skills in a

professional and accountable manner.

T.Z.Z. : I prepare my material before coming to my lab by adding my note and information from theory text book in the check lists. This use
of critical thinking in my labs helps me to advance and mature my skills in all aspects of nursing.

8. 3 Use relevant theory to explain the rational underlying the health assessment and
interviewing strategies and techniques and the foundational nursing skills being used.
T.Z.Z. : I am able to explain procedures and reasoning behind them by using the relevant theory.

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8. 4 Apply knowledge from nursing, health, biological and social sciences.

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T.Z.Z. : when it comes to assessment, one has to know the anatomy, the norms, tests to determine the normal from abnormal, recognizing
the abnormal and then proceeding appropriately based on the findings.

8. 5 Demonstrate professionalism and accountability.

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T.Z.Z. : I have maintained my professionalism and accountability from day two. The only complaint I had received by my instructor was on
the first day regarding my ID being visible. After that day, I have maintained my professionalism and accountability.

8. 6 Recognize strengths and limitations and seek appropriate assistance and support.

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T.Z.Z. : I always seen my instructor's aid when ever I am unsure about something related to my studies. I am grateful that I such wonderful
instructors who offer their help and insight freely; and offer constructive criticism which helps me improve my skills.

Student Final Summary with Strategies for Continued Growth

My action are my own and I do accept responsibility when ever I am correct and when I am incorrect. This allows me to continually improve my
learning ability and my skills. e.g. my instructor told me at my first class that i should always have my identification visible. I accepted responsibility for
that mistake and have striven to never repeat it again. My instructor, Mary Coyle offered me some positive criticism on my first day; since that day, I
have striven to maintain my attendance, punctuality, dress code, behavior, language, and timely submission of assignments. At mid-term, I had set a
SMART goal for myself; my goal was to improve my opinion sharing skills in front of the entire class by the end of November by talking to every
person in the class. I have achieved my goal. I have met every single person in my class, which has made me more comfortable voicing my opinion
during class sharing and discussions.
In addition, My instructor told me to always add my own note on to the checklists prior to the lab. I have followed her advise by using the information in
the text book "Physical Examination and Health Assessment", to help me form my notes and then I apply them in practice. I always take great pride
that I and able to help and receive help in my groups without any reservations.
Finally, The intended plan for further improvement is by reviewing CNO website for all standards in detail. I will go though one section every week so
that I have enough time to absorb all the information and have a thorough understanding of the material. I plan on completing this task by the
beginning of January, first week. Doing this will help me improve my skills, which I can then apply in my practice.

Teacher Final Summary with Strategies for Continued Growth

Congratulations on your learning this semester. You have achieved basic skills in patient safety, using proper body mechanics when moving a patient
, giving a bed bath, and performing a set of vital signs and systems assessment. You will use all these skills in your next clinical setting and will be
glad that you feel confident in these areas before you start in January. Your strategy to learn the CNO standards allows you to pace your learning over
a period of time. Continue to visit this site often, as this will help you learn to navigate the site with ease and confidence. In order to maintain your
practical skills, continue to practice with family and friends or attend the open access labs. This will help you consolidate your learning so far.
Reviewing, reflecting and documenting on what you have done is also a good strategy for learning and improving your confidence in these areas.
Thank you for your contributions to group case studies and maintaining a quality learning environment by being well prepared before each lab and
meeting all your fellow students. Continue to develop your public speaking skills by maintaining your strategy to meet as many people as you can and
participating in class discussions. Continue to work on your documentation and communication skills by understanding what are significant/abnormal
findings, understanding subjective and objective findings, and using SBAR to communicate with members of the health care team. As you learn more
about developing care plans and case studies, look for specific health teaching strategies that are related to your patient's conditions.
Skills Testing: Satisfactory
Assessment Testing: Satisfactory
Final Exam: pending
Overall final grade pending Final Exam.

Program Coordinator comment

Congratulations

Student's References
CNO (2014). Developing SMART Learning Goals. [ONLINE] Available at: http://www.cno.org/Global/docs/qa/DevelopingSMARTGoals.pdf. [Last
Accessed 27 November 2014].

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Referred to Clinical Excellence Committee (CEC)

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Program Coordinator Feedback

The Program Coordinator has reviewed the evaluation

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No

Student Sign Off

I met with my Clinical Teacher/Preceptor and discussed my evaluation

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No

In general this evaluation accurately reflects my performance

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No

Submitted Date: 29-Nov-2014 08:57