Wednesday, November 2, 2016

Reflective Journal


NUR 201 Simulation Lab Reflective Journal
Name: _Tabitha Carpenter ________________________




Reflective Journal: To be completed individually and turned in the Thursday after your simulation rotation.

1.   Discuss 4 tasks you completed or tried to complete in simulation lab
O2 administer via non rebreather mask, Blood drawn for BMP/Dig levels, wound culture done from heel of right foot, transferred pt. from chair to bed
2. What did you learn most about the situation(s) you encountered in simulation lab? It is important to pay close attention to detail when performing task and recognizing the problem and fixing it.
3. What will you do differently during your next simulation experience? Pay close attention to label for any labs/cultures that need to be drawn. Ensure that they are labeled properly with correct birth date, time, and if culture is ordered be specific on what part of the body the culture is from
4. While watching your peers’ simulation experience, what are 3 things you learned? The importance of the six rights of med administration and how important it is to triple check meds before administration, Communication among each other is important, better communication skills may help prevent errors. Also, if you did not pull a med do not administer it.
5. What 3 things did you learn in the classroom (didactic) that you put into practice during your simulation experience?  Explain the importance of a proper diet, elevated head of bed to high fowlers with pillow tucked behind head to help with breathing, elevated lower extremities to reduce swelling



1 comment:

  1. I know we seem like we regiment many thing in nursing and it can be tedious for some. But it seems to me you understand the reasons behind we check medications and allergies to the point of it being mind numbing. It saves lives. Great Insights!!
    Ms. P.

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